Urban day retreat, Arlington, Virginia

One Day Urban Retreat

DCompress DMV! Join us for a rejuvenating Urban Day Retreat in the heart of Arlington. In this thoughtfully curated self-care retreat, your guides, Aparna and Chris, will combine accessible practices of yoga,ayurveda, mindfulness, meditation, forest bathing, and gong bath that facilitate grounding, deep listening, and awareness. It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, reflect, release, recharge, and build connections with oneself and others, without leaving the city. Come in as you are and leave feeling resilient!

Dr. Aparna Sadananda, Ph.D., is a yoga teacher based in Washington, DC. Formerly a cellular neuroscience researcher, she currently leads beginner-friendly, accessible yoga and mindfulness classes for corporates and art-based meditation programs for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art. Connect with her at https://www.innerstillnesswithaparna.com/

Chris G. is a certified yoga teacher (RYT-200) and health and wellness coach (Georgetown University) with eight years of experience teaching yoga in the DMV. His classes are accessible, judgment-free, and infused with positive energy. Chris is the founder of Yoga Legion, a non-profit that raises awareness of the benefits of yoga for veterans, their families, and supporters. Visit Yoga Legion at www.yogalegion.com or contact yogalegion@gmail.com to participate in community offerings in partnership with the John Lyon VFW Post 3150.