Local Motion Studio

You will not be disappointed. The studio is in a very convenient location, the teachers and instructors are very knowledgeable, and Sarah the owner is committed to make your overall experience the best it can be. I have been to many studios, and I have never found a place I can go, work out, learn, laugh, and make friends such as Local Motion!

I’ve been going to local motion regularly for over a year and it has been my saving grace. I’m a stay at home mom and my hour of peace is often when I’m working out while the kids are well taken care of and playing with others. It’s a win for all of us. Also, their being open during school closings is a HUGE bonus. Love this place!

Knowledgable instructors, clean and beautiful facility, babysitting options, well priced… Local Motion is a great studio offering a broad variety of all types of movement classes, not just yoga.

I have been to Local Motion Studio for 2 years now. Have been very happy with it. I have enjoyed all the classes. I especially appreciate the emphasis on getting the posture right instead of just going through the movements. Owner Sara has been very accommodating and flexible when I injured myself and could not use all my class pass before it expired. This is also the only studio in the area that offers childcare (for some of the classes) at a very affordable price. My 3yo son begs me to take him to the «yoga studio» all the time. Love it so much that I have an unlimited monthly membership now!

I found out about the studio from online deals. I ended up buying a 5-​class pack for a good deal through LivingSocial. If you don’t use a deal through one of these deal websites (usually for first-​time students to the studio), then there is also an unlimited first month deal through the studio ($ 50 for first-​time students), otherwise there are different rates for buying packages of classes or drop-​ins or whatever else. I have gone to a few yoga and Pilates classes here on Saturdays or Sundays with each class having a different teacher, so I have more of an idea about usual instructors, possible substitutes, and the general feel of some classes. The studio is really convenient for me since it is less than a mile from my apartment, so it is a quick and easy walk or drive to class. There is also a good amount of free parking if I do choose to drive. I enjoyed each of the teachers and classes I attended. Instructors and fellow students are all very friendly and kind. The environment here is very welcoming for people at all skill levels, which makes it helpful to focus on myself and feel comfortable working around others (I normally practice alone by memory of positions or alone with videos). I recommend this studio to anyone in the area looking for a great yoga-​Barre-​Pilates-​dance-​etc. spot. The studio is cute with a lot of amenities (child care for a fee on certain days, mats and equipment/​props to borrow for free) and teachers who are great at what they do.

This is by far the best studio I’ve ever been too. The instructors are super friendly and helpful. Sara the owner is great in explaining everything. They make working out a lot of fun. I love my workouts and I have never said that ever before. All the classes are a little different and are great in their own way. The cardio sculpt with Charrissa is out of this world. I started seeing results in just 2 weeks. You really get the lean without the bulk most women want. My only regret is not finding this studio years ago.

I’m so bummed I didn’t find this place a year ago. Love the classes! The flexibility of scheduling and canceling online is a breeze. The instructors are so nice and knowledgeable. Playroom is a bonus and my kiddo loves it.

I’ve been coming to this studio for over two years now. The class quality and service is still top notch! The classes and workshops offer flexibility and diversity of movement. Very supportive ‘down to earth’ atmosphere without pretentiousness or judgment.

Great little studio! They have childcare, which is unheard of. The childcare space is bright and clean with lots of toys. I take solace in the fact that the childcare staff take classes at the studio and they have the same two women each week. They will also come get you if your little one just isn’t having it.
The classes themselves are great. I’ve taken both yoga and the cardio sculpt. They offer Pilates, a barre class, Capoeria and belly dancing as well. Yoga is nicely paced and cardio sculpt is not for the faint of heart. Cost is on par with other studios in the area, maybe a little cheaper. Unlimited with Childcare is $ 135/​month and without childcare it’s $ 120. Not awful. Right now there is a New Student special going $ 50 for a month of unlimited classes.
They have classes for the wee ones too. We tried a free creative movement class but my then almost 2 year old just couldn’t control his impulses and kept melting down when they moved on to a different activity from the one he liked. I would probably recommend them for ages 2.5 and up.
Parking is in the lot right in front of the studio. It is free and abundant, score! Parking has historically been a deterrent in my attending classes at other studios in the area. I don’t want to pay $ 18 for a class and an additional $ 4-​$ 6 in crappy Old Town street parking. That’s a no go. So definitely check them out.

Sometimes you just want to get your om on, and sometimes you want to work it. Simply put, a body in motion stays in motion, and a body at rest stays at rest. Local motion studio is a darling studio that lets you do the former at ease. The studio is brand new, clean, and beautiful. There is ample free parking, a changing area, and they offer childcare for those who need it. While I don’t have children, I did have to walk through there one time after a late night class ended in order to leave, and the childcare area was spotless.
There are a wide array of classes offered with some of the best teachers that I’ve taken in the DMV. Jess (although now out/​gone on maternity leave), and Jennifer P. are my standout faves. They have teachers who are more fitness based, and teachers who are more easy-​going, and there to guide you through your practice. As this is not a yoga studio per se, they also offer ballet (although not barre classes such as pure barre/​barre method/​etc unfortunately), pilates, capoiera, children’s classes, and various unique workshops. Similarly, since they aren’t a yoga studio per se, they don’t offer yoga every night. Which is the primary reason I ended up not joining. I need at least the option of a yoga class on most weeknights, and it seems whenever I wanted to go– there wasn’t a class offered that weeknight! My only other critique is that the lights are really bright. I’m not light sensitve by any means, but it can be a bit jarring with those overhead lights shining directly in your eye in various yoga poses. Oh well, it wasn’t a deal breaker.
Overall a fantastic studio!

I absolutely love this studio! It’s a really beautiful space. Plus, every one of the instructors I’ve had is amazingly patient and clear while making sure that everyone in the class is challenged each session.

Beautiful, new studio with a very friendly, community atmosphere. The teachers provide excellent guidance and instruction.

This is one of my favorite places, because:
1. The atmosphere is open, warm, and comfortable, and the owner, Sara, has a very contagious, enthusiastic attitude and obviously loves what she does and all that she has to offer.
2. There are a variety of classes and workshops conducted by knowledgable instructors — interesting, serious, and fun — something for everyone.
3. Child care is available during most adult classes.
4. My 5 year old daughter is crazy about the place, has taken as many creative movement classes as she can, has enjoyed 3 summer camps, and is even hosting her birthday party there.
I’m so excited about having a place like this near me — thought I would have to go back to New York to find this again. Thanks, Local Motion. I hope you stay around forever!

This studio is fantastic! Not only is this a clean, beautiful, modern space, but the instructors are great. I take a ballet class there once a week and just love the teacher! She’s kind, takes time to explain everything, and I always feel very rejuvenated after one of her classes. The core and restore class is a great mix of Pilates and other ab work. It’s nice having a variety of classes all at one location. This studio is definitely worth your time.

Stand up. Close your eyes. Keep them closed. Losing your balance? Now try doing that while balancing on one foot. Don’t fall. Want more? Stretch your leg out and point your arms in the opposite direction to your outstretched leg. Or point all three limbs in the same direction while balancing. Not down. That’s cheating.
Yoga has been a source where I can find balance when life feels out of sync — and be able to do moves like the one I just described without falling. And given that most often, all I need is a clean patch of land to be able to practice, it’s the easiest 10 minutes I can devote to myself each day to be a little more centered before tackling the world (that’s, of course, aside from pre-​wake-​up tackling by the kids). Of recent, I’ve been losing my balance.
So when Local Motion opened up in my hood, I had to go check it out. Not only are the interiors peacefully elegant (double thumbs up from me!), my yoga class Thursday morning with Tina both relaxed me and energized me, a reminder of what yoga does for my psyche so that I can tackle the world. Or for those muscles that somehow, my 3 mile runs and daily workouts seem to have completely neglected. Or for my recentering.
Sore muscles aside, this studio and its classes keeps in mind not one, but all. Check this — while I haven’t yet tried it, this studio boasts a childcare room, where your 6-​month-​old to 8-​year-​old child can play while you find your om. Imagine being able to attend a fitness class AND be able to have your kids nearby, or not having to juggle schedules to find childcare during the class — it’s like having the proverbial cake and eating it too for us parents! And Local Motion even boasts classes geared towards children’s active being and parents learning to exercise WITH their children. Novel concepts, eh?
Other things to keep in mind when visiting: make sure to visit the website to see updates on classes you’d like to take. The studio is walkable from the King Street metro, and it even has its own parking lot so you don’t have to stress about finding parking if you’re driving.
For the time being, I’m going to let my sore muscles rest a bit — but I’m so looking forward to visiting the studio again to find my om. Just don’t tell my muscles. They have no idea what’s coming to them.