Studio Blue Pilates

Studio Blue has been an essential part of my fitness regimen since 2007. Back pain from scoliosis as well as panic attacks have kept me from enjoying life. With Pilates’ mind body connection, I am able to relieve anxiety as well as align my spine. Dan Walton is a compassionate results-​driven instructor who instinctively knows how to work with one’s body. Studio Blue has provided a much needed haven from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Words cannot describe the impact Studio Blue has had on my life!
Tremendous thanks to the Studio Blue Team!

Tried this studio for their free week offering. Pilates here was great and not so great depending on the instructor I got. Kef (sp?) was great but I didn’t appreciate his answer when I asked about how to learn to breathe properly. He told me not to worry about it initially until I had did it more regularly. While I can understand where he is coming from, that philosophy just didn’t jive with me. Pilates fundamentals are learning to breathe and obtain core strength through pelvic stability before anything else. Regardless, Kef was my favorite instructor of the three I tried. Overall, I am so-​so on this place. Nice studio, ok instructors, ok pricing.

Here is the low down. This place is really amazing. I started doing pilates after my second knee surgery. I didn’t know what to expect and was initially sad about having to stay away from yoga and running. The reformer work outs are personalized and get amazing results. Strong lean toned muscles… I was able to rehab and been able to get back to my running, hiking, biking. and all the activities I enjoy doing. I have to give a special shout out to Dan Walton. He is truly amazing. Keeps you engaged and he is a truly inspirational teacher. He is able to work through injuries but at the same time push you to a level that makes you work and see results. Im hooked! Its a great work out in a very positive environment!

I wish there were more stars to give. This place is amazing!
Coming in to the studio for the first time I had absolutely zero experience when it came to Pilates and was a bit intimidated. However, everyone was super friendly, the instructors (specifically Keph & Ashley) were helpful and they made me feel extremely comfortable.
The variety of classes that Studio Blue has to offer is a HUGE plus. I signed up for the monthly unlimited plan so I was able to do basically all classes except reformer and privates. TRX, Pilates sculpt, Pilates, Bosu, Springboard… in my eight months of going to Studio Blue, I was never bored of my workouts. That never happens.
I recently moved to Phoenix and what I miss most about Portland is Studio Blue and it’s staff. I will definitely make it a point to drop in for a class whenever I’m in town next.
Bottom line, if you’re looking for a good workout with amazing instructors, go here.

You cannot go wrong here. All of the instructors are extremely friendly and helpful. You will get a challenge even at a beginner level class. I have been going here for almost a year and the benefits have been outstanding. I work on my feet all day as a hair stylist and I seriously feel 10 years younger. My core is strong and the classes have worked out muscles I did not even know I had. I feel more flexible and strong. This is not a snobby place, all ages and sizes. Come here if you want to see results in a warm friendly atmosphere.

I get bored easily. I can’t justify joining a strictly just-​yoga studio or Pilates studio because there isn’t enough variety for me. I mean don’t get me wrong– I enjoy yoga, but I really can’t take it 5x a week. I’ve been looking for a studio that offers a variety of classes. Studio Blue is the perfect option for me! Although this is a Pilates studio, there are several other optionsi including TRX, Springboard, bosu classes, and yoga.
The staff at Studio Blue is awesome– both the instructors and the staff that handles logistics. My schedule lines up the best with Keph so I’ve mostly taken his classes so far. He’s awesome. Very Informative. I think he does a great job of pushing people to work out but is also very attentive to what’s going on with your muscles and your body in general.
My personal favorite classes (thus far): Bosu & Stability Ball classes and Pilates Sculpt.
The studio uses an online registration system which is easy to use and let’s face it people – you feel more accountable to go work out if you’re on a list, right? Drop-​in options are covenient for schedule changes, but it’s easy to just skip.

This is a great place to workout. I must admit at first I was a little unsure I really belonged — I usually lift weights to workout, I don’t have any tattoos and I was often the only male in a class. Guess, what, none of that mattered. First off, the receptionists could not have been more welcoming and did a great job explaining everything to me. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and make sure you are doing everything correctly, all equipment provided and the studio clean and always set at a good temperature. I knew when I was being called out on not being in proper form but they never did it directly! In the smaller classes like TRX (my favorite workout, limited to 6 people) and Springboard Pilates (limited to 8) you’d get individual attention. They also made sure to ask about any injuries and let you know when a certain position may aggravate it.
The prices are very good as well. I did an unlimited for a month and it really paid off the more classes I did. Their on-​line class registration system is also really convenient and they send email reminders before class. I’ve had to take a little break due to work commitments but can’t wait to go back!

This place literally changed my life. I am forever spoiled now because they do everything right. Other studios simply pale in comparison. Small classes mean lots of individual attention. Pro instructors really care about making sure you are using correct form and progressing. Supportive environment welcomes all levels of experience and body types. Amazing variety of classes at all times of day. Just can’t say enough. Love Studio Blue!

I am new to the area and was looking for a studio to try that offered yoga /​pilates or alternative workouts. I called Studio Blue and they offered me a free week pass to use as many times I wanted. Yay! I was able to make 3 classes: TRX twice and Pilates Sculpt.
Tami is awesome in the TRX class. The classes are small (max 6 participants) and she was really able to accommodate any level. Even though I was new and hadn’t done TRX in over a year, she set everything up for the class and explained as in detail as she needed to for everyone to feel comfortable. My obliques and abs were burning by the end and sore for days! Pilates Sculpt was also really great. Both classes incorporated yoga breathing and stretching which I really valued as it ties a lot of these classes together.
I definitely recommend. Parking is difficult on weekends, but anywhere down 17^th usually had 1 hour parking on the street. I am really looking forward to joining more mat sessions!

I just found Studio Blue and it is amazing! I am just getting into Pilates and have found Studio Blue to be, by far, the easiest to get started with. I have only had class with Danielle and Dan and they are both great. Everyone has been super nice and the whole place has a great vibe.
The first week of mat classes were free so it was a great way to check the place out and I am hooked now!

This is one of the best studios in Portland, not just for their great instructors and awesome classes (love TRX with Jesse!) but also for their customer service. I always feel welcomed there and they have gone above and beyond to make sure I am able to get into the classes I want and to get the most out of the packages I purchase.
They also do great deals (I got a free class for signing up to Facebook) and send very informative emails. Highly, highly recommend.

A-​mazing! Studio Blue is just awesome… it has a boutique studio vibe and awesome instructors — they’ve worked my bootie like cray! I was wanting to checkout Studio Blue for a while and when I arrived on my first visit I was like, yes, these are my people!
Checkout the Pilates Sculpt class with Keph or Dan for a balanced, but very challenging total body workout… or take a Beginner Reformer class with Danielle if you want to see what those machines are all about — she can get me working deep!

This is my favorite place to workout in Portland. Its clean, the instructors are all very friendly and helpful. My only lament is that its a wee bit on the pricy side, so i only treat myself about once a week. I wish i could go more!

I came for the free week of classes and stayed because of the great staff and instructors. I love their pilates reformer classes. There are 3 reformers in the room and usually when I go, only 2 of them are used. Angela gives fantastic instruction and an incredible workout.

Found Studio Blue Pilates via Groupon. In the past 5 years I have done pilates at several different studios in several different states. I have experience with reformer & equipment and mat classes.
The staff is friendly & responsive. Very prompt to return calls & emails. I thought the studio was easy to find, I walk there so parking isn’t an issue. :) The studio itself is very warm & yummy feeling. It is small but you can be sure to get a spot in any class you are interested in by reserving your space ahead of time online, via email, or by calling. There are cubbies for personal items/​shoes/​etc. There is a changing room in the studio & there is a spacious, clean bathroom down the hall for use as well. The studio is spotless & well maintained. All the equipment you will need is in the studio, you don’t even have to bring a mat!
The instructors are fabulous. At the start of class they ask if any students have any injuries or trouble spots and they make modifications for those students when necessary. They don’t teach from their mat, they get up, they walk thru the students & makes adjustments as necessary. An all level class is truly an all level class! There IS something for everyone. They are always willing to answer questions before, during, and after class. Speaking of «during class», I LOVE that their policy is, if you’re late, you’re not getting in! There’s nothing more annoying than late students & the noise & commotion they create. The studio’s cancellation policy is fair. As is their no refund policy.
The students have been refreshingly friendly (it’s not a snobby, clicky crowd) and their body sizes vary — from fit to fat, women & men, they’re all having a great experience at Studio Blue Pilates!

I think everything I like about Studio Blue boils down to the people who work here. Its genuine, personable customer service. They really get to know you and your body and take feedback seriously.
I love the regular classes — there’s something for every skill level, but I really have to throw a big thumbs up out there for the Booty Camp’s. Yeah — It sounds like the ultimate chick workout, but my Muay Thai-​fighting, football-​playing boyfriend has been bringing his testosterone filled self to class for four months now and Tami is still whipping his ass into a puddle of sweat week after week. Not to mention, I have to go buy new workout pants because mine are starting to drop off every time we do jumping jacks…
They offer a free UNLIMITED week to try it out. You can sign up and schedule classes online. Really, the only bad thing about this place is trying to walk down the stairs after class. :)

I bought the Groupon for a few different yoga/​pilates studios in the city, and started out with Studio Blue. Let me tell you, they are AWESOME. I’m near the end of my month and I absolutely love it there; I’ll be sad to move on to the next one! I’ve had classes with most of the teachers now and I’ve enjoyed all of them. Dan’s Pilates Sculpt classes are a favorite, and Wendi’s All Level classes are really fantastic too.
It’s hard sometimes to feel comfortable in a new «workout space,» but Studio Blue makes it nice and easy. The staff is extremely welcoming and the classes never get routine. I would recommend these great folks to anyone, no matter your fitness level or pilates experience.

This place is as good as it gets: helpful instructors, challenging classes (no matter your level), and caring staff all around. I JUST asked if a specific class could be pushed back a half an hour so I could continue to come to it (last night) and they accommodated me today. So awesome.
As someone with NO Pilates experience at all, only yoga, I can confidently say this is a great place to come and learn. The environment is nonthreatening or competitive in any way, shape or form.
I’ve taken a class from most of the instructors and they are all caring, kind, and will absolutely make sure you get a good workout in at your level. As someone with multiple sports related injuries, it’s pretty hard for me to find group classes that I can actually participate in. Thankfully, this is not the case at Studio Blue.
I love this place. I love how my body looks and feels. The prices are reasonable too, especially with the monthly unlimited mat classes.
Great classes for Beginners: Rehab or any Beginner class (duh!).

I don’t know what took me so long to review this place!
I rarely work out anymore, my days of 2 hours at the gym, sadly are long over and it shows :(But the rare times when I do, it’s usually the elliptical, the treadmill to pretend jog or to actually jog. I always loved pilates, I got a DVD while I was still a young lass and totally forgot all about it until one fateful day, the groupon was for the studio. I googled, they had a free week trial, well, I bought the groupon, it was only a $ 40 investment for a month of unlimited classes. I am gonna be a cheap bastard if I could be so I went in for a free week, LOVE LOVE LOVED my first Saturday class. Since then, I’ve been hooked.
I’m kind of a lard ass right now and these classes aren’t all easy but there isn’t an air of pretension, you can go at your pace, but they all do push you. The mix is awesome, from as intense as the Sculpting classes that kick my butt to the Breathe classes that I take in the middle of the week to get over the week’s hump, I think Pilates is my new crack. This is of course a testament to the phenomenal cadre of instructors. My body is constantly sore telling me that despite my soft outer shell, I got some muscles still working down there and carrying my body through life. The instructors helped me learn a bit more about my body as well.
What’s awesome is it’s making me want to run again as I used to, it’s kind of fabulous. for $ 90 per month for unlimited classes (with auto-​pay), it’s probably the best and the cheapest crack habit I can have! (I am going to 2 classes today cuz I can! hooray~)

I discovered Studio Blue in the summer of 2008 while visiting my family in Portland, and while I don’t live in Portland, whenever I am there for a few weeks, I go to Studio Blue for pilates and yoga classes every day.
Dan and his staff as knowledgeable, excellent teachers, as well as being warm and welcoming. I wish I could find another studio like Studio Blue where I live, but I don’t think it’s possible.
Highly, highly recommended!