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Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga - Virginia Square
4.7 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Arlington, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how intro-offer classes credit toward a membership
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (703) 683-2228
- Website & schedule mindthemat.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
The styles they teach
“I regularly take their hot power flow yoga and their Pilates boot camp classes and also started appreciating the stretching classes offered here too.”
“It was my first time doing hot Pilates and the instructor Michaela was the best made me feel welcomed and confident!”
“I took a 6 week Beginners Workshop and loved it.”
What's on offer
“I took a 6 week Beginners Workshop and loved it.”
What students say again and again
“It was my first time doing hot Pilates and the instructor Michaela was the best made me feel welcomed and confident!”
“Great instructors, affordable prices, nice locations both in Clarendon/Arlington and Del Ray/Alexandria with tons of class options in both locations, as well as outdoor classes.”
From the reviews
Looove this yoga/Pilates studio! All the instructors are so friendly and knowledgeable in their teachings. I regularly take their hot power flow yoga and their Pilates boot camp classes and also started appreciating the stretching classes offered here too.
My favorite studio in the area! I’ve been coming here for 3 (!) years and I’ve had great experiences in the wide range of pilates and yoga classes they have. The instructors vary greatly in their teaching styles, so I recommend trying a few classes out to see who works best for you.
I took my first class at the studio with Courtney today and it was phenomenal! She gives such clear instructions and I loved the flow and pace! It was just what I needed today. She is an exceptional yoga teacher. I have been practicing for 13 years and this is one of my favorite classes I’ve been to.
Recently attended one of their outdoor yoga classes in the park, my first real in person group yoga class in 8 months - so wonderful! Great instructor named Stacey, small socially distanced group, nice music and great flow overall. Such a gift to experience this in beautiful weather. Highly recommend!
Teacher training at Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga - Virginia Square
Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga - Virginia Square 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 Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga - Virginia Square
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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