TURN UP YOUR DOWNWARD DOGA review of the the area's best yoga studios
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Some Like it Hot
Bikram Yoga Dupont (Dupont)
Classes consist of a 90-minute sequence of 26 demanding postures in a
highly heated room. Each pose is described step-by-step so beginners can
catch on. Get ready to sweat…
www.bikramyogadc.com (202) 332-8680
Hot Yoga (Tenleytown)
In a room heated to your body
temperature (approximately 97.8
degrees), these Vinyasa style classes
challenge you both physically and
mentally. Practicing yoga in a heated
environment helps open the muscular
and skeletal systems and eliminate toxins.
www.hotyogausa.com (202) hot-yoga
Mindfully Meditative
Spiral Flight (Upper Georgetown)
Spiral Flights' classes emphasize mindfulness and an intimate
connection with the body. Relaxed and welcoming, this studio features
classes for moms-to-be, kids and teens, meditation and chanting, and massage.
www.spiralflightyoga.com (202) 965-1645
Dahn Yoga (D.C., Maryland and Virginia)
With 14 centers spanning the area and regular 60 min. classes based on
5,000-year-old Korean exercises, dahn yoga is gentle and encourages
stress relief and happiness.
www.dahnyoga.com (202) 965-1645
Unity Woods (Arlington, Bethesda and a few D.C. locations)
This studio features classes in asana (posture) and pranayama
(breathing) in the vigorous Iyengar method of Hatha Yoga, which
emphasizes a balance between strength and flexibility, builds
endurance and develops self-awareness.
www.unitywoods.com (301) 656-8992
Yoga Chic
Tranquil Space (Dupont, Penn Quarter and Bethesda)
This colorful and upbeat studio features a tea lounge, spa and tranquiliT
boutique filled with its private line of custom yoga-gear. Aromatherapy
is offered after each vinyasa yoga class.
www.tranquilspace.com (202) 223-yoga
Soma Fit (Upper Georgetown)
Everyone needs to be pampered occasionally. This deluxe fitness center
and day spa offers yoga classes in several different traditions-Vinyasa,
Ashtanga, Iyengar and Power.
www.somafit.com (202) 965-2121
For the Kids
Budding Yogis (Chevy Chase)
Many studios offer classes for kids, this one caters specifically to a
younger crowd, encouraging physical and mental well-being in a noncompetitive
and playful atmosphere. Summer camp, yoga birthday parties
and therapeutic yoga for children with special needs are also offered.
www.buddingyogis.com (202) 686-1104
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