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.

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.

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!

I had such a great experience at this studio. This was my 2nd class with Sofia. Her Pilates class…read moreis amazing. I highly recommend her as an instructor. She's so positive and her playlist is on point to keep you motivated. The studio is clean and provides towels and lockers for use. There is plenty of parking behind the studio.

Offers exercise classes, but no equipment for someone just interested in working out on their ownread more

Did a 6 am class for free via class pass. Club Pilates said to arrive 15 min before. I did this but…read morethe studio did not open until 5 min before 6 am class, leaving me in the cold. Instructor was energetic and silly which was nice early in the morning. The class itself was very slow and not challenging. Just not a good workout in my opinion; I only burned 80 cals.

Went for a trial class today with Eric. I loved it and left craving more! Very calm, relaxing…read moreatmosphere. Will def be retuning as soon as I get my schedule down!!

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.

This was my first traditional reformer Pilates class and it was great. Felt my muscles working…read morehard. The instructor was great. I went at 7:15 am on a Sunday. Overall the class was relaxing and a good workout.

I love coming! Jenni and Quintus are my absolute faves! They are so great at explaining the why…read morebehind movements ! Something I particularly love about Jennis class is her dedication to breath work and the way she cues movements. She is so personable and really dedicated to her clients Quintus is also a GREAT instructor! Always has a great playlist going and really helps u challenge yourself to get better balance/ stability. It always feels like such a healthy push But regardless, whose class I go to, the studio is always so clean and calming!

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% !!

This gym is tucked away in a really unassuming strip mall off River Road. I had no idea it existed…read moreuntil I was looking up gyms through my ClassPass membership. Pulse fitness participates in this, and it's about 5 credits a class through ClassPass. I've been able to take a variety of classes here, from the TKO Boxing to the different styles of yoga, and the pilates machine! I like it because it's super close to my apartment and parking is never an issue. It's a really cool spot and never feels super crowded. They have separate spaces elsewhere in the building that holds the pilates machine as well as a cycling studio. The instructors are good and responsive to any areas you want to focus on. Would definitely recommend swinging by to take a class here or join as a member!

Manager on duty was texting when I walked in, he never looked up, never said hello! When I reached…read moreout to Lisa Platnik she said; "take your business elsewhere"! Thanks for the advice, Lisa, I now go to RTR Pilates - Palisades, D.C. where they treat their customers with respect and kindness.

I was in town for a devastating family emergency. My body was seizing up and i needed a yoga class…read moreasap. I called Circle Yoga because it seemed like the friendliest studio in town and had the level one class i needed available. The receptionist was lovely. The teacher was terrific. It was a warm and compassionate space. The bookstore offerings were varied and not just stuff is seen everywhere else before. I only wish i could have returned for the sound accompanied class the next night but family scheduling wouldn't allow for that. Thank you Circle Yoga Team for making my awful personal experience physically bearable. I hope to be back in town soon for happier times and I'll definitely come back to this studio.

I will preface this with saying that I am taking a class at a reduced rate…read more I have enjoyed my class with Matthew very much. Sunday slowdown is a great way to begin a new work week. My concern is several classes were virtual only. I can't speak for everyone but I don't have the space to do a proper yoga class in my living room. Had I known this up front I wouldn't have signed up as this has meant missing several classes. There is an option take another class to make up for the class. I was able to do this once. But with my work schedule it's not easy to do so. In the future please be more up front with your students if not all the sessions will be in person. (Maybe it was mentioned and I didn't notice...it's possible. But it wasn't so clearly stated. If it had burn. I wouldn't have signed up) Sadly with this in mind I am less inclined to take another class. I may be paying less than other students but in the end did I actually save anything having missed several classes? **update: Anne, the owner, responded to this quickly. She apologized for the confusion and gave me a credit for the classes that were virtual only. Her excellent customer service and timely response are highly appreciated. I was pleased with both. And the class was excellent.