Yoga DC – Where To Get Your Flow On in the Nation’s Capital

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Yoga DC – Where To Get Your Flow On in the Nation’s Capital

The benefits of a regular yoga practice are numerous and convincing:  increased muscle strength and flexibility, stress reduction, mental clarity, energy levels reminiscent of your twenties and a tight booty to boot!  On a more serious note, multiple studies show that daily meditation – a common element of yoga – may reduce Alzheimer’s risk.  Natalie Nevins, DO, of the American Osteopathic Association, explains: “Yoga is a healing system of theory and practice.  The purpose of yoga is to create strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body” (AOA, 2015).  Still not convinced?  Commit to a month at one of the awesome DC studios listed below, or sample them all out – Class Pass offers a great way to try multiple fitness studios in your neighborhood – and see how great you feel.  Whether you’re looking for a strenuous mental and physical practice, or even if you’re more of the “Doesn’t ‘Namaste’ translate to ‘looks fly in stretchy pants’?” variety, DC’s diverse yoga scene has got you covered.   

Yoga District

Winner of Washington City Paper’s 2014 reader poll for best yoga studio in DC, and often given the title from other sources, Yoga District offers a variety of affordable yoga classes at Dupont Circle, Bloomingdale, Glover Park, H Street, I Street and 14th Street studios.   All of the Yoga District studios follow Green Studio policies including energy conservation efforts, the exclusive use of sustainable and earth-friendly cleaning supplies and more.  The mission of Yoga District is to “make yoga accessible to all.”  Yoga District fulfills this intention by offering affordable and volunteer work-trade yoga classes throughout the city, and partners with Yoga Activist to spread the power of yoga even further.  See their class schedule here and visit the Yoga District website for more information.  

Flow Yoga Center

Flow Yoga Center offers a wide variety of yoga styles in open and mixed level classes – from vinyasa to ashtanga mysore to flow fit – Flow features something for everyone.  One of the best-for-your-buck yoga deals in DC, Flow Yoga Center offers a new student unlimited first month class pass for $49 – a great way to kick start your yoga practice without breaking the bank.  The studio also offers holistic health services, workplace wellness trainings, regular yoga retreats and weekly donation-based community meditation sessions.  Additionally, Flow Yoga Center holds a variety of high quality teacher trainings for those who want to take their practice to the next level.  

The Studio DC Yoga Center

With beautiful studios in Dupont Circle and Adams Morgan, The Studio DC Yoga Center offers vinyasa, heated vinyasa, restorative, gentle flow and “power of precision” classes scheduled to fit any lifestyle.  The Studio is home to a large team of friendly and knowledgeable teachers who are committed to helping everyone find the practice that is best for them.  The Studio offers competitive pricing packages including a one week unlimited pass at 20$ for new students and affordable monthly membership offers.  Check them out today!  

Down Dog Yoga

Located in the heart of Georgetown, Down Dog Yoga studio opened its doors in 2003 prior to the yoga boom, operating out of a converted garage near the Potomac shore.  The studio grew to become the epicenter of the DC yoga movement and has since opened three additional studios in the DC area (Bethesda, Herndon and Clarendon).  Down Dog stands behind its mission of providing “a place for you to recognize your greatness” through power vinyasa, hot core flow and “sweet and sweaty power flow” classes, among others.  Adding to the list of awesome and affordable DC yoga deals, Down Dog offers 6$ community classes taught by their aspiring teachers in training.  The studio also boasts a 49$ introductory month offer among other class packages.  Get your flow on and check out this piece of DC yoga history.  

Hot Yoga Capitol Hill

Hot Yoga Capitol Hill (formerly Bikram Yoga Capitol Hill) offers Bikram Method classes: a sequence of 26 Hatha yoga poses and 2 breath exercises in a heated studio.  Sweaty detox guaranteed.  The practice is said to promote health and wellness and even to reduce some signs of aging.  Want to be sure you can take the heat before you commit?  Try a week of unlimited classes – just 22$ for new students.  Want to get your kiddo on the mat?  Hot Yoga Capitol Hill offers non-heated children’s classes for kids ages 2-12.  Don’t forget to drink plenty of water, pack your sweat towel and get ready to feel good!