~ Now booking April + May. New-member intro: $89 first month. ~(503) 555-0142
— reformer pilates & yoga · portland, OR · est. 2019 —

We move slowly. We breathe. We pay attention.

A members-first reformer studio in the Pearl District. We do not run vinyasa flows like spin classes. Twelve people per class. Two instructors per session. Dawn light, oat milk, no playlists you have to apologize for.

12people / class · max
34classes / week
6 yrsfounder-led
4.96average rating
Slow.— a reformer studio —
— today · friday, april 25 —

What's on the floor today.

Full week schedule —
6:30~ am · 50 min

Slow Reformer · Foundations

with Iris Lindgren + Maren Cho
Reformer · Mixed3 left
9:15~ am · 60 min

Reformer · Strength

with Maren Cho
Reformer · IntermediateWaitlist
12:00~ pm · 45 min

Mat · Quiet Hour

with Theo Ramírez
Mat · All levels7 open
5:45~ pm · 75 min

Restorative + Breath

with Sage Kowalski
Restorative · All levels9 open
— what we do here —

"Pilates, but unhurried. Yoga, but uncrowded.
Closer to a practice than a workout."

Most studios sell intensity. We sell attention. The room is small on purpose. The teachers correct your hip placement. Class ends when class ends, not when the clock says so. People show up at six in the morning because the room is quiet. They keep showing up because they leave it standing taller.

— who teaches —

Four instructors. Twelve students at a time.

Every member of our teaching team has at least 500 hours of training and at least four years on a reformer. They are not influencers. They are people who teach the same students for years and remember which side your shoulder bothers.

Iris Lindgren

— founder · pilates & yoga —

Co-founded Slow in 2019. Comprehensive Polestar Pilates certification, 500-hr E-RYT yoga. Teaches the 6:30 reformer most weekday mornings.

~ reformer foundations · pre/postnatal ~

Maren Cho

— founder · reformer —

Co-founded Slow with Iris. Background in dance, then physical therapy. STOTT-certified, with additional training in scoliosis and lower-back rehab.

~ strength reformer · rehab cases ~

Theo Ramírez

— mat & mobility —

Joined 2021. 200- and 300-hr Iyengar-rooted yoga teacher. Teaches mat pilates, mobility, and our Quiet Hour midday session for desk-bound bodies.

~ mat · mobility · alignment ~

Sage Kowalski

— restorative & breath —

Joined 2022. Trained in restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and breathwork (Pranayama). Teaches every Friday evening and the Sunday slow series.

~ restorative · nidra · breath ~
— ways to practice —

Drop in, pack in, or settle in.

— drop-in —

Single class

$32 /class

Pay-as-you-go · book any open class

  • Any reformer, mat, or restorative class
  • Cancel up to 12 hours before · full credit
  • Mat + props provided
  • Locker, towel, oat milk
Book a class —
— five-class pack —

Five-class pack

$135 /pack

$27 / class · valid 90 days · for occasional practice

  • 5 classes, any format
  • Roll over up to 30 days if you're traveling
  • Member-priced workshops (-15%)
  • Studio retail (-10%)
View packs —
— most chosen —

Monthly Unlimited

$189 /month

Unlimited reformer + mat + restorative · the way most members practice

  • Unlimited classes, all formats
  • Reserve up to 3 classes in advance
  • Bring a guest free, once / month
  • Members-only workshops + Sunday morning
  • Studio retail (-15%) · pause anytime
Become a member —

~ New here? Your first month is $89claim the intro special → ~

— questions, kindly answered —

Things you'll want to know.

I've never used a reformer. Is that okay?

Yes. The Slow Reformer · Foundations class on Tuesday and Friday mornings is built for first-timers. It is taught by two instructors so you'll be hands-on adjusted. Most members start there for their first three to six classes.

What should I wear and bring?

Form-fitting layers. Grippy socks (we sell them at the front, $14). Water. We provide everything else — mats, props, towels, locker, oat milk, and a place to leave your phone for an hour.

Do you offer privates or duets?

Yes. Privates are $115 / hour with any instructor. Duets (you + a friend) are $75 / person. We recommend two privates before joining a group reformer if you have an injury or specific concern.

I'm pregnant — can I practice here?

Iris and Maren both teach pre- and postnatal reformer. We have a dedicated prenatal series Sunday mornings, and our regular reformers are appropriate through the second trimester for most members. Talk to your provider; we'll talk through it together.

What if I need to cancel?

Cancel any class up to 12 hours before for full credit. Members can pause membership for up to 60 days a year (travel, life). No fees, no friction.

— visit us —

1418 NW Glisan St. Come in once. See the room.

The studio is two blocks west of the streetcar, next door to a coffee shop you'll like. Drop in for a class, or book a free 20-minute studio tour any weekday morning. The first month is $89.

Start with the intro month —(503) 555-0142