Celebrate DC Yoga Week

Namaste! If you have ever taking a yoga class at The Louis yoga studio or have attended a class at an outside studio, you know what a sense of calm regular practice can provide. This week allows the opportunity to gather with other DC-area yogis, and to celebrate and practice together. May 3-9 is the official DC MetroYoga Week! Although the week has already begun, there is still plenty of time to enjoy activities ranging from Yoga on the Mall and $5 drop-in classes at participating studios.

Yoga on the Mall
DC Yoga Week will culminate on Saturday, May 9 with Yoga on the Mall. The event takes places from 11 AM through 1 PM at the Sylvan Theater Stage. This will be an all-levels practice, complete with warmups and music! Be sure to bring a mat, towel, sunscreen and plenty of water to say hydrated and safe throughout your practice on the National Mall! While the forecast says partly cloudy, you could still get sunburned, and the high temperature is projected to be 85 degrees. To get to the National Mall from The Louis at 14 apartment homes, take the Green or Yellow Line Metro to the Archives stop. It's about a 10-minute ride. For complete details on Yoga on the Mall, click here. To view participating studios for donation-based or $5 classes, click here.

Trying Yoga for the First Time?
If you have never practiced yoga, here are some important facts to be aware of.

• Stay hydrated - Whether you're doing heated yoga or not, it's important to stay hydrated so you don't pass out or cramp.
• Don't push too hard - If you've never done yoga before, it's likely you won't be as flexible as some of your classmates and that's okay! As you go through the poses, you'll gradually increase your flexibility. If a pose is too much, as your instructor for a modification.
• Introduce yourself - Before class begins and after it ends, you don't have to be silent. Introduce yourself to your instructor and those around you!

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Sources consulted:
DC Metro Yoga Week
WUSA
Active Life DC