September 5, 2007

Know It All

Informed Body Movement Studio

When it comes to cocktail chitchat, you’re well-informed. (You could talk Hillary, Hamas, and Haliburton until the troops come home.) When it comes to your body, you might not be smarter than a fifth grader.

Wise up at Informed Body, the new Hayes Valley movement studio with an educational bent.

In the bright, loft-like space they do Pilates, yoga, and personal training, along with mind-body treatments and massage. Also on offer: four-, six- and eight-week intensive programs wherein a team of health, fitness, and wellness practitioners work together to revamp your body through Ayurveda, movement sessions, Thai bodywork, and nutritional counseling.

Want extra credit? A free monthly lecture series features local experts like Traci Higgins of Dining in SF and In Fiore founder Julie Elliott, covering a range of topics from healthy snacks and portion control to body image and integrative skin care.

Making you a smarty pants from head to toe.

Informed Body, 322b Linden Street, between Hayes and Fell Streets (415-626-1111 or informedbody.com).