Yoga District

I took my first class at Yoga District.
The yoga studio was well organized and had natural light.
The instructor (Patrick) gave clear instruction and demonstrated the postures. He was encouraging with the right dose of motivation.

I have not taken many yoga classes, but I took my first at Yoga District today, and it was simply wonderful. The teacher was helpful, cheerful, and definitely not snobby about yoga. I will definitely be coming back!

I first started coming to YD back in February. I’d never done yoga before but I came with some friends and tried the Rocket (9:15am Saturdays with Megna). It turned out not to be an easy beginners class (as my friends had told me!) but I loved the class so much I’ve been coming back every week. I like the class because it’s a real work out and it’s fun, and the teacher is really great. Megna does a good job of adjusting the difficulty of the classes depending on the skill level of the group, providing adjustments, and explaining positions so that everyone does the move properly instead of just how they’re used to doing it. Megna is super nice and approachable and always sticks around after class in case you have questions.
I’ve since tried other yoga classes at YD and other studios but this one continues to be my favorite. I definitely recommend checking out this class!

After cancelling my gym membership earlier this summer, I decided to give Yoga District a try (I was using the gym mostly for classes anyway). Although their locations in Downtown DC and on 14^th Street have always caught my eye, I didn’t explore it further until recently… which I absolutely regret not checking out earlier.
Here are all the things I love about Yoga District:
1) The variety of classes and large schedule. This makes a huge difference for me because it means I don’t have to rush. Since I can’t always leave work promptly at 5:00pm to commute home, change, and make it to the studio, I find myself arriving already feeling relaxed.
2) There’s a lot of flexibility on how to sign up and pay for classes (I highly recommend the 3-​month pass). They also accept walk-​ins.
3) The flexible cancellation policy. Pre-​paid classes are fully refundable. You can cancel online up to 90 minutes before the class or send them an email (so I don’t have to stress about not getting my money back if I’m stuck at work late).
4) Classes are affordable. When I have to pay more than $ 15 per class at other places, it’s counterproductive because doesn’t ease my stress at all.
5) Yoga District is operated like a non-​profit and part of the staff are volunteers.
6) All of the instructors and fellow yogis are super friendly.
So far, the only small complaint I have is that classes can get very crowded and uncomfortable, especially if there’s a teachers training group in the class. I wish they had better measures for limiting class sizes.

Attended a free self-​defense class last night and really learned a lot. It’s commendable that Yoga District would serve the community by offering this as a free class. Kudos and thanks!

In the industry where so many studios seem prohibitively expensive, these have got to be the most affordable yoga classes in DC!
I did yoga on and off for many years until I had my first child two years ago. During that pregnancy, I did some regular flow classes at another DC studio and just modified the practice as needed… yet I always felt awkward being the only pregnant person. There weren’t any prenatal classes close enough to me (or reasonably priced enough) for me to justify going elsewhere. This second pregnancy, however, I was so happy to find Brittany and her prenatal/​postnatal yoga classes at Yoga District on 14^th Street!
Brittany teaches 2 prenatal/​postnatal yoga classes each week. It is so helpful to be in a room of other pregnant mamas who have similar needs and limitations. Brittany is so encouraging during the entire class and gives lots of personal attention as needed and gives plenty of options for modifications. She’s also a Lamaze childbirth educator and doula, so she knows a lot about how to help mamas, and gives plenty of opportunity for clients to ask questions throughout the class. Highly recommend if you are pregnant and looking for a class to suit your needs!
There are 2 rooms at this location and no reception area, but that’s no problem. Drop in classes are $ 11.35+tax (so really, $ 12), but they have several package options as well that are even better prices. If you’re rushing from work, there’s a changing station available and bathroom so that you can get into your gear. Bring your own mat or rent one for $ 2. Supports like bolsters, blankets, and blocks are available for use during classes, and fresh cold water (and cups) are also on hand!

Over the last few years I have been to many yoga studios in the DC area but I was always frustrated when a teacher says «if it’s in your practice, do a headstand» without explaining how to approach it. I searched for workshops to focus on inversions and was so happy to come across Yoga District! They offer a ton of affordable workshops with great teachers — I can’t stop signing up for everything they offer!

As a frequent traveler and yoga practitioner, I came across Yoga District in DuPont Circle. I purchased a new student package (2 classes for $ 11.35, can’t go wrong!) and learned the 14^th street studio was equal walking distance to DuPont Circle from the apartment I was staying in.
The studio was friendly and extremely clean. I took class with Paul. I cannot recommend is class enough! He has such a skill to be able to connect with an entire class as well as teach to multiple levels of yoga practices. He offered variations for experienced yogis as well as modifications for beginners. I really enjoyed my class this morning feeling amazing and energetic.
As I leave tomorrow, I have Yoga District on the top of my list for my next trip to DC. It was totally worth it!

Disclaimer: this review is based on their Monday-​night acro-​yoga class, so please don’t think it applies to their standard flow classes. It might; it might not. Who knows? I haven’t checked them out.
I’m not from the area, so maybe I missed last week’s news letter. But the intermediate acro yoga class we attended last night was more like a fusion of partner crossfit and Thai message than anything else. The instructor was nice, friendly and welcoming – nothing wrong there – but I felt like we didn’t get what we wanted/​expected. The class description states the target audience are those interested in handstand training, advanced flows and washing machines. Having been to several introductory classes and feeling underwhelmed, I was excited to possibly learn some more technical poses/​transitions. The description seemed to indicate this class was for me. It even called out prerequisite skills for attending, so surely this was going to be the ‘good stuff’. Instead, I received a lot of pushups, dips and other exercises. Of the 1hr45min class, we probably did 10 mins of pure acro yoga in the conventional sense. Had I known this was the case, I probably would have forgone the class and just jammed in the park. I already worked out that morning so I wanted something involving a little more play.
I’m not bitter about the experience. Like I said, the instructor was great (I guess it was a sub that day?). However, I recommend yoga district update its class descriptions if a class plans on veering away from what is advertised so that customers can decide whether its the right practice for them or not. In this case, it wasn’t for me.

Love YD. Have been to a handful of classes and workshops in various locations and will keep coming back. Have never had a bad experience in the year+ that I’ve been attending regularly.
At 14^th St, gotta recommend Megna’s Saturday A.M. Rocket class. It’s pretty popular and fills up fast, but is the most fun you’ll have sweating your face off. She knows her stuff and is a great motivator. Thanks, Megna.

This is clearly the happening yoga brand in DC. I did a drop-​in class for $ 11 (same price for 2 classes if you use within 7 days) and enjoyed myself thoroughly although it does get a bit packed. Would like to try a more challenging class — definitely will go again on my next visit in town.

I went to my first Yoga District class today, and I loved it.
I had Brittany for Flow Yoga 1 – 2, and I’m a fan. She was personable and made sure to ask the class for any injuries/concerns…Something about her is really calming, and I really appreciated how smoothly the class went. She was great at showing and teaching the sequence, and then having the class do several rounds at their own pace. I’ve been in classes where the instructors can’t handle a packed room of students or don’t give much personal attention. She is excellent.
I look forward to taking more classes!
*The only thing that I found slightly annoying was the lack of soundproofing (including the crash booms from the class above us)… Okay, and some chick talking loudly on her cell phone while our class was still in session…
Okay, and I find the MindBody platform really annoying, too. I’d like some tech startup to develop a better platform/​UX!

I’ve been to several yoga studios and Yoga District is one of my favorite. I’ve tried classes in many styles and practices under many teachers at Yoga District. I have to recommend my favorite instructor, Megna. She teaches a great Ashtanga class that even if you’ve never done Ashtanga, you’ll feel comfortable. Megna is ALWAYS smiling and positive and has the greatest words to say during class. She has advanced my own practice more in the last month then in all of last year going to another studio in town.

I’m an inexperienced yoga practicer, and when my friend convinced me to go here, I was nervous I was going to make a fool of myself. Instead, the class seemed like a great mix of beginners and people who knew what they were doing, and the teacher was very friendly and patient. The place is pretty basic, just a couple of rooms, and it did get a little crowded. But the vibe seemed really laid back and I prefer that to a fancy facility.
I did walk into the wrong room like another Unilocaler, but they told me where to go. I would advise double checking what class you’re in if it’s your first time.

I didn’t know there was more than one room here so I walked into the first one I found. They asked my name, didn’t find it on their list, so just wrote it down. I really don’t think they even had a list pulled up on their computer or phone. They didn’t ask me if this was the class I was supposed to be in or anything.
I settled in to what should have been a flow class. It turned out to be a relaxation class. I was expecting a workout; Instead I get 45 minutes of lying down. The class was fine, I’m just upset I got checked in to the wrong class.

Clean, simple yet beautiful space with dirt cheap yoga in about as many styles as you can imagine. $ 10 for a 90 minute class? That’s nuts!
The one thing they seem to be lacking is serious alignment/​Iyengar yoga, but that’s hard to find in DC anyway especially if you can’t manage Unity Woods semester-​style enrollment. People who practice here are mostly friendly and unpretentious (pants with [unintentional] holes in them, mismatched tank and shorts – which I only mention because so many women complain about being intimidated by the shallow vibe of other studios.) You will almost definitely have to rotate some to find a teacher and style you click with, but that’s true of most studios anyway. At least here your experimentation is affordable – so try everyone you can.

Not all yoga studios are created equally, but overall I enjoy Yoga District’s offerings. I had Gracy as an instructor years ago at Quiet Mind in Columbia Heights and was very excited to see was teaching at the Bloomingdale studio. I would highly recommend Gracy’s classes at for a well-​paced, energetic-​but-​soothing flow class. I like Caroline’s classes as well.
There are definitely some instructors and classes I’ve enjoyed less, and the feel of each class varies widely. I would encourage people to try a number of classes (try not to think too hard about the description and classifications– some lower number classes end up having the potential to be more challenging if the instructor encourages different options. Although the rocket yoga class I went to was maybe the hardest I’ve ever worked in a yoga class).
The upside is there are a lot of options. The trouble is finding the one that suits the style you enjoy the most.

The beauty of yoga, and to an extent fate/​luck/​karma, is that just when I’m starting to get a little smug about my practice I walk into a class that basically kicks me in the rear and quite literally grounds me.
Aqueel’s class did exactly that. His incredibly straight forward instruction style, sense of cool detachment, and let’s face it, dry, almost snarky sense of humor will either make you a fan for life, or running for the door. No one ran for the door. I woudn’t expect anyone to either.
He’s an outstanding instructor who teaches in the Dharma Mittra style (google that) of yoga which is deceptively simple but far more physically challenging than it seems and deeply spiritual. That is, if you let it get there.
The line up of teachers they have here is stellar. The minimalistic approach to yoga, (mostly) bare walls and a less «noisy» practice won me over. No, actually it was noticable lack of lululemon that really did the trick.
Practice here! Your hamstrings and maybe stress levels will thank you.

I took the Yoga 1 class on Monday at 6:30am and loved it. I will be back as often as possible. The instructor was friendly and welcoming, and the classes was low pressure. It was an amazing way to start my day… I only wish they had a 6:30 class every morning!
I look forward to more great experences.

Excellent low-​key yoga studio with affordable prices.
I’ve been practicing Kundalini for 15 years and Candice is one of the best instructors I’ve had. I recommend taking her classes if you are new to this kind of yoga.
It would be great for Yoga District to offer Kundalini classes during the week! I think the only classes available now are Sunday morning (14^th street) and Friday night (Glover Park).