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Feminists of Yoga District -Meet Caroline!
To celebrate Women’s History Month we are posting a series of interviews with members of the Yoga District community who identify as feminists. We recently spoke to Caroline, a student at Yoga District, about who inspires her, how yoga has shifted her relationship...
Yoga IRL: Join our daily distanced park classes across DC
Operation Peace Park Get ready to pull out your mat and hit the grass. Small, no-frills outdoor classes dedicated to making you and DC more peaceful and connected. Safely distanced from arrival through savasana, a portion of proceeds from every class will be donated...
Meet Studio Manager Christian!
As we gear up to reopen the yoga studios for classes, we’re celebrating the Yoga District community members who stepped forward to lead that transition and manage the studios with loving care. Meet Christian, the new Assistant Manager of the Yoga District...
Doing Yoga While Menstruating
Jasmine Chehrazi, founder of Yoga District and Yoga Activist, shares some thoughts about practicing yoga while menstruating. During Women's History Month and always, it's time for us to look at an important issue that comes up for yogis with female anatomy: doing yoga...
Celebrating Black Yogis: Then and Now
The origin of the history of black yogis isn’t a complicated one. Like many yoga practitioners in the U.S., black people turned to yoga to practice physical, emotional, and spiritual self-care. However, in the context of America’s history, the story of black yogis is...
Meet Studio Manager Liz!
As we gear up to reopen the yoga studios for classes, we're celebrating the Yoga District community members who stepped forward to lead that transition and manage the studios with loving care. Meet Liz, the new manager of the Yoga District Petworth studio as she...
