Yoga Classes & Offerings in Washington, DC
Come As You Are
At Bhakti Yoga DC, our classes unite body, breath, mind, and spirit in a welcoming community where everyone can practice and feel at home. Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or continuing a lifelong journey, you’ll find experienced teachers, meaningful connection, and opportunities to explore yoga’s physical and spiritual dimensions.
Our offerings grow from three interconnected limbs of yoga: physical practice (asana), spiritual knowledge (vidya), and community (sangha). Together, they take shape in six core practices:
Yoga Asana — movement that builds strength, balance, mobility, and body awareness.
Pranayama — breath practices to steady, energize, and center the mind.
Meditation — practices that cultivate inner stillness, clarity, and resilience.
Spiritual Education — study and reflection that make yoga philosophy accessible and relevant to daily life.
Satsang — gathering for spiritual inquiry, meaningful conversation, and connection.
Kirtan — sacred chanting that opens the heart through music, rhythm, and community.
Together, these practices offer multiple ways to experience yoga: through movement, knowledge, connection, and devotion.
Learn more about each offering below.
Yoga Asana Classes
Our asana classes build strength, mobility, balance, and body awareness by integrating movement and breath. Rooted in yoga tradition and informed by anatomy, alignment, and safe movement, our classes offer clear guidance and meaningful challenge for practitioners of every level.
A Snapshot of Our Asana Offerings:
Vinyasa Level 1 — A welcoming introduction to foundational postures, mindful breathing, and safe alignment.
Vinyasa Mixed Level — Accessible, dynamic flows with modifications and opportunities for deeper exploration.
Vinyasa Level 2 — More complex sequencing, arm balances, and inversions for experienced practitioners.
Yin Yoga — A slow, meditative practice using longer-held postures to support mobility, release, and stillness.
Sound Baths & Yoga Nidra — Restorative practices that combine guided meditation, visualization, and healing sound vibrations to bring the body into deep rest and the mind into expansive awareness.
Meditation & Pranayama
In the yogic tradition, breath bridges the body and mind. Pranayama uses conscious breathing to balance energy, steady the nervous system, and prepare the mind for meditation.
Meditation invites the mind to settle, cultivating clarity, resilience, and inner peace. Special offerings may include yoga nidra, sound baths, and other restorative experiences that support deep rest, self-awareness, and connection.
Kirtan
Kirtan is the joyful practice of singing sacred mantras together, often accompanied by harmonium, drums, and other instruments. Through rhythm, repetition, and collective voice, chanting can quiet the mind, open the heart, and create a powerful sense of connection.
No musical experience is needed. You are welcome to sing, listen, dance, or simply take it in. BYDC regularly hosts kirtans featuring local and visiting artists, often accompanied by food and time in community.
Satsang & Spiritual Education
In Sanskrit, sat means truth and sanga means to come together. Every Thursday at 6:45 p.m., we come together for mantra recitation, teachings from yoga philosophy and scripture, and open conversation about bringing spiritual wisdom into everyday life.
Join us in person for practice, community, and light refreshments, or connect remotely through Zoom. Satsang is free and open to everyone; donations are welcome.
In addition to our weekly satsang, we offer three educational series throughout the year:
Foundations of Bhakti Yoga (Fall/Winter) — An introduction to the path of devotion, exploring the essential principles of bhakti, from cultivating the heart’s natural affection for the Divine to integrating devotion into daily life.
Bhagavad Gita Study (Winter/Spring) — A guided journey into one of yoga’s most celebrated texts. Through study and discussion of Krishna and Arjuna’s dialogue, we uncover practical insights on duty, devotion, and self-realization for the modern seeker.
Stories from the Vedas (Summer) — Ancient tales from the Vedas brought to life, illuminating spiritual truths through narrative and symbolism. These stories connect us to the living heritage of yoga, offering timeless lessons in creativity, courage, and devotion.