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Studio Body Logic: First Pilates & Barre Studio in NOVA

Founded by Karen Garcia in 1996, Studio Body Logic® (SBL) was the first Authentic Pilates studio in Northern Virginia.  SBL offers five levels of Pilates, group mat classes, and private and semi-private Pilates apparatus sessions, as well as monthly Introduction to Apparatus workshops. The goal of SBL instructors is teach what they know best – Pilates. 

Karen’s first SBL (http://studiobodylogic.com) location was in the Clarendon section of Arlington and moved to its current location in Ballston in 2007.  Karen opened the Del Ray, Alexandria, location in 2002 and was among the first wave of tenants during the revitalization and renovation of the Mt. Vernon Street corridor.  Today it is part of the vibrant Del Ray “Main Street.”   Karen is also one of the first female-, hispanic-owned businesses to locate in the “new” Del Ray.  

Pilates, developed in the 1920s by the legendary physical trainer, Joseph H. Pilates, is focused on improving flexibility and strength throughout the body without building bulk.  Karen trained under Manhattan-based Romana Kryzanowska, a Mr. Pilates’ protege.  Karen is one of only a few second-generation Pilates instructors in the world. (Karen’s full bio: http://studiobodylogic.com/our-staff/faculty-bios/).   

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Authentic Pilates at Studio Body Logic® is not just exercise, however. It is a series of controlled movements engaging the body and mind, performed on specifically designed exercise apparatus and supervised by extensively trained teachers.  The apparatus used at Studio Body Logic by students taking private or small group lessons is based on Mr. Pilates’ original designs. Each piece is designed to both support and challenge students as they perform the “work,” Pilates’ unique system of exercises to strengthen and lengthen muscles throughout the body. 

Five years ago, SBL was the first studio in Northern Virginia to begin offering Barre classes.  Barre Body®, a dancers’ workout created for all, is a ballet-inspired class set to a mix of upbeat music.  Students use a variety of props to promote the development of long, lean muscles like those associated with a dancer’s body – giving them that “barre body” look. (Visit http://barre-body.com for more information.)

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In addition, SBL offers Evolved Sculpt, Stretch, and Ballet classes taught by highly trained and experienced instructors whose main teaching focus are these classes. These classes offer nice addition to a student’s fitness program. SBL also offers challenging and enjoyable workshops for students on a range of fitness and health related topics.

Studio Body Logic Ballston Location:

SBL Ballston at Randolph Towers (Arlington)

4001 North 9th Street, Suite 108

Arlington, VA 22203

703.527.9626         

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