As a long-time student at SS Yoga, I recommend it highly. Shauna hires quality instructors who…read morework personally with students so that we have a safe, enjoyable, and healthy experience. The new studio is really great. With an entire wall of windows, there is a seasonal panorama that is very soothing and restful. The floor was beautifully done. Shauna also offers such a wide variety of classes, both day and evening, weekday and weekend, that I can always find a class that fits my schedule. And while I know that the COVID-19 pandemic challenged us all, Shauna and her staff worked hard to maintain the class schedule. During quarantine, having this outlet several times a week was so important to me. If you are looking for yoga in the Bethesda/Potomac/Chevy Chase/Upper NW DC area, please give Simon Says a try!

I have practiced all over the DMV, and love this small, friendly studio. The teachers and…read morepractices are quite diverse, with different perspectives on yoga represented. If you want to relax into a long posture, they got you. If you want to drip with sweat, they got you. On top of the yoga practice, there are a wide range of "extras" surprising for a small studio. The owner Shauna frequently plays the guitar during her classes, and the crystal bowl "sound bath" is not to be missed!

Every instructor is inspiring in their own right. Rock the Reformer is my oxygen. Don't hesitate to…read moregive it a try!! Amazing deals for first time clients.

After years of loyal membership I finally am done. Booking classes is hard, the routines are random…read moreso you aren't targeting your muscle groups in a systematic way, and it's easy to have bad form without them noticing--which means you're ineffective or going to injure yourself, but the final straw was the poor customer service. If you need to pause your membership for any reason, you must give 14 days advance notice. So if you sprain your ankle, you're paying for half the month anyway. They will also only pause for two weeks max unless you provide them with a dr note. Like you're a child. They charge for no show and for late cancels, even when the county shuts down for snow. They once charged me a no show fee in error. I promptly let them know I was there. They told me they checked surveillance footage and didn't believe me (I'd used the wrong reformer). They seem to think they are a reform school and their clients are teenagers who are trying to cheat them. I'm too old to have this kind of hassle just to exercise haphazardly three days a week at whatever time slot they happen to have available. For my $ and time it would be better to lift weights.

I have been training with Eden for the past six months and it's truly been a life changing…read moreexperience. Eden is exceptionally knowledgeable about anatomy, kinesiology and how the human body works in the most efficient way. I train with her two to three times a week and absolutely love it. Every session is unique and tailored to what my body needs that day. Eden is a joy to work with too, her upbeat personality and passion for teaching makes for a wonder experience. I always leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. I would highly recommend!

Eden is an amazing pilates instructor and a genuinely nice person! She targets workouts for those…read morewith injuries or can offer a full body experience. It is all about how the client is feeling in each session. Her equipment is top notch and is in great condition. I have taken pilates from many teachers over the years and she is the best!

Came out for a class with a few girlfriends, and was thoroughly impressed!…read more Evy, the instructor/owner, was very warm and patient with a clumsy newby like me. She is top notch and very talented in teaching! She has over 20 years of fitness training and it definitely shows! The studio is very clean, has plenty of equipment. They also ensure that the clients are not crowded nor lacking proper equipment, which is a huge plus in the WMA when all gyms seem to be bursting at the seems with too many clients. Personally, I've never done Pilates but had such a great time and worked my muscles in a very different way than my normal workouts. Definitely a low impact on your body but works your muscles to breakdown, so low impact and strengthening.

Whether you have been curious to try pilates, want to get back into a regular practice, or are…read morecraving healthy movement for your body, this studio is a must! The classes are small, which means that the instructor can pay attention to YOU to ensure proper form, staying within your range of motion, and encouraging you to go deeper when appropriate. The studio environment is welcoming, pristinely clean, and fosters a great experience. The instructors are friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and are sure to make you crack a smile and laugh. Give this studio a go, whether privately or in a class, your body will thank you. After several months of regular practice, I have yet to have a 'meh' experience here. I am stronger in all aspects of my body and my posture has improved. Evy knows what she is doing!

Looking back at my pictures over the years, I realized that I have never been in better shape than…read moreI was around my 40th birthday. I attribute that 100% to my Pilates teacher, Katya Bennett of McLean Pilates. I've worked with Katya 1-on-1 and attended her group classes for over 5 years. In my 30 years of dabbling in different practices - mostly yoga, Pilates and dance - I have not met such attention to detail and drive for proper form balanced with care for her clients and safeguarding against injuries.

I've been a client in Katya's studio for over a decade and highly recommend her. She is classically…read moretrained, keeps up her training regularly, and is able to work with her clients whether in mat class, small groups or individually, especially if you are looking to strengthen or recover from injury. I love the structure and repetition of classic pilates and always feel an inch taller after class. If you're looking for some quality "me" time, this is a good bet!

Love RTR for low key classes with great instructors who provide form guidance to keep you healthy…read more New favorite is the circuit classes that is Pilates with cardio

Took my first class here with Kelsea. She did a great job with demonstrating how to properly do…read moreeach step, correcting form, and being encouraging. This was a level 1 pilates class, it was nice to go back and learn the proper form, as I have not consistently done pilates in months. This class was challenging but not overly painful which was nice. Her mic was not working which at times was a little hard to hear, but Kelsea made sure to circle the room so everyone could hear her. The studio itself is gorgeous, I could not get over how cute of a room it was. Parking was also very easy and convenient.

This was not my first session with Kim doing "bodywork" but it was the first time with my foot…read moreissue. Kim has also worked on my oldest son and my youngest son. The Studio is always nice, clean and quiet. Kim is amazing and extremely talented. Her knowledge and professionalism is unsurpassed. If you have a problem that you can't seem to get passed or fixed I recommend Kim to assist with Bodywork Therapy. It is truly amazing how the brain and body works!

I'm new to yoga, and really, really not a flexible person. V-sit and reach was a -1 at best in…read morehigh school :) For this reason, I'm embarrassed to try at big gyms, but can't afford a private lesson. The group classes at the Pilates Room are small enough to give me the personal attention I need. The instructors have SUCH great attitudes!! I've had unfortunate lessons elsewhere where I felt I was being talked down to (it's tough for a novice), while here I feel like family. The massages are great too! I'm used to asking for more pressure just about everywhere I go, but when I asked this of my favorite masseuse here, Daniella, I had to tell her to back off! Seriously the first time I've said this during a massage! Can't recommend this place enough. The owner, Janine, has seriously put together the most talented, attentive staff I've come across. Keeping things small has given her the ability to exercise complete quality control. Go check it out, I promise you won't be disappointed, and you'll feel great after whatever session you attend.

Pilates is an amazing workout - it has saved me from needing epidural shots in my back. After three…read moreyears, I feel stronger, more focused and much healthier. Dominique, the owner/instructor is a real gem! She really focuses on your needs and helping you grow. With a two-person reformer class, you're able to get pretty much one-on-one training, with the benefit of a second person to help motivate and gauge yourself against. Sessions are easy to book, reasonably priced and convenient for me (Kentlands). Great find! Can't recommend enough.

Pilates peaked my interest as a form of cross-training for boxing to improve my core strength and…read moreflexibility. I got the 3 Intro Private session package for $149, which is actually a really nice deal. I had my first session with Dominique, and by the end I was sore but I felt amazing. Pilates really works parts of the body you never even thought were there. I like that Dominique pays attention to detail, such as my alignment and form when going through different moves and exercises...Basically things I never pay attention to but should. I have two more sessions left and after those I'm looking into trying classes also, especially the mat classes she plans on adding in the new year. I would definitely recommend RPS to anyone who wants to try Pilates under proper instruction.

Always a fantastic workout - absolutely a great option when you are in Bethesda! Highly recommendread more

I've been obsessed with the megaformer workout these past few months and I've found it…read moretransformative for my core and tendencies towards injuries. I normally go to slt in NYC (which is phenomenal) but have been very curious about sculpt. I went this am and while one class is hardly the means for a rating, I found the studio meh as far as megaformer workouts. Don't get me wrong. This workout is difficult and not geared towards beginnings. The straps, balancing and movements cause one to need a few times to get the gist of it. Add on to the general difficulty! So why 3 stars for sculpt. Playlist and drill sergeant like instruction made the class not fun. She counted 20-19-18.... more repeatedly. Grrrr. I found myself repeated looking at the clock which is something I rarely do. In addition, music was circa 1980s and definitely a feed issue to the stereo because there was a scratchy sound for parts of the class. Moves and corrections were generally very good, however. As I've mentioned with other specialty classes it's the instructor that makes all the difference. I'm super spoiled I live in NYC and fortunately a couple of my favorite folks are not only at the tops in their field, some have even developed cult status (so says allure magazine). Best practices equal always a fresh playlist (I've never heard the same list twice for my favorites), good choreography, energy and corrections. So for $35 a class, I'd hope that I get just that. Otherwise I could go to the free classes at my gym. I think solid core which I rate 4.5 stars is better on instruction and energy, music also could be improved. 3 stars bc any megaformer class is a minimum of ok, but the extra factor is instruction and music.

Solidcore Mosaic is such a great studio! The classes are consistently challenging--expect to shake,…read moresweat, and feel muscles you didn't know you had. The coaches are super encouraging and do a great job guiding you through the slow, controlled movements that make Solidcore so effective. The Mosaic location is also a huge plus. There's ample parking in the garage, and it's free for a few hours, which makes getting in and out stress-free. After class, you're right in the heart of Mosaic District with tons of great spots to grab a smoothie, coffee, or a full meal--perfect for a post-workout reward. Highly recommend this location for both the workout and the convenient, lively atmosphere around it!

I absolutely love Solidcore. I signed up for their 2 week unlimited welcome offer and have been…read morehooked ever since. I love the coaches in the Mosaic location (I haven't been to other locations). I am a total beginner to pilates-like classes and the reformer machine. I took ~3 foundation classes to get started and I felt like the instructors were all so great at helping me improve my form to get the best workout possible. I feel pushed but not shamed into challenging myself. They sell towels and water if you happen to forget to bring either. I feel like a sweat a mild-moderate amount and I don't think a towel is absolutely necessary. Water is probably a good idea - but the class is pretty fast-paced so not a ton of time for water breaks anyway. Now that I'm hooked, I typically do ~2 classes/week. I like the early AM classes (but they fill up fast!). I feel like this gym is clean and compact. I get exactly what I need out of it. There aren't showers so plan accordingly if you have plans afterwards (it's a good sweat!) I like their Public Goods toiletries and have even bought some myself after using them at this gym. Awesome location, awesome coaches, and awesome workout :)!