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 Blog Team of Yoga District | Mar 18, 2021 | Community, Feminist Yogi, Openness, Safe Space, The Blog, Women's History Month, Yoga District Community, Yoga for All
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we interviewed Rudhdi, a member of the Yoga District community who identifies as a feminist. Read on to find out how feminism informs her identity and her yoga practice, and which feminist writer and social activist most... by YD Blog Team | Feb 28, 2021 | Activism, Black History Month, Black Yogis, Community, Safe Space, The Blog, Yoga for All
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... by YD Blog Team | Jan 29, 2021 | Holistic Wellness, Mindfulness, Relaxation, Self-Care
Join Morgan, a member of our Yoga District Community, as she explores the effects of a season upon us. In this series, she will consider how seasonal changes, including elements such as weather, environment, and other seasonal stressors affect our bodies and minds. ... 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? ...