Yoga Heights

I’ve been a student at YH for well over a year now. As a patron, I’ve been treated extremely well by the staff and ownership since I joined, and have been rewarded in so many ways for my fealty to the studio. They all seem to be warm, lovely people; I’ve never felt pressured to buy something, or felt like I was being taken advantage of.
Beyond that, as I’ve advanced as a yoga practitioner, I find that even the basic classes are as challenging for me as they were when I began practicing yoga, so I never feel as though I’m slacking off by going to a ‘Back to Basics’ class. Each teacher has a style all their own, and if you’re not hung up on understanding the nuances of different yoga styles, it makes each class its own challenge (people ask me what style of yoga I practice, and I tell them I have no idea, just «Yoga Heights style»). Also, I’m pretty allergic to outright yogic mysticism and spirituality, and with a few exceptions, YH’s teachers and classes tend to be more about the physicality and psychology of your in-​the-​moment yoga practice than exalting the spirit into mystical realms of rapture and cosmic oneness, which is fine by me. Very few OMs have been part of my YH experience, but your mileage may vary!
I recommend YH to anyone I know who lives within a few miles of the studio, even if they happen to live closer to other nearby yoga studios (there are a lot in this part of town). Finally, the psychedelic art they often have on their walls is pretty awesome. You should buy some. :-)

I purchased the 3 classes for 30 and only went to one. Although the location was close to Petworth, I felt like I didn’t connect to the prenatal class. It was pretty big and the instructor was slightly disconnected from the class. I have taken another class at another studio and really liked that the instructor introduced herself and asked our names. It’s the little details.

I’ve continued coming here since my first review and have it enjoyed it more and more! The teachers are really great and give lots of hands on attention. My favorite class is Yoga Beats for a challenging yoga workout with a really good playlist.

I’m new and loved my first class, but standing here at 8:38 waiting for this place to open for an 845am HOT yoga class thinking: THIS AINT GOOD. No studio heats up that fast. Will give them the benefit of that doubt — this time. Not good tho

We had a bachelorette party in DC last weekend, and the bride-​to-​be is a big yogi. Jess did a private class for us that Saturday morning and it was an absolute blast. She did a great job finding partner poses and fun things for us to do as a mixed-​experience group and tied in some really cool dedications to the bride. Would absolutely go back next time I’m in DC!

You cannot beat the $ 30 for 21 day deal. I am new to yoga and tried a few different classes. The Beats yoga class was really cool. I think that might be my favorite. Hot flow was a great class and I was pretty much able to keep up even as a novice. The Modern Dance class was different. Not really my cup of tea but something worth trying at least once. Sivananda yoga was a little to deep in yoga theory for me but great for folks really into that. Zumba had great music but I think I need a little more experience first. It seemed like more of an advanced class. The All Levels Flow on Sunday was PACKED when I was there. It was a little too packed so I guess its a really popular class. I think I might need to stick with the less popular ones.
My son really loves the Family Yoga. It is definitely not a calm session but hey you are dealing with a bunch of toddlers. He has a great time and asks to go all the time. I haven;t had the opportunity to utilize the child care option because it is not offered at times that I can make class except on Sundays when I have more flexibility.
The rooms are really good sizes and everyone is welcoming. I also like the retail area in the front even though I haven’t bought anything yet. It looks really nice. they also have different workshops available too and they seem to do lots of other fun stuff like rooftop yoga, social hour, retreats etc.
Overall great location, tons of classes (especially less traditional ones. I wish I had gotten to try the Fusion Flow class and the Budokon class which is like a yoga/​martial arts class), and great customer service. Someone actually called me to see how my first week went. That was pretty awesome.

I have been going to Yoga Heights for the last year and am grateful for this studio opening in my neighborhood. I’ve gone to other studios in DC and never felt the sense of community or welcoming that I did when I walked into my first class at YH. I never thought of myself as a «yoga» person and now I’m going 3 – 4 times a week.
I’ve gone to a lot of the different class offerings and particularly enjoy the All Levels Flow, Hot Yoga, and Restorative Yin classes. The Back to Basics was also really helpful when I started coming to the studio to practice alignment and other poses.
Hoping to continue my practice here when I move to Silver Spring next month. If you are in the area, I strongly recommend this studio!

I started attending Yoga Heights in August of 2014. Almost a year later, at the risk of sounding sappy, I can honestly say the studio has changed my life. I had dabbled in yoga a couple of times before, buying promotional packages here and there, but never really developed a practice. That all changed after experiencing yoga at Yoga Heights.
I think the biggest pros of the studio are:
1) Approachable classes (minimal chanting — which had scared me away from some previous beginner classes)
2) Sense of community (potlucks, fresh fruit, outdoor rooftop/​garden classes, etc)
3) Welcoming attitude to all people and bodies (I could barely touch my toes when I started!)
I now try to attend classes 4 – 5 times per week, and am so pleased with how my practice has improved. Thanks, Jess and Amy!

I had never been much of a yoga fan, but tried a class at Yoga Heights over Christmas and loved it. Have been going twice a week since then, and really enjoy the range of classes and instructors there. The back to basics class was great for a beginner to start with and then explore other options from power flow to restorative. The space is comfortable, roomy and very clean. I have been really happy to find this place and to get to know the great instructors, especially Amy and Michelle. Highly recommend!

This place is AWESOME! We did a private class for a friend’s birthday and WOW! They rolled out the red carpet for us. When I initially reached out they were very responsive and made booking quick and easy. When we arrived they were friendly and very attentive (asked the birthday girl what playlist she preferred, what level of flow, etc). We had a phenomenal class with Amy– we all felt the hour flew by because it was fun but challenging. We then enjoyed cake and champs on the floor of the studio before leaving. I also thought their studio was adorable (not too boutiquey, but not to bare bones either) and clean and nice. This place easily gets 5 stars for the fantastic yoga, great (and affordable) private session for a friend’s birthday, and an overall great experience! If I lived closer, I’d be here weekly. I’ll still make an effort to attend classes, despite the distance.

Hi all! Just dropping in to say I love Yoga Heights now even more than when I left my first 5 star review! I’ve been going regularly for over a year now and my practice has gotten so much stronger. Each of the teachers is wonderful in their own ways and yoga heights is constantly evolving to offer new things: sunset and sunrise roof top yoga, budokon, cardio classes, special workshops, and more. Thanks Jess and Amy for creating such a great place!

I came for Intro to Modern Dance on Sunday afternoon. The class room is spacious. There were 4 of us plus the instructor, Sadie. The class wasn’t intimidating at all and she constantly asked if we’d like the steps breakdown from the beginning or continue. I recommend for someone who is curious to modern dance and find some fun on Sunday afternoon (I, myself have 2 left feet :)

New favorite yoga place! It’s the perfect combination of workout and calming you down (which is a large part of why I personally go to yoga). I love love love Restorative Yin… it really calms me down. Plus the instructors are really good about adjusting you — which for someone like me who knows just enough to get themselves into trouble. The space is also really nice — I wish I lived closer by so I could go more often.

I’ve been going to this new yoga studio in my neighborhood since just after it opened and I’ve been really impressed. Each of the five instructors I’ve had bring something new. I’ve only ever done yoga sporadically over the years but I felt like the class offerings strike the balance between being meaningful yet safe, if that makes sense.
One thing I particularly appreciate is the extra bit of personal attention the teachers offer. I generally have some nagging athletic injury or other so the early teacher check-​ins keep me from overdoing it.

I’ve been to a handful of classes in the mornings and I really like this studio. The «hot yoga» is set at 88 degrees and it’s just hot enough to really jump start your day!
You can’t beat the $ 30 for 30 days unlimited deal for new students. The studio has classes at convenient times throughout the day so it’s a good way to sample a bit of everything.
Super convenient location if you’re on the green line. I live just down Georgia Ave and it’s been impossible to find a good studio that isn’t on the red line or on U street. If you live in Petworth or Columbia Heights or somewhere in between, you can’t beat the location.
Love the classes, love the teachers, love the vibe, and love the hot yoga.

When I saw a yoga studio was coming to the Columbia Heights neighborhood the same time I was going to be moving there, I knew it was meant to be!
And I wasn’t disappointed. My favorite part of Yoga Heights is the VARIETY of classes, I can’t stand when a studio only has two or three variations of classes, I want to explore! Hot flows, restorative, basic vinyasas, prenatal (NOT that I need that at any point in the near future,) Yoga Heights does it all! Not only do they do they do it all, but they do it well, as I have yet to attend a subpar class. Also, the feeling of community a big draw. If you are new to yoga and would like a welcoming and kind space to get started, you must try Yoga Heights! I cannot say enough about this fun studio. Amazing instructors, beautiful space and nice people!

The yoga offered is not worth the price. I hit up three classes just to make sure: Power Flow, Hot Flow and Prenatal. I’ve been practicing yoga for 10 years, and the quality of instructors is not worth $ 18 a class, or even worse $ 155/​month! I really wanted to like this studio, because it is close to my house, but I cannot bring myself to pay these prices.
Yoga, for most active DC residents, is a complimentary practice on top of other athletic pursuits. I would not recommend this overpriced studio for athletes looking for yoga. I believe Yoga Heights has the same philosophy as most Crossfit boxes: that you are paying for the community as well as the service offered. I’m sorry, but that is not for me, and I’m sure many others (who are already paying gym prices) are not buying into it was well.

I love this studio! I live in the neighborhood and eagerly awaited the opening, and was not disappointed in my expectations for it! It is a great space, with a good variety of wonderful teachers (I am impressed how much they mix for a relatively small studio). There are lots of class times so I have found it easy to work into my schedule. And everyone is VERY nice.
I also really appreciate the low key and welcoming vibe — definitely a place everyone would feel welcome. e.g. not one of those studios you feel like you need to be wearing matching lulu lemon yoga gear just to fit in.

PROS
–less than 10min walk from my house
–doesn’t smell like feet
–air conditioning works pretty well (most yoga studios are very skimpy on a/​c!)
–decent music
–still new so classes aren’t too crowded (but it’s growing rapidly!)
CONS
–the class packs expire too quickly! The whole point of buying a class pack instead of a monthly pass is because you know you’re not going to be able to go as often as you’d like. I’m interested in getting the 10 class pack but i’m worried I won’t be able to go 10 times in 2 months.
–floor is really hard! lol (i always grab a blanket for some cushion)
–not enough ‘regular’ yoga classes (I don’t like heated yoga classes and I’m not a big pilates person… so that limits me a lot. That’s only my personal preference, though).

Jess Pierno is one of the owners of the new studio. She is one of the most amazing people I know in the Park View neighborhood. She is also a business owner that lives in the actual neighborhood. The studio is beautiful and she treats all her guests with the utmost respect. Come by and visit the studio