Bhakti Yoga DC

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Maya

Bhakti Yoga is NOT ACCESSIBILE for anyone who cannot do 26 stairs with 2 railings. According to a staff member, there are no plans to make the space accessible for those with mobility (dis)abilities. They blamed the building for being old... Everyone should have access to exercise and healing spaces. Being inaccessible is a betrayal of their self-proclaimed promise that "Bhakti transcends race, nationality, politics and all external distinctions." Gopi, please consider at least installing a stair lift and turning the lip/step to the door into a ramp. An elevator that is accessible to get to would be preferred.

Emily Tallo

Bhakti Yoga DC is the best yoga studio in DC if you want a rigorous yet mindfulness-focused yoga experience. I have attended on average 1-2 classes per week since the start of 2019, as well as at least 2 special workshops ("soundbath meditation" workshops). The main studio space is large and beautifully decorated, and you usually don't end up feeling too cramped even if the class is full. (The smaller studio can get cramped if the classes are full, but the classes in there usually aren't.) The community there is great as well, and you really get to see the same faces every time you come back to the studio. Stand-out instructors for me included Lawrence, Cynthia, and Yvette, who were all fantastic at putting together sequences that didn't get boring and were physically challenging. They all provided excellent hands-on instruction, meditative guidance, and often helped me after class with poses I was struggling with. Biggest disclaimer: All classes at Bhakti are going to be more difficult than similarly described yoga classes at other studios. Mixed level vinyasa classes are a challenge for almost anyone, and even candlelight flow and level 1 classes can often be quite intensive. As a newbie it can be intimidating, but my yoga practice really evolved while I was there because of the challenging classes--so it's up to you if that's what you want. All of the instructors I had were really helpful in providing multiple pose options and making it clear you can take breaks/change up the flow if you need to. Bhakti really emphasizes yoga that feels good to your body over yoga that looks good. Overall, 10/10 experience at Bhakti!

J. Anes Sung

Only yoga studio I have been to in the many states I have lived in that is the perfect storm of authentic, rigorous, welcoming, and fun. This is the best place in DC to practice yoga at any level and to find community ❤️

Federico E Cura

Pure joy, tolerance, fearless kindness, internal peace, self love, and a strong sense of community! That’s the feeling, the vibre you get in the singing, the hare-krishna chanting, the sharing of a socially conscious & planet-preserving meal together. Regardless of any religious connotation, in an age of fear, division, bullying, social media addictions, fraud, and disinformation, the Pie in the Sky event generally the 1st Saturday of every month (check the Bhakti Yoga Fb page) is a must-experience event.