Business Details
23 Years
experience
Welcome to Circle Yoga Cooperative in Washington DC
Founded in 2003, Circle Yoga Cooperative has been a cornerstone of the Washington DC wellness community for over two decades. As a cooperative studio, we prioritize sustainable practices, equitable business operations, and creating a supportive environment for both students and instructors. Our comprehensive offerings include more than 65 weekly classes across multiple modalitiesranging from foundational yoga to specialized practices like Yin Yoga and prenatal sessionscomplemented by livestream and on-demand options for greater accessibility. We maintain a strong commitment to inclusivity through sliding scale pricing and partial scholarships, ensuring yoga and mindfulness remain accessible to diverse populations.Our experienced instructors, many of whom have completed our own teacher training programs, foster a non-competitive atmosphere where students of all ages and abilities can develop physical strength, mental clarity, and emotional resilience. The studio's physical space features light-filled practice rooms, a contemplative Zen garden, and a curated shop supporting personal practice. Through community events, workshops with renowned teachers like Doug Keller, and specialized programs for children and families, we continue to expand our mission of cultivating mindfulness and connection within the DC area.
Services
Yoga Classes
Therapeutic Massage
Private Yoga Sessions
Teacher Training
Kids Yoga
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 65+ weekly classes across multiple yoga modalities for all skill levels.
- Our cooperative model ensures fair wages for instructors and equitable access for students.
- We provide specialized programs for children, families, and prenatal participants.
- Our certified teachers complete rigorous training in yoga and mindfulness practices.
- We maintain a non-competitive environment that prioritizes individual growth and comfort.
Services
Yoga Classes
Our diverse yoga classes cater to all skill levels from beginners to advanced practitioners. With over 65 weekly sessions including Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga, and Restorative practices, students can choose from in-person, livestream, or on-demand formats. Each class emphasizes proper alignment, breath awareness, and mindful movement while maintaining a non-competitive environment that prioritizes individual progress and comfort.
Kids Yoga
Circle Yoga's children's programs combine yoga poses, breathing techniques, and mindfulness games to create developmentally appropriate experiences for young practitioners. Through weekly classes, summer camps, and birthday parties, we help children build physical strength and flexibility while developing emotional regulation skills, self-confidence, and social awareness in a supportive, non-judgmental setting.
Teacher Training
Our comprehensive teacher training programs include 200-hour foundational certification, specialized Kids Yoga training, and Yin Yoga instruction. These immersive programs combine technical skill development with practical teaching experience, preparing graduates to create inclusive, accessible yoga spaces that emphasize safety, proper alignment, and trauma-informed practices for diverse populations.
Private Sessions
Personalized yoga sessions provide individualized attention for students seeking customized practice development. These private lessons allow focused work on specific goals, injury rehabilitation, or deeper exploration of yoga philosophy and meditation techniques through tailored sequences and hands-on adjustments adapted to each student's unique needs and abilities.
Therapeutic Massage
Complementary therapeutic massage services integrate with yoga practice to address musculoskeletal imbalances and promote overall wellness. Our skilled practitioners use various modalities to release tension, improve circulation, and enhance body awareness, supporting students' physical and mental well-being through holistic, touch-based healing techniques that align with yoga's wellness principles.
People
Annie Mahon
Founder
Annie Mahon established Circle Yoga Cooperative in 2003 following her work teaching mindfulness to DC public school students post-9/11. She created a welcoming space for children's yoga programs that evolved into the comprehensive wellness studio serving diverse communities today.
Linda Feldman
Co-Founder
Linda Feldman joined Annie Mahon in developing Circle Yoga's inclusive programming. Together they expanded from children's yoga into adult classes, establishing the cooperative model that emphasizes equitable practices for both students and instructors while maintaining accessible wellness education.
Questions
What yoga styles are available at Circle Yoga?
We offer 65+ weekly classes including Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga, Restorative, Yin, Prenatal, and Mindfulness Meditation. All classes maintain a non-competitive environment with modifications for different skill levels.
Do you offer yoga for children and families?
Yes, we provide weekly kids yoga classes, summer camps, and family sessions that combine physical postures with mindfulness games to help children develop body awareness, emotional regulation, and social skills.
Are there options for beginners?
Our Level 1 classes focus on foundational poses and proper alignment. We also offer a 5-class introductory package for $55, allowing new students to explore different styles and instructors before committing to membership.
How do you make yoga accessible?
We maintain sliding scale pricing, partial scholarships, and a $10 drop-in rate for furloughed federal workers. Our non-competitive environment welcomes students of all physical abilities and experience levels.
What teacher training programs are available?
We offer 200-hour foundational certification, Kids Yoga Teacher Training, and Yin Yoga specialization programs that emphasize inclusive teaching methods, proper alignment, and trauma-informed practices for diverse populations.
Where is the studio located?
Circle Yoga Cooperative is at 3838 Northampton St NW, Washington DC 20015 - one block west of Connecticut Avenue in Northwest DC, near the Chevy Chase Circle intersection.
Reviews (7)
Jessica Ewers
May 21, 2022
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We absolutely love Circle Yoga and have been taking classes for years! My almost 12 year old daughter has always been treated with kindness, compassion and love. The summer camp is the best! They incorporate art, movement, and positive self-awareness. I highly recommend this beautiful establishment.
Sheri Denkensohn
May 20, 2022
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I began going to Circle Yoga remotely during the pandemic. I live in Virginia and would never be able to have access to the studio. It is fantastic! I specifically enjoy yoga Nidra and gentle yoga. The instructors are top-notch and class feels like a community. I would not go anywhere else! It is well worth the money.
Volunteer Fhnn
May 18, 2022
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This has been my yoga studio since 2010 and I'm so grateful for it. The studio's attentiveness to our well being and safety is among its many attributes. Instructors are extremely skillful for all levels of students. Being a co-op is added bonus! CY has managed through this pandemic offering Zoom classes that kept us all going. There is simply no other yoga studio in the DC metro area to compare to its variety of classes, skill level and management. Anyone interested in beginning/returning to yoga or expanding their yoga practice, this is the place for you.
Joan Alker
May 04, 2022
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I love, love, love Circle Yoga and have been going there for years. The teachers are absolutely top notch and the studio is incredibly welcoming for people of all levels of experience. There are virtual and in person options. I have done yoga all over the country and this studio is very special.
Jane M.
Apr 27, 2022
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I've been taking classes here for over a decade. The community is caring, innovative, welcoming. Most of my classes have been with Mercedes Santos--flow and meditation--and she is a wonder. She brings a deep understanding of the practice and philosophy of yoga to students with a range of ability and experience, and teaches with grace and humor. Other classes I've tried have been equally good. I would give Circle Yoga more than five stars if I could!
Mira Courpas
Apr 23, 2022
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Circle Yoga isn't only a yoga studio. It is a community of caring, involved individuals. The teachers and students are invested in each other and the world around them. It has been a lifeline for me throughout the pandemic, as they navigated the safety protocols and made decisions to keep the studio running and the community safe. I am back in person and it feels great to be there live with my wonderful teachers and classmates! Mira
Emily Austin
Apr 23, 2022
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I went to my first in-person yoga class today in 3.5 years at Circle Yoga. I was a little nervous because it had been so long and my body is very different than the last time I practiced (I've had 2 babies since then + the pandemic happened!) Also, I realized on my way there that I had forgotten to bring a mask. From the moment I walked in, everyone at Circle Yoga made me feel confident and welcome.
The person at the front desk quickly checked me in and gave me a disposable mask. The class itself was 75 minutes. At first I thought it was a little slow (lots of stretching), but it heated up and I was sweating by the end. I feel so lucky to have Circle Yoga in my neighborhood & definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to practice in a respectful and positive place.
The person at the front desk quickly checked me in and gave me a disposable mask. The class itself was 75 minutes. At first I thought it was a little slow (lots of stretching), but it heated up and I was sweating by the end. I feel so lucky to have Circle Yoga in my neighborhood & definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to practice in a respectful and positive place.
