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Yoga District DuPont Love

Never been to Yoga District's DuPont Studio? This video should answer some questions and give you everything you need to know about visiting. This is the first video in a series that will highlight all six of our studios. This is also my acting debut with Yoga...

Teacher Feature: Marie Belle

“Marie Belle is, by far, the best Ashtanga teacher I've come across in this city,” says Kristin, student of Yoga District, “her inspiration is always an extra treat to add to my practice.” Self-led practice is very important when practicing Ashtanga, but it can also...

Lessons from a (formerly) Furloughed Yogi

Fifteen days ago at the close of business for fiscal year 2013, my small team of federal co-workers gathered around a conference table to receive our instructions for an "orderly shutdown" should there be a lapse in funding starting the next day.  Always an optimist,...

The Accidental Yogi

I came to yoga because I wanted a hot body. I signed up for my first class for the same reason that I occasionally did laps at the pool or a half-hearted twenty minutes on the elliptical: “Maybe this will give me hard thighs.” I don’t know about hard thighs, but I do...

Four Unexpected Life Lessons from Yoga District Teacher Training

When I registered for Yoga District’s 200-hour teacher training program, I knew that three things would happen: I would learn to teach yoga, deepen my own practice, and meet some great people. And I was right on all three counts. Now, I can cue students into headstand...

This is Your Brain on Yoga

"Yoga starts as the process of harnessing the brain's capacities and naturally evolves into the art of living well," says Gabriel Axel, certified yoga teacher, neuroscience and cognition specialist. You may love your daily yoga practice, but your brain loves it just...

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sign up for free yoga this autumn

If you're new to Yoga District, join our weekly email list below to learn about free yoga classes and events at our Durham studio.

Thanks for being part of the community!