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Halloween Weekend Warrior: October 29-31

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Posted 29 Oct 2010 — by WelcomeOmDC
Category Community, Deals and Discounts, Events and Workshops, Weekend Warrior, Yoga

Whether you like your Halloween to be fun, funny, or spooky, there are tons of options for enjoying this festive holiday. So put on your favorite yoga “costume,” lace up your scary running shoes, or hop on your witch-mobile (aka bike) and enjoy the weekend!

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Friday, October 29
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Thriller on H Street. (Joy of Motion, 1333 H St., NE ). This will be a combo dance workshop to learn the iconic choreography from Michael Jackson’s Thriller followed by the Thriller on H Street Party. Investment: $25 in advance/$30 at the door

7:30 – 9:00 p.m. A Very Scary Friday Night Yoga (Costume) Party (MINT Club Spa Retreat, 1724 California Street, NW). Join Meredith McCullough and Naomi Gottlieb-Millerto kick-off Halloween weekend with a full-spectrum class dedicated to celebrating your true self. Wipe the dust off the mirror to your heart and unleash that angel, devil, fuzzy monster, or super star lurking beneath the surface. Get creative…yoga-capable costumes not required (but recommended!). Investment: $10 members, $20 guests

8:00 – 10:30 p.m. Halloween Party to Support One Common Unity (Flow Yoga Center,1450 P St., NW ). Join Live Green, Java Green, Flow Yoga Center, and the One Common Unity communities for an evening of dancing and festivities. The evening will include DJ Jeffrey Platts, Vanessa King and the DC Acro Yogis, plus Afro Brazilian Dance and Belly Dance Lessons. This evening is a fundraiser for One Common Unity, a local DC non profit dedicated to bringing peace education and conflict resolution curriculum into the DC Schools. Light treats will be available and Thai Massage therapists will be on hand to sooth any aches (for small donation!). Come in costume and be ready to shake your chakras. Investment: $15

Saturday, October 30
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Yoga for Truthiness in the Classrooms(lululemon athletica logan circle, 1461 P St., NW). In the spirit of (and as a kick off!) for the Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Rallies, Debra Mishalove and Vanessa King will lead a donation-based yoga class. Proceeds from the yoga class will directly support classrooms and students across America including local schools in Washington D.C. Investment: Suggested donation $15, make checks out to DonorsChoose.org

Then, take a long walk or quick bike ride down to the Mall for the Rally to Restore Sanity. We heard that the port-o-potties have been delivered!

Sunday, October 31
8:00 a.m. Marine Corps Marathon Pep Rally Cheer Station (lululemon athletica georgetown, 3265 M St., NW). lululemon athletica Georgetown is putting on the ultimate Pep Rally Cheer Station for the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 31st at 8am. Come join the huge street party and cheer on the runners at mile 8 on M Street. It is an old school pep rally theme with the Georgetown marching band, DJ Jeff, crepes by Crepe Amor, gourmet coffee, pom poms and other tricks and treats. Mimosas and Bloody Marys will also be available to keep the crowd fueled to cheer on those marathoners! Investment: FREE, just bring your good cheer!

4:00 p.m. Family Halloween Yoga (lil omm, 4830 V St., NW). No tricks, but lots of treats! Bring children ages 3+ and come down from the sugar high and reconnect through yoga. Halloween-themed poses, music, and much-needed relaxation will be provided. Investment: FREE

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Centered Yoga | Grounded in Friendship

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Posted 12 Oct 2010 — by WelcomeOmDC
Category Deals and Discounts, Yoga, Yoga: All Studios

Today’s post is from the founders of DC’s newest addition to the yoga community, Centered Yoga. We’re offering a raffle today to our readers to win free passes to attend Centered Yoga. To enter, simply visit our facebook page, comment about reading this post, and be entered to win!

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Jill Shaffer and Joy Kerin are the co-founders of the newest yoga studio to open its doors in DC, Centered Yoga in The Palisades / Georgetown.

Their initial connection occurred on the mat when Jill began offering private yoga instruction to Joy in her home. Their friendship was immediate, their shared passion for yoga was strong and both continued to grow as they hit studios around the city together, occasionally stopping to grab a pizza at Two Amy’s.

Four years later, their journey in friendship has led them to create a peaceful space and an open environment where they and others can explore, grow and flourish in their practice. As natives of the metro area they are pleased to bring Centered Yoga to the community.

Check out their studio space at:
4418 MacArthur Boulevard, NW
Suite 202
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 944-3828
info@centeredyogastudio.com
www.centeredyogastudio.com

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Deal of the Week: $5 Classes at STROGA

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Posted 08 Sep 2010 — by WelcomeOmDC
Category Deals and Discounts, Gyms, Yoga

Did you use the end of summer blues as an excuse to cut-back on your yoga practice? Or have you been a travelin’ fool and missed too many work-outs? Use the deal of the week at STROGA to jump back onto your mat for only $5 a class.

Studio Preview: StrogaYes, $5 a class. This week only, through Sunday, September 12.

For the price of a latte, a foot-long from Subway, or a teensy weensy package of organic now out-of-season blueberries at Whole Foods, you can get an amazing workout in a group training class or a deep yoga stretch and sweat ending in the total bliss of Savasana. When you open your eyes and stare dreamily the historic ceiling at STROGA, you’ll feel good about your choices. 

So, whether you’re budget-conscious, haven’t yet tried STROGA, or just need a good class, now is the time to take advantage of this deal of the week. You can sign up online for both yoga and group training classes and get the discount automatically.

Enjoy!

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(Free) Rooftop Yoga at the Swedish Embassy

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Posted 15 Jun 2010 — by WelcomeOmDC
Category Community, Deals and Discounts, Events and Workshops, Outdoor Activities, Yoga

Yoga at the Swedish Embassy

Posted by Kelly Ferraro / Photography by Brandon Bloch

I have never met a Swede I didn’t like. And for that matter, I never met anything Swedish I didn’t like. Meatballs. Ikea. Saabs. The list goes on and on. So it was no surprise that the House of Sweden’s rooftop sunrise yoga was sheer bliss.
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The experience of  sun saluting with the sun rise and matching my breath to the gentle sound of the Potomac lapping against the Georgetown waterfront was absolute tranquility.  The free class was the last of a  multi-week yoga class series taught by Emma Saal, as part of the House of Sweden’s weekend health fairs throughout the spring. After the class, the House of Sweden provided fresh fruit and granola bars for yogis.
Yoga at the Swedish Embassy
Did you miss the House of Sweden’s free yoga? Don’t fret! Below we have compiled a list of free and reduce priced yoga for every day of the week in DC! Now no more excuses!

**FREE AND DISCOUNTED YOGA**

 


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Deal of the Week: Boundless Yoga Summer Sale

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Posted 15 Jun 2010 — by WelcomeOmDC
Category Deals and Discounts, Yoga

Yes, we realize that June is halfway over, but before Boundless Yoga Studio moves to a new home, down the street from its current space, ALL CLASSES ARE ON SALE for the month of June.

You read that right. Here’s the deal:

  • $16 drop ins (regular and advanced)
  • $10 full time student with id
  • $50 – 4 class pass
  • $100 – 10 class pass

Flickr Photo by M.V Jantzen, used under Creative Commons license

Boundless is a multi-disciplinary hatha yoga studio focused aligning and transforming the body in time and space. This means that for a discounted price, you’ll get not just a great deal on a yoga class, you’ll walk away with awareness of your body’s own natural intelligence and how to wake it up.

Once they move to their new, bigger and brighter, space, class offerings will double. So take advantage of the summer sale to introduce yourself to Boundless and watch your practice grow.

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Save the Dates: Baby Love Week

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Posted 11 Jun 2010 — by WelcomeOmDC
Category Deals and Discounts, Events and Workshops, Yoga

lululemon logan circle is having Baby Love Week next week in their store and around town to celebrate families in DC- check out the schedule below for these FREE events taking place all week long. So if you  are a mom, mom to be, or parent with a baby, consider joining. Sounds like a fun way to connect with other families out there. All are welcome:

BABY LOVE WEEK

Tuesday, June 15
9-10 a.m. Pilates for Mommies (Teacher: Rayna, lil omm)

10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroller Tour of U St. Neighborhood (Teacher: Autumn, YogaChai)

Wednesday, June 16
9-10 a.m. Baby and Me Yoga (Teacher: Carol)

Thursday, June 17
9-10 a.m. Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies (Teacher: Autumn, YogaChai)

10:30-11:30 a.m. Stroller Tour of Dupont Circle (Teacher: Autumn, YogaChai)

 

Friday, June 18
9-10 a.m. Prenatal Yoga (Teacher: Pleasance, lil omm)

3:30-5 p.m. Baby Happy Hour – open to anyone who wants to come!

All classes that include babies are for newborns through pre-crawlers. However, older kids could come as long as parents understand that the store space isn’t really conducive to kids that are mobile (think mannequins and stuff).

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Virginia Yoga Week: June 6 – 13, 2010

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Posted 07 Jun 2010 — by WelcomeOmDC
Category Deals and Discounts, Events and Workshops, Yoga

It turns out Virginia IS for lovers. Yoga lovers.

This week, June 6 – 13 is Virginia Yoga Week! Between now and next Sunday, multiple classes and events all over NoVA are being offered for free, are donation based, or cost just $5.

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Its true! On the other side of the Potomac, way out there in the burbs, they do yoga too.

At least, that’s what we’ve heard. 

There are good reasons people live in the Commonwealth - cheaper rent, more space, peanuts, hams, whatever… And even if we don’t really get it (most NoVAnites are just DC residents in training, yes?), we are not blind to a good deal nor adverse to meeting new friends while getting our warrior on for just $5.

So, accuse us all you want of being urban snobs focused on yoga and fitness opportunities only in the District (we are called WelcomeOmDC); after perusing the daily schedule of amazing Virginia Yoga Week events and classes, even we might consider crossing state lines.

Just one question. Um, do we need our passports?

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Weekend Warrior: June 4-6

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Posted 03 Jun 2010 — by WelcomeOmDC
Category Deals and Discounts, Events and Workshops, Weekend Warrior, Yoga

Weekend already? Beat the early summer heat with some of our Weekend Warrior picks below – or tell us your plans for the weekend in the COMMENTS.

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Thursday, June 3
6:00 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. –  Ohm Flashmob (Location TBD Dupont Circle North Exit) – Join the buzz at the Dupont Circle North Metro stop TONIGHT at 6 p.m. for a peaceful and seemingly random Ohm Flashmob organized by the founders of Buddhafest.org, DC’s first Buddhist film festival. We posted about it last week and there are more details on the event’s Facebook page.  Investment: $5

Friday, June 4
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – $5 Friday Lunchtime Yoga Class at Yoga Chai(1744 Columbia Road, NW, 2nd Floor). Skip work lunch at your desk under the fluorescents and take in a great class for less than the cost of a salad at Sweet Green. What a great way to tip-off the weekend.  Investment: $5

Saturday, June 5
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. FREE Yoga on the Rooftop(House of Sweden – 2900 K Street, NW; Rooftop Terrace) taught by Emma Saal. The location of House of Sweden overlooking the Potomac as the sun is rising sounds sweeter than Swedish Fish. BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat). RSVP required to rsvp-hos(at)foreign(dot)ministry(dot)se. Investment: FREE

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Anahata Grace Volunteer Potluck  for current and prospective Volunteers (Meridian Hill Park, Upper Level). Interested in learning more about volunteering for Anahata Grace? Bring a dish to share then come to dish on all of the amazing opportunities they have to get involved! More information on their Facebook event page. Investment: FREE (not including what you bring to share)

Sunday, June 6
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Results for Haiti Silent Auction (held at STROGA 1808 Adams Mill Road) will auction off trips, art work, event tickets and more, all the in name of relief assistance in Haiti. Results Gymand STROGAhave teamed with Global Volunteer Network to send three teams of volunteers to Haiti this summer. For more information and to RSVP to the Silent Auction, e-mail ResultsForHaiti(at)gmail(dot)com. Investment: FREE (unless you get some goodies)

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Yoga For Core Strength Workshop (Tranquil Space – 1672 17th Street, NW) with Melissa Van Orman. This two hour core-strenghthening vinyasa flow practice will engage and strengthen the deep muscles in the abdomen and back. But not withsit-ups! Find out more on TS’s website (Offerings>Events and Workshops) and register online. Investment: $30 online, $35 in person

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Deal of the Week: FREE Classes at The Studio DC

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Posted 10 May 2010 — by WelcomeOmDC
Category Deals and Discounts, Yoga: All Studios

We hit up The Studio DC‘s (1710 Connecticut Avenue, NW) opening party this weekend and have some great pictures and a quick review to share… later. For now, be aware and excited about this week’s Deal of the Week - FREE classes all week long at the newly opened The Studio DC! Two to three warmed vinyasa classes offered per day totally free all week long (first come, first serve). Yes, please!

Studio Preview: Studio DC (Dupont Circle)

The Studio DC is located on Connecticut Avenue just north of Dupont Circle in the former Troyer Art Gallery space. They offer a wide range of classes and a welcoming environment. Check out the free classes all week long through May 14 – schedule and details are online.

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Yoga for the People: What’s Your Take?

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Posted 26 Apr 2010 — by WelcomeOmDC
Category Deals and Discounts, Inspiration, Seva: Selfless Service, Yoga: All Studios

Cherry Blossom Yoga 37 Has mass consumerism destroyed yoga, forever tainting its spiritual foundation? Or has it merely opened doors for yoga teachers and businesses in new and unforeseen ways?

Yoga’s New Wave

This is the between-the-lines question posed by the April 23rd  New York Times article, “A Yoga Manifesto,” which has sparked some serious debate in the yoga community. For those of you who have not read it, the article outlines the “rock star” and consumer cultures that have emerged from yoga. As supporting evidence, the article points out a 2008 Yoga Journal poll, estimating that spending on yoga classes and products had almost doubled from 2004-2008, from $2.95 billion to $5.7 billion. Read More

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