I have known Susan for years and have always been amazed at the quality of services she provides…read more If you are in Bethesda this is the spot for Pilates and Yoga. Her instructions are simply amazing. This is a smooth running operation that provides a top notch service and I love referring people because I know they will be as happy as I have been with the experience. I like to refer my clients (I have owned a personal training company for 20 years), because there are certain elements of health and fitness that are beyond my scope and the Pilates and Yoga piece are a great compliment to my services. Thanks and keep up the good work!!

Balance is the best. I have yet to have an instructor who isn't amazing, it's clean, and the…read moreparking is free. I take Pilates, yoga (Iyengar) and Pilates Total Fitness (a brutal...brutally awesome!) hybrid class. The yoga classes are great. Each instructor takes the time to correct, and the focus is less on speed and more on holding the pose. While each teacher's style varies (some focus on sequences, others don't) I always walk away feeling that light headed, wobbly muscle yoga feeling. The Pilates practiced at Balance is "Power Pilates" which I've learned is a classic form. I've taken both reformer and mat, and both are great workouts. Last is Pilates Total Fitness. All I have to say is these classes, especially the one with Jane, will make you weep..but in a good way, I promise!

For years, friends have encouraged me to use Pilates exercises to help my sciatica, but I put them…read moreoff. I heard about Heike and started working with her this winter and it has been great! She combines an extraordinary knowledge of the science of exercise and the versatility of the Pilates equipment and exercises with a spirit of joyful encouragement. You can't imagine how much fun an exercise class can be; she has a great sense of humor. Class is always fun and I am making more progress than I imagined I would, and I am in no danger of injuring myself with her careful, informed guidance. Her instruction is perfectly tailored to my needs. Her studio is fully equipped. Her capacity as a trainer is much broader than Pilates exercises, and as my needs evolve I am sure that the training program will evolve as well.

I have worked with Heike for about 3 years. So she a great trainer. She makes training and workout…read morefun.

I tried to go but they made it impossible. Each time I registered for a class, I was double charged…read morebut still couldn't book the class through the app or web site. CP charged me over $200 in a month even though I only ever took 2 classes ($35 each). They just kept charging my card. I emailed the silver spring location and the corporate office multiple times but they refused to refund the extra charges and even added a "late fee"!! They either didn't respond at all or would dismiss me and try to justify the charges (why would any business justify charging a customer$200 for a $35 single class???) I've never in my life witnessed a business turn away new customers like this. Horrible customer service and I'm still filing didoes with my credit card company.

This location is amazing. Wonder instructors and a cool atmosphere…read more Great parking and awesome food in the area for meet ups. Join for the fall you won't regret it.

I've now been to 8 sessions to the Georgetown location. I suffered a herniated disc in my lumbar…read morespine which made normal activities unbearable. I chose to begin pilates as a way to strengthen my core muscles and get back to normal. Emily is an excellent instructor. She tailors the sessions based on one's condition and needs. Her attention to detail is incredible. During any instructed exercise, she pays attention to every body angle and muscle group activity. She continues to instruct the correct posture and muscle engagement to gain the optimum result from that exercise. I've found my sessions with her very productive. I'm feeling much better now and anticipate to build up a routine that will maintain my good health and core muscle strength in a short while.

I wish they had 6 stars because Emily Thompson and M Pilates and Yoga deserves them!! I have been…read moretraining with Emily for 7 years and cannot say enough great things about her knowledge and her incredible spirit and the results that she has helped me achieve. You will be uplifted--body and soul after your hour with her. She is a true professional and I recommend her 110% !!

I have only done two classes at solid core but every time I go I love it! Such a great challenging…read moreworkout.

Love this location. The later classes work well with my schedule. Kelli is a great instructor,…read moreshe's encouraging and helpful.

Philoy is a great instructor and the facility is clean, but this place isn't for me. Jeff has an…read moreunpleasant personality and is a sheer opportunist. I had to rest for a few minutes during my first workout in months, and Jeff took this opportunity to try and push personal training. When I questioned him about two sessions a week, he grew overtly indignant (clearly hoping for more sessions to put money in his pocket). Honestly, this initial encounter really made me adverse to the gym space. I know it's a business, but feeling like you're just a means to an end isn't an incentive to join.

Tip: if coming for the first time, finding the building can be tricky. It is the Woodmor Shopping…read moreplaza, park in the back, and walk through the entryway that says "2nd Floor Offices". Go through the second set of doors on the left, up the stairs, make a left and then. Right to suite 131 (Green and Black doors). I am one class away from finishing up my five class pack from Groupon and I'll definitely continue coming. The staff is well-trainer, friendly, and accommodating. If you ask, they will give alternates to any workouts that you may not be able to do. The weekday morning classes have been the perfect size for me and Saturday morning was a bit crowded. I haven't tried the weekday evening classes so I'm unsure about the class sizes. Overall great gym to be apart of, plenty of parking, not located near a metro but there are bus stops around.

I have nothing against barre. The workouts in and of themselves are fun and challenging. However,…read morebefore taking classes or entering a membership at this Pure Barre, I'd like to warn you all against a few things. 1) I signed up for a 3 month commitment membership, which came with a set of extra classes. What I was not told, however, was that the extra classes expired after 30 days. Luckily, the studio manager gifted those extra classes back to me - all the same, it would've been nice to know ahead of time. Second of all, I was not made aware that there was a 30 day cancellation notification requirement. So, despite the fact I cancelled 28 DAYS in advance, I was still charged $99 for a membership the next month that I have no intention of using. Please be aware of both of these policies. In my time as a fitness instructor, I've never seen studio so clearly exploitative. 2) While the instructors are nice, many of them give the impression that they don't want to be there. Again, from a fitness instructor perspective, the energy that the instructors bring to class is critical, and when I can tell an instructor doesn't want to be there, it can make the class substantially less enjoyable. If you're considering barre, I'd honestly encourage you to try a different studio than Pure Barre.

False Advertising and Shady Policies - Stay Away!…read more I am extremely disappointed with Pure Barre. Their website is completely misleading. They advertise "no commitment - Cancellation will be effective at the end of the current period for which you have paid" and make it seem like you can cancel anytime--this is NOT true. Once you sign up, you find out there is actually a 30-day cancellation period, which is nowhere clearly stated during sign-up. This is blatant false advertising and completely dishonest. When I reached out to cancel, I was told I had to continue paying for another full month, even though I no longer wanted the service. It feels like a scam designed to trap people into paying more. I expected better from a fitness brand that claims to empower people. Instead, I felt tricked and taken advantage of. If you value honesty and transparency, do yourself a favor and avoid this location.