Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga - Alexandria provides a welcoming and engaging environment for yoga and Pilates enthusiasts. Located in Alexandria, VA, this studio is praised for its professional and friendly instructors who offer an array of classes, including hot yoga, HAWT Pilates, and specialized classes like Mommy & Me and postnatal. The studio emphasizes creativity and intention in their class sequences, which makes every session unique and fulfilling. Whether you are a newbie or an experienced practitioner, you'll find yourself feeling rejuvenated and challenged after each class here.
There is an impressive selection of classes scheduled throughout the week, making it convenient for members to find a time that fits their lifestyle. The clean, well-organized space with separate changing rooms adds to the overall positive experience. However, parking can be a challenge, so it's advisable to arrive early. A minor downside mentioned by one reviewer involved an instructor whose introduction of a class turned political, which they found inappropriate.
Pros:
- Welcoming and friendly instructors.
- Wide variety of classes including hot yoga and HAWT Pilates.
- Clean and well-organized facilities.
- Offers specialized classes like Mommy & Me and postnatal.
- Creative and intentional class sequences.
- Convenient schedule with many class times.
- Suitable for all levels of experience.
- Separate changing rooms for convenience.
- Classes are challenging yet fulfilling.
- Positive and engaging environment.
Cons:
- Parking can be challenging.
- One instructor's political comments perceived as inappropriate.
- Street parking only; no dedicated parking lot.
Location / Contact
- Address: 2214 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, United States
- Phone:+1 703-683-2228
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:mindthemat.com
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Reviews (32)
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Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.8-star.
This business has 32 reviews.
The address is: 2214 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, United States .
The contact number is +1 703-683-2228
This service is listed under Yoga Studio .
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Layla Masri
5 years ago
Their Pilates are HAWT!
Stephen Cowan
5 years ago
We'll run place with good instructors. Nice variety of classes
ZA S
5 years ago
This is a much needed staple in my weekly routine. When I first moved to Alexandria, my wife and I went to another yoga studio. We loved the instructor, but we were not happy with the studio. Enter Mind the Mat. The same instructor also teaches here and the studio is great. The hot studio is set up in an efficient and thoughtful manner with a separate changing room. The class package expiration policy is reasonable and one of the best in the area. Furthermore, the class offerings surpasses most studios in the area. My wife switched from the hot power flow yoga to prenatal without missing a week of yoga. I prefer the hot power flow yoga to complement my function fitness and running regime and it has improved my finesses overall. This class is in high demand because of the great instructor (again, we followed her from the previous studio). There were times when some students where using the cancellation policy to their advantage by scheduling and not attending or coming late to this high demand class thereby preventing others from attending. The owners addressed this situation by updating the cancellation policy and it seems to have resolved the issues.
Heidi Broekemeier
6 years ago
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6 years ago
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A R
6 years ago
Last night I went to Debora Jackson's class and was disturbed at the beginning of class when she suggested everyone sit in Sukhasana and press their heel into their perineum as they do Seated Pelvic Circles. It was a bit sexual and odd to me. I've taken yoga for 16 years and never had an instructor mention the perineum and describe what it's between.She also spoke about the election and got political before class started which i felt was inappropriate. She invited everyone to go to the National Mall Saturday night saying they were going to burn an effigy - I assume of President-Elect Donald Trump. I come to yoga to exercise - not to be invited to a protest/riot about our new President.
Susan Carlin
6 years ago
As a longtime family friend I chose to take Megan Lipera's Barre Pilates class on Saturday and did not leave disappointed. I'd been doing Barre3 for the last four years but most of the time I did it from an on-line app at home for 30 minutes. Saturday's 1-hour class had students of all ages and abilities and Megan who gave clear instructions also took the time to give us modifications, adjust our stance or explain what muscle groups we were working. But trust me she takes no prisoners despite the fact her sister and I were taking her class. I left drenched, drained but energized. And I was reminded about the muscle groups I worked into the next day. Needless to say she broke a few of my plateaus. Great class Megan!
Karl Rosenberg
7 years ago
Always a great experience ... Even for a part time yoga guy who travels
Angela Mills
7 years ago
They now three studios in Alexandria and one in Arlington and have a packed schedule of classes: barre, pilates, and yoga. The teachers are FANTASTIC! Highly recommend!