Yoga Space

A welcoming, low-​key yoga & Pilates studio, Yoga Space is just west of Franklin’s pub, off Route 1 on Gallatin Street. I’ve been a regular at Yoga Space for the past year, mostly taking classes with Julia. Of the various yoga instructors I’ve had over the years — most of whom I’ve enjoyed very much — Julia is my favorite! Her classes are a great blend, beginning with a brief mindfulness meditation, moving into over an hour of flow (with soft music), and of course concluding with a guided savasana. While it’s mostly beginner-​to-​intermediate level, there are always a few more experienced/​flexible/​strong students in the class and there are always poses that are challenging enough to keep them interested — without totally intimidating the rest of us.
What I like best about this place is the neighborly feel of it. It doesn’t have the spiritual pretentiousness that one can find at other studios. Most of the students and instructors live in the area (Hyattsville and surrounding communities); several of them walk to class. If you seek a yoga practice that is free of the trendy/​glam hipster crowd, I recommend Yoga Space.

I have been so grateful to have a local yoga studio in Hyattsville.
Newbies are welcome. The class sizes are small, so you get lots of attention so you can improve. There are classes for all different levels of experience, and the instructors tell you how to make your poses more challenging or a little easier depending on what’s right for you.
I really like my instructor, Meghan Mullen. She is very knowledgable and sensitive to the individual needs of her students. I’ve seen her adjust our workout for the evening based on the mood the class seems to be in.
I am not looking for an intense workout, so I am in the beginner/​mixed level class. I find I actually am getting a workout and my posture is improving, but I leave the class feeling relaxed, not exhausted. Yoga Space is the highlight of my week, every week.
Your first class is free, so you have nothing to lose. At $ 10 per 1.5 hour session, the value is unbeatable.
You pay the individual instructors so you can bring cash or write a check. No credit cards. There is street parking.

Review of Pilates classes —
Thank goodness this place is here. Without it I would have continued my slide into flabbitude and be making regular trips to buy new pants and I hate shopping. At first, I wasn’t crazy about it. Or rather my snoozing core muscles were like «Jules. Seriously, WTF? We’re trying to sleep under this nice warm layer of doughnuts and beer you’ve draped over us.» And neither teacher I’ve had there is inattentive, meaning you can’t get away with slacking.
Now I absolutely hate to miss this class (although I still think Herr Pilates was a sadist). The weekend schedule is convenient and it is near Yes! market so you can get a healthy snack after class.