Mind Your Body Oasis

This place confuses me. I’ve had one instructor who was really good and one who was so-​so. The one frustration I have is they switched my class times, I liked going at 0600, but all of the sudden, it switched to 0630. I looked back in my junk mail and discovered that they had emailed me they were changing the class start time. I guess most of the patrons must work right there in Crystal City. The facilities are clean (a little awkward, but it works). I’d say if you live in Crystal City, then this likely is a good option of studios, but if you live elsewhere in Arlington, this studio is tough as the parking is meter (hence why I go early as I hate paying to park) or a very expensive garage. The studio is way back in there. It is located in an little cutout that seems like a break room or lunchroom for the masses with TV’s and seating. I hate walking out of there all sweaty and being stared at by people noshing on their breakfast or whatever. All in all, a good studio with at least some good instructors but I’ve just never been able to make that «connection» to it.

I had a very nice class Sunday @ 5:30 with Todd (yoga for inflexible humans). My body felt great afterwards. I bought a pair of feet sox and pray they work well because my toes get so cold once the weather drops a bit.

Great array of services, kind employees, clean. What a great stop to end a trip to conferences in DC before boarding at Reagan airport — yoga class, facial, infrared sauna, massage, showers too!
I’d love to see a more spa-​like waiting room environment — plush chairs, quiet, soothing music, neutral colors, etc.

I was traveling for work for only two days, and I’m glad I took the time to check out this place. The studio was close to my hotel (walking distance), and I took the Wednesday 7 p.m. Hot Hatha with Shari. Great class, great instructor, challenging. If I’m ever in the area again, I’ll go back. I also bought a pair of cute pants my boyfriend immediately complimented me on. So there’s that haha.

TL;DR — this place is great, and they go above and beyond to make sure you have a wonderful experience.
I called in hoping to sneak in a massage. I found out that they only had a thai massage therapist available. I was incredibly impressed that the therapist took the time to chat with me on the phone, learn my symptoms, and then advise me that the thai massage wouldn’t help me. I figured any massages is better than nothing, so I went ahead and booked anyway.
When I got there, I found out that they had called their other therapist, and when she heard about my symptoms, she agreed to come in and see me — ON HER DAY OFF. Amazing. That kind of customer focus just blows me away, and has made me a customer for life. As a bonus, Soozsie’s massage was incredible.
The little details — making sure I was welcomed when I arrived, getting me water, and even letting me get on the heated massage table 15 minutes early while I waited for my therapist to arrive — really made a huge impression on me.
Definitely check this place out.

While the yoga classes offered here are great for those looking to advance their practice (see other reviews), I wanted to talk about Warrior Cardio with Damion and Pilates with Alyona. I wasn’t fortunate enough to discover these classes before, only going to yoga classes, but now that I have, I’m so thankful because these classes are awesome! Damion’s class is martial arts based and the combos he puts together make you really break a sweat. And unlike typical kickboxing classes, the class has an «animal imitation» portion at the end… think walking planks, squat jumping while moving forward, etc. I was dripping after. I don’t usually go to Pilates classes because I don’t find them challenging enough. But Alyona’s class makes you think twice! I felt challenged throughout, and her verbal cues are on point, which helps with alignment a lot. Try out these classes — you won’t regret it.

Hands down my favorite yoga and wellness studio!
I discovered MYBO about 6 months after the studio opened, and I loved it from the moment I walked in the door. The teachers are all extremely knowledgeable and consistently inquire about and work with student’s injuries or limitations. Every teacher has encouraged questions and takes time to talk students. I most often take classes with Soozie and Todd, but I’ve really enjoyed every class I’ve taken at MYBO. The space — from the front desk to the studios to the locker rooms is exceptionally clean. Whether it’s hot hatha, hot vinyasa, yin yoga, massage, or any of the other classes or services offered, MYBO is a true haven.
My favorite things about MYBO:
Fantastic teachers and staff!
Clean, safe place to practice
Metro-​accessible (Yellow or blue to Crystal City)
Great monthly deals, as well as regular pricing options (many students appreciate the military/​student/​senior discount offered by the studio — very kind)
Easy online signup for class
Also offers massage, Reiki, health coaching, and other services
I recommend MYBO for everyone — no matter what your fitness or health need, you can find it at MYBO.

Best massage ever and such a wonderful environment.

The location is a little random and tricky, buried in the back corner of a mall. But with tons of choices for class type (hot flow, u heated, Pilates) and class times, it was a little oasis from my conference and super convenient to the metro and all the Crystal City shtuff. Great instructors. The drop in is pricey, but so worth it.

If you are looking for a wonderful yoga studio that’s metro accessible, offers hot yoga, non hot yoga, yogalates, meditation, and other variants, with high quality facilities and instructors, Mind Your Body Oasis is it.
Having been athletic all my life, and most recently stepped away from Crossfit — I knew I needed to give yoga a shot. I walked into the studio on my way home from work one day (conveniently located right next to the Crystal City metro station) and tried a class. I really enjoyed it (despite my evident inflexibility) and knew I would be back for more.
Nine months and a successful 90 day hot yoga challenge later, Mind Your Body Oasis remains my yoga home. And likely will be until I find myself moving out of the area. The studio offers classes for every yoga enthusiast — from gentle beginner sessions to advanced classes, and everything in between.
The instructors and staff are friendly, the studio is beautiful. The hot room is the cleanest I’ve ever seen, with antimicrobial flooring. The zen room is cool, and very calming. They have a far-​infrared sauna, which many have raved about. They also offer various wellness services, including massages and Reiki.
They also offer Power Supply meals for those looking for healthy ready-​made meals, which I highly recommend if one has the budget for it.
Hands down, the best yoga studio in the DC area.

I had an appointment for a massage with Vital Akimana. It was fabulous! The other workers at the shop were polite and offered me water, the atmosphere was relaxing and I was made to feel at home. Vital asked if there were any particular areas I would like addressed, he was very respectful and periodically asked if the pressure was what I wanted. It was a fantastic experience and I will definitely go back for another massage!

Firstly, I must admit I have been a athlete all my life and have engaged in all kinds of sports– but never yoga– and I was apprehensive. I am kind of flexible and strong, but not patient or calm and have always loved fast workouts. I have been told by many that I need to relax a bit, so, heading this advice I snatched myself a groupon for 10 classes, cant hurt– I thought – lets try something new and try to relax…
Well naturally, I take the harder road, and took my very first yoga class as a HOT YOGA class. It was very challenging, very hot, however, and to my surprise– I fell in love with the challenge and opportunity to learn something new and connect with my mind and body. The room is beautiful, spacious and not intimidating. Everyone is friendly and welcomes the new face. No one is obnoxious, or the «yoga image» one assumes, it is nothing like that. Seriously every negative assumption you have about yoga is invalidated by this place.
Soozie was an incredible teacher and helped me ease into my first few classes, as I felt uncomfortable and struggled. It is an experience unlike any other, and I have been to the toughest boot camps, body combat, kickboxing, and conditioning classes– even previously being a gymnast I was amazed at how different yoga (hot yoga) is, and how great it makes you feel, mentally and physically. I am convinced it is also this studio and the people here. I take Soozies classes mostly. Soozie is an amazing instructor, patient and encouraging and incredibly knowledgeable.
I have taken Amanda’s class and I definitely will return, she helps adjust you and helps you feel welcome and no matter that you are struggling it is natural. I find myself breathing different, thinking «inhale, let – exhale, go». Exactly what I needed. I never thought of myself as someone who could ever be into yoga, but this place has converted me. Every time I leave after a class, I cannot wait to come back.
FYI– I do not work for MYBO, and they did not prompt me to write this, I have encountered so many negative training environments in my life that I felt compelled to share this great experience in hopes others can share in it too.

During this trip, I was here long enough to sign up for their ‘traveler’s pass’ deal, which is great! It includes the mat and towel rentals, which means I don’t need to steal the hotel towels anymore… Definitely a smart thing for them to offer!

Love this studio! After living in dc for 14 months, I have finally found a good yoga studio (not that I’ve really tried that many). And unlike bikram, it doesn’t smell! It’s also not as hot. Extreme temperatures just make me miserable.
So a good studio, for me at least, means I can see improvement each week which I definitely see here. It is really surprising what your body can pick up in a span of a few weeks. I love Soozie’s classes and tbh have only been to her classes. Maybe I am being narrow-​minded, but if it ain’t broke!!!
I am happy with yinyasa on Wednesdays. It is a bit of a trip from dc, but once a week is doable for me. I try to come on the weekends too but most of the time I go hiking or try some other type of activity, so my weekend attendance has definitely suffered. Yet, even with coming only once a week, I definitely feel stronger and more familiar with the practice each week.
They have a nice special for newcomers — $ 75 unlimited for the month. They also sell clothes, mats, accessories, etc. It is a nice thing to have in case you forget anything, which I have definitely taken advantage of before.

This is pretty much my second home.
I practice here several times a week and am currently in the midst of their first teacher training program.
The facitlities are beautiful, clean and spacious. The locker rooms have showers and cubbies. There are mats and towels for rent as well. There are two studios, a hot room and an unheated room. Super easy to get to, right off the metro and there are also garages in the area that are free in the evening — no excuses!
All of the classes are great. They have everything from hot hatha and vinyasa to gentle classes for beginners and restorative.
The teacher training program has been an amazing experience so far and I highly recommend that anyone looking to take their practice to the next level look into the program at MYBO.
The owner and staff are committed to building and fostering a community of healthy happy people!

I’ve been to many studios in the NoVA and DC area and this one is definitely my favorite ! They offer a wide variety of classes every day of the week, all hours of the day and all options from beginners to advanced. My favorites are the Hot Flow and Hot Hatha taught by Suzie and Amanda but I have yet to find a class I didn’t enjoy! The hot studio is equipped with a soft matted floor, kept very clean, and both the hot room and the zen room are huge!
The owners/​instructors are very friendly and approachable and always willing to offer help and advice. The cool face towels at the end are an added bonus !
They offer many different class package options and great discounts for military /​students.

It was a Sunday evening and I had skipped my usual free 12pm Yoga at Lululemon Georgetown. I was feeling a little sore from running the Spartan Sprint the day before. I live nearby and passed this place a few times wondering what it’s like. So I checked it out online and saw that they have a ton of classes and spa services. This place is a one stop shop for all your yoga needs! I was going to pay $ 20 to drop in on the Joint Freeing/​Pavanmuktasana on a Sunday evening at 5:30, but decided to take advantage of the $ 50 intro fee for a month.
So far I’ve taken:
Joint Freeing/​Pavanmuktasana — Spending a lot of time if poses that don’t require inversions but workout the inner back muscles, face and core. I was struggling a little. Very good if you want to try something a little different.
Hot Hatha Classic — 20-​something static poses in a heated room.
Gentle warm flow — More on stretching and too strenuous.
Hot Flow (all levels) — More of the Vinyasa flow that I’m used to. Lots of inversions and going into poses like tripod and crow.
They have classes running all day every day. During the work week they start at 6am. It’s really convenient and you are most likely to find something that fits your schedule.
Other great perks of this place are the spa/​massage services, gear for purchase, food and drink products and clean bathrooms and showers.
This place is a yoga utopia!

I took a hot vinyasa class with Amanda and WOW! Another great instructor at Mind Your Body Oasis. I’m still a fan and love MYBO even more! Amanda is a great teacher whose voice soothes your soul, encourages you to try new things and makes corrections where necessary without invading your space. Her «icy hot» like back rub and peppermint cold towels at the end of class are AH-​MAZING! I really enjoyed her classes too and come out feeling refreshed, alert, and alive! Thanks Amanda, I have ANOTHER FAVORITE instructor!
Hashtag: I just LOVE this place, it’s HoOMmee!

I first learned about Mind Your Body Oasis through an Elite event and was excited to see an Amazon local deal pop up for them the following week. I enjoyed the tour and sample class and was very eager to come back.
The studio is nestled in the corner of an interesting little underground mall in Crystal City. To maximize space, the reception desk is attached, but outside of the inner studio, so it allows the narrow hall way to remain clutter free. Both the Zen room and the Hot room are beautiful spaces. Very open and very peaceful. The bathroom is also absolutely wonderful. It feels weird to write that, but in some of the other studios I have been to, this has been their shortcoming. Here the lockers are neatly arranged, the sauna is out of the way, the showers are large and the share-​able beauty products are wonderful. Also, much like the rest of the space, it is kept immaculately clean. Love!
They offer so many different classes, I look forward to eventually trying them all. So far my favorite has been the Hot Hatha with Amanda. I think it speaks volumes for how a business is run by how approachable the owner is. During class, she walked around at one point and adjusted everyone’s spine and put a cooling cream on our backs. The room was heated to 115 degrees, so she guided us through water breaks, and what to do if you got woozie. She made sure those of us that are not as flexible (or graceful) as the more practiced students had the appropriate modifications and encouragement needed. Then at the very end of class she passed out a cool mint scented washcloth that was absolute bliss.
I have also very much enjoyed Pilates and Hatha with Soozie, she is awesome and makes sure that you are comfortable with positions but pushes you to grow and dig deeper.
Todd’s Gentle Warm Flow class and his Yoga for inflexible humans class are wonderful too. He tailors each class to his students and encourages everyone to try some of the harder moves, but provides modifications and adjustments as needed.
And Ethan’s HIIT will kick your butt! You will get your heart rate up quickly and keep it up for an entire hour! It’s intense!
The studio also offers various therapies, health coaching, has a nice variety of yoga/​pilates items for sale, and a cooler full of yummies from PostModern Foods.
I’m so excited to have found this wonderful place! I’m officially obsessed and am already starting to see improvements in myself.

I’ve been practicing at Mind Your Body Oasis for almost a year now and I can honestly say that it’s the best yoga studio I have ever been to. There are so many different classes to choose from and the instructors are top notch. Soozie and Diana have helped elevate my yoga experience into a true practice and their classes are the highlights of my week. Todd’s classes are also great.
The studio is BEAUTIFUL. The Zen Room is such a wonderful space and the Hot room is fantastic! I love the Infrared Sauna and the bathrooms have great amenities, especially after a morning hot yoga class.
This place is phenomenal and I really can’t say enough about it. I’ve also had spa services before (massage with Soozie) and you really can’t beat the price, or the experience.
I really can’t recommend this place enough!