I had a great experience at District Pilates! I've always been a mat Pilates girl, but I've been…read moreinfluenced to try reformer Pilates. After a negative experience at a different studio in town, I was extremely nervous to try District. But I had a blast!!! Sloane, who's on the sub list for now, couldn't have been a better instructor. So understanding and sweet which is needed in more fitness classes. I'm excited to come back!

As a beginner, all of the teachers make the class feel accessible and tailored to each student's…read moreabilities. And everyone has been super welcoming!

Adding onto the bounty of good reviews below. I started doing yoga at home to find peace and time…read morefor myself in a hectic and stressful life. The random ten minute videos on YouTube were fantastic starters, but I realized that I wanted something more so I found Grace, a studio local to me. The first session was free, so it was a good way to get introduced to the place and the people there. So let's start there. I almost had enough time to say hello to the receptionist when she recognized that I was a new face, smiled, and introduced herself to me. She offered a tour to me, which was friendly, but I was surprised that another attendee offered to take me on a tour herself! It was clear to me then that the friendliness was contagious. I really appreciate that the equipment is available at no cost. Having the mats, the blocks, the bands, and even blankets there meant that I could participate at the same level that more experienced yogis could. This first session, I rolled out in the back as Jade started speaking. The whole experience was wonderful, but something she said stood out to me: when someone's phone rang and they apologized, Jade responded with a smile and said "Don't be sorry. This just means someone's thinking of you." And then I knew that the community was eager to share their wisdom and peace with others. On the community board (which highlights members, friends, and local services) I saw that the first month was available for a reduced price, and after such a wonderful first experience, I knew I was going to sign up. I'm almost done with this month and have practiced under different instructors but have found them all incredibly welcoming. I also appreciate the ability to participate from home, which I've done on several occasions, and an equal level of engagement from the instructor. I've had a really positive experience thus far and am excited for many more months of good yoga and community!

I've attended several classes at this studio…read more Lenore's sunrise strength class was a great way to wake up my muscles while watching the sun come up through the studio's picture windows. I've also taken rise and rest yoga with Lenore. This was a relaxing way to wind down from a busy day. I recently competed a yoga strength class with Amy. This was an all-level class and she offered us options to modify or intensify each move. Amy played a nice mix of songs from her phone during the class; however, the music kept being interrupted by notification dings, which was distracting. Overall, I found Grace Studio to be a decent place for a yoga workout. The studio is equipped with mats, weights, blocks, resistance bands, and bolsters. Instructors offer verbal assists rather than hands-on adjustments for yoga moves. Instructors are welcoming, the studio is bright and inviting, and classes are not crowded.

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 booked a class here through classpass and it was great! The instructor was very nice, and the…read morestudio itself was clean. I enjoyed the routine, and felt like the set was productive. The studio was small, but not cramped, and i think there was a water fountain there too.

I am so bummed to be leaving this review. I credit this studio and its (previous) amazing…read moreinstructors for rehabilitating my spine injury over the last 4 years. Now, there is lots of turn over. Tonight, I thought I made a reservation but for some reason it didn't go through. Nevertheless, I showed up at class and the reformer was available so I proceeded to the class. The instructor was very rude and told me I could not attend the class until I spoke with someone at the main office (mind you, it was 7:15 pm and the office was closed). She treated me as if I was stealing the class, I explained to her that I've been going here for many years, showed her my remaining membership credits, and informed her that I texted the RTR number informing them I was at the class so my membership could be deducted. After about 10 minutes of waiting and lost class time, she walked up to me, asked me my name, and added me to the class. Why she chose to not do that to begin with was quite bizarre. It took 2 seconds. Over the years, I've learned to modify exercises to not exasperate my back. However, this instructor was so rude that loudly argued with me as I modified the exercise in a way I've done for years and I do every time the exercise is done. While this specific incident is the first of its kind, the care for customers has substantially declined and I'll sadly be taking my business elsewhere. We pay too much money for such low quality service.

OVERALL: good workout but it's more like stretch Pilates…read more PROS: - small studio with I believe only 7 reformers = lots of individualized attention - if you're new to Pilates the individualized attention is great and adds to a safe and welcoming environment - clean - friendly staff - socks on pilates (they sell sticky socks) - great 3 class for $79(?) promo CONS - fills up quickly bc there are only 7 reformers - it's not as hard as solidcore. I did both beginner classes here and solidcore and found that while I got a little burn/soreness the day after, District Pilates felt more like a stretch Pilates class. Solidcore was harder and I really felt I was working my entire body - wish they had followed up after my 3 day promo was up Overall a good starting point and would recommend for starting out.

I love District Pilates and had been regularly a few years ago. I recently visited again with a…read morefriend as a birthday gift and honestly it's just getting better. There are 7 reformers (yay small classes) with a chair and a ton of props to use throughout the workout. I've been to a few of the instructors and liked them all. The workout is challenging and you can really feel your legs, arms, glutes working in each posture. The studio has lovely and colorful art work and small seating area at the front. If you are looking for a good reformer workout I highly recommend this studio. Location: Conveniently located in Logan circle with plenty of street parking and many restaurants nearby to try after your class.

I stopped by here today. I know nothing about Pilates but I was curious and had a minute. I walked…read moreup to the door where a woman inside who worked there (and seemed to be expecting someone who was not me) stared back through the glass door. I pulled on the door- it was locked. It's a pandemic, I get it. But she stared for a few more beats from behind the glass, our faces a two feet apart, looked me up and down, and then reluctantly opened the door and said "YOU are looking for the hardware store. It's 'OVER THERE' ..... there's a *SIGN*" and in a passive aggressive tone that was really unnecessary gestured toward a big sign on the door that directed people looking for Ace Hardware to go nextdoor. I said "nope, I'm actually looking to learn about Pilates," but it was such a turn off that I turned and left. I assure you, lady, I can read the sign. And your judgments about who you think and perceive to be a potential customer was very disrespectful. It says a lot about the biases and prejudices you don't mask very well. Good luck!

My husband and I stopped by this place a few days ago in an attempt to learn more about Pilates and…read morejoin classes here. The lady who answered the door was rude and dismissive, letting me know that she was about to "clock out". Needless to say we will take classes elsewhere.

I've been doing pilates here for years! It has changed my life. Andrea and Brad (specifically) are…read morepassionate about classical pilates and it is evident! I used to have lower back pain, and since being a student here I no longer have any issues because she has worked with me to strengthen my core over time! It's the best money I have ever spent on a class! I recommend this as preventative to everyone I know!

Moving to DC, I tried a ton of different studios to find a Pilates class that would challenge me…read moreand help me to really learn and understand what's going on in each exercise--why we do it and how to do it right. Being a classical studio, Andrea and the studio teachers are trained to break down each exercise, cater to the students, and make sure you leave feeling stronger. Classes at VIDA feel different than other studios where everyone really wants to be there, dedicated to that hour--excited to be pushed by the teachers, but also enjoy feeling the long term benefits of why we do Pilates. I couldn't recommend this studio more to beginners--the classical structure shapes your whole experience to guide you to the next levels with confidence, where advanced students are consistently challenged in every class.

This is my second review since attending Lighthouse back in September. The growth I have seen…read morewithin myself since attending is nothing I have ever experienced. For the last 10 years I have been studying my own psychology and using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to overcome the narcissistic abuse from my childhood home. Although understanding my circumstances has helped me overcome a lot, the growth that I have come into since joining this studio does not compare. Over the last 3 months I have stopped coping with my pain with the use of Marijuana. Through the intentional movement, breath work, and meditation on a regular basis I am now able to see my own projections and even those of others which has allowed to engage with the relationships in my life differently, more productively. I have also stopped disassociating in intimacy something I did not realize I was doing from being a victim of sexual assault and rape. This place has taught me how to come back to my body and be present in my life without bringing my past back into my present. I cannot say enough of how eternally grateful I am for this place that has become a community of support and guidance. Thank you to all the instructors who brought light back into my life. Even my trajectory of my current career path is changing. Manju Sadarangani, Kate Judson, Jenna Tomasello, Jen Skillicorn, Ametisse Gover-Chamiou, Alicia McBride, Meredith McCullough, Colleen Brisport Sequeda, and of course Rebecca Henry only to name a few you have all taught me more about my alignment, my breathing, my mind more than you know. You are not just teachers, you are angels and gifts and I do not take you for granted. Thank you all for what you do for our community to help make this world a better place. This place is one of recovery and peace in my soul. I can honestly say, I have finally reach a place of contentment and deep connection with myself which is leading to deeper connections with others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I was a member of Lighthouse Yoga (LH) for over 9 years. In that time, I found healing in classes…read moretaught by Nandi, Leshone, Patrick (Kundalini Yoga-KY), Machelle (Yin), and Tara (Hatha). Unfortunately, I made the difficult decision to leave after experiencing sustained harm at the hands of three individuals: Rebecca (studio owner since Summer 2021), Manju (KY teacher since Winter 2020), and Andy (member since Sept 2023). On September 1, 2024, I clearly set boundaries with Andy after a pattern of unwanted and uncomfortable behavior. Despite this, he continued to harass and intimidate me--hovering near me, speaking to me after months of no contact, and creating a space of psychological intimidation. When I addressed this in a January 6, 2025 email to him, he deflected accountability and triangulated the message to Rebecca and Manju. Shockingly, both women protected him and invalidated my experience. It was only on Feb 6, I found out Manju's true feelings towards me. On January 8, Rebecca told me my boundaries were "unreasonable," blamed me for her involvement in this matter, and excused Andy's behavior by suggesting that "a new year" might have confused him. Her response gaslit and minimized my safety concerns while prioritizing studio politics. She spiritual-bypassed the situation, asking me to give him grace rather than acknowledging the trauma of being repeatedly violated in a supposed sanctuary. On February 2, at the end of a sound bath facilitated by Manju, the lights were low with only a few candles flickering on the floor. As I was speaking directly to Manju, I suddenly felt a subtle surge of energy along the back of my right ribs. When I turned, I saw Andy standing just 3 feet behind me, near my right arm. His silent presence felt intrusive and deeply unsettling. I immediately moved away. On Feb 5, I shared my concerns with Manju in a respectful voice message, requesting only that she look out for me if she noticed something inappropriate. She responded with openness... until 3 a.m. on February 6, when I received cruel & abusive texts from her echoing defamatory statements that Andy had weaponized against me. This confirmed a chilling truth: Manju had never been neutral. She had harbored resentment & bitterness for a long time under the mask of neutrality and turned on me when I needed support. To her, I was creating drama. I was devastated. Manju, who teaches trauma-informed classes, weaponized her proximity and influence while dehumanizing me as a paying student and person. After trusting her for four years, the betrayal cut deeply. I wondered how long she was infecting my practice. On March 1, during a KY immersion, Rebecca misrepresented a falsehood--claiming "as the studio owner, in my opinion, Hatha yoga is Kundalini yoga." An opinion doesn't need power-laden titles to be valid. That same day, I witnessed Manju speak about teacher-student ethics without once acknowledging the inherent power imbalance or the teacher's responsibility to hold and protect boundaries. Instead, she blamed students for feeling entitled or invasive--distorting the dynamic entirely. Lighthouse Yoga became unrecognizable--a toxic, unsafe space. A place where boundaries are erased, victims are dismissed, and the leadership enables harm. When I needed Rebecca and Manju most--two women, mothers of daughters, and elders--they failed me. What they demonstrated was not spiritual leadership but control, gaslighting, and transactional values. I gave this studio my loyalty, energy, presence, warmth, and money. In return, I was discarded like trash. To them, I was not a person--just a resource. This place now feels cult-like: you conform or you're cast out. Safety and protection are not rights--they're selectively granted by those in power. I chose to leave on my own terms when I remembered I am worthy of both. To future victims: I am not the first, and I won't be the last. I've left evidence with trusted community members. If a civil action is ever filed against Rebecca for negligence, know this: she chose to keep and protect a known predator at her studio. That is on record. The studio's decline speaks for itself. Karma circles back in time.

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.

Excellent instructors, rigorous workout. I always leave feeling better than when I walked in.read more

I completed Lindsay's 6 week program and wow! I can truly say that it was a life changing…read moreexperience!! In the past 4 years, I had gained 40+ lbs due to some special medicine I was taking (and probably some overeating of hamburgers too haha). I tried EVERYTHING to get rid of it. Juice cleanses, special diets, pills, multiple private trainers, you name it and I had done it. Unfortunately, nothing stuck. Knowing my wedding was just around the corner, I had to do something to get the weight off for good. I wanted to feel confident on my wedding day! I found Lindsay through a quick yelp search and was intrigued. Let's get this straight. This is not a special fad diet or some strict eating plan, its a way of life! Lindsay gives you the tools, skills, and mindset to make a long lasting change in your lifestyle. During the course of the 6 weeks, I lost 8+ lbs and now (more than 3 months later) I'm still continuing to lose weight by following what she taught me. I plan to be at my goal weight in the next 3 months (in time for my wedding!) And most importantly, I feel fantastic!!!!! I feel like a whole new person. Yes, it's a monetary investment but it was worth every penny :) do it!!!

I started working with Lindsay in August and she has been great! I've been a yo-yo dieter for as…read morelong as I can remember and I never really learned about proper nutrition. I was always looking for that quick/easy way to lose weight and while I have been successful in the past, it always comes back. With Lindsay's program, I feel confident that this is something I can keep up with long term and I have already seen amazing results. Not only do I notice a physical change, but mentally I feel so much better as well. I am sleeping better and have more energy. As other reviewers have said, this is not a strict or fad diet but a different way of life. I eat out a lot and starting this program I was worried I wasn't going to be able to do that. However, Lindsay taught me some tips and tricks so that I can still eat out, drink and socialize but still eat healthy and it can still taste good. I can't wait to see what happens in the next few months!