We are Lexington, Kentucky's ULTIMATE contemporary Pilates studio located near downtown in the heart of Chevy Chase offering Pilates Reformer, Barre, and Mat based classes. In addition, we offer Aerial Yoga and Aerial Hoop. Our fitness studio is fully equipped with Balanced Body Reformers, Wundachairs, Pedipuls, High Barrel, and Spine Correctors.
We are passionate about teaching all ages--teens to seniors--with a focus on fitness and conditioning the body. We work with injuries and chronic pain, embracing all challenges to assist each client in reaching their individual goals.
We are passionate about teaching all ages--teens to seniors--with a focus on fitness and conditioning the body. We work with injuries and chronic pain, embracing all challenges to assist each client in reaching their individual goals.
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This beginner to intermediate Pilates class is a somewhat slower paced class that focuses on proper use of equipment such as the Reformer, Barrel, and Wunda Chair in order to re-align your body, strengthen underutilized, but important postural and stability muscles, and improve flexibility as you develop a deeper understanding of the exercises, and begin to truly re-shape and re-align your body.
All movement starts with the breath and our breathing muscles - which in turn leads to total core activation. Our breathing muscles are our core muscles. When we work the core actively vs. passively, we double the work. With percussive breath, we get more core activation and bigger results.
Knowledge of the physical body (skeleton, muscles, fascia), awareness of muscle activation (where the work comes from) and biomechanics (how the body moves) is paramount for results-driven exercise.Pilates is the integration of breath mind and body. It's whole body integrated movement so the work resides in the finer muscle groups as well as the bigger groups.
Knowledge of the physical body (skeleton, muscles, fascia), awareness of muscle activation (where the work comes from) and biomechanics (how the body moves) is paramount for results-driven exercise.Pilates is the integration of breath mind and body. It's whole body integrated movement so the work resides in the finer muscle groups as well as the bigger groups.
Reviews (10)
Sherrie Human
Jan 16, 2021
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Stacy S.
Dec 31, 2019
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Laurie Rentz
Nov 23, 2019
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Great studio with wonderful instructors!!! I'm able to get the most out of their classes because the instructors are able to break down the movements and describe what muscle groups I should be engaging. This attention to detail has helped my form in and outside of the studio. I highly recommend Mind Over Body Studio to anyone interested in any level of Pilates or Yoga!
Shanna Meyers
Jun 12, 2019
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What a perfect way to celebrate my 8 year old and her best friend’s birthday! They took care of everything- from the video invitations to the adorable tutu themed cupcakes! All we had to do was show up ready to watch the girls have what they agree was the best birthday party ever! The only problem is that this birthday will be very hard to top😂 I look forward going back to Mind over Body for some time with my mom friends for our own fun soon!!!
Beth Ann Dutton
Dec 13, 2018
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Mind Over Body hosted my daughter’s 8th birthday party and it couldn’t have gone better! Laura and Melissa both did such a fantastic job planning, preparing yummy cupcakes, games, etc. that was all age appropriate and loved by all the girls! This was such a fun, unique experience and one I would highly recommend!
Elizabeth Beckman
Nov 07, 2018
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Yoga is a journey, and I am delighted that I chose the ladies of Mind Over Body Studio to help guide me on the journey. I have been attending classes here for over a year and have had the best experience. It is a judgement free zone. We listen to our bodies and give thanks and forgive ourselves when we fail (in trying advanced poses, for example). Additionally, aerial yoga is such a unique, liberating, and rewarding experience, I suggest you try it at least once! As much as I am growing in my own practice, Laura and Melissa are actively engaging in opportunities to grow and strengthen their own
Lily Lowe
Oct 19, 2018
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Laura Calmes is an amazing yoga therapist, and Melissa Calmes is a fantastic pilates instructor. I visited many studios trying to find a place that felt right, and I immediately felt at home here. The Calmes sisters have created a very positive, accepting and tranquil environment, and both are incredibly passionate about their respective fields. They don't just build you up physically. They take great pride in taking a holistic approach to their practice, and truly serving the individual needs of their clients. When I leave the studio after class, I not only feel I've gotten a great workout, I
Eliska Schneider
Sep 19, 2018
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Barb Nikolajczyk
Aug 15, 2018
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I showed up at the posted time for four classes (purchased via a groupon/living social). Only two of the four ran at the appointed time. I gave the first "wrong tie because we're updating our web site" a pass, but for today I confirmed by text and the teacher was a no show. The two classes the ran at the appointed time actually started late because the teacher arrived after the start time. Yoga is supposed to be relaxing for me, not frustrating! They are refunding my $ but I'm still out the price of frustration!
Mallory Pfiester
Jun 11, 2018
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My mom has starting seeing Melissa for Pilates years ago and absolutely loved it and loved Melissa! Something she truly looked forward to weekly. She now has dementia and has been seeing Laura to practice yoga weekly for a couple years now at least. Laura is awesome!!! My mom loves to be able to see her every week and it's an outing she definitely enjoys. We can tell when she gets home that she's in a better mood and so happy! Laura helps her a lot with her posture and it definitely sticks when she gets home. Thank you Laura and Melissa for all you do!!! Such a positive experience for my mom every
