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Tis the Season, Gift Intentionally and Sustainably
Tis the season for winter holidays! With all the season's joy and celebrations, some also find a bit of stress related to gift giving. So let's get intentional and sustainable as we give. Just consider your recipient's taste and needs, while also making gifting...
Yoga and winter holidays
During winter holidays, yoga is a great way to destress. Even if you're traveling or short on time, you can easily integrate some sun salutations and cat-cows into your morning routine. A tiny bit goes a long way! Just show up--you can even think of it as a gift to...
Our mat donation program
For nearly two decades we've been donating yoga mats to yoga outreach programs around the world. From programs with the Peace Corps in the Sahara desert to local DC schools, we clean, pack, and ship out mats to those in need. We ensure that the yoga outreach programs...
yd wellness policy update
Our wellness policy requires full vaccination to attend any studio class with us. Due to seasonal allergies on the rise, if you're sniffling due to allergies you'll need to wear a mask- even if the class you're attending is mask optional. Thanks for keeping the...
mari on yoke
Yogi and Yoga District volunteer at H Street Mari W. shares her insights on Yolk by Jessamyn Stanley, queer Black author, advocate, entrepreneur, and podcast host. Mari explains that Jessamyn's honest and self reflective essays of her own yoga journey are interwoven...
intentional inclusivity: Cost barriers
We owe it to all to co-create more inclusivity in yoga. In their blog post on the need for intentional inclusivity in yoga, Alexis T. writes about the cost barrier. According to the American Negotiation Institute, the two greatest concerns are lack of representation...
