Hands down, Marcus at PureFire is one of the best yoga instructors on the east coast. His classes…read morestart with fragrant palo santo segwaying to guide asanas where breath and movement come together as one. I highly recommend this hot yoga class and will come again.

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.

I was searching for a place online that offers Yoga Nidra and The Mindfulness Center was one of the…read morefew that I found. The location of the building is not difficult to find, but once you enter the building, make sure to go upstairs, not downstairs. You can't miss it once you begin heading upstairs. I paid $20 for a drop-in fee, and the class was fantastic! The instructor is experienced, especially in Yoga Nidra, and I left feeling relaxed and refreshed. They have plenty of blankets and bolsters to make your session comfortable. The studio is beautiful with large, glass windows allowing natural light into the studio. I intend on taking this class in the future, and looking into their other offerings, too! *Note: my visit was Pre-COVID-19 (January I think).

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.

I have known Susan for years and have always been amazed at the quality of services she provides…read more If you are in Bethesda this is the spot for Pilates and Yoga. Her instructions are simply amazing. This is a smooth running operation that provides a top notch service and I love referring people because I know they will be as happy as I have been with the experience. I like to refer my clients (I have owned a personal training company for 20 years), because there are certain elements of health and fitness that are beyond my scope and the Pilates and Yoga piece are a great compliment to my services. Thanks and keep up the good work!!

Balance is the best. I have yet to have an instructor who isn't amazing, it's clean, and the…read moreparking is free. I take Pilates, yoga (Iyengar) and Pilates Total Fitness (a brutal...brutally awesome!) hybrid class. The yoga classes are great. Each instructor takes the time to correct, and the focus is less on speed and more on holding the pose. While each teacher's style varies (some focus on sequences, others don't) I always walk away feeling that light headed, wobbly muscle yoga feeling. The Pilates practiced at Balance is "Power Pilates" which I've learned is a classic form. I've taken both reformer and mat, and both are great workouts. Last is Pilates Total Fitness. All I have to say is these classes, especially the one with Jane, will make you weep..but in a good way, I promise!

Went to my first class here through ClassPass and loved it. Only two students (me included) and…read moreAnika! The class was heated and challenging (I'm pretty new to yoga). Anika was sweet and gave tips throughout the class. A very local and hidden studio in a beautiful neighborhood. Tip: Plenty of parking behind the building.

One of the best yoga classes I've been to. Anika was personable, caring and very genuine in her…read moreteaching! I thoroughly enjoyed my Heated Slow Flow class. I can't wait to go back :)

When I think of yoga what do I think of? Relaxing, warm/welcoming, and comfortable. Sweetbay is all…read moreof these things. The owner, Laurel, runs the business as more of a community, getting to each and every student on a personal level. You will truly feel attached to this amazing studio and more importantly, feel able to easily connect with the other students and teachers. Laurel is a brilliant teacher, teaching the most amazing iyengar yoga that I've ever been to. She reaches far to all by including classes of specific levels, such as gentle classes, for a more low profile stretch with low impact on joints etc, or classes such as her teens yoga group in which she includes teens from a wide variety of schools. She even hosts events and creates events such as taking the teens yoga group to India over the summer. Laurel's teaching skills and years of practice are carried over into each and every one of her outstanding teachers. Each teacher has a focus and style of yoga that they teach but they wonderfully exceed my expectations and teach classes that make you want to come back ever single day. Sweetbay Yoga is filled with caring and lovable people and Laurel has created a community unlike anything else. This quaint yoga studio cares greatly about costumer service and Laurel is available at almost every hour of the day to help anyone who wants more information or needs help for anything. I've been to other bigger and franchised yoga studios and could never imagine going back now. After starting yoga classes at Sweetbay 4 years ago, the idea of a yoga studio was pleasantly redefined for me, showing me how the studio can give me a wonderful community and classes, something I never felt from the franchised yoga studios. I love everything about Sweetbay and the people who make it what it is today. Thank you Sweetbay!!

Classes are taught by highly qualified Iyengar yoga teachers…read more True, Iyengar yoga! Best in the DMV!!

Love this place! They enable you to participate in a variety of ways depending on what's going on…read morein your life: in person, livestream or through the online video bank. They also come up with tons of fresh incentives to keep you motivated. And don't get me started on the refreshing cool scented towels they give you at the end of in person classes!

Love Barre3 Bethesda! I've been coming to the studio for several years, but only became a member a…read morefew years ago after coming with Classpass for a while. The instructors and front desk staff are all lovely. The classes are great and I feel like the owner, Juliana, is very intentional about creating a welcoming atmosphere that is accessible for everyone.

On Sunday I suddenly decided to try yoga for the first time. I googled yoga places near by and…read morefound Allay Yoga which was offering a yoga workshop in about an hour. I decided to try it out. The place was literally 5 minutes away from my house, so it was very convenient to get there. They have only a couple of parking spots available in front of the building, so I was not sure if I can park next door, but took my chances and everything was fine. When I stepped in to the studio, I was surprise how small it was. It was just one room in the front and one in the back. I was welcomed by the instructor and filled out a short form. The workshop lasted for 2 hours and was an overall introduction to yoga. It was very nice, I enjoyed the session. There was about 7 people, 5 women and 2 men. I liked the pace and that the instructor talked about the different poses. Overall it was a great experience for my first time yoga and I will definitely come back for some classes - if my schedule allows or I will try another studio close by. But this experience gave me a go ahead for yoga and that was my goal! Thank you!

I have been practicing yoga for several years in studios around the DC metropolitan area, including…read moreWillow Street, Thrive, Tranquil Space, and Blue Heron. However, once I discovered Allay Yoga in the Fall of 2010, I was hooked and have been exclusively at Allay since. The absolute best thing about Allay is Pam, one of the instructors. On the first day I went to the studio, she inquired about my yoga experience, my level of comfort with different styles and poses, what parts of my body were open and tight, and even the style of music I liked. Then, this is the best part, she incorporated my unique desires and needs into that class session and everyone thereafter. Pam even goes so far as to ask at the start of each session what kind of practice we want that day, and then leads a class that reflects our desires. This means that some days we focus on deep stretches, some days are more restorative, and others push us to find our edge. I also love the small class sizes and Pam's hands-on approach. I am a fairly advanced yogi, so I enjoy going beyond the basic sun salutation. Pam always provides opportunities for more advanced poses, even when others in the class are at a beginner level, but always is there to guide my body into alignment. This is the definition of individualized attention and the reason that I am dedicated to this studio.

I had always wanted to try CorePower Yoga after hearing great things from friends. I signed up for…read moretheir free one week trial (this applies to all studios, unlimited classes for a week). If you do not bring your own mat, rentals are $2 and if you do not bring your own towel, rentals are $1... water is $2 I believe. Lockers are provided, but you need to bring your own lock. I am surprised that there are rental fees for mats and towels, this is the first time I have ever encountered this at a yoga studio. Other studios usually have a handful of mats in case students forget theirs at home, I guess the rental fees make sense if alot of students at CorePower depend on the studio for mats. The studio is very clean and spacious. The locker room area even has several showers! I was impressed with the amount of space, the studio space for the classes has wooden floors... or what appears to be wooden floors, but softer and squishier... some type of foam? I loved it! It was easy on my feet :) I attended two Yoga Sculpt classes during my free trial. The Yoga Sculpt classes are really unique, different from your typical yoga class. It is a combination of weights, basic yoga moves (downward dog, warrior, etc) and some cardio (jumping jacks, running in place, etc). The room is heated which makes the workout that much harder. If you get overwhelmed with the heat, instructors encourage you to either take a break in childs pose on your mat or step outside the room for some air. I am so glad that CorePower Yoga is a part of Class Pass, I definitely plan on coming back for another class soon. Parking is always a hassle in Bethesda, luckily there is an underground parking garage behind the studio. Parking is free for up to two hours with validation from the studio. The garage gets zero cell phone reception so I kind of get some horror movie vibes when I am down there. CorePower Yoga's latest class ends at 9pm I believe, so plenty of people still out and about in Bethesda which calms my paranoia :P

Tony has a great playlist and will kick ur ass into shape. not enough core tho!!!!!!!!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.

As a long-time student at SS Yoga, I recommend it highly. Shauna hires quality instructors who…read morework personally with students so that we have a safe, enjoyable, and healthy experience. The new studio is really great. With an entire wall of windows, there is a seasonal panorama that is very soothing and restful. The floor was beautifully done. Shauna also offers such a wide variety of classes, both day and evening, weekday and weekend, that I can always find a class that fits my schedule. And while I know that the COVID-19 pandemic challenged us all, Shauna and her staff worked hard to maintain the class schedule. During quarantine, having this outlet several times a week was so important to me. If you are looking for yoga in the Bethesda/Potomac/Chevy Chase/Upper NW DC area, please give Simon Says a try!

I have practiced all over the DMV, and love this small, friendly studio. The teachers and…read morepractices are quite diverse, with different perspectives on yoga represented. If you want to relax into a long posture, they got you. If you want to drip with sweat, they got you. On top of the yoga practice, there are a wide range of "extras" surprising for a small studio. The owner Shauna frequently plays the guitar during her classes, and the crystal bowl "sound bath" is not to be missed!