Accessibility at Bhakti Yoga DC

At Bhakti Yoga DC, we strive to cultivate a space that is welcoming and inclusive to all. While we recognize that our current building presents physical access limitations, we are committed to transparency, ongoing education, and creating a culture of care and accommodation wherever possible.

Physical Accessibility

Due to the historical structure of our building, our studio is currently not wheelchair accessible. We are actively exploring long-term solutions to address this and will update this page as soon as progress is made.

In the meantime, we want to be transparent so you can make informed decisions about visiting. If you are unable to access our physical space, please reach out to us—we would be happy to recommend a nearby accessible yoga space or explore how we can connect virtually.

d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community

Washington, DC has one of the largest d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations in the country. We are currently seeking ways to make our offerings more accessible to this community by learning about:

  • Visual and written communication support

  • Accessible emergency communication systems

  • Workshops or classes with interpreters (by request)

  • Cultural competency training through the DC Mayor's Office for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing

If you are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing and interested in attending a class or event, please email us at info@bhaktiyogadc.com so we can collaborate on providing meaningful access.

Blind and Low Vision Access

We are exploring ways to better serve our blind and low vision community, including:

  • Offering guided verbal cueing and hands-on assistance (with consent)

  • Providing class and event information in accessible formats

  • Continuing staff education in cultural competency

Please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can support your experience at our studio.

Neurodivergent and Sensory Accessibility

We want BYDC to be a sanctuary for all minds and nervous systems. While we are still learning, we are:

  • Creating a sensory-friendly guide for our space

  • Offering quiet spaces when available

  • Training teachers in inclusive language and trauma-informed practices

Let us know if you have sensory sensitivities, social needs, or would benefit from a pre-visit guide or support person—our goal is to accommodate you.

Immunocompromised and Allergy-Sensitive Community

We respect and honor the needs of those living with immune sensitivities. As part of our commitment:

  • Incense Sensitivity: When registering for class, students may indicate if they are sensitive to incense. On days when someone has marked this preference, we do not light incense in the studio.

  • Mask-Friendly Space: We always welcome masking in any class.

  • Illness Policy: If you are experiencing symptoms of illness, we encourage you to reschedule.

We welcome feedback from our community on how to best care for one another in shared space.

Ongoing Commitment

We are actively engaged in learning and growing. Our team is currently exploring resources through:

  • DC Public Library’s Center for Accessibility

  • Competency trainings in Deaf and Blind access

  • Trauma-informed and neurodiversity-aware yoga education

  • Indigenous history and cultural humility work

  • DEI and anti-oppression trainings through community and library partnerships

We understand that accessibility is not a checklist—it’s a culture. If we have missed anything or if you’d like to share your experience, please reach out to us. We are listening.

📧 Contact us at info@bhaktiyogadc.com
🌐 If our space is not accessible to you at this time, we are happy to refer you to other local yoga studios that are more physically accessible.