Studio Body Logic

I have been attending pilates and barre body classes at Studio Body Logic for almost a year and absolutely LOVE it! The pilates instructors are wonderful and always make sure you have proper form. Barre body is an excellent work out for all levels. I love this studio because it is small and the instructors know their students very well. I started in the barre body 1 and beginner/​beginner intermediate pilates and have now switched to intermediate pilates and barre body 2. All of the instructors are friendly and wonderful to take class with. Sarah offers the best and most intense workout for barre body in my opinion.

I was so glad to find this studio when I moved into the Washington D. C area! Not only are the instructors amazingly trained and knowledgeable in Classical Pilates (the original Joseph Pilates methodology) they are also very friendly and welcoming.
Studio is beautiful and clean in addition to classes being capped. No crowded or overflowing classes here! They offer mat, equipment and Barre Body classes as well as an Adult Ballet class. Karen Garcia who owns the studio is the sweetest and kindest person. I loved coming to the studio and all the classes they had to offer. Classical Pilates at this studio is a wonderful workout that will leave you feeling and looking great.

Two years later, and I thought I should update my review, since I’ve now tried the pilates reformer and am hooked on that as well. SBL’s Intro to Apparatus classes were a non-​intimidating way to try it out, and then if you’re interested in continuing they’ll find you a small group to join that fits your schedule. I’ve worked with several different instructors and everyone has been great — any preference is really just a matter of choosing someone whose personality and teaching style is a good fit for you. I’m also still doing barre body — I have also tried the barre classes at the other (exclusively barre) studio that opened up nearby but definitely prefer Sarah’s.

I moved to Del Ray fall 2013, having done some 1:1 Pilates on the other coast. I am over 60, overweight, hyper-​flexible and not all that strong. Not sure how I did years and and years of yoga without hurting myself, since building muscle is not really in the yoga syllabus.
So I found Studio Body Logic, enjoyed talking to the office staff… got here and gave mat classes a try. I felt welcome and okay about being fat and old and not strong. Instructors are really good and helpful and excellent about correcting and encouraging.
And, lo and behold, I am stronger than I’ve ever been and after creating back and hip issues by sitting in front of the computer nearly all day every day, the only time I am wholly pain free is at the end of a class. I credit my now 3x a week classes to keeping me going up and down the row house stairs as well as walking 2 – 5 miles a day.
Hooray for Studio Body Logic!

I’ve been going to Studio Body Logic for several years now, both for pilates mats classes and for private reformer training. Jessie and Sara are wonderful and if you’re looking for a good apparatus instructor, my current instructor Lori is great. She pushes me without overdoing it, challenging me to improve my practice, and is great at catching all my form issues, while keeping it fun.

There are a lot of places to go for Pilates, but none are as welcoming as Studio Body Logic. I signed up for one session to see what it was like and now I’m hooked.

I started at Studio Body Logic over 3 years ago after being told by a doctor that I needed to strengthen my back muscles to recover from an injury. I had never done pilates and am not a super sporty type.
From the first day, the staff at both the Arlington and Alexandria studios have treated me like family. They have helped me go from a beginner to an advanced student, always challenging me to find my limits with care.
At 38 I am more in shape than I have ever been in my life, healthier, stronger, and my self-​image has changed. I give credit not only to the pilates, but to the quality and kindness of the teachers at this studio. Without the supportive and challenging environment, pilates would have been just another fad I tried for a few months.
I cannot recommend the studio enough! Thanks Body Logic, you guys rock.

I have been a student at Studio Body Logic in Del Ray since 2009. After a round of physical therapy for chronic neck pain, my phys. therapist recommended pilates as a long-​term sustainable solution. I found SBL online and have had a weekly commitment ever since. I consider the expense an investment in my health. The instructors will ask you to achieve feats of strength you did not think humanly possible, and a month later you’ll achieve them. Frequently, when I walk out of the studio after my session, I actually feel physically taller and know they are working the right muscles for my posture.
SBL offers both mat and reformer classes. Mat is reasonably priced; reformer can get expensive but you also have a very small class size with reformer — no more than 5 — so you get a lot of personal attention. Both mat and reformer instructors always ask whether students have any injuries, if they have any soreness or particular areas that are bothering them. The answer will usually result in a tailored exercise specific to your needs. They are very proactive about doing the right thing for the health of each individual student.
SBL has convinced me — I’ll be doing authentic pilates for life.

I’ve been doing Authentic Pilates at Studio Body Logic since the late ‘90s and have enormous respect for their expertise and commitment to excellence. I was never an athlete but have found my physical niche with Pilates, and thanks to Studio Body Logic, I am in better shape now than ever before. Those long, lean muscles you’ve heard about? The wonderful improvements to posture? The dancer’s gait? Yes, it’s all possible with Authentic Pilates, and the expert instructors at Studio Body Logic will guide you and challenge you to reach and maintain your fitness goals.
Studio Body Logic is loyal to the original teachings of Joseph Pilates so you can be assured you are receiving top-​notch instruction that is safe, effective and worth every penny.
Studio Body Logic has two locations — Del Ray Alexandria and Ballston. Both are warm and inviting with attentive staff who can help you select the work out that’s best for you.
Check them out — whether you’re dipping a toe into the Pilates world or looking for a new studio. You won’t be disappointed.

If you are looking for authentic Pilates, try Studio Body Logic. Pilates is taught as from Joseph Pilates himself.. After trying their free intro mat classes this past August, I’m now in the middle of a 15 week intro group mat class series, and feel it is reasonable priced. I’ve only experienced two of the teachers, but like those I’ve had so far. SBL is very friendly and attentive.
They have a great make-​up policy… if you can’t make the time/​date you signed up, you can drop-​in any corresponding class during the week.
They offer group, private and small group lessons, mat, as well as instruction on the the pilates apparatus. I’d like to take some of the apparatus classes in the future. SBL also has various workshops and special classes throughout the year.
And they are right next to the Red Caboose Café in Del Ray!

i’ve been going to SBL since 2007. i first started on mat and then moved on to their group reformer classes. i am hooked. this place is very friendly, exercises are challenging, and the instructors are top notch. i saw results in months with taking 2 classes per week. mat classes are affordable and they have a good make-​up policy. the reformer classes are the best, a bit more expensive, but totally worth it imo. plus they offer group classes so that makes it more affordable. definitely check it out if you’re looking for a great workout and something that you’ll really stick to.