Welcoming Spring and Gearing Up for the 2014 Season!
Spring 2014 is here and we are gearing up for our second season of Yoga Hikes DC! Ready to hit the trails and take your yoga outdoors again? After the unusually intense DC winter we just experienced, I know I am! But first things first, I must extend a deep and heartfelt thanks to all of you who came out in 2013 for season one of Yoga Hikes DC. You were one of nearly 500 people who joined me for an outdoor yoga and hiking experience in DC or at the Greenbrier in West Virginia. Thank you for making season one so amazing and so much fun. A few rough stats on who you were: 85 % of you are women – though the men that have come out have been big fans! 50% of you are coming from outside of DC (mainly MD and VA) to hike through DC…
Your Cleanse Consultant Raves: Yoga Hikes DC!
Puree Juice Bar Blog by Cleanse Specialist & Yoga Instructor, Fern Langham Seek adventures? Need a creative, original date idea? Looking for a healthy outing with a group of your best friends? Your cleanse consultant highly suggests: Cleanse your body, mind and soul by taking your yoga practice out in nature and pair it with a brisk, challenging hike. It’s the perfect unique date for couples, friends, and you and your nature-seeking self. If you live in or are planning a visit to the DC-metro area, Danielle Reyes is YOUR outdoor yoga concierge. Her start-up, Yoga Hikes DC, was created to provide you with a unique experience in secret nature gems tucked away in the heart of the Nation’s Capitol. Last month, I joined Danielle and a few other adventure-curious yogis including Pam Nixon, founder of Teachasana and Laurel Horody, founder of Living Yoga with Laurel for a challenging, scenic…
Yoga + Hiking = Awesomeness
A blog post by Mar on the Run Thank you to blogger Mar on the Run for sharing her yoga hike experience in this fantastic post! Please check out her blog for more! Date September 10, 2013 Posted by Mar on the Run! Comments13 About a week ago a photo popped up in my Facebook news feed. It was of Danielle Reyes, the owner and operator of Yoga Hikes DC and she was enjoying an off day hiking. Seeing the name “Yoga Hikes DC” I was intrigued about this combo so I clicked on the Facebook page to learn a little more. What I read interested me enough to sign up for a class this past weekend. As a runner I truly believe that in order to be more effective at it and reduce susceptibility to injury, you need to engage in other fitness activities. I complement my running with strength training, cross training and…
The Biggest Studio in D.C. by Vicky Hallett, The Washington Post Express
Curious about Yoga Hikes? We absolutely love this article by The Washington Post’s Vicky Hallett! Read below or check out the online article to read more of Vicky Hallett’s pieces on fitness in the DC area http://www.readexpress.com/2013/09/the-biggest-studio-in-d-c/ The Biggest Studio in D.C. Yoga Hikes move off the mat and explore parks across the city By Vicky Hallett Posted on September 10, 2013 When Danielle Reyes cues her students to reach up to the sky, they really can. Before starting class, yoga instructor Danielle Reyes is sure to share this pearl of wisdom with her students: “Look down and make sure your hands won’t touch anything sharp or unpleasant.” That’s because instead of standing on a wood floor, the group is on top of grass, dirt and twigs — and possibly some surprises. The scenery is always changing on Yoga Hikes, which Reyes launched this spring to give Washingtonians a different…
The Business of Yoga!
Always More to Learn and Room to Grow Yoga Hikes was honored to be part of the 2013 Yoga Alliance Business of Yoga Conference held at the Capital Hilton August 8-10th. The conference covered a broad range of business considerations for those involved in the yoga industry. It was incredibly well organized, highly informative, and had an extremely impressive roster of presenters from Tom Gardner of The Motley Fool to Julia Kadarusman of Wanderlust Festival. Most importantly it was inspiring! For more on the conference, check out the Twitter hashtag #yogabiz. As a yoga teacher and small business owner there is always more to learn and room for growth. A conference like this gives you new ideas from how to organize workshops, practical guidance on important legal and insurance considerations, as well as strategies for turning your dreams into reality. As the owner of Yoga Hikes LLC, I was pleased…
Yoga Hikes’ Plan to Beat the Heat!
For many, summer is about spending as much time outdoors as possible. We relish the long days, let loose our inner child, and enjoy outdoor activities with friends. Yoga Hikes is a great way to embrace all of these things and celebrate this playful season. There’s just one thing…the heat! When the summer heat is at it’s most intense and an excessive heat warning or air quality advisory has been issued, Yoga Hikes takes it very seriously. Hazardous weather can have extreme consequences on our bodies, which are just not designed for intense activities in temperatures above 90 degrees. In such conditions, over exerting ourselves can result in heat related illness, exhaustion, and stroke. For this reason, Yoga Hikes will be cancelled during heat waves or days of excessive heat. Since the weather has become increasingly unpredictable, as of July 22, 2013 we’ve decided to modify our cancellation policy. For…
We Love What People are Saying about Yoga Hikes on Yelp!
We want Yoga Hikes to be the best experience it can be, so we take your reviews and feedback to heart! After only 4 weeks in operation we are thrilled that participants have jumped right onto Yelp to share their positive experiences. Not only is there a great diversity of voices and experiences expressed in these reviews, we’ve heard from 20-somethings to 40 somethings, and representatives from Maryland, DC, and Virginia! Better yet, of the 7 reviews posted thus far we’ve maintained a 5 out of 5 stars rating! Thank you!! Haven’t seen the reviews? Here’s a sneak peek! Zack M. thinks – 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…
Washingtonian’s Fitness Bloggers Review Yoga Hikes DC
Fitness Class Review: Yoga Hikes DC The new fitness program leads a hike through DC and Rock Creek Park interspersed with mini yoga sessions. By Melissa Romero Danielle Reyes leads a small group of hikers through a 15-minute yoga session in Montrose Park. It’s all part of the new program Yoga Hikes DC. Photographs by Melissa Romero. Comments (1) | Published June 4, 2013 Washingtonians are such a fitness-loving bunch that hybrid exercise classes have become the norm. Barre and cycling? Been there. Yoga and Pilates (a.k.a. Yogalates)? Done that. I thought I’d seen all the city had to offer, until I stumbled upon the new program Yoga Hikes DC. For the past three weeks, those who frequent Rock Creek Park may have come across a small group of yogis practicing their tree pose or Warrior II at the foot of the creek. Or maybe they’ve drawn stares in…
Yoga Hikes DC featured in Washingtonian’s “4 Unusual Fitness-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day”
We couldn’t be more excited about being mentioned in Washingtonian online! Special thanks to Well + Being reporter, Melissa Romero, who joined us, not as an observer, but as a full on participant for the Rock Creek Park/Dumbarton Oaks Park/Montrose park Nature Yoga Hike. We’ve included the excerpt on Yoga Hikes DC below, but for the full article, click on the image or visit http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/wellbeing/fitness/4-unusual-fitness-friendly-ways-to-celebrate-memorial-day.php 4 Unusual Fitness-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Practice yoga in the woods of DC or try standup paddleboarding for free on the Eastern Shore. By Melissa Romero There are lots of fitness-friendly ways to celebrate Memorial Day in Washington, from standup paddleboarding to yoga and hiking in Rock Creek Park. Photograph via Shutterstock. Published May 24, 2013 [EXCERPT] Each year on Memorial Day, through barbecues and picnics with family and friends, we remember those who lost their lives while serving in the US Armed Forces. But…
The Yoga Hikes Season has Begun!
Thank You for Making our Launch Awesome! If you’ve been wondering why you hadn’t heard about Yoga Hikes before, it’s because we are new! Yoga Hikes DC launched in May 2013 and is off to a great start thanks to people like you! It’s only May and we’ve had some fantastic Urban and Nature Yoga Hikes and have already made it through days of steady drizzle and days of heat and humidity. Conditions won’t always be ideal, but that has not stopped you from showing up and giving 100%. Those of you who have participated in our inaugural Yoga Hikes have been amazing! We can’t thank you enough for your energy, enthusiasm, and sense of adventure. It proves what we already knew to be true about this region…it is comprised of amazing people who love to be out and about and are always up for new activities. So first things first, THANK YOU! Email Us Your Feedback…