State of Self
Welcome
About State of Self
SOS. Three letters that mean more than one thing. It's shorthand for who we are — State of Self. It's a call to the soul, to the truest version of you. And for many of us, it's exactly what brought us to yoga in the first place. However you arrived here, you're in the right place.
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Where
State of Self is a boutique yoga studio offering semi-private classes for a deeply personalised experience. Rooted in the heart of a residential community, our space is intentionally small and our classes intentionally intimate. Spaces for non-residents are limited — to enquire about availability please get in touch via our contact form.
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Who we are
State of Self is dedicated to offering meaningful yoga and mindfulness experiences in an intimate, welcoming space. Whatever brings you to the mat — whether it's improving mobility, finding relief from stress, supporting your mental health, or simply carving out time for yourself — we are here to meet you where you are and support you every step of the way.
Classes are intentionally limited to 12 students, creating an environment where real connection happens. Small class sizes allow for a personalised approach, hands-on guidance, and tailored cues that meet each student exactly where they are. ​
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Honouring the Root
At State of Self, yoga is taught with full awareness of where it comes from — a practice carrying thousands of years of history, philosophy, and lineage from South Asia. We approach it as students first, committed to representing the practice with accuracy and care. In our classes, you'll find the eight limbed path, pranayama (breathwork), and Sanskrit terminology woven throughout, alongside complementary modalities such as Traditional Chinese Medicine. We teach this way because it matters to us that the practice remains whole, not diluted, and not separated from its roots.
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Coming Home
The most revered spiritual teachers throughout time have pointed to the same truth — that the purpose of this life is to find our way back home.
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We're here with you;
"for the journey of the self, through the self, to the Self."
- The Bhagavad Gita
Schedule
Tuesday: Vinyasa 45min 12:00 - 12:45pm
Wednesday: Vinyasa 6:00 - 7:00pm​
Friday: Slow Flow 45 min 12:00 - 12:45pm
Saturday: Vinyasa 8:00 - 9:15am​
Sunday: Yin 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Where:
The Studio @ The Windsor
2055 15th St N, Level 2, Court House, Arlington,
VA 22201​ ​​
Classes at State of Self are intentionally limited to 12 students, creating an intimate environment where real connection happens. Small class sizes mean personalised attention, hands-on guidance, and cues tailored to you — whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned practitioner.
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Classes are held within a private residential building. Spots for non-residents are limited, so we encourage booking early to avoid missing out. Non-residents can reach out via online form to secure their spot.
Class styles
State of Self offers 3 different class styles.
Vinyasa
Energising. Empowering. Explorative.
An energising class suitable for practioners with some experience of the practice.
This class will have you moving with fluidity from one shape to the next with breath awareness. Options to challange your practice will be offered.
Yin
Contemplative. Meditative. Reflective.
The antithesis to your Vinyasa class, Yin is a practice of stillness. This class is suitable for beginners to advanced practitioners.
This class will have you holding postures for long durations of time to lengthen and mobilise the fascial network, building flexibility and resiliancy in the joints and tissue. Elements of myofascial release techniques may be included.
Think of this class as a place to find a moment of stillness in a busy world.
Slow flow
Focused. Spacious. Calming.
The best of both styles.
This class moves at a slower pace and is great for beginners through to advanced students. New practitioners will have more time to feel their way into postures.
Think of this class as the one you go to when you want to move a little but not exert too much energy.
There will be space and time in postures for you to find your alignment, feel a deep sense of spaciousness and soothe your nervous system.
Pricing & Class Passes
Intro pass
$59
Available for new clients,
limited to one class per day
Valid for 3 weeks
Drop in class
$32
Valid for 1 month
5 class pass
$135​
($27 per class)
Valid for 2 months
10 class pass
$245
($24.50 per class)
Valid for 4 months
Meet your facilitator
Jess Wong ~ Owner & Founder
Jess is a movement specialist with over two decades of experience spanning professional performance, dance education, and yoga facilitation. Trained at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne Australia, Jess has performed with some of Australia’s most respected contemporary dance companies and brings a deep understanding of the body and how it moves to everything she teaches.
For the past 11 years, Jess has worked as a qualified yoga teacher across a remarkably diverse range of settings — from public studio classes, corporate environments, and celebrity clientele, to university students, school children, and highly specialized therapeutic work with people with disabilities, pre-natal clients, and those navigating mental health challenges. Her approach draws on somatic movement principles, anatomy, and a lifetime of embodied practice to meet each student exactly where they are.
Jess's teaching is grounded in genuine curiosity, warmth, and a belief that mindful movement has the power to transform not just the body, but the way we show up in the world. When she’s not on the mat, Jess is kept wonderfully busy by her four-year-old daughter — her greatest teacher and the ultimate test of putting her practice into action in real life.
