"I discovered Bhakti yoga DC studio thanks to his beautiful kirtans, and slowly found my way back to yoga classes after injuries. Slow-paced classes like yin yoga at first with Jill and Ingrid, which I loved. I kept on going regularly, I felt supported. Getting better and better, I began vinyasa classes with Ethan, who is an amazing teacher and ends the class with beautiful chanting. I truly love the quality of the teaching of all the classes I went to and the kind bhakti community, so needed nowadays. Plus they have many events and workshops bringing music, kirtan, spiritual teachings that are worth trying, they even organize far away retreats! I’m so grateful to have this Bhakti yoga studio in downtown DC. I warmly recommend to go try a class or a workshop if you feel called to."

"Showed up not knowing what to expect. Left not entirely sure what happened to me, but in a good way. Ten of us in the room — a beautiful, gloriously varied crew in terms of body type and experience level — moving through some flowing vinyasa before settling into these deep, satisfying bone crushing hatha binds that had no business feeling that good. Miryam is the real deal. She wove variations into every pose so beginners and more experienced folks were both working — nobody got left behind, nobody got bored. The adjustments were hands-on and well-read. The space itself does half the work. Hand-painted walls, a gorgeous Krishna statue keeping watch, hardwood floors that creak just enough to remind you you're alive. The incense is real and present — not for everyone, but for me it landed right. If your yoga practice has gotten a little too corporate and competent, come here and remember what it's supposed to feel like."

"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!"