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McLean Pilates is a classical Pilates studio dedicated to the original method developed by Joseph Pilates. Instructor and Owner Katya Bennett is certified as a Level V+ instructor by the highest level of Romana's Pilates trainers who can be traced back directly to Joseph Pilates. McLean Pilates is the only fully equipped Pilates Studio in McLean, VA. McLean Pilates dedicates itself to improving the lives of every client.
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Lynne Toskovich
★ 5
McLean Pilates is a warm, welcoming, and fully equipped studio that maintains a high level of professionalism. The small class sizes create a personalized environment where each student receives thoughtful guidance, feedback, and support. If you're new to Pilates or have lots of experience, your individual needs are always taken into account to help you achieve the best possible results.
Katya is an outstanding, certified instructor who continuously advances her skills through ongoing training. Her private sessions are especially beneficial, as they are tailored to meet your specific goals and preferences.
As a long-time client, I can confidently say that McLean Pilates offers an exceptional experience—and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to practice Pilates in a supportive and expert-led environment.
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Karen Santoro
★ 5
This is a demanding classical Pilates class. With highly trained eyes, Katya ensures your form is correct and recommends modifications as needed. She offers classes for adults of any age and level. As a result of her classes, my core strength has definitely improved and along with that comes better posture and balance. She offers a lifelong exercise opportunity which is evident in the 80 y.o. students she teaches. In addition to mat classes, private lessons on the reformer have enhanced flexibility.
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Christine Dackiw
★ 5
I love Katya's classes! Both, group and private classes are great and made a huge difference on my physical and overall well-being. I love the approach of pilates and how it literally includes all body parts. Katya is a super skillful teacher making sure that students don't get hurt during exercises but also making sure to push to become stronger. She is passionate about pilates and her many years of experience make her an outstanding instructor. I can highly recommend her and her studio.
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Jamie H. L.
★ 5
I would highly recommend McLean Pilates! I have been taking mat classes with Katya for over 10 years. I leave class each week feeling stronger and standing taller. I look forward to attending class and I really appreciate being part of the McLean Pilates community.
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Cindy Sullivan
★ 5
Katya at McLean Pilates has been my mat class instructor for well over 10 years. I attend her mat classes twice a week and cannot imagine being able to move my body through life in the same way without these classes. Katya is an excellent instructor who somehow has an eye on everyone at the same time, offering corrections of posture and form to maximize effectiveness and minimize any strain to the body. I always leave her classes being so glad I’ve come. She is truly an outstanding instructor and I cannot recommend her studio highly enough!
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Tammy Piper
★ 5
I’ve been taking Pilates with Katya for 12 years. She’s a really knowledgeable Classical Pilates instructor. I think the classes are a wonderful way to stay strong and flexible as you age. I highly recommend them!
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Carla J.E. Kim
★ 5
Katya is an exceptional Pilates instructor whos extensive experience and skill shine through in every class. Her keen eye for detail is evident as she provides insightful comments on posture and effortlessly identifies areas of discomfort. Each class meticulously structured, offering a thoughtful balance that significantly benefits my body. Thanks to her guidance, I can no longer imagine a lifestyle without Pilates as a viral component.
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Cindy P
★ 5
Katya's McLean Pilates is fabulous! I've been going to her for private lessons and group mat lessons for well over 10 years, and she has helped me build strength, flexibility and balance. I've taken Pilates from many other instructors and Katya is the best by far. Her training is superior and she challenges you while teaching you body awareness and safety. Her studio is spotless and her classes are fun! I highly recommend McLean Pilates!!
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Anastassia Plakhotkina
★ 5
Looking back at my pictures over the years, I realized that I have never been in better shape than I 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.
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Janice Bay
★ 5
Katya Bennett at Mclean Pilates is the best PIlates instructor in the northern Virginia area. . She is one of the few instructors in this area trained in Joseph Pilates classic methods and really knows how to improve the strength and flexibility of all of her students.
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Melissa Jurgens
★ 5
I have been going to Katya for private lessons and mat classes for almost 10 years, and it is by far my favorite workout. She is so knowledgeable, communicates clearly, and has such a breadth of experience that she can tailor your private session to concentrate on those areas you need to work on. Her studio has all the Pilates equipment you could ever want or need, and it is spotless! I cannot recommend her and her studio enough.
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HH Piper
★ 5
Katya's knowledge of Pilates is only surpassed by her knowledge of her clients. Each private session is tailored to your individual ability and she keeps the group classes small enough to allow each student to receive her attention. And the studio is beautiful. Highly recommend!
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donna cox
★ 5
I started taking Pilates via Zoom at Mclean Pilates under the instruction of owner Katya Bennett during the Covid 19 lockdown. Katya instructs using the Joseph Pilates method. She is focused, a perfectionist who brings out the best in her clients. My reason for taking the class initially was to find a way to keep busy, stay in shape and improve my mental health. The class did all that for me and so much more! I’m much stronger and flexible. I’m now able to do Pilates moves and exercises that I couldn’t at the start . I am so proud of what I’ve accomplished with my body through hard work and Katya’s instruction in the months l’ve taken the classes.
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Pilar Casado
★ 5
I very much recommend McLen Pilates. I have taken classes, mat and private, with Katya Bennett for almost two years and Katya and Pilates' class have improved my flexibility and strength. Now I can complete most of the exercises. Her studio is very convenient located, spacious, and with equipment to perform the exercises. Currently I am taken Pilates four times a week and I enjoy. Her classes are fantastic, and I have a good time every session. Pilates was something that I was postponing and postponing. It was the end of 2018 when I started to look for a good place to get this goal done. I searched Internet and after I while I found McLean Pilates. I e-mailed Katya Bennett, the owner, and she invited me to joint one of the classes. When they finished the session, I knew that I found the best place to complete my goal. Katya is an excellent instructor, she cares about the students and make sure that everyone in the class is improving the techniques, she corrects positions and always ask students for their body's answers. Katya and her studio are the best in the area.
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Aase Geiger
★ 5
I have taken Pilates mat classes with Katya Bennett for 9 years. I am 84 years old and hope to be able to do Pilates with Katya for many years to come. Katya is an excellent instructor and takes time to pay attention to every client to make sure we do the exercises correct to get the full benefit.
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Tanya Meyer
★ 5
Katya Bennett is a highly qualified and outstanding instructor. She keeps her classes small so she can ensure that her students technique is always correct. Pilates has improved my strength, flexibility and balance. I highly recommend McLean Pilates!
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Robyn Robinson Joseffer
★ 5
Katya Bennett is an excellent Pilates instructor who takes time to get to know your body and can customize private lessons for you. She keeps her mat classes small enough so that she can pay attention to each client to make sure they are doing things correctly. I have taken both private reformer and mat classes. I highly recommend McLean Pilates. Robyn J.
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Stephanie Babyak
★ 5
Katya gives individual instruction to meet each student's needs, and I've improved greatly as a result.
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Eric Brunner
★ 5
If you are looking to keep a 2019 resolution to do something nice for yourself, I highly recommend you try McLean-Pilates. I've been a client in Katya's studio for over 10 years and in the beginning, I was looking just to try something that might help me with mobility and balance. I got all that and so much more (including being able to touch my toes)! The structure and repetition of classical pilates combined with small group classes and private lessons has truly been life-changing. I am stronger, more flexible, have great balance and have bounced back from injuries all while studying with Katya. Check out this studio, you won't be sorry!
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Camille Hersh
★ 5
I highly recommend McLean Pilates. I have been taking mat classes and private lessons with Katya Bennett for 8 years and I would not go anywhere else!! Katya is an outstanding instructor and truly cares about her students. I am 62 yrs old and Pilates is a priority to keep me active and flexible as I age. Most importantly, Katya takes the time to understand each student's physical challenges and tailors each private lesson to work on the specific issue. Mat classes are also focused on students' individual abilities within the framework of the mat routine. The studio is spacious, easy to get to, and filled with state of the art classical Pilates equipment. I am a committed Katya student for life! Do give it a try and you will not be disappointed!
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Joan Brady
★ 5
I think it's been three years now! I can't say enough good things! Love Katya, her classes and the wonderful environment she has created. I walk out of each class feeling stronger, less old (I'm 54) and having had quite a few good laughs. It's not just pilates. It's a community.
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