532Yoga

532Yoga is an excellent space for folks at any yoga level! Unlike gyms, 532Yoga’s studio space is tranquil, warm, intimate and inviting. At first I thought it would be difficult to do yoga in a space without mirrors, but in time I grew to learn that the practice is as inward physically as it is mentally — the mirrors would have been a distraction!
I have been going to 532Yoga for a few months now for Ginny Loving’s Power Rocket class and have seen a vast improvement in my strength and skill. All of the instructors I’ve had there have been incredibly personable and have created a great atmosphere for any level-​practitioner to grow in. Try out a class here and you’ll be back again and again!

Without a doubt, the most wonderful teachers, space and vibe ever! I moved here 2 years ago and finding 532 yoga helped me feel so welcome. No matter where your practice is you’ll find what you need here. Great variety always! Love, love, love.

I hosted a yoga party (class) on 8÷8÷15 at 532 Yoga.
First of all if you’re looking for an untraditional party idea, I think a yoga party is a great idea. I had a very good response from my friends about coming to a yoga party (class).
Second of all 532 Yoga (specifically Jen) was exceptional at responding to all my questions.
The costs to host a party at 532 Yoga are easy to understand.
I have to mention that 532 Yoga’s pricing is fair. I compared several studios in the area. 532 Yoga cost for a private class was slightly lower than other studios in the area. My only compliant about their pricing stucturer is you are literally charged per the minute for anytime you spend outside of the private class.
The class (which Jen taught) was a lot of fun. Jen was able to work in all my requests (i.e. music, non-​heated class).
My party was planned with 15 minuties for set up, guests arrive 30 minuties before the class to the mingle, a 1 hour class and an hour of mingling after class. I recommend this plan if you host a party. It seemed like it was just the right amount of time for everyone who attended.
The studio space is also very nice. The pictures I took came out great because the studio fills up with so much natural light. (I actually thought if I ever have to do a photo shot for something I would consider renting the space simply based on what came out on my phone.)
The party would have been even better if the lobby reception area had a larger table to place my refreshments.
Overall, I was really happy with how the class and party turned out. I also didn’t hear any complaints from guests. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending 532 Yoga to host a party.

This is truly one of the best Yoga studios I’ve been to in the area. Unlike some other studios in the area — the members here are not pretentious/​judgmental, the price per class is reasonable, and the space is clean, bright and open. My favorite class is the Iyengar Alignment — All Levels Class with Suzanne Leitner-​Wise. They also provide numerous types of workshops and community events that keeps things fun and fresh in terms of your practice.

Ginny’s Monday yoga class is epic for building the body for yoga. She always has an amazing disposition and brings fun to her Saturday classes. Classes are very well run, unassuming and no judgmental. A very chill vibe and attention to detail will help you progress in your journey. Plenty of street and off street parking.

Attended Candlelight Community yoga (DC Yoga Week) and can attest that 532 Yoga lives up to it’s current ratings. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and offered hands-​on assistance. Since it was a community class, the poses were more basic with longer time in pose (aka not vinyasa). The queuing was spot on (and even had me correcting my hip position). I look forward to attending other classes as I see they have some of my personal favorites like Jivamutki and Dharma. It is nice to see a variety!
The room we used was longer than it is wide (so maybe three mats across) with room for appendages.

One of the best Yoga studios I’ve been to in the area. Parking is fairly easy (if you come after 6pm) and the studio is well maintained. Unlike some other studios in the area which have started to become a little worn (and could use a deep cleaning) this one is always very clean and feels bright and open. I have taken both a Deep Stretch and a Gentle Yoga class and found both of them incredible. The only complaint I have is that the clientele here tend to be a bit more chatty than other places — which can be a bit distracting when you’re trying to focus & meditate.

5: Ambiance
5: Teacher
5: Cleanliness
5: Parking (weekend morning/​street)
5: Value
If you want to get the most bang for your buck, go to this yoga studio. I paid $ 20 (plus $ 1 for a mat rental) and got endurance, strength, stretch and let’s not forget pain. Now I suppose that in order to get the first three, it is accustomed to tolerate a little pain, but I got a lot of it at this studio. So much pain that I wanted to cry for being tortured so badly. By torture I mean, holding the poses for long periods of time, and doing the good ones. The ones that make those muscles work!
I don’t know about you all, but I always hated the teachers during the time that they taught me the most. It was only later that I came to love them. That’s the sort of teacher the owner of the studio, Suzanne, happens to be. She was trained in Iyengar yoga across the ocean in England, but brought her lovely skills, along with her own flavor (as most modern Iyengar yoga teachers tend to do) over to Alexandria, thankfully. I found her sweaty full spectrum 90-​minute class, in which we held each pose for what seemed like ages to be the perfect full body workout.
The studio space was immaculate. The space is long and narrow, creating a unique shape, yet still enough room to fit plenty. The brick walls covered in off-​white paint and spotless laminate wood floors are welcoming. There are big windows on both ends of the building, making for a serene environment for one to feel as though he is dying, oops, I meant practicing yoga while shining brightly. There were plenty of props (this is another standard when you find an Iyengar influenced studio) from straps to blocks to blankets and so on. There are even several yoga mat cleaners at the students’ dispose waiting to be used after class. Fancy!
There was a medium sized shop once you walk through the front door selling a variety of things including:
Funky yoga pants
heavy duty yoga mats (for rent and sale)
flip flops
yoga props
handmade skirts
t-​shirts
tank tops
and a ton of items in which I was in too much of a hurry to browse through, but they looked fun!
Would I return to this studio? Oh yes!
Give me pain and I know it will pay off. If I was a local or even a regular of Suzanne’s class, I’m pretty sure I would have ripped abs and a better yoga butt in a matter of a couple weeks!
532 N. Washington Street in Alexandria is where it’s at!

I like the convenience of 532 Yoga. However, the studio isn’t very big for the amount of people they let sign up for classes. I took a beginners class and the place was super hot and stinky and because so many people were there, I spent most of the time focused on the scaly, fungus foot of the guy in front of me because it was constantly in my face.
They have a decent variety of classes. However I wish they had kept the Sunday meditation.
I purchased a pass based on an email special that said it was good for 90 days and when I went to use it, it turned out to be only good for a month. I double checked the time before I had purchased it because I travel so much I wanted to make sure it was worth it, but when I looked in my account when I used it it was not the same as the offer. Bummer.
I do like that for the most part the instructors are very helpful. However a few seem to get frustrated if you can’t do advanced moves.
I may attend a class or two, but I’m also going to check out some of the others in town.

I’ve only been here once, so this review is merely on my first impression and experience at this studio. I was a bit ambitious and signed up for the Hot Yoga thinking that I could make it since I have done other forms of yoga i. e bikram and vinyasa. I was definitely wrong b/​c this class was intense. I would like to go back here and try their other classes though. It is walking distance from my work so I will definitely come back here.

Beautiful studio, relaxed atmosphere, diverse schedule, great instructors (specifically Ginny). As a former ballerina, I’ve been off and on yoga most of my adult life and this is the first time I can honestly say I really like going to yoga. Just a lovely place with friendly people and you feel amazing when you leave.

I originally came here on a Unilocal deal, and thank goodness! This is hands-​down the best yoga studio I’ve been to in either Chicago or the DC-​NOVA area!
They have a great variety of classes, good weekend schedules, and most importantly — amazing instructors! All of them are really knowledgeable and committed to their practices, and they’re all super nice and welcoming — no making you feel badly if you’re a beginner!
I’d say this studio truly accommodates people of all levels, and all of the teachers are great about being sensitive to and aware of any injuries people in class may have. They offer easier and much more advanced variations (lots of inversions in Rocket Yoga!) in all classes.
There’s also always street parking nearby, and the studio itself is really clean and peaceful. Love it here, and would highly recommend!

532Yoga is awesome — they were recommended by an old instructor of mine and have never failed to impress. Kathy’s classes are really fantastic; although I’m not super spiritual, I never fail to leave feeling down or bummed out. It’s always a great experience. Suzanne and Justin are both great instructors too and will remember you and provide individual assistance.

This is a lovely, recommended yoga studio in Alexandria that is set in a well-​lit, pretty house. The practice space itself is narrow, but long and ample. In addition to the superb rocket yoga classes offered by Ginny, I enjoy going here for the many specialty classes they offer. This studio is definitely big on bringing many different types of yoga (e.g., acro, rocket, simple meditation) to practitioners and expanding our awareness of the practice of yoga in general. I even got to attend my first 108 (or was it more?) sun salutations practice here for the winter solstice. Classes have never been over-​crowded, which can happen at other studios (even ones I like). Suzanne, the owner, is a great teacher as well and seems to be proficient in many different styles. The only drawback is that the studio has not been successful in attracting men (I am usually the only male in each class) — but that may change as they have a male teacher signed up this year.

I’ve been to almost all of the yoga studios in Alexandria, and 532, by far, is my favorite. I’ve only been to Suzanne and Mary’s classes, but they both give a lot of individualized attention, helping you get into deeper poses with the correct form. I love the variety of classes offered, and also the times. In just one month of going, I can already notice that I’m stronger, more focused and totally addicted! :) Definitely give this studio a try!

Got a 5/​$ 25 deal on livingsocial to this place and I’m so happy with my experience that I plan on signing up for full-​priced classes (which I never do!) once my voucher runs out. I went to a class with Ginny and she was amazing. She has such a positive and uplifting personality and that made me work out harder than I ever have in a yoga class! She also gave a lot of individualized attention. The studio itself is incredibly clean and the class size was small (7 people in all) so I didn’t feel cramped at all. All of the teacher bios on their website are very impressive as well. Also, after my first class, I got a personal thank you e-​mail from the owner, which was really nice. So glad this place opened in Old Town!

Dropped in to a class with the owner and she was awesome. She provided a challenging class with lots of variety. The studio is clean, easy to access and there was space to store my things while I practiced. I am typically a practitioner of heated power vinyasa and the class that I took was advertised as a heated class. It wasn’t quite as warm as I liked it but it was still a challenging class. The drop in classes are $ 20 but I was lucky to be able to use a Unilocal coupon and do a drop in class for $ 10 instead. While I won’t be changing home studios, I will definitely consider add this to my repertoire of a drop in every now and then to change things up.

Tried this out because it was right by my house. Excellent new yoga studio in Old Town, Alexandria. Calming, relaxed atmosphere.