Repped – Inclusive Yoga Series

Repped – Inclusive Yoga Series:

It is our sacred duty to make yoga accessible and welcoming for all. As part of our continuing efforts, we offer a series celebrating underrepresented and underserved communities: Repped – Inclusive Yoga Series.

Repped classes are led by and will center members of these communities. It will be a time for practitioners to celebrate and recharge in a space dedicated to themselves and their unique experiences. Allies and friends are welcome to join in practice, in joy, and unity.

Please be mindful that the space has been cultivated by and for a specific community. As a valued practitioner, please be aware of your role as observer, listener, and student.

It’s been an absolute honor to be Reppin’ since 2022.

Repped Artists & Creators: In addition to yoga offerings, local artists, creators, and vendors from the community are also highlighted throughout the studio and in our boutique. Stop by, and browse artwork and products while supporting your local artists and our greater mission. Do you have a favorite artist or vendor we should know about? Are you a local artist or vendor from an underrepresented community? Let us know here.

Current Repped Series – 2025:

All classes are all levels. No prior experience is required. All classes are Sundays: 1pm-2:15pm. Scroll down to see the class descriptions.

All classes are all levels. No prior experience is required. All classes are Sundays: 1pm-2:15pm. Scroll down to see the class descriptions.

☮️Current Repped Schedule:

Women’s History Month:^
Sun, March 9: Prenatal Yoga with Julia Oliver {sign up}*
Sun, March 16: Strength Training for Yoga with Repped Co-Founder Zahra Abbassi at 202strong** {sign up}
Sun, March 23: Meditation for Women’s Health and Tea Bar with Reginé Bumper of EyeRmbr {sign up}
*This is a 60-minute Prenatal class
**This is a 75-minute class held offsite at 202strong (12077 Nebel St, Rockville, MD 20852 – less than 1 mile from extendYoga).
^Note: All are welcome to join the above classes. You do not have to identify as female to join.

Yoga for Men:
Sun, March 30: Yoga for Men with Dave Terzian {sign up}
All are welcome. You do not need to identify as male to join.

Yoga for Muslim Communities (Women Only):*
Sun, April 6: Slow Flow with Amani Elkassabany {sign up}
Sun, April 13: Vinyasa Flow with Zahra Abbassi {sign up}
Sun, April 20: Heated Slow Flow with Maryam Java {sign up}
Sun, April 27: Mindfulness Practices for Ease & Joy with Linda Naini {sign up}
*Women’s Only Class: These classes are specially designed to provide space to Muslim women to practice with or without hijab.

☮️TBA: Upcoming Repped Series 2025 Schedule:

  • AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander)
  • Special events/offerings

🤎Previous Repped Series:

  • Featuring the Y12SR Program (Yoga of 12 Step Recovery)
  • Juneteenth Donation-Based Outdoor HITT + GENTLE FLOW benefitting Onyx Therapy group
  • LGBTQIA+ Communities, Led by LGBTQIA+ teachers.
  • AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Communities, Led by AAPI teachers.
  • Muslim Communities, led by Muslim Teachers (Women Only)
  • Self-Care Workshop for Women’s History Month: Women’s Healing Circle: Acupuncture + Yoga
  • Latinx Communities, Led by Latina teachers (classes en español).
  • Yoga for Teens
  • Chair / Mat Accessible Yoga
  • Pink Ribbon (Breast Cancer Awareness) Yoga
  • Trauma-Informed Yoga
  • Yoga for Vets / Military / First Responders

Class details:

  • All classes are all levels. No prior experience is required.
  • All classes are 1pm-2:15pm (unless otherwise listed).
  • Check the online schedule (or below) to learn more about who’s leading class and the class description (style of class).
  • Each session is 75 minutes. This will include at least a 60 minute practice. A portion of the session may be used for other group activities at the teacher’s discretion.
  • Teachers will be compensated at our regular studio class rates. If you would like to add an additional donation to support the teachers, reach out to the studio or contact the teacher directly.

Financial Accessibility:
In efforts to minimize any possible barriers to attending, either reach out to us, or take advantage of our “Karma Pass” (5 classes for $50). This pass can be purchased once per calendar month and expires 60 days after purchase.

Additional pricing information:

Feedback & Referrals
Are there any communities you would like to see celebrated in the Repped series? Let us know here.
Do you have a favorite artist or vendor we should know about? Are you a local artist or vendor from an underrepresented community? Let us know here.

REPPED CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Sun, March 9: Prenatal Yoga with Julia Oliver: This gentle and supportive prenatal yoga class, led by Julia, E-RYT (who is currently in her third trimester), is designed for expecting mothers at any stage of pregnancy. Through guided postures and breathwork techniques, this class helps maintain a balance of flexibility, strength, and mindfulness during this period of mental and physical change while also easing common pregnancy discomforts. Whether you’re new to yoga or have an established practice, you can expect tailored modifications to create a safe and nurturing space to connect with your body and growing baby. Please consult your healthcare provider before participating to ensure this class is appropriate for your pregnancy. Note: there may be extendYoga teachers participating in the class as a learning opportunity.

Sun, March 16: Strength for Yoga with Repped Co-Founder Zahra Abbassi at 202strong:
This strength training workshop is designed specifically for yoga practitioners looking to build muscular strength, increase flexibility, and improve stability. With a specific focus on functional movements that complement the yoga practice (and postures), participants will learn how to safely integrate strength training techniques into their practice promoting long term health, endurance, and injury prevention. Perfect for yoga practitioners seeking to deepen their practice and build a solid foundation of strength.

Strength training is integral to women’s health as we age- impacting bone density, building and maintaining muscle mass, and boosting metabolism. Women lose 3-5% of their muscle mass per decade beginning at age 30. One of the most effective ways to minimize this muscle loss is strength training. Additionally, weight bearing exercises have been proven to minimize and even reverse bone density loss. Starting and maintaining a strength training program alongside a yoga practice supports a healthy body and mind.

Sun, March 23: Meditation for Women’s Health and Tea Bar with Reginé Bumper: The focus of this workshop is to introduce and/or strengthen one’s mindfulness and meditation practices to deepen mind-body connection. We’ll explore mantras and meditations specific to women’s health and commonly experienced conditions. To further deepen the mind-body connection, attendees will engage in a plant communion, where they will select a single herb to connect and learn from. Women participants will have the opportunity to learn about herbs essential and beneficial for women’s health via tea bar (i.e
PMS/Menopause, Depression, etc.).

Sun, March 30: Yoga for Men with Dave Terzian: Come join the men of our community for a fun Vinyasa Flow class. Students will focus on linking conscious breath with a targeted warm up, and dynamic mindful flow. There will be time to explore arm balances and inversions with modifications and options available for those new to the practice. Expect a great cardiovascular and strength-building practice combined with breathwork to cleanse the body and calm the mind. This accessible class is a great way to invite the men in your life to try yoga in a supportive, healing, and fun atmosphere. All levels are welcome. You do not need to identify as male to join.

April 6: Slow Flow with Amani Elkassabany
This class is tailored to the needs of Muslim women (though all women are welcome), creating space for all to practice with or without hijab. Slow Flow yoga combines intentional breathing, flowing movement, and meditation to carefully explore each posture while cultivating strength, flexibility, balance, and calm. We will make time and space for breathing and moving between postures to allow body awareness, inner strength, and easeful opening.

April 13: Vinyasa Flow with Zahra Abbassi
In this Vinyasa Flow class you will synchronize breath with movement. Students will focus on linking conscious breath with a mindful flow. In a Vinyasa class, students awaken their strength, energy, and flexibility in a fun atmosphere.

April 20: Heated Slow Flow with Maryam Java
“Slow Flow” with added heat (in a warm room). Expect the room temperature to be between  82-85 degrees.

April 27: Mindfulness Practices for Ease & Joy with Linda Naini
This class has been specially designed for Muslim women (although all women are welcome). It is a woman-only space to provide covering women the option to participate without hijab. We will explore cornerstone principles of Islam that are also fundamental precepts of mindfulness. There will be periods of guided meditation, mindful movement, journaling, and sharing in small groups.