DC’s TOP 5 Male Yogis
March 26, 2013
Most DC yoga classes are filled to the brim with estrogen, skinny black yoga pants and little black hair ties. Rarely do you see a man willingly and confidently rolling out a yoga mat. I decided to recognize a few men who not only practice, but also teach yoga in DC. For those rare male specimens that venture out of their comfort zone, I salute you!
1. Brandon Copeland at STROGA Adams Morgan
Brandon Copeland is a Howard University student, community yoga advocate and the new Yoga Director at STROGA in Adams Morgan. Brandon trained at Yoga District and reached out to his HU campus to generate more interest in yoga. Brandon’s style is hip, young, fresh, yet compassionate and connected.
- Stroga Yoga Director Brandon Copeland
2. Tano Emeka Mazi- Sculpt DC
The Anacostia native, but Georgetown dweller, can be spotted on sky high billboards around DC. Tano is a Sculpt DC and Down Dog Yoga seasoned instructor and one of the first black men to become a Lululemon Ambassdor.
- Tano Mazi in Bakasana
3. Terence Olliviera- Unity Woods- Woodley Park
I am not sure if I fell in love with the Iyengar style or if I was gazing into the eyes of Terence Ollivera. His no-nonsense and skillful technical yoga guidance helped me to properly practice inversions without injury. The Detroit native has studied vinyasa, iyengar, Rolfing and martial arts. He brings a strong presence to the yoga mat. Not to mention he brings his heart with a sincere desire to see his students grow. You can find Terence at Unity Woods.
- Terence Olliviera
4. Andres Meneses
STROGA
When I stepped into Andres Meneses class at Stroga, I knew I would walk away feeling cared for. Andres is a pre-med student, global traveler and creates a nurturing energy for the yoga space. Andres medical background allows for a unique analysis into yoga that escapes most instructors. His patience and gentle guidance will keep you coming back for more. Find Andres at STROGA.
- Meditation Master Andres Meneses
5. Greg Marzullo
Flow Yoga Center 14th Street DC
If these hips could talk, they would say wind me up. Greg Marzullo is an actor and dancer who happens to fuse the elements of yoga and belly dance. Greg teaches a unique moving Saturday morning Prana at Flow Yoga Center and a Funk Soul Yoga class at MamaSitas in Takoma Park, DC. Greg was among the yoga first instructors to help me understand the power of rhythmic undulations when teaching to women of color. Greg is multidimensional but structured. You will never leave his class without being worked and entertained!
- Italian Stallion Greg Marzullo
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I’ve since moved (late 2011), so I’m not familiar with all of the above, but might I add + Mike G & Aqeel @ Yoga District, and Rob Hess (and Mike & Scott) at Flow. The first time I took a class with Terence, he told me I had “saggy knees,” and nobody wants saggy knees, so to this day that pops into my head when I’m doing a standing forward bend as a reminder to pull up the quads. Namaste!
Hey Rebecca! I will check them out! LOL no woman should walk around with saggy knees! Keep the recommendations coming from your new yoga location!
Sari
You did a wonderful job! This post sound really nice.
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