Frequently asked questions.
Everything new students ask before their first class. Still curious? We'd love to hear from you.
What is S Factor?
S Factor® is an embodiment and movement practice for women that blends sensual movement, emotional expression, and strength building. We practice with low lighting and no mirrors, in a supportive environment for intuitive, empowering movement.
What is the Discovery Package?
It's your required first step into S Factor. It includes a Discovery Call with our team, a 1.5 hour Intro to S Factor class designed for women who have never taken S Factor before, and a same day savings offer to join.
I've taken pole classes before, do I still need the Intro?
Yes. S Factor is very different from traditional pole or fitness based pole classes. We focus on embodiment over tricks, emotional expression over choreography, and sensual, intuitive movement over performance.
Do I need to start with a Discovery Session?
Yes, everyone starts here, regardless of dance or athletic background.
What can I expect at the studio?
Sisters in Motion is a trauma-informed, judgment-free space with low lighting and no mirrors. Attention stays on how movement feels in your body, not how it looks. You move at your own pace. All bodies, ages, and fitness levels are welcome.
What should I wear?
Something you feel comfortable and sensual in, yoga pants, leggings, a tank top, or layers. Many women naturally begin to wear clothing that helps them feel more expressive over time.
What should I bring?
A water bottle, layers (you may warm up as you move), and an open mind. Everything else is provided.
Do I need to be fit, flexible, or experienced?
No. S Factor is for all bodies, all ages, and all fitness levels. No strength, dance experience, or confidence is required, that's what you'll build here.
What do your classes cost?
Our classes are 100 to 120 minute sessions, roughly 60 to 70% more class time than typical studios at comparable pricing. While we have a wide-range of in-studio and virtual membership options, our in-studio memberships are competitively priced, averaging around $235 every four weeks.
What do members receive?
Our members enjoy a wide variety of perks that most studios don't offer, such as:
- A reserved spot in a weekly home class with the same teacher and the same group every week
- A 16-week curriculum that builds on itself, allowing for consistency through all our classes
- Depending on your membership, you may receive additional class credits where you can take more than one class a week
- 100 to 120 minute classes (60–70% more class time than most pole studios)
- Unlimited virtual classes
- Complimentary Open Pole
- Complimentary virtual workshops
- Members-only discounts on in-studio classes
- Curriculum advancement from beginner to advanced levels of S Factor
- In intermediate and advanced levels, students may bring in their own music
- In intermediate and advanced levels, teachers offer personalized feedback and body reading for every student
Do you offer class packs or drop ins?
No. Our studio classes are for members only. Membership is what lets us keep classes long and groups small, each one runs nearly double the length of most studios, capped at 10 to 12 students, following a cyclical 16 week curriculum. And because the same women return week after week, the community grows closer and more supportive over time.
Do I need to master pole tricks to advance?
No. Progression in S Factor isn't based on mastering tricks. Students typically advance after completing the 16 week curriculum, based on curriculum understanding, comfort in the body, and how embodied you are in your movement.
Is this just a workout?
No. Alongside physical strength, S Factor supports emotional release, nervous system regulation, confidence and self expression, and reconnecting with sensuality. Many women describe it as transformational.
Is this safe for beginners or trauma survivors?
Yes. The studio is trauma-informed. You are invited into each movement and work at your own pace. As with any movement practice, consult your healthcare provider before beginning, especially if you have a trauma history.
What is the community like?
Supportive, encouraging women in a non judgmental atmosphere where all expressions are welcome. For many, the connection is just as impactful as the movement itself.
What happens after the Discovery Package?
After your Intro to S Factor class, your next step is membership where you will choose your home class schedule, ongoing studio classes, and optional workshops or deeper experiences. If you sign up for membership the day of your Intro you will receive a special offer as part of your Discovery Package.
What if iI need to reschedule my first class?
If you need to reschedule your first class, please reach out to our team at admin@sistersinmotionsf.com or 415.323.6110 at least 8 hours before the class start time in order to receive a credit for your class. Cancelations less than 8 hours before the start of class or no-shows will not receive a class credit.