Wellness questions, answered by the pros

By Crystal Koch

Think eating less and working out more is the key to getting stronger and losing body fat? Personal trainer and nutrition coach Crystal Koch breaks down four common body recomposition misconceptions and shares how fueling your body, strength training, and recovery can help you build strength, boost energy, and make sustainable progress without burning yourself out.

By Rose Gallagher

Fall has officially arrived in Northern Virginia, and with it comes crisp air, changing leaves, and the perfect excuse to slow down and try something new. October brings a little bit of everything: the last outdoor flows of the season, cozy indoor gatherings, community circles, and even a Halloween-themed yoga class. Whether you're looking for a fun way to stay active, a calming practice to help you reset, or simply a chance to connect with your community, there's something for everyone. Events are a great low-cost, low-commitment way to try something new and see how it feels. Here's what's happening around Northern Virginia!

By Rebekah Rast

What if your workout could be right in your neighborhood? Starting a neighborhood workout group or fitness class can be simpler than you might think. From choosing the right park and understanding local permit requirements to creating a great participant experience and getting your first few people to show up, here’s what you need to know to get your neighborhood fitness group off the ground.

By Rose Gallagher

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of time to get outside, move, recharge, and connect with yourself, your community, and nature. September brings a little bit of everything: lingering summer events, outdoor movement, and opportunities to slow down and ground yourself as routines pick back up. Whether you're looking for a fun way to stay active, a calming practice to help you reset, or simply a chance to reconnect with your community, there's something for everyone. Events are a great low-cost, low-commitment way to try something new and see how it feels. Here's what's happening around Northern Virginia!

By Rose Gallagher

Meet Erin, the first yoga teacher to join Practice Togetherly, and a teacher who understands that a truly personalized practice is about much more than choosing the right poses.

By Rose Gallagher

Summer is in full swing, and our Practice Togetherly instructors have another month of incredible opportunities to move, recharge, and connect with yourself, the community, and nature. Whether you're looking to unwind with sunset yoga at a winery, experience the calming vibrations of a sound bath, challenge yourself at an outdoor boot camp, or spend a morning creating art with friends, there's something for everyone this August. Events are a great low-cost, low-commitment way to try something new and see how it feels. Here's what's happening around Northern Virginia!

By Rose Gallagher

Yoga, Qi Gong, sound healing, massage, personal training, and more! Dante Baker has spent nearly two decades collecting more wellness tools than any other practitioner I've worked with. The payoff isn't the résumé; it's an expert eye that reads your body and builds a session no drop-in class ever could.

By Rose Gallagher

Looking for a personal trainer who comes to your house? Here's where to actually find one, what a good in-home session looks like, and the questions to ask before you let anyone in your door.

By Rose Gallagher

Summer is in full swing, and our Practice Togetherly instructors have another month of incredible opportunities to move, recharge, and connect with yourself, the community, and nature. Whether you're looking to unwind with sunset yoga at a winery, experience the calming vibrations of a sound bath, challenge yourself at an outdoor boot camp, or spend a morning creating art with friends, there's something for everyone this July. Events are a great low-cost, low-commitment way to try something new and see how it feels. Here's what's happening around Northern Virginia!

By Setareh Kamali

The wellness industry has never been more accessible. At the same time, it has never been more overwhelming. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by all the advice, expectations, and wellness trends competing for your attention, know that you don't have to do everything. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is pause, tune out the noise, and ask yourself: "What do I need most right now?"

By Andreea Codeluppi

Here are some of Coach Andreea’s top recommendations for building a home gym — whether you’re starting from scratch with your first few purchases, or taking your setup to the next level with larger investments. These tips will help you focus on equipment you’ll actually use and love long-term not just what looks impressive or is trending on Instagram.

By Rose Gallagher

If you’ve been looking for a reason to get out, reconnect with yourself, try something new, or simply have more fun this summer, here are some amazing June events from Practice Togetherly teachers.