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Down Dog Yoga Georgetown
4.6 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Washington, District of Columbia
Studio specializing in hot vinyasa yoga classes in a welcoming community setting.
Plan your first class
- Drop-ins drop-ins around $31 — many studios discount this heavily on your first visit, so ask about the new-student rate
- ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Phone +1 202-965-9642
- Website & schedule downdogyoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The styles they teach
“Dropped in for a Hot Power 60min class and it was worth it!”
What's on offer
“Booked a class here through ClassPass for the first time and I have to say this was one of the best yoga classes I've ever taken.”
“I've become a regular since that first class, as well as completed my 200 hr Teacher Training.”
What students say again and again
“Booked a class here through ClassPass for the first time and I have to say this was one of the best yoga classes I've ever taken.”
“Our instructor Brian was amazing—he explained each pose clearly and used the proper Sanskrit names, which I really appreciated.”
“Down Dog provides a good sweaty workout -- consistently.”
“I think the environment and very open and inclusive and I've gone to several different classes and all the instructors are good!”
From the reviews
I am passionate about Down Dog Yoga on so many levels! It is not just great for yoga and hot yoga at that but for the joy when you enter the studio and are greeted with a welcoming smile! The community of friendship and mindfulness they have built for their customers is amazing!
I used to take hot power yoga classes around DC to get a workout, but never felt a real connection to the practice or a studio until walking into the Georgetown studio back in 2015. All it took was one class, and I never looked back!
I am a longtime yogi and had a 3-week visit to DC: I attended classes with Brian and Chandler. I have practiced at many yoga studios across the world and the warmth and chillaxed attitude of both teachers was outstanding and welcoming.
I really enjoyed the class itself! The instructor was great. I also liked the natural light and mood of the space. I was a bit thrown off because it was my first time there and I brought my own mat for the class and while the very nice front desk attendant was giving me the run down, another staff member interrupted…
Teacher training at Down Dog Yoga Georgetown
Down Dog Yoga Georgetown comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming an instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — most hot-yoga trainings are Yoga Alliance registered (RYT-200 or RYT-500), and the style matters: a Bikram or hot-power lineage trains differently than a hot-vinyasa or sculpt one. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — cohorts often run in intensive weekend blocks or over several months, and many studios want you practicing regularly there first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first hot yoga class at Down Dog Yoga Georgetown
Nervous about your first hot class? Almost everyone is, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: the room is heated, so it feels intense for the first few minutes — rest in child's pose any time you need to, no one will bat an eye. Hydrate: drink water through the day before class, not just as you arrive, and bring a bottle. What to bring: a mat and towel, water, and a change of clothes; wear something light you don't mind sweating through, and skip a heavy meal in the couple of hours beforehand. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and set up. It gets easier fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.
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