For Students

Mission Statement

To provide people experiencing a range of physical and emotional challenges with a powerful set of therapeutic tools, based on traditional yoga practices, to enable them to manage symptoms, enhance well-being and improve the quality of their lives

Program History

Both Annie and Karen recognize how much their own practice of yoga has helped each of them reach a place of increased health and balance within their own lives. It is from this personal experience that the Circle Yoga Therapeutic Yoga Program was born, in an effort to bring the benefits of yoga to people experiencing a wide range of physical, emotional and developmental challenges.

An increasing body of scientific research supports what yogis have known for several thousand years, namely that the 8 limbs of yoga, including asana, pranayama, and meditation have the power to improve the quality of life for people living with many kinds of issues, including anxiety, stress, depression and addiction.

The Circle Yoga Therapeutic Yoga Program is intended to bring the benefits of yoga to people with specific physical, emotional and developmental issues, by working in partner ship with local therapists. We can work in consultation with the client’s health care practitioner including medical doctors, chiropractors, psychotherapists, massage therapists and acupuncturists, to create a structured program of yoga poses (asanas) breathing, and meditation. When used in conjunction with other forms of therapy these time-honored practices have the potential to increase the effectiveness of other therapeutic interventions, and further improve the quality of our client’s lives.

* We can offer limited scholarships for those who may need it.

How to Register

Therapeutic Yoga is normally one-on-one, although in some cases small group classes may be effective. Fees vary depending on number of students and length of session. For more information or to schedule an intake meeting, please call the studio at 202-686-1104 or email Annie Mahon or Karen Soltes, M.S.W. below.

Cancellation Policy

Please notify the studio at least 24 hours in advance if you need to cancel a private session. If you cancel within 24 hours of the original appointment, full payment for canceled sessions may be required.