Bright Bear Yoga DC

Washington, 1000 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 | ★ 4.9 (76 Review)

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Bright Bear Yoga is a yoga studio in NE Washington, DC, located near Trinidad, NoMa, Union Market, and Capitol Hill. Here you can expect to move your body in new ways, fire up your breath, and let go of the thinking brain. We have Jade yoga mats and all sorts of props ready and available for use. Everything is included in the price of a class.

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Alexandra Lemke

★ 5

I’ve loved being a part of the Bright Bear community - so grateful to have this studio in my neighborhood.

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Bethany Sims

★ 5

The baby and me class is one of my favorite things I have done with my 5 month old! Great way to meet other moms and get a workout in.

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Hannah Combe

★ 5

I am lucky enough to be a part of the Bright Bear community since April 2025, and I can't recommend it more highly! I started by attending the Flow for Feds class, offered at a reduced price for federal workers who had lost their jobs. That offering really touched me during a difficult time. Having just lost my job, I found immediate community and solace at Bright Bear. The classes are varied and wonderful, and the instructors here are great at what they do. They care about the people who come through the door and you can feel that sense of welcome and attention. I love that the classes are focused on caring for mental health, moving our bodies, and feeling strong and connected to ourselves. I now am a studio assistant there and love trying new classes and getting to know the kind, passionate, and wonderful people who come here. If you are looking for welcoming, community-based, non-judgmental and body inclusive exercise and connection, Bright Bear is the place for you!

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Grace Shie-Kelly

★ 5

Great classes and instructors! Love this addition to the neighborhood.

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Alex Novak

★ 5

Bright bear has a wonderful assortment of classes, amazing instructors, and a welcoming nonjudgmental vibe. Coming here keeps me sane!!

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Robyn S.

★ 5

I love this studio! The instructors (I practice with Alissa and Aya) are so nice. I especially love how they cue because it makes it really easy to follow along without needing to pause and watch what they’re doing. But if I needed to, they are great and modeling the exercise/ pose and walking around to help us adjust. Just really great overall. I feel at home here.

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Keyur Desai

★ 5

Your friendly neighborhood yoga studio! A warm, inviting atmosphere with a wide mix of teachers, classes, styles, and practice intensities. They are all here to help you reach your body and fitness goals. As someone who isn't into the woo-woo aspect of yoga, and also never took yoga classes before this studio opened, I am forever hooked!
Very inviting and friendly - all genders, races, walks of life. Has some ASL classes and baby, prenatal, and toddler classes also!

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Alyson Schwartz

★ 5

Love love love Bright Bear! Truly your neighborhood yoga studio where teachers know your name and take a true interest in what you’re working on / what your body is calling for. There’s a wide range of classes so there’s something for everyone. Some of my favorite classes are rocket, mobility flow, and power plus. Classes are categorized appropriately and teachers structure classes for all levels and inclusivity. Props are nice and the studio is clean and cute. Classes are affordable — the monthly membership is a deal if you go a couple of times a week. Highly recommend!

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Courtney Carlisle

★ 5

I recently joined Bright Bear and could not be happier with the experience. Everyone at Bright Bear is kind and accommodating of special circumstances (of any kind) while creating a welcoming and relaxing environment for all. I appreciate the variety of offerings and events, and the monthly membership offers a significant value given the reasonable pricing compared to other studio options in DC. I also sincerely appreciate the cancellation window allowing changes a few hours prior to class, as it comes in handy when urgent life events inevitably pop up. I can’t recommend Bright Bear enough to anyone looking for yoga options in DC.

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Anna Cooper

★ 5

Came to this studio twice with a friend while visiting and had a lovely time! Great staff!

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Sky Deane

★ 1

if you are a homosexual, this is the place for you. Unfortunately I am italian so I was presented with the most disrespect a women could ever recieve. thanks for the opportunity.

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Angelica Serna

★ 5

The loveliest yoga studio! I love the wide variety of classes and how many times are offered each day. If you’re looking for a down to earth, easy going neighborhood studio, this is it! Such a great addition to the NoMa neighborhood

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Colleen Vaughan

★ 5

Bright Bear Yoga DC is everything you could want in a yoga studio! The staff and instructors are varied, unpretentious, and part of the community. The space is clean, bright, and cheerful. They have mats you can use at no charge, which is really helpful if you are out and about or coming to class from work and don't have your own mat. I am so impressed with the variety of class types, times, and instructors that they have on the schedule, from Vinyasa flows to Yin yoga to Rocket yoga. Special shoutout to Ebony's Yin yoga class, which always feels like therapy, recharge time, and a whole-body stretch all in one...I can feel the intention and presence that Ebony puts into each and every class! And Alissa's Happy Hour Flow on Friday afternoons is the perfect transition from week to weekend... I look forward to my intention card at the end of each class 😊 If you are looking for a home studio in the Trinidad/H St/NoMa area, I highly recommend checking out Bright Bear!

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Rachel Alexander

★ 5

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Katie Looby Hart

★ 5

I always look forward to attending class at Bright Bear and have become a regular over that last few months. I really appreciate the variety of classes and the times they are offered. The instructors are top notch and super kind. I’m very grateful for this studio!

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Michelle Cassal

★ 5

Wonderful space, great classes, welcoming community. Love their yoga mats. I specially enjoy Vicmar’s and Aya’ classes during the weekends.

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Lauren Fagan

★ 5

I've been going to Bright Bear for a few weeks now, and I've quickly become a regular! The instructors are very nice and I always enjoy our flows. they make sure to ask each class if anyone has anything they want to work on so they can incorporate it. The studio is very clean, and there are plenty of props available to use. I forgot my mat this morning and they had extra that you can borrow! The prices are very reasonable, and they have a variety of class levels and experiences. A very great addition to the neighborhood!

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Ani Thompson

★ 5

Awesome neighborhood yoga studio. It’s cozy and it doesn’t feel pretentious. Give them a try you won’t regret it!

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Lucy Mahalchick

★ 5

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Libbey Holewski

★ 5

Accessible Yoga classes for all ages and abilities that benefit the whole community.

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C H

★ 5

Bright Bear yoga hosted my daughter’s pre-k 4 class and it was a great experience! The teacher was fantastic and really connected with the kids-I am excited to go back on my own and with the family in the future.

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Christine van den Toorn

★ 5

Best yoga place in DC (and outside DC!) love the slow and spicy on fridays w Ebony. Highly recommend.

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Joy Butscher

★ 5

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Abby Moran

★ 5

Bright Bear is an amazing studio. All of the instructors are kind, knowledgeable, fun, and bring a sense of peace to their classes. A wide variety of class types and schedules so you are sure to find something you like!

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Kara Morrissey

★ 5

Lovely, welcoming, inclusive studio with incredible instructors, yoga for many levels and types.

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Miranda Metheny

★ 5

I’ve been going here for prenatal yoga on Sundays and it’s been lovely!

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Nida Gelazis Johansson

★ 5

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Rahul Prasai

★ 5

Took a partners Yoga class the day after Valentine’s Day with Juan and it was the best yoga class I have ever taken. It was so cute. He created such a welcoming environment. His sweet wife came as his partner. My girlfriend and I loved every minute of it. I wish this studio offered this Yoga class more often, maybe once a month.

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Aletheia Donald

★ 5

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Andrew Poissant

★ 5

Amazing studio that has a community feel to it. The studio is a great price point and has a number of classes making it easy to find a time that fits to your schedule. The instructors are top notch.

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Sarah Milchman

★ 5

Love the space, teachers and class offerings!

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Alison Conway

★ 5

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! The perfect variety of classes for beginners to experienced yoga practitioners. All the teachers are kind, ask prior consent for hands-on corrections, and have modifications to increase difficulty or adapt to injuries. Cannot say enough good things about this studio :)

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Danielle Munoz

★ 5

I’m so glad this yoga studio opened in my neighborhood. The instructors are great and the space is welcoming. I’m a monthly unlimited member and I find all the classes equally challenging, rewarding and enlightening. 5 stars!

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Elizabeth Dranitzke, PHOTOPIA

★ 5

We are so happy to have Bright Bear Yoga in our neighborhood! They immediately created a welcoming community with an expanding repertoire of classes. The studio is airy and beautiful, and super tidy with alllll the props. Plus there's a nice entry area with benches and cubbies, and two very clean bathrooms.
I have tried a range of classes and teachers, and all are quite experienced which is not always easy to find. Looking forward to trying some more classes soon!

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Tori See

★ 5

I joined up when they opened and have been attending classes regularly ever since. There's a great array of classes to pick from and each and every one of the instructors is absolutely top notch. They know what they're doing, they prepare and lead excellent classes, they listen to students and what we may individually want to work on, and I've never once felt like I didn't belong, despite my yogi shortcomings. Bons, there's no mirror. Special shoutouts to Chelsea, Kat, Karina, Michelle, Aya, Haley, and Paula!

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Kate

★ 5

Lorraine’s prenatal class is nothing short of wonderful.

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Marc Holmes

★ 5

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MiMo OmEarth

★ 5

Amazing space. Well appointed and cared for. Great amenities and all the props. A joy to be in this lovely spot for yoga.

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Caroline Jackson

★ 5

Cozy community space, clean and bright. Rocket with heather is my fav class in DC .

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annette germana

★ 5

Awesome addition to the neighborhood. Great space with great teachers

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Stalburg Design

★ 5

Awesome yoga studio! The teachers are seasoned, the space is beautiful and clean and bright, and the students are super friendly. I am glad to have found my new "regular" spot!

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Cullen Heater

★ 5

Paula’s Restorative Yoga Nidra class was excellent! Just what I needed after a stressful week. I’m recovering from a broken leg, so this class was a great way to stretch and relax. The studio is lovely and everyone that I’ve met at Bright Bear is wonderful. Thank you!

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Robert Huberty

★ 5

Nice space and staff, convenient time and safe location. On Sunday afternoons (1:00-2:00) Gentle Yoga provides stretching exercises and movement, focus on breathing and body awareness. Juan Sosa is an excellent teacher and leads a great program. Ideal for yoga newbies, seniors, and people with physical issues. Juan can tailor the program to your specific needs (e.g. stretching and strengthening core areas to help relieve lower back pain). Just let him know.

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Monica Gilbert

★ 5

This a great convenient Yoga studio added to the Trinidad neighborhood. They have a good mix of classes for all levels and different times. All of the instructors are friendly and very good, each with their own style. I highly recommend.

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Stephanie Ricker

★ 5

I went to the Saturday 11am power plus flow with Hayley and it was exactly what I wanted from a yoga class! Worked up a sweat in a supportive and fun environment with a creative flow! Definitely coming back and bringing friends. It’s not too far off the red line and near Union Market so the location is great too.

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Khrystyna Pavlyk

★ 5

My daughter and I had a great experience! Space is super bright, clean and welcoming. Instructor did an awesome planning for the class, so time just flew by. We will definitely be back!

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Katy Hampton

★ 5

An absolutely wonderful yoga studio in every way - the atmosphere, flows + teachers are lovely. They've really created a beautiful community + space. So grateful to have found it. And recommend their baby + me classes if you have an infant - it is such a special experience!

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Margaret Holmes

★ 5

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Tamara Grigoryeva

★ 5

Came here with my mother-in-law for a relaxing and accessible session, and it was pretty great: nice and clean studio, attentive instructor, modifications to poses available, not too busy, parking is not a nightmare. Will be back

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Elizabeth Puloka

★ 5

Bright Bear Yoga DC is an oasis of quiet comfort in a busy and congested area, and you can feel that soon after you come in the door. This studio strikes a good balance between comfort and function; It is clean and serene, the bathroom is stocked with tampons, hair ties and individual contact solution pouches (yes this tells me a lot of what I need to know about a business), and the studio room is stocked with the various yoga accessories you might want to use during class. I like to take the sunrise classes and the end of the day offerings, and have enjoyed the variety of teachers that work here. This is a great addition to the neighborhood here in Trinidad/NE and I highly recommend it!

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Anya Gellerman

★ 5

Lovely local studio with great teachers, fun flows, and overall a very beautiful space!

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Kendall Van Sistine

★ 5

All of the instructors are warm and welcoming. They offer a great variety of classes with something for everyone.

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Camille Calderon

★ 5

Hanna A. was the most incredible yoga instructor. From the moment I entered her class, I felt welcomed and completely comfortable. Her breath work and mediation class was the best one I’ve ever taken. It was perfectly paced and balanced. I felt grounded and full of serenity leaving the session. Will definitely be back!

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Stewart Andrews

★ 5

Hanna taught the stretch and meditation class recently and was amazing! She led with calmness and experience. The entire class was transformed by her soothing presence.

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Charity S

★ 5

Happy to have a yoga studio in NE, where there are limited options, and to have a studio that provides a variety of classes (my favorite being Dharma).

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Laura Zahody

★ 5

Great spot for vinyasa. I felt challenged and left happy. Would reccommend.

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Lauren Emmi

★ 5

I love this place and am just so happy to have a yoga studio in Trinidad!! I’ve taken 3 different class types with three different instructors and have enjoyed each one. Diverse offerings, great instructors, awesome space, and perfect playlists.

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Ellen Patronas

★ 5

Beautiful location! I'm so excited to see how the studio will continue to grow as it has just recently opened. Kind teachers and and a kind community. Could not recommend a studio more.

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Haley Peckett Woodward

★ 5

I've really enjoyed the welcoming instructors and staff, as well as the bright new studio. Some of my favorite teachers are here, providing some challenging yoga with lots of opportunities for yin and relaxation too.

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Hannah Westover

★ 5

Great variety of classes and teachers with their own unique styles! Welcoming space too with lots of windows though it does look right on to a main road

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erin fleck

★ 5

Thrilled to have a yoga studio in this location again, and so far all of the classes I've attended, and the breadth of options for different times and skill levels, have been fantastic! Excited to be a regular here.

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Samantha Slater

★ 5

So happy to have Bright Bear in the neighborhood!

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Lori Grisham

★ 5

So excited to have this yoga studio in our neighborhood! I’ve taken a variety of classes and found all the instructors to be both friendly and professional. The space is bright and clean — a perfect environment to recharge. Yoga mats are provided if needed without an extra charge. Highly recommend.

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Daniel Roth

★ 5

LOVE bright bear. Great team, classes are fun, and fantastic schedule. This is a great studio

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Abigail Weimer

★ 5

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Gabby Chishinsky

★ 5

Beautiful studio with great instructors

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Catherine Flanagan

★ 5

Beautiful space & great teachers!

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Nicole Pinko

★ 5

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Elizabeth Chang

★ 5

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Linley Beckbridge

★ 5

Grateful this studio has moved into the neighborhood! I took the chair-assisted class with Juan. He’s fantastic, and the space is even more beautiful inside those giant windows that I’ve looked through from the outside! I picked the chair class, which was new to me, because it’s been years since I took a class, and I have hypermobility spectrum disorder, so my flexibility can outdo my strength. The chair approach was great for both! I felt comfortable coming back to practice is this warm, welcoming, affirming, and fun space. Looking forward to returning!

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Caila Moed

★ 5

Incredible classes, my go-to spot. Look no further for the perfect class and an even better budding community.

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Amber Haywood

★ 5

I LOVED my first class at the studio. It was welcoming, the staff was friendly, and the instructor was great. I will be back soon.

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Britt Lake

★ 5

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Dawn

★ 5

Excellent new studio with a great mix of power vinyasa and traditional yoga classes. Great teachers!

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Karin Wangberg Rogers

★ 5

Beautiful studio in an excellent location! We loved our first class.

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Daniel Ehlers

★ 5

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