Really enjoyed a recent class with Kennedi at Mind the Mat's Clarendon location (on Fairfax Drive…read morein Arlington). You can tell she has a dance background, and it shows in how well she paces the class and how clear her cueing is. She paid close attention to form throughout, which I always appreciate in a pilates class, and her music selection was great too. Looking forward to catching her class again! The location is also a real plus -- right in the Clarendon-Ballston corridor, equidistant from both the Clarendon and Virginia Square metro stops. And the 4pm Sunday time slot is great: it lets you sleep in on the weekend and still get your workout in. Starting the week having already met an exercise goal really helps me set the right tone going into Monday.

In an effort to check out some of the gyms in the NOVA area, I enrolled in a free trial of Class…read morePass and started taking some of the classes at studios I was always curious about. Over the holidays I tried a hot pilates class with friends, so I started giving a few studios a try. Initially, when I saw Mind the Mat offered a HAWT Pilates for Beginners, I was ESTATIC. However upon further review of the HAWT Pilates class offering, the description said the class wasn't really for beginners. So sadly I opted not to enroll in any classes BUT THEN(!!) MTM had the awesome idea to offer a beginner version and I enrolled immediately (at least I think it's fairly new)! When I arrived at the studio there were multiple classes going on and the "lobby" area was full of classgoers coming and going into various classes. The beginner instructor, Erika, called for all newbies to head over to the studio where class was offered - which was great because there was no front desk staff. Once in the room you were immediately embraced with the muggy temperature that hot classes are known for. I put my items into a free cubby and started setting up. This class was completely full so we were all comfortably close. Erika came around and checked us in as we started setting up so that class could begin on time. The class itself was AMAZING. Although lots of classes sometimes say they are beginner friendly, it can be hard to learn the fundamentals. What I loved about beginner HAWT pilates is it really walked up through the different movements and taught us how to breathe correctly and what it means to scoop your belly. I can say with certainty I was doing it all wrong before! Although the class wasn't the most challenging it was EXCELLENT for beginners and is the perfect introduction to pilates. Erika was very friendly and was able to offer corrections to everyone and ensure you were truly learning. I can't say enough positive things about the class and studio! My only "negatives" are that 1. There is no water for purchase so should you forget a bottle you're out of luck and 2. I wish the beginner's class was offered on more days and times. Nonetheless I highly recommend the studio and have had a blast at the classes I have attended! Thanks Erika and MTM!

Great space and great faculty. Lots of one on one attention is given; so you don't just feel like…read moreyou're going through the postures w/ out any idea if you're doing them correctly. I'm a total beginner and feel just as supported and encouraged so the more intermediate students.

Just wanted to add a more recent review for this place. I'm a big fan of Saffron Yoga and wish…read morethey would push their advertising a bit more. My only real complaint is that the number of classes available is still somewhat limited. However, there at least one class almost every day of the week, so it's possible to keep up your practice and isn't a dealbreaker. I've bounced around other studios but I consistently come back here even if I'm trying out another location (or another type of yoga). The classes are small and provide a great deal of individual attention and a lot of focus on alignment, which are all things I greatly value from a yoga class/instructor. As others mention, Wendy is phenomenal at what she does. Every other instructor I've had so far has also been very good.

I came across Edge Yoga via class pass and am so glad I decided to sign up for a class! This is one…read moreof the first yoga classes I have been to in a long time that was both rejuvenating mentally and challenging physically. I took an intermediate class and felt appropriately challenged and went through many new poses which I enjoyed. My instructor was awesome, she gave us different modifications for difficult poses and allowed us time to practice balance postures on our own. Edge Yoga is a small no frills studio with great classes which was exactly what I was looking for in a yoga studio.

Come to Edge. I took a yoga course in college and loved it, but something like ten years passed…read morebefore I picked up my practice again, and that started with a walk-in at Edge Yoga. Last summer I moved to NYC. Before that time I spent almost six years in Arlington studying with Mark and his team for 500-1000 total hours. He is a very experienced teacher, and the most studied and wise yoga expert I have met so far on the East Coast, bar none. Be advised that Mark does not teach pranayama (breath work) or meditation in his classroom, but this isn't because he would dismiss their benefits. When you practice with Mark, you're there to work, to build endurance, and become (I can't think of a better way to say it) incredibly super strong. In addition to having some years of active vinyasa practice under your belt, I recommend that you start to build a pranayama and meditation practice before coming to his classes, so that when you do come to explore the physical practice, you can do so with more focus, and someday get into postures you might only be able to dream of today. Mark is an all-around fitness guru; he gives great assists and adjustments in yoga, and is a savant when it comes to observing the body and training its movement. His cues are verbally advanced, but over time you'll realize that they contain all of the practically useful knowledge you need to cultivate a really badass practice. Rebecca is funny, brilliant and absolutely amazing with beginners. You'll love her style and her presence. I know I did. Nikki's classes were always my favorites. She does teach pranayama, and so beautifully. And every single week she brings a new sequence. Just an incredibly bright, creative and supportive teacher, and an expert on transitions and inversions. All of the staff bring something great to Edge. I totally recommend it to travelers in NoVa who have an active practice and are looking for great weekend morning offerings. To any locals who haven't tried it, get there!

In an effort to check out some of the gyms in the NOVA area, I enrolled in a free trial of Class…read morePass and started taking some of the classes at studios I was always curious about. Over the holidays I tried a hot pilates class with friends, so I wanted to find one in the NOVA area to give a try. After doing some scrolling I found Sukha offered a hot mat pilates class and eagerly signed up. The day of the class there was a huge storm and it was raining hard but luckily class was not cancelled! I arrived about 10 minutes early and only the instructor and maybe the owner (or front desk staff was there). They didn't say much, but welcomed me and told me I could go put my stuff in the lockers around the corner. Ok - easy enough. A few minutes later when I came back to the lobby there was still no "students" there but they told me I could go in the room and get set up. Ok - easy enough. The studio was BEAUTIFUL and with a huge window overlooking the street it was very calming on a rainy day. Eventually the instructor came in and said we'd start soon. Ok - easy enough. However she mentioned the heat wasn't really working, so although it would be warm it wouldn't be a try hot Pilates environment. Ok - sad. At the start of class there were only 3 of us and a few people virtually attending. I'm not sure if it was because of the rain or other factors, but the class was way smaller than expected. Anyways, it allowed the instructor to give us a very personalized experience and made for a good first class with lots of opportunity for clear instruction. I will say this class was NOT for beginners. Having gone to a few more classes at other studios since then, a lot of the movements I was unable to do just because they were kind of advanced. Not a huge deal just worth noting. Overall I did have a good class but was a little disappointed on the temperature. I also would have appreciated more engagement from the instructor before or after class, since I am so new to Pilates, but meh. I got the workout I came for. I haven't visited Sukha again, just because it wasn't quite what I was looking for regarding class size and content. However as I continue to learn I certainly would visit again in the future because it was a gorgeous studio space! However it's hard to speak to the community or the staff because the day I came it was very low attendance, rainy, and semi-quiet.

I was SO hoping this would finally be a place that wouldn't be WARM or HOT yoga, I've been looking…read morefor just regular vinyasa or similar classes without heat. (Will totally take suggestions on where to find them!) First class: I was the only one in person in the whole studio, three people joined online. I had let the instructor know I was so happy I found a place finally that isn't heated and she welcomed me in. The studio itself is really nice, I was hoping this would be my new place. The class was set at 85, the room got to 82 degrees throughout the class. What was even more confusing is that I was just basically watching her talk to her laptop. I could have used adjustment (and even appreciate that if I'm not doing something right!) but she didn't break eye contact from the screen, and waited to end the online session when her laptop was closed to acknowledge me again. At the end I tried my best to understand and ask what happened with the heat, and she said it must have been a mistake in the settings, and asked me to please come back to her Thursday Vinyasa and assured me it wouldn't be warm and it was a mistake. Upon arrival Thursday, she was checking in someone in front of me and said "I hope you don't mind heat today!" And I asked about it and they said they changed their mind and I could do another slow-movement class that evening instead. I was already there and ready, so I left and didn't go back. As someone who can't tolerate the heat, I always look for that in the descriptions and don't practice where rooms are hot from previous sessions. I paid $40 for the intro special and wasn't able to have a good class, and something else really weird happened.... One day I had to reschedule, so I was trying to cancel (there's no number to the studio) and sent in an online form. I received an email that had a phone number, so when I called it the person (see photo) Ahmed answered and tried to get me to come to another studio, since he didn't work there any more. I reported that upon my first arrival and no one seemed to care. Such a bummer, major disconnect on what they say and what they do. Just odd interactions the whole time.

Wonderful teachers and welcoming community. Variety of classes and tailored instruction to help…read moremeet each student where they are.

In addition to enjoying the classes, I enjoyed two workshops I took here recently. The Fourth of…read moreJuly workshop with Katha was very energizing, and I had a great time at the wreath-making workshop with Katha and Patty Moloney Figliola.

I have yet to experience a class I don't love here. Sculpt & Flow here is top-tier. First, I came…read morefor a Sculpt & Flow class with Stephanie and really enjoyed it. I've done similar style classes (Sculpt, sculpt & flow, etc.) at a number of different studios/companies and how Stephanie did it at this location really got me going in the best way! I've since taken class with multiple folks and they've all been great! Rundown: Class format: sculpt & flow Instructors: Stephanie, Meera, Kristen, Abby Rating: 5/5 for all instructors Facility: 4.9/5 - The only thing this location is missing is the very awesome tea bar that's located at the South Alexandria location. They have one here but I like the tea options better at the other. 12 minutes of yoga. 36 of strength training. 12 of yoga cool down? Whew. In a heated room? Incredible. Music has been great across classes. Stephanie was encouraging and her stories made class go faster. I loved how good of a workout this was. Stephanie was a great instructor. Meera might be my faveeeeee. Her playlist was popping, and she was really making the girls work with her workout. The sculpt portion targeted pretty much everything. I'm trying to focus on, so very appreciated. Kristen was also amazing. While hers felt a little more cardio than anything else, I could definitely feel some significant sculpting happening, and she's got great energy. Super encouraging and definitely challenging. Location is clean. They validate parking and everyone was nice. Even though there are no showers, I LOVED that the bathroom has just about everything you need for a quick refresh, including face wash. Looking forward to coming back. Also, out of the three locations I've been to across Alexandria and Arlington, I would say that this one definitely is my favorite.

I absolutely LOVE this studio. The staff is so friendly, and the instructors are great. You are…read moreexpected to bring your own yoga mats, and they also have mats available for rental or purchase. This studio also provides towels (including cold towels) and has a fill bottle station for water. I've only ever taken the yoga sculpt classes at this location, and this is the perfect workout to add to my weekly rotation. The class is also great for beginners; I've always been more of a Pilates girl, but I've found that YogaSix more than suits my needs in terms of strengthening and toning. While the class tends to be mostly attended by women, I've seen plenty of men sign up as well. Classes are almost always full, so early signup and arrival is recommended. I wish that they had showers so that I could do these workouts in the morning before work, but that is more of a personal preference and not a critique of the studio by any means. I cannot recommend this place enough, as it's great for people at any stage in their fitness journey

I love this little studio! Walking into a yoga class can be intimidating, but not here. After years…read moreof no yoga practice, I walked into a gentle-level class after I threw my back out. And I walked out of that class upright for the first time in over a week. And then I kept going back. I have seen all shapes and sizes and skill levels in this studio-which is why I love it so much. The teachers are kind and patient and completely non-judgmental. This studio does not feel like a gym or exercise facility--it feels warm and cozy and safe. Yoga studios are all over the NoVa area so I'll speak directly to the folks reading this who don't have the confidence to drop in just anywhere: If you've always thought about trying yoga and been too scared, this is the place to go. You won't regret it.

This yoga studio is unlike others where the teachers really emphasize on the meditative and…read morebreathing component of yoga. I love how simple and quaint the studio is. I got to try their 30 for 30 days promotion and absolutely fell in love. The best part of this studio is how educated the I instructors are on body alignment. They correct you and take the time to help you practice correctly. This is rare to find now especially in yoga studios with lots of franchises.

Staff here was incredibly helpful all around and cheerful. Got a lot of help and a great thorough…read moredescription of the differences between a couple of types of shorts. Spacious and well organized store and dressing rooms.

Smaller store and format so they didn't have as much to pick through compared to other locations…read more Why are the shorts here made of sweatshirt material when the weather is so hot lol

I had become constipated and nothing seemed to help. My sister suggested a colonic. I reached out…read moreto several places. The first one I chose was not a pleasant experience. When Melissa called, I was apprehensive about doing it again, but I got the sense that she really cared about her client's wellness. The experience with Melissa compared to my first colonic was like day and night. Melissa has a wonderful and calming presence. During the session Melissa answered questions and we chatted casually throughout the entire process. I never thought I would say this, but it was a pleasant experience. I look forward to doing it again.

Kristin Boyle gave me the best massage I have ever had. 75 minutes and years of tension relieved…read more I have gone sporadically for massages over the years. However, I had not treated myself to a massage in a very long time. Needless to say, it has been long overdue. After Kristin got working on me for a few minutes it was clear she knew her stuff. Her intuition is strong and I later find out she has over 30 years of experience. It shows. You will not be disappointed. Her demeanor is chill, she is confident in her abilities and you'll feel extremely relaxed in her presence. She will work out kinks and stretch out tension. I cannot wait to go back. I instantly fell comfortable here. Such a cozy establishment. Thank you, Kristin. You're amazing.

Soulfireee is out here hosting fire classes…read more Here's what I loved, + loved the heated room + enjoyed the flow and thought it was intermediate (not super hard, but a beginner might be a bit confused about what's going on) + NO MIRRORS (loveeeee this) + staff was super friendly, she even made me a cute welcome note and added a papaya to it, which if you know me that is often how I introduce myself ... "Kaya like papaya" + parking wasn't too bad because it's a large retail area + loved the blue moody lighting during class What I didn't love as much ... + it was hard for me to locate the studio. Wish they put info about where they're located in the email confirmation for class (and if I missed it, maybe making it a little more clear) + Back room where the weights are found was a bit messy which makes me wonder if everything is being cleaned properly but at least they had wipes available for everyone. When I have more time in my schedule I will definitely do their 2 weeks unlimited and maybe even get a package once I try more instructors. Everyone seems pretty well versed and like I can learn from them. Thanks Soulfire Collective team :)

I took a yoga class at this site. The staff was extremely nice and welcoming! Great venue and easy…read moreto find. BYOM - bring your own mat or rent one. The class style wasn't for me. The instructor are on the side providing guidance and everyone seemed advanced in the class. I don't recommend going if you're a beginner. Maybe they have beginner options with an instructor showing you the moves first. Great music and vibe!