Strength,in good company.
A small, owner-taught studio on Chain Bridge Road. About six to a class, and never the same class twice.
Reformer
Breath-led strength.
- Springs that can challenge you, or support you.
- Posture, mobility and a deeper core.
- Reformer and tower, never the same class twice.
Chair
Small machine. Serious work.
- One pedal, real springs, nowhere to hide.
- Balance, leg strength and control.
- Seated, standing and kneeling work.
Lagree
Slow is the hard part.
- Four counts out. Four counts in.
- A minute or more on every move, no rest.
- High intensity. Zero impact.
Grip socks,every class.
They keep your feet planted on a moving carriage and the studio clean. Forgot yours? We have you covered at the front desk.
At the front desk · $16Small rooms.Full attention.
Group classes stay at about six people, so your instructor can see every rep and correct it while it happens. A reformer room and a Lagree room, under one roof.
FaliAbed
Fali is the best instructor I've ever been to.Ashley B.
Her competence, her care and friendship are invaluable to me.Svetlana, ten years with Fali
Warm, personable, and always manages to make class both challenging and fun.SM
Super attentive to everyone's fitness level, personal capabilities and injuries.Ally Y.
Tough, but will have you laughing the whole time.From a Google review
Fali built Pilates of McLean as the opposite of a big-box studio. Small rooms, real attention, and sequences she designs herself, class by class. Her clients describe the same thing in different words: she is demanding, she is warm, and she notices everything.
She is a certified Lagree instructor, and added Lagree so her clients could train both ways under one roof. Today she leads a small team of instructors and still teaches the floor herself, from first-timers to clients who have trained with her for a decade.
Taught bypeople who stay.
Fali
Leads most of the week's reformer and Lagree classes herself, from early mornings to the weekend.
Fali is the BEST! Her classes are always upbeat, dynamic, and challenging.Caroline L. · Mindbody
Coco
Studied business in Paris and worked in fashion before Pilates found her in 2007. Now teaches reformer and Lagree at the studio.
Love Coco's classes. Never the same, always challenging, always learning!Micky F. · Mindbody
Find yourformat.
Reformer and tower work in a small group. The best place to begin, and a class regulars never stop taking.
The studio's signature class. Faster sequences, harder variations and chair work for people who know their way around the machine.
Slow tempo, long sets, no rest and no impact, on the Lagree machine. Expect the shake.
A one-on-one introduction: how you move, what you want, and where to begin. Book it before your first group class.
A full hour shaped around your body, your goals and any injury history.
Share a private session with a partner or friend, with the same close attention.
Learn to teach with Fali, in blocks of four sessions. Ask the studio about upcoming dates.
Class packs
Monthly memberships
One price for reformer, chair and Lagree group classes. Private and semi-private rates are available from the studio. Grip socks $16 at the desk.
Seven days a week.
Every class is by reservation, and the schedule changes week to week.
Three questions.One first class.
What do you want most right now?
Have you trained on a reformer or Lagree machine?
How do you like to be taught?
Here's whatto expect.
Nobody gets lost at the back of a small room. And Leo, the studio dog, will probably say hello first.
Book online
Choose reformer, chair or Lagree, or a private session, on the live schedule.
Bring grip socks
Required in every class. Forgot? Pick up a pair at the front desk.
Arrive a little early
Your instructor will set your springs and walk you through the machine.
Speak up
Mention any injury, surgery or pregnancy. Every move has a modification.
I've never done any of these. Where should I start?
Most people start with reformer Pilates to learn how the springs and carriage feel, then add chair and Lagree. If you're already active and want intensity, start with Lagree and tell your instructor it's your first class.
Is Lagree the same as other machine-based workouts?
Lagree is Sebastien Lagree's own method, taught on the machine he designed for it, the Megaformer. Other studios run their own formats on similar machines. Lagree of McLean teaches the Lagree Method itself.
Is it hard on the joints?
Reformer, chair and Lagree are all low impact, with no jumping or running. Springs give smooth resistance and can also support you.
What should I wear?
Fitted, comfortable clothes you can move in, plus grip socks. Loose clothing can catch on springs and straps.
Where can I see prices and intro offers?
Rates, packages and any introductory offers are kept current on the live booking page.
Suite 104
McLean, Virginia 22101
Class times change week to week, so the live schedule is always the source of truth. Parking is on site.