Bluebird Sky Yoga was founded in order to bring yoga, art, joy, and a community space to Brookland. We are located in one of DC's most creative neighborhoods in a former craft store, and honor the creativity of the city through our murals, art from local artists, and art-focused events.
What's behind the name?
The term "bluebird sky" refers to a perfect, sunny day in the mountains after a night of snowfall. To skiers, it’s a day to explore, push their edges, come together as a community, and rejoice. At the same time, the snow creates a calming space, where adventurers can find quiet solitude, and simply sit and observe themselves and the world around them. Just like the great outdoors, the yoga mat provides us with a space for exploration and contemplative observation alike.
Our Mission
Yoga: To offer a diverse range of yoga classes with experienced yoga teachers in the Brookland community that inspire students to grow on and off the mat, build a sustainable yoga practice, connect with their community, and live more mindfully.
Art: To support creativity in the district through our rotating art gallery featuring local artists, quarterly art events, and neighborhood murals.
Our schedule is intentionally diverse, with over 15 different styles offered. Whether you are looking to study a long-rooted tradition such as Ashtanga, a flowing practice like Vinyasa, an upbeat practice like Rocket, a restorative practice such as meditation, or something else entirely, we hope you will find classes and a community you love.
Owners Kristine and Kris Erickson discovered their love of yoga while living in South Korea, studying under Iyengar teacher Seong Ju Park, whose welcoming spirit and kind heart, taught them how to both listen to their bodies while also encouraging them to go deeper in their practice. He also generously welcomed Kristine and Kris into his home and showed them how the practice of yoga when lived can transform those around you as well. Since joining when Jennie Light first opened the studio, they have found and cherished Bluebird Sky Yoga. They hope that this studio inspires and welcomes everyone who comes through the doors.
Regardless if it's your first time practicing yoga or thousandth, we hope to see you soon.
Bluebird Sky Yoga in the Media
Voted 2023 Neighborhood Favorite
July, 2023 | Nextdoor’s annual celebration of local businesses in Washington | Also 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 | View Award Winners
Best Yoga Studio in Washington, DC, 3rd place
October, 2021, 2022 | Washington City Paper | View Award Winners
'Fulfilling a purpose:' DC man starts 24/7 pop-up food pantry in Brookland neighborhood
Oct. 24, 2020 | ABC7 News | View Feature
Distance learning isn’t just for kids: 12 online classes to nurture the mind, body and soul
May 14, 2020 | Washington Post | Read Article
7 businesses that pivoted…
May 2, 2020 | Business Insider | Read Article
10 Virtual Things To Do In D.C. This Week
April 6, 2020 | DCist | Check Out the Guide
8 At-Home Date Night Ideas That Are Better Than Going Out
March 17, 2020 | Washingtonian | Get the Weekend Guide
A FEMINIST CITY GUIDE TO WASHINGTON D.C.
June 13, 2019 | Unearth Women | Read Article
Retailer Spotlight | Bluebird Sky Yoga
June 20, 2019 | Handmade Habitat Blog | Read Journal
D.C.’s female entrepreneurs spotlight the local woman-owned businesses they love
March 6, 2019 | Washington Post Express | Review the Guide
DC Yoga Podcast- Guest Session with Jennie Light, yogi, rock climber and owner of Bluebird Sky yoga
November, 2018 | DC Yoga Podcast | Listen Here
TOP 15: BAMBINOS IN BROOKLAND
August 19, 2018 | Beltway Bambinos Blog | Read the Blog
bluebird sky yoga on the ria main podcast
November 5, 2019 RIA Main Street Podcast | Listen to the Episode
April 3, 2018 RIA Main Street Podcast | Listen to the Episode
the future of yoga: 15 MILLENNIAL yoga teachers to watch
September 17, 2017 | Yoga Journal International | Read Journal
100 reasons to love dc in 2017
February 14, 2017 | Brightest Young Things | Read the list