I have been taking classes at WYC for years but it wasn't until the pandemic that I bought a…read moremonthly membership pass. I love the teachers (especially Ronnie and Aubrey!) and they offer a variety of yoga styles and levels so there is really something for everyone. They offer classes in real time via zoom and via their video library so if you miss a class, you can take it when it's uploaded to the library. They are opening up the studio so in-person classes will be available in addition to zoom. Looking forward to being back on the mat, in person when it's safe to do so!

I rarely write reviews on yelp, unless my experience was very memorable in one of two ways - good…read moreor bad. If there was a possibility to give this place zero stars, I would. I take full responsibility for what I am writing here. In brief, this business is dishonest and has fraudulent practices. Let me explain. They used my credit card to charge me for 2 additional months of membership that I did not authorize. A few months ago, WYC and Kiron, the business owner, sent out an email with a special offer membership that had (and I quote) "no contract". I signed up for one month, because I knew I was moving away from DC in the near future. 1.5 months later I noticed repeating charges from WYC appearing on my cc. I wrote them, politely asking them to address the issue. I got a 3 sentence reply from Megan stating "it appears to be a membership charge and it will end in 3 months, the minimum for the membership". I wrote back again, this time in detail explaining what has happened and quoting their own advertisement. To date, 1.5 months later, the business has not acknowledged the issue or responded to me (same email address, so I know they read it regularly). I've never had such experience before with another business. I was clear and professional in my correspondance. Today I finally called my cc; they will deal with the business directly about the fraudulent charges moving forward. I've had one other unprofessional experience with WYC during my 1 month of membership with them. It took WYC 1.5 months to refund me an accidental charge that I was told would be refunded, and it took great persistence and effort on my part (multiple visits to talk to someone in person, multiple phone calls with no one returning my calls). There are other yoga places in this city that are credible. Practice your consumers rights and support them instead! I will never do business with WYC again.

Fantastic first time at CorePower Yoga with Tash A.! The facilities are clean, the room was hot,…read moreand Tash A. led a class that was truly all levels--so many variations offered, which I definitely appreciate as a person who's good at some things but terrible at others!

Came here for a candlelight core and restore class. It was conducted with the overhead lights…read moreblazing away. Of course there were actually candles in the room ...which gave a feel of "Lit the candles Boss!" This is not how any other studio I have ever been to does things. I was expecting a relaxed dim atmosphere with lighting provided by candlelight and only or mostly candlelight. This made the whole experience annoying and un relaxing. On top of that the stretches were not deep, and the sequencing did not feel coherent. This chain charges $30 per class, provides no mats or towels, can't the money go towards a quality atmosphere?

Haven't had the chance to try it. I booked a class online. Yet when I arrive they don't answer the…read moredoor. I've called no one answers the phone. I feel they should either update their hours or update their website to let people know if they are actually open or not. I got my refund, but still a waste of time I could've gone somewhere else. I'm so upset because I feel like as a business they should be able to communicate.

SCAM!!! DO NOT SIGN UP!!…read more This place is such a scam. My roommate and I signed up for a membership and ended up not enjoying the coaching. It was very new-agey and some people like that, but we wanted to focus more of the fitness aspect and the coaches seemed largely unconcerned with correcting form, mixing up the flows, etc. Seems like they just use it as a platform to pretend to be all-knowing, not for me. We emailed and asked if we could cancel and they said yes. I'd not signed anything that said I was locked in for a year. They did the usual sorry to see you go/is there anything we can do, but ultimately they ended up canceling my membership. I stopped going. The next month they charged me. So I went in and asked about it, and the woman told me it was a mistake, she was super apologetic and said they're refund me that money and make sure it's cancelled. It's been SIX MONTHS and they are still charging me. I've called and emailed multiple times, I've had my credit card company refute all the charges, and they're still doing it. The last time I caller them the person who answered hung up on me when I gave my name. I urge you not to sign up here unless you want a Don't Worry Darling situation where you end up staying there for life. A horrible business. Horrible customer service. For a product that's over-priced, and not even good at what it claims to be. Wish I could give a 0.

Wonderful studio for beginner to dedicated Ashtanga practitioners. Welcoming atmosphere and a…read moregreat community that I've loved being a part of.

Background: I'm nearly 40 and was brand new to yoga six months ago. Was not a regular exerciser and…read morefelt intimidated by group classes. If it wasn't for the welcoming atmosphere and convenient location of Woodley Park Yoga, I don't know if I would've kept up my practice. As a newbie to yoga, I take the beginner class on Saturdays at 11am and the guided quarter primary class on Tuesdays at 7pm, both taught by Elsie. She has a calming voice, goes over the poses for new folks, and encourages you through the more difficult poses. The beginner class is easier if you've at least tried yoga at another studio or at home with YouTube videos. Be prepared to sweat a little! The studio is sizeable and allows 13-15 people max depending on the class. You can store your yoga mat in the back room, and there are wipes for your mat. I don't usually see blocks or towels readily available, but ask if you need them. The studio is on the third floor of a four-story building in Woodley Park, above Uni Sushi (no elevator). There's a small bathroom in the back of the studio. If I can think of only one downside, it's not being able to pay for classes online in advance, even though you can reserve your spot online. You need to go to the studio and purchase classes directly with the teacher, which takes time before/after class if you're waiting for others to pay too. Better to just buy a pack of 5, 10, or 20 classes if you plan to come back regularly. Checking in relies a bit on the honor system: you write your name on a card and the number of classes, then cross each number off when you show up to class. Whether your a seasoned yogi or a newbie like me, I highly recommend dropping in Woodley Park Yoga for a class!

I was in town for a devastating family emergency. My body was seizing up and i needed a yoga class…read moreasap. I called Circle Yoga because it seemed like the friendliest studio in town and had the level one class i needed available. The receptionist was lovely. The teacher was terrific. It was a warm and compassionate space. The bookstore offerings were varied and not just stuff is seen everywhere else before. I only wish i could have returned for the sound accompanied class the next night but family scheduling wouldn't allow for that. Thank you Circle Yoga Team for making my awful personal experience physically bearable. I hope to be back in town soon for happier times and I'll definitely come back to this studio.

I will preface this with saying that I am taking a class at a reduced rate…read more I have enjoyed my class with Matthew very much. Sunday slowdown is a great way to begin a new work week. My concern is several classes were virtual only. I can't speak for everyone but I don't have the space to do a proper yoga class in my living room. Had I known this up front I wouldn't have signed up as this has meant missing several classes. There is an option take another class to make up for the class. I was able to do this once. But with my work schedule it's not easy to do so. In the future please be more up front with your students if not all the sessions will be in person. (Maybe it was mentioned and I didn't notice...it's possible. But it wasn't so clearly stated. If it had burn. I wouldn't have signed up) Sadly with this in mind I am less inclined to take another class. I may be paying less than other students but in the end did I actually save anything having missed several classes? **update: Anne, the owner, responded to this quickly. She apologized for the confusion and gave me a credit for the classes that were virtual only. Her excellent customer service and timely response are highly appreciated. I was pleased with both. And the class was excellent.

Great gym -- small yet they have all the weights, cardio,classes and personal trainers you need…read more Extremely friendly place! 5 stars!

I love this neighborhood gym because it's friendly and authentic. As a 63-year-old woman, I feel…read morewelcomed and at home here. I see my neighbors, laugh with the staff, and can ask for help and advice anytime. Even if you're the kind of person who "hates gyms" I think you'll like it here.

I had always wanted to try CorePower Yoga after hearing great things from friends. I signed up for…read moretheir free one week trial (this applies to all studios, unlimited classes for a week). If you do not bring your own mat, rentals are $2 and if you do not bring your own towel, rentals are $1... water is $2 I believe. Lockers are provided, but you need to bring your own lock. I am surprised that there are rental fees for mats and towels, this is the first time I have ever encountered this at a yoga studio. Other studios usually have a handful of mats in case students forget theirs at home, I guess the rental fees make sense if alot of students at CorePower depend on the studio for mats. The studio is very clean and spacious. The locker room area even has several showers! I was impressed with the amount of space, the studio space for the classes has wooden floors... or what appears to be wooden floors, but softer and squishier... some type of foam? I loved it! It was easy on my feet :) I attended two Yoga Sculpt classes during my free trial. The Yoga Sculpt classes are really unique, different from your typical yoga class. It is a combination of weights, basic yoga moves (downward dog, warrior, etc) and some cardio (jumping jacks, running in place, etc). The room is heated which makes the workout that much harder. If you get overwhelmed with the heat, instructors encourage you to either take a break in childs pose on your mat or step outside the room for some air. I am so glad that CorePower Yoga is a part of Class Pass, I definitely plan on coming back for another class soon. Parking is always a hassle in Bethesda, luckily there is an underground parking garage behind the studio. Parking is free for up to two hours with validation from the studio. The garage gets zero cell phone reception so I kind of get some horror movie vibes when I am down there. CorePower Yoga's latest class ends at 9pm I believe, so plenty of people still out and about in Bethesda which calms my paranoia :P

Tony has a great playlist and will kick ur ass into shape. not enough core tho!!!!!!!!read more

When I think of yoga what do I think of? Relaxing, warm/welcoming, and comfortable. Sweetbay is all…read moreof these things. The owner, Laurel, runs the business as more of a community, getting to each and every student on a personal level. You will truly feel attached to this amazing studio and more importantly, feel able to easily connect with the other students and teachers. Laurel is a brilliant teacher, teaching the most amazing iyengar yoga that I've ever been to. She reaches far to all by including classes of specific levels, such as gentle classes, for a more low profile stretch with low impact on joints etc, or classes such as her teens yoga group in which she includes teens from a wide variety of schools. She even hosts events and creates events such as taking the teens yoga group to India over the summer. Laurel's teaching skills and years of practice are carried over into each and every one of her outstanding teachers. Each teacher has a focus and style of yoga that they teach but they wonderfully exceed my expectations and teach classes that make you want to come back ever single day. Sweetbay Yoga is filled with caring and lovable people and Laurel has created a community unlike anything else. This quaint yoga studio cares greatly about costumer service and Laurel is available at almost every hour of the day to help anyone who wants more information or needs help for anything. I've been to other bigger and franchised yoga studios and could never imagine going back now. After starting yoga classes at Sweetbay 4 years ago, the idea of a yoga studio was pleasantly redefined for me, showing me how the studio can give me a wonderful community and classes, something I never felt from the franchised yoga studios. I love everything about Sweetbay and the people who make it what it is today. Thank you Sweetbay!!

Classes are taught by highly qualified Iyengar yoga teachers…read more True, Iyengar yoga! Best in the DMV!!

Good- lovely decor and clean. The steam room is fantastic although I do wish it wasn't so dim in…read morethere because it's hard to find a seat on the bench if the steam turns on when you are walking into the room. Ok: the functional fitness area is a lot smaller than expected. It felt like the emphasis was on group fitness. The recovery options were limited to theraguns, sauna foam rollers when I visited. Disappointing: for the monthly fee, I'd expect a pool. I don't think any of the Equinox locations in the DMV are particularly stellar in comparison to other cities.

This is by far the best gym I've been to!…read more I just joined Equinox April 22, 2024, and I'm absolutely adoring all the amenities here. I've heard the NY ones are even better, so I'm excited to check them out the next time I visit New York! The Wisconsin one is the best one in the DMV area, in my opinion. It is brand new (about 6 months old) and offers free 2 hour validated garage parking. The DMV membership gym gives you access to multiple equinox gym, including the ones I go to: Tyson's corner (free all day parking), Wisconsin Ave (2 hour free parking), and Bethesda (paid parking). Benefits of Wisconsin Ave: - Brand New - Next to Wegmans (can grab a snack) and King Street Oyster (happy hour) - Free 2 hour parking - Large range of classes and timeframes - Great bench spot for people who WFH - Steam Room Downsides: - No pool - More limited personal trainers tiers (they're still hiring) - Only 2 hour parking (about one class + a shower could fit in this timeframe). - Traffic into DC can take awhile Why I decided to join Equinox in general: - Fantastic bathrooms - cleaned 3x/day with Kiehls products (some of the best skincare/hair stuff) - Provides measurements and fat-muscle ratios - Has Eucalyptus infused towels - Luxury aesthetic and feeling - Overall lifestyle Equinox is truly a lifestyle, not just a gym. You're surrounded by likeminded people!

Suck a lovely experience and I was lucky enough to train with the owners who was SO SWEET and the…read moreclass killed me so PLUS PLUS!! Can't wait to go back. Have only had 3 instructors but they were all better than any class I've had so far in DC and I'm from NY Pilates.

OVERALL: good workout but it's more like stretch Pilates…read more PROS: - small studio with I believe only 7 reformers = lots of individualized attention - if you're new to Pilates the individualized attention is great and adds to a safe and welcoming environment - clean - friendly staff - socks on pilates (they sell sticky socks) - great 3 class for $79(?) promo CONS - fills up quickly bc there are only 7 reformers - it's not as hard as solidcore. I did both beginner classes here and solidcore and found that while I got a little burn/soreness the day after, District Pilates felt more like a stretch Pilates class. Solidcore was harder and I really felt I was working my entire body - wish they had followed up after my 3 day promo was up Overall a good starting point and would recommend for starting out.