by YD Blog Team | Sep 10, 2021 | Teacher Feature, The Blog, Yoga Classes, Yoga District Community, Yoga Teacher
Meet Mana, beloved Yoga District teacher and a valued member of our community. Mana was recently nominated in Washington City Paper’s “Best Of” for Best Yoga Instructor in the greater DC area. Learn how Mana discovered yoga on a trip through Southeast Asia, and how... by YD Blog Team | Apr 22, 2020 | Community, Self-Care, The Blog, Yoga Classes, Yoga District Community
With everything going on now, this might be when you need yoga the most! Yoga District is offering several daily online yoga classes through Zoom. Connect with your community through a virtual practice and enjoy yoga together! We understand that sometimes you decide... by YD Blog Team | Mar 2, 2020 | Community, Holistic Wellness, Openness, Safe Space, The Blog, Yoga Classes, Yoga District Community
You enter a studio, take off your shoes, and step onto your mat. With a deep inhale and relaxing exhale, you begin your yoga class. Have you ever wondered why it’s customary to practice yoga barefoot? Or the reason you remove your shoes when entering a yoga studio? ... by YD Blog Team | Sep 14, 2019 | Mindfulness, Openness, Relaxations, Self-Care, The Blog, Workshop, Yoga Classes, Yoga District Community, Yoga Practice
Most yoga that you practice is likely yang in nature like a Vinyasa Flow. A dynamic class that is active to a certain degree working your muscles, building strength, stamina, and flexibility. In contrast Yin Yoga (1) is a stable and passive practice where grounded... by YD Blog Team | Jul 9, 2018 | Mindfulness, Openness, Relaxation, Relaxations, Self-Care, The Blog, Workshop, Yoga Classes, Yoga Practice
Embrace the Calm Deep breath in. Slow sigh out. Body sinks to floor. Mind becomes decluttered. I attended my first restorative yoga class during a high stress week. This passive practice has become a beautiful counter to my hectic life. Plus in this hot summer it...