FAQ

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Avera Method is a boutique modern movement studio offering reformer Pilates, heated movement, yoga and barre in Mankato, Minnesota. We focus on intentional movement, empowering community, and sculpting both body and mind.

Absolutely! We offer a two-week unlimited, single session rates and class packs so you can explore the studio before diving into a membership.

Just bring yourself, grip socks for Reformer classes (required), a mat for mat classes (required), a mat towel/personal sweat towel if desired, and water! We provide all the equipment and props you’ll need, including a sweat towel for heated classes. Don’t have grip socks or a mat? No worries - we sell and/or rent them at the front desk.

Please wear fitted attire so that our instructors can effectively see and correct form/alignment during the course of a class. 

Please park in the lot in front of our suite at 600 S Riverfront Drive, Ste 100 or in a space on the side of the building. Please respect the tenants in neighboring suites and do not park in front of their doors between the hours of 8am-4:30pm. 

NEW CLIENTS: To ensure the safety of our clients, if you are new to Avera Method, we expect that you arrive 15 minutes prior to class start. We require that all new clients receive a proper introduction to the instructor and the equipment. For your safety, new clients will not be permitted to join after the start of class. Thank you in advance for your understanding. 

EXISTING CLIENTS: We understand that life happens. You will have 5 minutes to join after the start of class. 

After 5 minutes, our doors are locked to ensure safety and a proper experience to the rest of our clients. We do this out of respect to you and your time. Also note, in the case that you arrive late for class, your spot may be given to a walk-in or waitlisted client after class begins. 

Our mat room is heated to 95°F - 105°F using infrared heaters to enhance flexibility, increase circulation, and boost detoxification. It’s movement with a glow-up.

We’re sorry to see you go. To process your membership cancellation, please review and acknowledge the following:

• A minimum of 14 days written notice to hello@averamethod.com is required to cancel a membership.
• Cancellation requests submitted with less than 14 days before the next billing date may result in one final membership charge on the next billing cycle.
• Memberships cannot be canceled during the initial 6-month commitment period. Cancellation requests submitted during this period will be processed to become effective at the conclusion of the initial contract term, provided all other cancellation requirements are met.
• Memberships remain active and billing will continue until a cancellation request is received and approved.
• No refunds will be issued for prior membership charges, unused classes, or partial billing periods.

Due to limited class spaces, you can modify or cancel your class up to 12 hours before it begins. The class will go back into your account to use a later date. 

However, if you cancel less than 12 hours before the class, miss the class, or arrive late, you will forfeit your class credit and/or incur a late cancellation or no-show fee.

Unlimited clients will be charged a late cancellation fee of $10 for each class that is canceled or $15 for a no-show.

New clients with a two-week unlimited class plan will not receive any perks and all fees will apply. 

Please note that we do not offer refunds.

If you are more than 5 minutes late to class, you will be late cancelled from the class or lose the session. Our studio doors lock 5 minutes after sessions start to ensure everyone's safety. 

Also note, in the case that you arrive late for class, your spot may be given to a walk-in or waitlisted client after class begins. 

If your desired class is full, we have a waitlist available. 

If a spot opens up in class, you will be notified in the order you signed up to accept the class. If you are a walk-in, you may be granted entry as space allows.

Late cancel and no shows fees are applicable to waitlisted classes. 

Yes! We offer private Reformer and mat bookings for events, birthdays, bachelorette parties, team bonding, and more. Just reach out to us at hello@averamethod.com

HELL YES. All are welcome at Avera Method. So come as you are, and let's get to it!

Of course! Avera Method welcomes beginners – simply let your instructor know when you arrive at class, and they’ll be sure to look after you.

Congratulations and we hope you’re recovering well. We ask clients to receive clearance from their doctor before starting to exercise again, which is usually granted six weeks post birth. At Avera Method we highly recommend seeing a pelvic floor specialist who will be able to give you detailed feedback and advice on your pelvic floor, core and any separation you might have.

Avera Method is there for you at every stage. Chat with your instructor before or after class - we are here to make you feel safe and ensure you get what you need from the session. 

For our unheated classes (mat Pilates, reformer Pilates, barre and yoga), we welcome participants over the age of 14+.

Participants under the age of 18 need a legal guardians signature before their first class and participants under the age of 16 must have a legal guardian present at the studio. 

Oh hey there, prospective instructor! If you have fallen in love with our studio and style, we absolutely want you to reach out to us at hello@averamethod.com. Extra points if you are a frequent studio guest. 

Prior to taking class, you must sign an online waiver via Arketa. 

We are not responsible for any lost or stolen items in-studio. 

We are not medical professionals and cannot treat or diagnose any conditions. 

Out of respect for our instructors and fellow clients, we expect all participants to stay for the duration of sessions. 

Phones are allowed, under the condition that fellow participants are not visible in your content. Please respect the privacy of others and position yourself on the side or back of the space if you wish to film. You assume all risk to phones if brought into the heated studio.