Yoga Hikes

Washington, DC, United States

5

16 reviews

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+1 202-670-6120
Website:
www.yogahikesdc.com
Address:
16th and Varnum St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20011
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.5 miCleveland Park
0.7 miVan Ness-UDC
1 miDecatur Street
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Local time (Washington, DC) 10:49 AM Friday, November 29, 2024

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Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 am
Sunday 9:00 am – 12:00 am

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Yoga Hikes is an active, fund, social group workout that blends 15 minute segments of yoga and hiking repeated over 90 minutes. Participants will experience the strengthening and stretching of yoga combined with the cardio of hiking — while enjoying the great energy of the outdoors! Our yoga is Vinyasa based and open level with options for power. Hiking is done at a brisk pace and may involve hills, stairs, and uneven terrain of moderate difficulty level. Custom private hikes can be arranged for groups up to 15 or 20 people (depending on location).

Join us for Urban Yoga Hikes in the city or Nature Yoga Hikes through Rock Creek Park between April and November. We have hikes scheduled on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday and are available Fridays for private groups.

Yoga Hikes LLC is a licensed DC business and holds a permit authorized by the National Parks Service.

History

Established in 2013.

Yoga Hikes was launched in DC in spring of 2013 by Danielle M. Reyes, a certified yoga instructor (RYT 200), running group leader, and fitness and outdoors enthusiast.

Yoga Hikes DC is a unique way to enjoy the nature of Rock Creek Park as well as urban green spaces and historic neighborhoods (including Dupont Circle, Logan, Kalorama, Woodley Park, Georgetown, and others), while enjoying an active and social group workout.

To learn more, please visit our website and blog or check out more reviews and articles in Washingtonian Magazine, The Washington Post, and blogs including; «Mar on the Run,» «Travel, Hike, Eat, Repeat,» «Washingtonian’s Well+Being Blog,» and «Purée Juice Bar Blog»

Meet the Business Owner

Danielle R.

Business Owner

Yoga Hikes DC is led by certified yoga instructor and lead Yoga Hiker, Danielle M. Reyes (RYT 200). A DC resident, she has always lived steps away from the trails of Rock Creek Park where she has walked, hiked, and run countless miles. A yoga instructor and running group leader, Danielle has been involved in teaching and fitness training for most of her adult life and loves working with people to achieve their goals. Yoga Hikes DC blends Danielle’s love of fun social activities with her passion for teaching yoga, hiking, and the outdoors. Danielle is trained in Vinyasa Yoga and has practiced many styles of yoga. Her instruction style integrates her many years of teaching and coaching into a fun and inspiring experience that will keep you challenged and leave you refreshed!

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16 reviews of Yoga Hikes

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Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
This was my first Yoga Hike. Rachel was an exceptional instructor and the quality of the yoga hike was both enjoyable and rewarding. Looking forward to doing this again. Don’t forget to check out Squeaky the frog on the hike. #Squeakster
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
This was my first yoga experience and it was well worth the wait! Totally surpasses my expectations. Rachel is admittedly a very good friend of mine but she is also an outstanding yoga teacher. We had a packed group for today’s final session of the year, and she did a great job leading all of us noobs. Go Rachel and Danielle for putting together such an awesome and innovative weekend morning activity! And Go Squeaky!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
SO MUCH FUN!
Went with my BF this weekend to the Saturday hike with Danielle– she is super awesome, really energetic and knowledgeable about the park and a wonderful instructor! Such a great way to be outside and get your yoga practice in!
The small group of 4 yoga hikers were of varying levels and Danielle made sure to pay attention to each, giving instruction and encouragement to all! It was a great workout and a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning, ended up being almost two hours! I will be back for sure!
Place rating: 5
Takoma Park, MD
I’ve been on about 5 or 6 Yoga Hikes, and I love it. It is a GREAT workout, but in a way that is fun and doesn’t really feel like work. But man, you are sore the next day! Both instructors, Danielle and Rachel, are really good at talking not just about yoga but also about hiking safety and pointing out interesting things about Rock Creek Park. Plus, there is nothing like doing Tree Pose in front of a gorgeous, giant tree. This is a great way to start your weekend, you definitely earn brunch afterwards! I can’t recommend Yoga Hikes enough.
Place rating: 5
Bethesda, MD
Went on a hike with Danielle who was extremely personable, knowledgable and a joy to spend your Sunday morning with. She taught me stuff about Rock Creek park that I hadn’t known as a native Washingtonian. I would highly recommend her and her hikes.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
What a fantastic way to start the weekend!
I went on my second yoga hike today with Rachel, and while I already knew she was a wonderful teacher from practicing with her at Stroga, her energy, warmth, and humor are such a breath of fresh air on these yoga hikes. She provides excellent tips for both the hiking and yoga portions, and always encourages everyone on the hike to ask questions and really treat it as an opportunity to get one-​on-​one attention throughout the practice and the hike. She is also just so much fun!
I HIGHLY recommend yoga hikes for a great workout (the hiking moves at a brisk pace, and it really keeps you warmed up for the yoga portions) that is both social and beautiful – what better place to do tree pose than under a tree in Rock Creek?!
And, of course, shoutout to Squeaky the Frog, who really makes the trip.
Take advantage of the amazing resource that is Rock Creek Park, and go on a Yoga Hike! It’s just the best way to start the day.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Yoga Hikes DC was AWESOME!
Perfect combination of nature, yoga and trails.
Danielle is an excellent instructor in articulating moves and proper form (adjusting you when needed), and she allows for the session to be adaptable to however intense you want it to be (eg. running up the hill or walking it). And most of all, she is FUN!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Yoga outdoors on a beautiful day in DC – it doesn’t get any better. I was skeptical about the Rosslyn location, but found parking easily and Danielle worked her magic to find us five parks that I had never visited (and I am a DC native) The yoga/​hike was not only a great yoga practice but also a great hiking workout. It was fun meeting other people as well. Using the Washington Monument as a «drishte» for our balance poses was perfect!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
I had a great time on this hike this past weekend. The weather was amazing and you get a great cardio workout in addition to a hike!
Place rating: 5
Virginia Square, Arlington, VA
My husband and I did the Peirce Mill route in Rock Creek Park with the instructors Danielle and Rachel this past Saturday. The scenery was gorgeous and the yoga was perfect! We got a great workout and felt relaxed at the same time. Both Danielle and Rachel were very knowledgable and helpful during both the hike and the yoga portions. They also had tons of information regarding the park, other trails, other opportunities in the area, etc. The park is very clean and a beautiful, peaceful place to participate in such a cool program. My ONLY regret is that I forgot our deep woods bug spray! Danielle did have some bug spray for us to use, but we still managed to get a few bites. Overall, this was a fabulous experience that we will definitely be doing again soon!
Place rating: 5
Arlington, VA
Yoga Hike was amazing! Practicing yoga in the park was a completely different expereience from in the studio. I loved breaking up the yoga with hikes through the park and the instructor, Danielle, is amazing! She gave great instructions and brought a positive attitude that was key. I originally signed up more for the hike than the yoga since I am not good at yoga at all, but I ended up enjoying the yoga too! It was challenging but not so much so that you get frustrated. Afterwards I felt accomplished and centered! I will definitly be signing up for more yoga hikes and bringing friends!
Place rating: 5
Boston, MA
The Woodley Park 90 minute nature hike was fantastic. Despite the 90 degree weather, Danielle motivated us to briskly hike through Rock Creek Park, Dumbarton Oaks, and Montrose Park and get into our yoga practices in beautiful, natural spaces. The best part of yoga hiking was the ability to embrace the chaos of nature rather than tuning out the world during yoga (why not say hello to the puppies playing in the stream while holding crescent pose!). It was a great way to start the morning!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
This is going to be the new thing in DC. It’s a good workout, takes place outside, and you get to be social during the hike. We went on the Pierce Mill route, an hour and a half of hills and beautiful scenery. Danielle, the owner/​instructor, is incredibly knowledgeable both about the area (ask her for suggestions on other hiking trails) and yoga. We stopped along the creek, at the top of a hill in a blooming field, and next to the Boulder Bridge for yoga breaks. This is a perfect way to start a weekend and especially great to do with friends or as a couple.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
I just took the Nature Hike– Woodley/​Dumbarton Oaks 90 minute tour this past weekend and it was great! It was just the right mix of hiking and yoga. The yoga portions are long enough that you settle into your practice and the walking sections keep you warmed up for the next section. Rock Creek Park was beautiful and the company could not be beat. This would be a great activity for a group of friends pre-​brunch or for a fun active date. Make sure you were grippy tennis shoes and take some water. Danielle, the guide, is great! She is incredibly knowledgeable, she knows her yoga, the park layout, and is very prepared. I definitely recommend.
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
My first yoga class ever –Awesome!!!
Place rating: 5
Arlington, VA
I also did the 90-​minute Rock Creek and Dumbarton Park hike. It was incredible! I brought my camera thinking that I’d take pictures along the way, and it’s not that type of leisurely hike, in a good way! Danielle energetically led the group and kept everyone moving up hills and through streams at a brisk pace. She helps with hiking form, and the yoga in nature sans mats was so much fun! I am a beginner at yoga, and she helped with postures and explained poses. It’s a fantastic core workout, and I truly enjoyed it! I definitely hope to check out the other trails. It’s a great way to see the hidden nature of DC — right in our own backyard.