The Bar Method San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, 4464 Broad St Suite 120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | ★ 5 (59 Review)

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The Bar Method San Luis Obispo is a boutique fitness studio offering barre classes for students of all levels. The signature method uses your own body weight, the ballet barre and a few props to create a transformative workout that results in long, lean sculpted muscles. Not only does it reshape your entire body, but it allows you to channel your inner strength and leave class feeling strong, confident and poised. Highly-trained instructors customize the exercises to ensure they are safe and effective for any age and every body, including modifications for pregnant women and students with injuries. Our staff and community are here to support you from the moment you walk through the door.

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Lisa Gray

★ 5

Love this studio! From the onboarding, to the welcoming nature of everyone from teachers, front desk and other students, to the workouts it's been a five star experience! They make it easy to attend and come back. Highly recommend.

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Chellis Ying Hood

★ 5

For 11 years, I have tried everything to fix my patellofemoral pain syndrome, which is an imbalance of quadricep muscles that causes the knees to be pulled off balance, leading to swelling, pain, and, in my case, meniscus tears. After 3 x a week of bar for 9 months, I CAN NOW WALK DOWNSTAIRS WITHOUT ANY PAIN. The Bar Method SLO is what I didn't realize I needed. In fact, I committed after my second introductory pass, because I wasn't that into it the first time. But the more classes I attended, the more I realized how intentional and supportive the classes are for sustainable strength and injury prevention. Now that I've figured out how to walk and climb pain free, I will be renewing my membership indefinitely.

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Sharon Cumberland

★ 5

Bar Method SLO is the best! I have never enjoyed working out so much as I do at Bar. The workouts are challenging, never boring, and always fun! However, the best part is the people. The instructors are genuine, knowledgeable, and intentional. They know your name and make you feel welcome and cared for. I love starting my day with Bar.

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Amanda Judge

★ 5

I can’t say enough great things about Mimi and The Bar Method! She recently hosted a special class for my small team as a team-building event, and it was incredible, inspiring, and so motivating. From the moment we walked in, Mimi’s energy was contagious—she made every person in the room feel empowered, strong, and capable.

The class itself was the perfect mix of challenge and encouragement, pushing us in the best way while making sure we had fun. My team left feeling stronger, more connected, and totally energized. If you’re looking for a workout that not only transforms your body but also lifts your spirit, I highly recommend The Bar Method—especially with Mimi leading the way!

Thank you, Mimi, for an amazing experience! We can’t wait to come back. 💪✨

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Kara Spence

★ 5

I was a college athlete, so you could say I'm fairly seasoned when it comes to fitness. Over the past 25+ years, I've tried every single type of exercise class known to humanity--from interpretive dance to pole dancing. I've done it all. And you know what? None of it stuck. Not even the time I tried to befriend a stationary bike for three month during Covid (the bike is now collecting dust along with my P90X VHS tapes).

But now, FINALLY, I've found the one class that actually stuck. I love The Bar Method SLO so much and I am so thankful to have it as a regular part of my life. If you see me in my workout clothes with a giant smile-don't worry--I'm just in the throes of a fitness romance that's finally, finally, working out.

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K Keller

★ 5

Update! It's now been 7 years of attending classes here and this place still remains a welcoming and supportive community! I can't say enough positive things about Bar Method SLO. You've just got to come in and try it!

Mimi and the team have created such a welcoming and supportive community I can’t say enough positive things! I have been coming here two years and can’t imagine going anywhere else. If you haven’t tried The Bar Method before this is the place!

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Alicia Osterkamp

★ 5

I have been going to The Bar Method for about a year, and I'm obsessed! The exercises challenge me and make me feel proud as I see changes in my strength, endurance, and flexibility. The icing on the cake is the community. Everyone is class is supportive and friendly, and every single instructor is a wonderful ray of sunshine. I highly recommend The Bar Method in SLO!

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Gabriele Bisselle

★ 5

My favorite local business in SLO. Lovely people. A place where everyone knows your name. Super positive, inclusive atmosphere. I love the bar method. Its fantastic. Highly recommend

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Jessica Jantos

★ 5

The Bar method SLO has been a huge part of my life the last 7 years. My strength and flexibility have grown thanks to the incredible instructors. It's made me a better all around!

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Tawnee hosick

★ 5

Bar Method has changed so many aspects of my life! The workouts are incredible and continue to challenge me in so many ways. My body feels stronger and more flexible. The facility is gorgeous and the bar community brings joy to my days. I highly recommend this workout for any woman who wants to maintain a strong, healthy body now and in the future.

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Haylee Kelley

★ 5

Bar method SLO has become my favorite workout !! I have never liked working out until I tried bar! From the warm welcome you get when you enter to the most energized goodbye , you will fall in love with this place ! Everyone is so nice, and always making sure you feel welcome and comfortable ! Do not hesitate to give it a try !

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eve mecionis

★ 5

Bar Method SLO is the best! - great instruction, flexible scheduling and awesome results. I highly recommend for anyone that wants to TONE, increase flexibility and feel great! You feel challenged mentally and physically and each teacher is encouraging and motivating. The studio is beautiful, clean and inviting. You always feel you are getting the most out of your workout!

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Lee Etter

★ 5

Are you looking to feel encouraged in your decision to take care of yourself by adding fitness to your overall health? This is the answer. BAR METHOD SLO has helped me feel accomplished in a span of 6 years and not feel defeated. I always leave my classes feeling encouraged, and strong, and genuinely relieved that I took time to care for my body. Don’t walk- RUN and take a class - it just takes walking through the doors once to see the magic here.

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Lisa Polino

★ 5

I've never loved exercising...until I met Mimi and her crew at The Bar Method San Luis Obispo! Getting a full body workout with personalized coaching and encouragement is the best, and 7 years later I'm still here and still loving it! Thank you for helping me keep my body strong and my heart happy!!

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Coree Oreizi

★ 5

My favorite place for both body and mind over the last 7+ years! Each instructor makes sure to make you feel seen during class and continue to help you grow. The variety of classes allows you to meet the needs you have each week and continue to grow as a student!

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Chelsea Modlin Everett

★ 5

Bar Method SLO and the people inside are truly magical. I've been a member for 7 years and the workout, the studio, the people keep getting better. I left the SLO area during covid and still am connected to the studio via virtual classes. The fact that I choose to continue to work out 3-5 times a week virtually really shows the magic that the Bar Method SLO has. Bar Method SLO has been with me through the best and hardest times of my life and really has provided me a space to grow, heal, thrive, breathe and so much more. I count my lucky stars they have continued to do virtual classes so I can continue to be a member.

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Kelly Mendoza

★ 5

I feel so grateful to have found The Bar Method SLO! The kindness, positivity, energy and encouragement all contribute to the sense of community and support I feel at The Bar Method. I truly look forward to taking classes, challenging my limits and reaching new goals. It was so great during pregnancy and postpartum and I cannot recommend a type of movement or exercise enough.

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Andrea Ripoyla

★ 5

I’ve been taking classes at Bar Method SLO for over 1300 classes! The only studio I’ve stuck with for more than 3 months (7 years and counting 😊). They have created a community that embraces loving yourself for where you are and thanking your body for what it can do. I always leave class with a clear mind and my head held a little higher. Being a part of the Bar Method SLO community has brought me so much joy and happiness 🤍

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Amanda Braga

★ 5

I have been going to the Bar Method SLO since it first opened in 2017 and I’m still hooked 7 years and nearly 500 classes later! I’ve moved away and come back and had a baby and come back and it’s the only workout I have always been consistent with. Going to class is so much fun and the instructors make it feel so personal despite teaching a whole class. Moving your body in a way that also heals it is incredible, I could not recommend Bar Method enough!

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Lori Lynch

★ 5

Just got back into the BAR METHOD...Amazing first class! I can't believe how great I feel after just one class. You have to go and take a class and you'll see what I am talking about.

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Heidi Pieros

★ 5

My all time favorite bar workout!

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Charlotte Maumus

★ 5

Bar Method is truly amazing. This is the first and only barre studio I have experienced in SLO, but I have been to a few in LA, and Bar Method is by far the nicest and most inclusive. The front staff and the instructors are lovely, friendly, and encouraging. The schedule is also a good mix of morning and afternoon classes, and their app makes scheduling super simple.

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Gaby

★ 5

It is a place where you can release all you stress by stretching while also building strenght. I consider THE BAR METHOD my second home. It brings me inner peace. It also gives me the ability to interact with an amazing community. It is my happy place. I am glad my friend introduced me to THE BAR METHOD.

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Allena Gallagher

★ 5

I absolutely love The Bar Method SLO! Before coming here it was such a struggle to get myself to work out and now I hope that I get the chance to go to a class here every day. The staff are the sweetest and the classes are challenging in the best way possible. I can feel myself growing so much in my strength and flexibility thanks to such great teachers. I definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in fabulous workouts and joining a kind community.

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Melissa White

★ 5

The best workout for your body, mind, and soul. The energy and vibe of Bar Method SLO is just incredible. And the people. The people are gold. I look forward to going and always feel empowered, energized, and accomplished when I leave. HIGHLY recommend.

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Michelle Braunschweig

★ 5

I can't say enough positive things about The Bar Method, the instructors & the students in SLO. It's such a great workout, mental break and a truly comfortable space. I'm a so grateful for this place and what it has done for my body & my brain.

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K C

★ 5

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Joanna Wemple

★ 5

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Sara MacNeil

★ 5

My favourite Bar Method!! I have only been able to attend the virtual classes but I feel just as much a part of the class at home. The instructors are all fantastic- knowledgeable, friendly and so positive (in a genuine way) but they will still kick your @ss! I have yet to find a workout that motivates and challenges me as much as Bar Method.

Bar Method SLO has really nailed the details- from the welcome text to when I signed up, to sending me a recording of a class when I couldn’t make it. Such an awesome group of ladies you need to meet if you haven’t already! ❤️

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Meghan Meghan

★ 5

The bar method is more than a workout. It’s a mindset! Going to bar is church. It’s a workout for mind body and soul. Even with outdoor and online classes, instructors make you feel safe in exercises and challenge you to go deeper. Some days when life is hard, going to bar class makes me feel better!

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Allyson Madson

★ 5

Bar Method SLO has kept me sane during 2020!! Although the studio itself has been closed most of the year due to COVID, Mimi and her amazing team of instructors have keep us engaged and motivated! Whether in a socially distanced outdoor space, or zoom in my living room, the classes are not only a great workout, but a bringing together of community!! After 700 + classes over the past 3 1/2 years, it still challenges me and is something I look forward to! Bar Method SLO is the best!

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Crista Whitney

★ 5

Having been part of BarMethod SLO for almost 4 years, I can say this place is more than a workout studio —it’s a caring community in which everyone is welcome and celebrated. You will always be glad you showed up and pushed yourself toward increased strength and stamina...and you’ll probably make an amazing friend or two along the way!

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lauren warren

★ 5

I have tried many different workout programs, from at home, to the gym, to random programs you get involved in because your friends are doing them. Many of them I really enjoyed. The difference with Bar Method SLO....not only do I enjoy it, I love it. It’s not just the class, it’s the community, the teachers, the other members, the feeling, the vibe, the energy you feel/receive and get from the class. I have never met more beautiful people inside and out. The instructors take you on a journey of self love, taking care of yourself physically & mentally and also how to live and be present in the moment. Which we all need in this busy ever changing world we live in. Every class I walk away not only feeling good about myself for making it and getting my workout in, but I also feel like I have a deeper appreciation for life. I will forever be grateful for having the privilege to have Bar Method SLO introduced into my life. But even more so, for the beautiful instructors that have taught me so much physically and mentally. Bar Method and everyone that represents it, is a blessing. Thank you Bar Method SLO and all the girls that stand behind it. My life is richer because of you.

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Kate Kessler

★ 5

Bar Method SLO has been a game changer for me, physically and mentally. I’ve learned so much from the beautiful variety of classes, and the caring attentiveness of the instructors, who will have your name memorized by the end of your first class, makes all the difference in the world.

Even though the studio is currently closed due to county restrictions, Bar Method SLO has done a great job with outdoor options and engaging virtual classes. The level of communication and attention we have received throughout this year is unparalleled.

It’s crystal clear that this studio cares deeply about every one of its clients, and its presence in the community of SLO helps make the world a healthier, more authentic place. There is a place for anyone and everyone here!

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Rebecca L

★ 5

3 years in and over 500 classes, I can honestly say Bar Method is the only work out that I have ever enjoyed doing. 💜 I look forward to getting to take class with this community because it is so amazing and supportive. The teachers are wonderful. The work out makes you feel so strong and can be modified to each individual for safety. I can not say enough good things about this studio.

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Cassandra Aarrestad

★ 5

I really love Bar Method Slo!! I joined this past year in order to get just some physical exercise but also to have a place to go to especially during high stress times to relax and feel better once again :) definitely recommend

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Lynn Torbert

★ 5

I've been at Bar Method for about a year now. The instructors are detailed and meticulous. They want to make sure you are doing the moves correctly to not only feel the method working, but to make sure you don't injure yourself. I've appreciated the positive comments mixed in with corrections to help you improve you workouts. Every instructor teaches this way. Bar Method truly does have its own method. Give it a go for a few classes as it took me quite a few to really understand the method behind the madness.

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Maggie Moreton

★ 5

The Bar Method SLO is an excellent experience from the minute you walk in the door (or join the Zoom). I have never been to a studio that has made me feel more welcome. The staff are all friendly and helpful and the workouts are fantastic. Truly an excellent experience every time!

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Elise Erb

★ 5

Bar Method SLO has converted this gym hater to a devotee! I never stuck with an exercise class or program for more than a few months before Bar Method, and now my six week trial has lasted 3.5 years and over 500 classes. Mimi, Shelly and the rest of the team are so genuine and warm and truly want you to feel and be your best. They make sure you have the modifications you need and that your form is stellar (even virtually) so you are safe and gaining strength. They are so encouraging and make my day every time. You will not regret joining Bar Method SLO!

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Allie Aarrestad

★ 5

I joined Bar Method SLO when my roommate invited me to a class and now have been going nearly daily since. I also got my sister hooked on it as well! Being a college student here in SLO, this place has been the community I have been looking for! I never feel as strong, special, important, and confident than when I am in class. They make me feel so safe during covid as they have class outdoors in the most beautiful and relaxing spot. I feel so strong from taking a few classes now and love how each instructor makes the effort to not only know your name but you as an individual. I will miss this place so much when I graduate and move away from SLO!

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Heidi Williams

★ 5

The most amazing workout with a team of outstanding instructors! Bar Method in San Luis Obispo is a 5 star experience!

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Lauren McAlister

★ 5

Took my first class at Bar Method tonight and had a wonderful experience! So grateful to have such an encouraging, beautiful space in SLO ❤️

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Laura Greenwald

★ 5

Great people, warm and welcoming environment and an amazing workout with awesome instructors that know how to pump you up and push yourself. Love this place! If you haven't tried it go!

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L San

★ 5

How do I love thee, Bar Method SLO?
Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach when I'm holding arabesque,
My lowest plank,
My deepest chair pose,
My shakiest set of thigh.

Highly recommend this studio! Mimi and and all her amazing employees provide the very best customer service and coaching. Truly top notch.

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Nina Barksdale

★ 5

This place is like a second home. It’s the best workout I’ve ever done and have been able to stick with. It doesn’t even feel like working out, just coming to listen to good music, be around good people with good energy and push yourself to a new level. Love it so much!

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Brittany Cornelius

★ 5

Love The Bar Method Slo and all of the instructors!!! What I love about The Bar Method is how the instructors take the time to adjust each individual to make sure they are doing each exercise effectively and safely. I also love how each class and instructor offers something different, and how no matter how long you’ve been doing bar method you constantly feel challenged!

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Jennifer Underhill

★ 5

Thank you Mimi and team for creating a space and a community that challenges us to become stronger better individuals! The Bar Method is the first work out that I look forward to and cannot get enough of. The teachers are thoughtful and detail oriented creating a challenge if class for all levels of fitness while being committed to the safety of all students. Come try it out-you will not be disappointed.

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Julie Stellpflug

★ 5

I love this place! All the instructors are knowledgeable and inspiring. The workouts are challenging and I am so happy that I'm gaining some flexibility as a result of their routines. Everyone is amazing!

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Rae Backens

★ 5

I was intimidated to try barre for the first time but I am so glad I did! The instructors are so welcoming and supportive. Love the workout and love being here :)

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Kiely Crow

★ 5

My absolute favorite place to work out in SLO and my favorite people. I can't say enough positive things about the Bar Method SLO!

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Ryan Ross

★ 5

Fantastic facility and friendly staff including the most knowledgeable fitness staff ever! I feel better than I have in years. Has helped so much with my injured knee.

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Stacy Bartlett

★ 5

Wish there was a rating higher than 5 star! Best owner, best instructors, best classmate! Empowering, challenging and fun!

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Crysta Cowart

★ 5

Amazing people and studio!! Super happy I found this place!!

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Alicia Martinez

★ 5

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Hannah Houseal

★ 5

LOVE this place, from the minute you walk in you feel at home. The whole studio is beautiful and so clean and comfortable. Mimi and all the instructors are amazing, even in a full class you get individual attention to ensure you have proper form, alignment and are getting the most out of class. It is an hour well spent, sweating, shaking and having fun!

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sue bradley

★ 5

So many positive things happen here for me. Improved posture, stronger abs, down a size, butt changing, flexiblity improving, thighs reshaping & happier! Mimi continues to inspire, challenge and encourage me. You have to come and try it to know what I mean but the vibe here is very special!!!

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Amanda Freeman

★ 5

I was hesitant because I'm not much of a dancer and I am SO glad that I tried it! Mimi is the most amazing soul and her teachers are each uniquely awesome as well. My body has changed so much doing bar. I am addicted becuase I leave the studio feeling like I got my booty kicked, I have the endorphine high and I can go back to work not looking like I ran a 10k. Also, my back doesn't hurt anymore. I used to get out of bed every day with an achy back and that doesn't happen anymore! Core strengthening and stretching is an integral part of this workout. I would recommend it to every person, of any age, shape, size and gender.

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Garrett Loughran

★ 5

So much fun. Great workout! They even welcome guys!!!

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Lisa Hoyt

★ 5

So amazing!!! Thank you for Mimi, Heather, Lauren, and Chelsea for your smiles and expertise!!! Its toygh but safe and exhilarating!! I work hard but my body is refreshed and changing!! Thankyou for my friend Jaylene for turning me on!!

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