Adding onto the bounty of good reviews below. I started doing yoga at home to find peace and time…read morefor myself in a hectic and stressful life. The random ten minute videos on YouTube were fantastic starters, but I realized that I wanted something more so I found Grace, a studio local to me. The first session was free, so it was a good way to get introduced to the place and the people there. So let's start there. I almost had enough time to say hello to the receptionist when she recognized that I was a new face, smiled, and introduced herself to me. She offered a tour to me, which was friendly, but I was surprised that another attendee offered to take me on a tour herself! It was clear to me then that the friendliness was contagious. I really appreciate that the equipment is available at no cost. Having the mats, the blocks, the bands, and even blankets there meant that I could participate at the same level that more experienced yogis could. This first session, I rolled out in the back as Jade started speaking. The whole experience was wonderful, but something she said stood out to me: when someone's phone rang and they apologized, Jade responded with a smile and said "Don't be sorry. This just means someone's thinking of you." And then I knew that the community was eager to share their wisdom and peace with others. On the community board (which highlights members, friends, and local services) I saw that the first month was available for a reduced price, and after such a wonderful first experience, I knew I was going to sign up. I'm almost done with this month and have practiced under different instructors but have found them all incredibly welcoming. I also appreciate the ability to participate from home, which I've done on several occasions, and an equal level of engagement from the instructor. I've had a really positive experience thus far and am excited for many more months of good yoga and community!

I've attended several classes at this studio…read more Lenore's sunrise strength class was a great way to wake up my muscles while watching the sun come up through the studio's picture windows. I've also taken rise and rest yoga with Lenore. This was a relaxing way to wind down from a busy day. I recently competed a yoga strength class with Amy. This was an all-level class and she offered us options to modify or intensify each move. Amy played a nice mix of songs from her phone during the class; however, the music kept being interrupted by notification dings, which was distracting. Overall, I found Grace Studio to be a decent place for a yoga workout. The studio is equipped with mats, weights, blocks, resistance bands, and bolsters. Instructors offer verbal assists rather than hands-on adjustments for yoga moves. Instructors are welcoming, the studio is bright and inviting, and classes are not crowded.

I have been going to Yoga Heights since 2017. I love this yoga studio. I enjoy the yoga…read moreenvironment, the variety of teachers and classes offered and the feeling of a supportive community. During the current studio challenge, I tried a number of new classes and teachers. it was fun and I more than doubled my yoga during these two weeks.

I attended the 14 Jan 2018 Candlelit Soul Flow class at 7pm. The class didn't have any candles or…read moresoul music, but it was a good class. For once, I felt rather advanced. There weren't a lot of challenging poses, which made the class seamless (for me). It included a lot of stretching. Since class was on a Sunday, stretching was a perfect way to end one week and prepare for the next. Despite the lack of candles and soul music, I'd take it again. I also attended the 1/2 Price Flow on 15 Jan 2018 with Cole Bennett. I really enjoyed Cole's class. The class was crowded, so there was an overflow room. Cole was really accommodating to everyone's needs. The practice flowed well, was challenging, and the music was appropriate. It is also important to note that the woman at front desk before Cole's class was warm and welcome. It made my second evening a more pleasurable experience. The studio is located near the Wells Fargo on Carroll St NW. I think they should have a storefront sign (similar to the Petworth location) because yogis who are unfamiliar with the area can miss it. There wasn't enough space for me to put my stuff, so I resorted to the floor. The cubbies are rather limited. I'll be back to Yoga Heights soon. Namaste!

After years of hesitation about joining a yoga studio, I'm so grateful to have found a space that…read moretruly feels like home. The studio offers a welcoming, supportive environment that encourages both personal growth and connection. Arlet consistently creates thoughtful opportunities to bring the community together, and the ambassador program has allowed me to deepen my practice in a meaningful way. The teachers and staff are knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely supportive. I highly recommend this studio to anyone looking for a place to grow, heal, and feel connected.

ExtendYoga is an exceptionally welcoming and relaxing environment. I find the teachers and all the…read moreemployees helpful for both my mental and physical well-being. They're so accommodating; I really love it. I've been going for over 3 years and now would highly recommend.

I attended the Hot Pilates class.The front desk staff and instructor were very nice.The instructor…read moreoffered many modifications during the class. I really enjoyed the class and I thought the environment was very welcoming.I'll be back!

Did a 6 am class here and there were a good amount of people. It was hot yoga so you'll def will…read moreget a good sweat. Pretty traditional vinyasa class. Seemed to have strong focus on stretching and mobility.

Claudia is an amazing yoga teacher. She's particularly good for people who are interested in the…read moredeep work you need to do to yoke the body, soul and mind.

I've taken classes at Willow Street Yoga for years, and find their standards for quality,…read moresincerity, authenticity and care are exceptional. You can find free or low-cost yoga classes online, but there's nothing like truly professional yoga teachers who can change your life. My current favorite is fascia release online. the teacher is excellent and highly trained. I only wish it were offered daily!

Do not buy their Mindfulness Meditation Online Certification. Buy Deborah's book and save yourself…read more$800-$1,200 usd. Once you purchase it, they make you sign a no-refund document, for a reason. The content can be found for free on youtube and in the book for $20. There is literally no other valuable thing on the other side of the paywall. They say they are non-profit for they sure profit from people who take this course.

Business model and execution of the plan is ridiculous. If you are looking for a place to relax…read moreand introspect this is not it.

This is my second review since attending Lighthouse back in September. The growth I have seen…read morewithin myself since attending is nothing I have ever experienced. For the last 10 years I have been studying my own psychology and using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to overcome the narcissistic abuse from my childhood home. Although understanding my circumstances has helped me overcome a lot, the growth that I have come into since joining this studio does not compare. Over the last 3 months I have stopped coping with my pain with the use of Marijuana. Through the intentional movement, breath work, and meditation on a regular basis I am now able to see my own projections and even those of others which has allowed to engage with the relationships in my life differently, more productively. I have also stopped disassociating in intimacy something I did not realize I was doing from being a victim of sexual assault and rape. This place has taught me how to come back to my body and be present in my life without bringing my past back into my present. I cannot say enough of how eternally grateful I am for this place that has become a community of support and guidance. Thank you to all the instructors who brought light back into my life. Even my trajectory of my current career path is changing. Manju Sadarangani, Kate Judson, Jenna Tomasello, Jen Skillicorn, Ametisse Gover-Chamiou, Alicia McBride, Meredith McCullough, Colleen Brisport Sequeda, and of course Rebecca Henry only to name a few you have all taught me more about my alignment, my breathing, my mind more than you know. You are not just teachers, you are angels and gifts and I do not take you for granted. Thank you all for what you do for our community to help make this world a better place. This place is one of recovery and peace in my soul. I can honestly say, I have finally reach a place of contentment and deep connection with myself which is leading to deeper connections with others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I was a member of Lighthouse Yoga (LH) for over 9 years. In that time, I found healing in classes…read moretaught by Nandi, Leshone, Patrick (Kundalini Yoga-KY), Machelle (Yin), and Tara (Hatha). Unfortunately, I made the difficult decision to leave after experiencing sustained harm at the hands of three individuals: Rebecca (studio owner since Summer 2021), Manju (KY teacher since Winter 2020), and Andy (member since Sept 2023). On September 1, 2024, I clearly set boundaries with Andy after a pattern of unwanted and uncomfortable behavior. Despite this, he continued to harass and intimidate me--hovering near me, speaking to me after months of no contact, and creating a space of psychological intimidation. When I addressed this in a January 6, 2025 email to him, he deflected accountability and triangulated the message to Rebecca and Manju. Shockingly, both women protected him and invalidated my experience. It was only on Feb 6, I found out Manju's true feelings towards me. On January 8, Rebecca told me my boundaries were "unreasonable," blamed me for her involvement in this matter, and excused Andy's behavior by suggesting that "a new year" might have confused him. Her response gaslit and minimized my safety concerns while prioritizing studio politics. She spiritual-bypassed the situation, asking me to give him grace rather than acknowledging the trauma of being repeatedly violated in a supposed sanctuary. On February 2, at the end of a sound bath facilitated by Manju, the lights were low with only a few candles flickering on the floor. As I was speaking directly to Manju, I suddenly felt a subtle surge of energy along the back of my right ribs. When I turned, I saw Andy standing just 3 feet behind me, near my right arm. His silent presence felt intrusive and deeply unsettling. I immediately moved away. On Feb 5, I shared my concerns with Manju in a respectful voice message, requesting only that she look out for me if she noticed something inappropriate. She responded with openness... until 3 a.m. on February 6, when I received cruel & abusive texts from her echoing defamatory statements that Andy had weaponized against me. This confirmed a chilling truth: Manju had never been neutral. She had harbored resentment & bitterness for a long time under the mask of neutrality and turned on me when I needed support. To her, I was creating drama. I was devastated. Manju, who teaches trauma-informed classes, weaponized her proximity and influence while dehumanizing me as a paying student and person. After trusting her for four years, the betrayal cut deeply. I wondered how long she was infecting my practice. On March 1, during a KY immersion, Rebecca misrepresented a falsehood--claiming "as the studio owner, in my opinion, Hatha yoga is Kundalini yoga." An opinion doesn't need power-laden titles to be valid. That same day, I witnessed Manju speak about teacher-student ethics without once acknowledging the inherent power imbalance or the teacher's responsibility to hold and protect boundaries. Instead, she blamed students for feeling entitled or invasive--distorting the dynamic entirely. Lighthouse Yoga became unrecognizable--a toxic, unsafe space. A place where boundaries are erased, victims are dismissed, and the leadership enables harm. When I needed Rebecca and Manju most--two women, mothers of daughters, and elders--they failed me. What they demonstrated was not spiritual leadership but control, gaslighting, and transactional values. I gave this studio my loyalty, energy, presence, warmth, and money. In return, I was discarded like trash. To them, I was not a person--just a resource. This place now feels cult-like: you conform or you're cast out. Safety and protection are not rights--they're selectively granted by those in power. I chose to leave on my own terms when I remembered I am worthy of both. To future victims: I am not the first, and I won't be the last. I've left evidence with trusted community members. If a civil action is ever filed against Rebecca for negligence, know this: she chose to keep and protect a known predator at her studio. That is on record. The studio's decline speaks for itself. Karma circles back in time.

I found out about StretchWorkz via the ClassPass app. I wasn't sure what to expect as it was my…read morefirst time receiving stretching services but I will say that I am most certainly a fan and need to incorporate this in my life. I selected the 60 minute stretch session and worked with Dejadee. I appreciated how attentive she was to the areas that I told her I felt most tense with and that she took her time. I was sad the session ended because it was so relieving and soothing. Afterwards, I felt so energized and light. Javon, who helped with checking out was great too. He gave me more information on their plans and rates as well as other promos. I would like to get a membership because I believe it is something that will help with my overall wellbeing.

Miles is a great guy & a great stretcher. For ppl with back problems, it's a worthwhile activity.read more

I was in town for a devastating family emergency. My body was seizing up and i needed a yoga class…read moreasap. I called Circle Yoga because it seemed like the friendliest studio in town and had the level one class i needed available. The receptionist was lovely. The teacher was terrific. It was a warm and compassionate space. The bookstore offerings were varied and not just stuff is seen everywhere else before. I only wish i could have returned for the sound accompanied class the next night but family scheduling wouldn't allow for that. Thank you Circle Yoga Team for making my awful personal experience physically bearable. I hope to be back in town soon for happier times and I'll definitely come back to this studio.

I will preface this with saying that I am taking a class at a reduced rate…read more I have enjoyed my class with Matthew very much. Sunday slowdown is a great way to begin a new work week. My concern is several classes were virtual only. I can't speak for everyone but I don't have the space to do a proper yoga class in my living room. Had I known this up front I wouldn't have signed up as this has meant missing several classes. There is an option take another class to make up for the class. I was able to do this once. But with my work schedule it's not easy to do so. In the future please be more up front with your students if not all the sessions will be in person. (Maybe it was mentioned and I didn't notice...it's possible. But it wasn't so clearly stated. If it had burn. I wouldn't have signed up) Sadly with this in mind I am less inclined to take another class. I may be paying less than other students but in the end did I actually save anything having missed several classes? **update: Anne, the owner, responded to this quickly. She apologized for the confusion and gave me a credit for the classes that were virtual only. Her excellent customer service and timely response are highly appreciated. I was pleased with both. And the class was excellent.

Y'all, I really have to give it up for Bikram Yoga Works in Riverdale…read more I was impressed BYW a couple years ago when I was randomly invited to a class in Ivy city, but I have enjoyed four classes here thus far, and would highly, highly recommend. First things first: let's talk about location. This studio is in a very cute part of Riverdale, and there is always plenty of free parking nearby. The one thing you should be aware of is that the studio is right by a railroad crossing. On two separate occasions, I was supposed to make it to class on time, but ended up getting there a bit late after getting trapped by a crossing train. I just keep this in mind when you are planning. Staff: let me tell you something. When I am running late, I am super flustered. Fortunately, the woman who handles check-in on Monday afternoons, has been more than patient with me every time. Even when it was clear, I didn't know where to get certain props and things that were needed, she did her best to be helpful, while also upholding different class and studio policies. I really appreciated her grace. I have also had positive interactions with other team members here who assist with cleaning the studio, keeping things stocked, etc. And ask for instructors, I have enjoyed every single person I've taken a class with. I have nothing negative to say about any of them, and I'm very particular when it comes to instructors. Like I said, every class thus far has been enjoyable. Here are the classes I have taken: Dript, FLEXT, Bikram (90). Dript: this class is amazing. I have taken it twice with Georgia, and I have loved every second. It is very challenging, but she is super motivational. It is a great, full body class where you can burn at least 500 calories. It's fast paced with a bomb playlist, so even though you are working very hard, it goes by quickly. In this class, you will use things like dumbbells, kettle bells, blocks, and I think they use bands sometimes. Of course, you always need your mat and a towel. FLEXT: I first took this class at the Ivy city location, two years ago. I really enjoyed it. I've taken it once here so far and had a great experience. I'm super flexible, but haven't been working on my flexibility as much as I should be over the past six months, so the class that I took really challenged me, but delivered, and did exactly what it was supposed to do. I took class with Diane, and my body felt amazing after. Bikram: I took a 90 minute class with Catalina one Sunday morning. Very challenging, but very rewarding. It was a true Bikram class, but I appreciated every minute of it. Last 30 minutes were brutal, but I pushed through. Catalina was a good instructor who was true to the practice. Like I said, I would highly recommend the studio. The classes have not been overcrowded at any point that I've been there, and it seems like people who go regularly have built some sort of community, which I love and appreciate. They have very reasonably priced memberships available. They also have towels and mats available for rent if you need them. However, I think if you're a member of a certain level, those are included. They have showers and a cool down area for you to unwind after class. Can't wait to come back.

I wanted to update my review as I have now been to 3 classes and if I lived here, this would…read moredefinitely be a studio that I would rotate thru so I feel so lucky that while I am visiting, I get to practice here. Its super close to where I am. This past Tuesday night, I took a hot pilates class with Jay Houston and that class was packed like sardines. There was probably 60 people in the class and it was a very hard class. Im in decent shape and man this class was really testing me. And it was beyond hot. Im glad I got thru it but not sure I wanna take this class on the regular. I just no longer feel like thats what my body needs. Tonight, I took a Flext class with Scarlett Salem and wow this class was soooo good and definitely my speed. It was heated and we did a lot of really great hip and low back stretches that I love and need. Instructor was very good, very clear and I enjoyed every minute of this class! 10/10! The heat was set just right and I still sweated a lot but also got in a really deep stretch session but not to the point where I felt it was overwhelming. I will try to come to more of these Flext classes before I leave. Really great intro offer and Im really loving my yoga practise here! Thank you!