Lighthouse Yoga Center

I’ve been coming here for a little over a year, and here’s what I LOVE about this place:
–you will never be judged in any way for your ability, your knowledge, if your tummy grumbles during savasana or if you show up looking like a total hungover mess
–classes are challenging, encouraging and fun, but teachers always offer modifications and never push you
–authentic community atmosphere
–small class sizes
–kindness and flexibility of the staff, good natured and fun personalities
–variety of workshops (inversions, back bends, restorative) and guest teachers
If you’re new to yoga or just a bit rusty, I highly recommend the Fundamentals series (I took it with Naomi). It’s exceptionally well taught and sets you up for sustainable practice. I haven’t taken a class here with a teacher that I didn’t end up loving, which I can’t say for a lot of other studios I’ve tried in the area. The class packages are a good value, and even though they have expiration dates you can roll old credits into new ones so you don’t lose any. LYC is the cream of the DC yoga crop in my humble opinion! :)

I took my first class here last night and was thrilled to find such a gem in the neighborhood. Having just had a baby and not taken a yoga class in years before that, I came in rusty and self conscious. That feeling quickly dissipated as everyone was friendly and non-​judgemental. People introduced themselves and chatted before class and was a mix of all age and ability levels.
This studio really felt like a community and I had a great class! It is small and no frills but has everything you need.
I can only speak to one class so far but the instructor took the time to talk to everyone before class, learn about challenges or injuries, and was able to show his personality throughout the hour. He explained everything we were supposed to do very well and ahead of time and made adjustments respectfully and quietly. I have already signed up for my next class.

Starting out with four stars. Will update as I take more classes. First, this is one of the only studios in town that doesn’t have some version of flow for every class. After Unity Woods closed, there’s no studio for Iyengar left. Bonus for me that it’s actually in my neighborhood. Also, the classes are a little cheaper than most studios which is also nice.
I took level 1 – 2 with Emily. The class was good. I prefer classes without music or chanting, so I deduct a star for that. Emily let me know there is a more alignment focused teacher. The students and teacher were friendly. I don’t like classes where everyone takes it very seriously and gets into poses before the class even starts. This was pretty relaxed.

Naomi is awesome, don’t miss the chance to take a class with her!

Lighthouse is the best! I love the community-​oriented nature that the owner Julie has fostered in this awesome neighborhood studio. I practice mainly Kundalini yoga, but also really like the sunrise classes and Sunday afternoon yin class.
The monthly package is super reasonable and allows me to not think about whether I can afford yoga this week. Self-​care doesn’t get more local and intentional than this!

Visiting a friend in Petworth & took THE BEST YOGA CLASS ever! An intimate studio on 9^th street, the teacher was both motivating & knowledgable. Visiting from LA, I have pretty high standards… And, again, I was blown away.

Lighthouse Yoga Center is my yoga home! I love the new studio which is bright and welcoming and very convenient to many neighborhood amenities, like a post-​class supper. The owner is friendly and the staff is great and helpful.
I take many of the Hatha style classes at Lighthouse. Their master teacher, Naomi Gottleib-​Miller is an amazing instructor. I’m learning so much from her about proper alignment and am inspired by her sense of humor when we are in difficult poses. Erika Bolstad teaches interesting classes that are really about meditation through movement. And Shauna Dillavou’s classes let you really work into poses through extended holds, but with a sense of play.
Great place that I am so happy to have in the community!

I’ve been taking classes here for almost exactly two years now, since they were up the street about 10 blocks. From the first time I walked in, knowing nothing about yoga except that I wanted to try it, this studio has been great.
The instructors are all very understanding and helpful (I’ve got physical issues that can make some of the moves difficult for me.) The classes are small and personal, and since the move, it’s close enough to me for it to be an easy walk. It’s also fabulous to have classes with my neighbors — they get a really good cross-​section of the neighborhood and folks from around the city.
Hope to see you in class!

Love the new location! What a great addition to the heart of Petworth :-)