Holistic health & self-care: Islam encourages taking care of both body & soul. Being in a sacred space can remind you to make your fitness intentions for the sake of Allah (e.g., maintaining health to be a better servant to Allah, to be a better mother, daughter, sister etc.). We will have self-care activities before fitness class! 

Stress Relief: Physical activity reduces stress, improves mood and provide mental clarity, especially through consistent exercise

Privacy: Women-only space where sisters feel comfortable exercising without concern for hijab or modesty. Men's basement side locked with all door windows covered for full privacy. 

Each weekly session is $5 and you can pay via registration form. 

There is also an option to buy a monthly pass (4 tickets for $18) and 

bi-monthly pass (2 tickets for $8). 

If you are NEW to the class:  Please fill out the REQUIRED registration form with payment: https://forms.gle/pUk1fMUcrmTJcEFMA 

Returning Participants: Please fill out this short form with your payment. https://forms.gle/R5GKTRpzqJ6Cj1v26 

Our weekly fitness class will occur on Sundays from 2:30-3:30PM at the Musalla Basement. Keep in mind that at 2 pm we will have a variety of self-care activities. 

Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in & set-up! 

A chair will be provided for each participant. 

Class Outline (60 minutes):

• 5 minutes: Open Reflection & Intention Setting (brief spiritual reminder, e.g., gratitude for health).

• 10 minutes: Intro to Breathwork

• 10 minutes: Seated warm-up

• 20 minutes: Standing flow

• 5-7 minutes: Cool-down 

Please bring your own supplies:

1. Yoga rug, beach towel or Non Slip Yoga Mat (links below) 

2. Water Bottle

3. Yoga block 

4. Facial/Sanitizing wipes

5. Notebook for Reflections

6. Open- or closed-toe yoga grip socks for beginners or for extra stability

Jazel (pronounced 'jay-zel') Martinez, a Muslimah, is a certified yoga teacher (RYT 200) with nearly a decade of experience, guiding mindful movement to build clarity and connection. She integrates elements of writing, breathwork, and art into her teaching to encourage inner introspection. Her background as an athlete and artist forms a practice that balances structure and creativity, offering a space to move with intention and evolve with life's seasons. 

She received her 200 hour teacher training a year ago at Circle Yoga in DC. She has taught community classes at Circle Yoga and loves to teach friends and family at home. 

Jazel carries professional liability insurance through BeYogi.