A lovely studio and community of practitioners. Several instructors offer guided ashtanga classes,…read morerocket style, and daily Mysore self paced with teacher assistance. Also workshops and regular pranayama classes, teacher training and retreats. I very much appreciate Brendan and Christianes dedication and traditional style, and fostering a welcoming and unpretentious community. Thank you!

Some of the best yoga teachers in Seattle, cues and hand on adjustments will really help your…read morepractice. They are thoughtful about their pricing structure.

I admire this studio's integrity to its method of practice - they seem to pride themselves on a…read morestringent adherence to the Baptiste method of yoga. To them, this apparently means one movement per breath, though my experience in their power vinyasa class felt more like three movements per breath. I could hardly keep up! I shared my perspective with the front desk after the class when I had to decide between paying for a $25 drop in v. a $40 30-day trial period, and was met basically with "that's how it's supposed to be", in so many words. I understand that these classes are taught in this method by design, but as a business-minded person, I couldn't help but think that they could draw 2-3x more people per each class if they adapted a bit to the status quo of the Seattle yoga scene. With a location as prime as this one, don't you want to make more money by practicing yoga that (more) people will actually enjoy? SLU doesn't seem like the place for a stronghold of a fairly niche method of yoga... It seems like people probably go here just because there isn't a better option so close to work. The frantic pace of class, mixed with the hot-enough-to-perspire-but-not-hot-enough-to-SWEAT classroom temp, the unpleasant locker room experience (so crowded!), and the overpriced package options made this a two star experience for me.

I always try to take a class at Be Luminous whenever I'm in the Seattle area. It's probably my…read morefavorite studio in the city. Not only is it within walking distance from a lot of the hotels in the area, they have a great staff and a variety of challenging classes to to choose from throughout the week. I wasn't quite sure what Baptiste style was when I first joined, but if you're into Vinyasa, it's pretty much like that, but a little stronger and hot. Depending on when you go, the classes can be super packed. They do mark spots on the floor with tape to make sure that they are maximizing the space and allowing as many students as possible to practice at any given time. I think that's smart - I've been to a lot of studios where they just let everyone do their thing and it becomes mass chaos, and mats are pretty much positioned anywhere and everywhere. I've taken mostly the Hour of Power and Power Flow classes. The Hour of Power is only 60-mins, but it's pretty intense. Besides it being a warm studio, you'll be sweating and working hard. Just remember to breathe, drink water when you need it and probably bring an absorbent mat towel to soak up all your hard efforts. For a little more, the Power Flow is great because it's an hour and a half. Scott Francis is the instructor that I've taken the most while visiting and he's great. His voice is really calming and he puts together some nice flows to make sure you're getting the most out of the high intensity class. Lockers are complimentary and electronic. As you place your belongings inside, you choose your own unique code to retrieve your stuff so you don't have to hassle with a key. The men's room has three showers with some nice smelling stuff to make sure you don't leave the studio a big sweaty mess. Mat rentals and towel rentals are available for a fee. A big plus is that they are next door to a Whole Foods, so you can grab juice before or after your class to help feed your body with fresh nutrients! I highly recommend!

if you're in the fence TRY THE FREE CLASS! You won't regret it. Their website is easy to use and…read moreall classes have full descriptions which I appreciated as a new comer. The infrared heat is such a game changer when doing yoga or their weighted classes. Each instructor really makes their classes their own and even feature fun high energy playlist or if you prefer a more restorative vibe they have that too! Including sound baths. All the instructors I've met so far are really nice and more than willing to answer questions. I love Courtney's power flows, Justine's sculpt and if I want my ass kicked I go to Stephanie's HIIT or weight class. I haven't done a class I didn't like. Their drinks are super tasty and I've noticed buying a latte there is slightly less expensive than most other coffee shops in Ballard. They do happy hour every day from 1pm to 3pm (50% off drinks!). I love their avocado bagel. It's made to order so they slice the avocado as soon as they make it! Taste super fresh and whatever that balsamic glaze is that they use it's delicious. All their smoothies come with protein and you can request collagen and magnesium at no extra cost which is unheard of in Seattle.

Honestly I love the strawberry matcha so good but what makes this place so amazing is the community…read moreand the people who are just really kind including the owner who actually cares about others. It's become a home away from home , you get great vibes , a good workout and a great beverage out of it too

I've been a MBH member for several years. First, this place is beautifully designed by owner Scott…read moreFrancis, with two unique practice spaces: a warm vinyasa room (88 F, typically) and a neutral room for meditation, yin and restorative yoga, soundbaths, etc. Both showcase massive gongs! Teachers come and go, as is the nature of the business. Thankfully, I look forward to a few constants: Nicole's brilliant sound baths, Chloe's evocative, primal Saturday am power flows, Alicia's "happy Monday, now let's get this party started" 6:15am thoughtfully curated flows (BEST way to start the work week), newcomer Suki's entrancing Sunday meditations, Teigh's loving Reiki offering, and Sarah Lakey's (who is EVERYTHING good in anatomy and movement progression) slow flow. This is my love letter to a place where, as soon as I settle in/ onto my mat, I feel like I'm home. The community is icing: I hope you come experience for yourself. There's a great 30 day all- you- can -practice offering. Hope to see you on the mat!

Came here for the warm vinyasa flow. It is set to 88deg F. Mat rental is $2. I liked the bight…read morenatural lighting in the studio. The instructor was very competent and led us through a beautiful flow. It was revitalizing, challenging, and relaxing all at the same time. At the end, we sealed the class with 3 gong strikes and omm's. There are plenty of showers.

I've been coming to the Sweatbox on and off for years. I go for the Bikram style classes- always…read morehot, always super challenging, but the instructors are all really good and the studio is always clean and welcoming. Great location, good value.

I'm new to the area and am looking for a new yoga studio. Sweatbox is the first place I tried and…read morethey've set a pretty solid standard so far. I was attracted by their focus on accessibility and diversity, and I found them to be true to this. I did the 2 week pass, which I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to check them out. All of the classes I joined were great. The instructors are clearly knowledgeable. I loved that they gave clear guidance around form and shared the intention behind certain elements of the practice. The ladies' room is clean and has lots of cubby space. There are also a couple showers, which is great! My only complaint is that the schedule is a bit limited compared to what I'm used to. If you're sensitive to smell, I recommend that you aim for the first class of the day. After that, it does smell a bit musty (I mean, it is hot yoga). And make sure you bring your own clean towel or wipes for after class. They do have cleaning solution for you to use. I have gone to a variety of hot yoga studios outside of Washington. This one places their emphasis on a high quality practice where all can feel welcome and I think they deliver that well.

What a fantastic Saturday morning class. You can even take the classes from home. There is a…read moreparking space near the building. The teacher and staff was very welcoming. Lots of props were used. Great connection to body and slow movements were needed. Lovely space.

I haven't taken a class here, but I'm reviewing the massage by Iris. It's always dangerous to call…read moresomeone out b/c then they get booked and you can't get in again. ;) But she deserves the kudos. You know when you are just craving something and you finally get exactly what you needed? That was my massage... I hadn't been able to find a good massage locally in so long. I had two terrible massages by 2 different therapists at a nearby chiro, and I was desperate for something good. Other than the excellent massage, I appreciate the important nuance that she did not talk to me and let me enjoy. (Therapists will often try to talk to you which is the absolute worst when you're also face-down in a pillow that's smushing on your face.) The temp was perfect, she checked in at the beginning, and then let me enjoy my bliss. She kept it simple, professional, and wonderful. A+

The studio is always very clean and the instructors have all been so great. They are always very…read morehelpful, clear instruction, and balanced exercises to work at stretch many muscle groups mindfully each class. Love the yoga sculpt, hot hatha, and sound bath here.

I couldn't speak more highly than my class with Megan - she gave a variety of options for posing…read moreand was incredibly welcoming. The space is warm and a beautiful reception area with amenities such as lockers, changing stalls, water bottle refill station & fountain. Really enjoyed my experience!

I have been to a number of classes at Taj Yoga with Dylan Noebels. He runs a fairly small,…read moreintimate class, and pays a lot of attention to individual students, which is awesome, since I'm a beginner and need the extra pointers. While the class is a ton of fun, he doesn't neglect the technical aspects of yoga, and wants to make sure everyone is getting what they want from the class. So in addition to helping me become healthier on a physical level (flexibility, strength), Dylan likes to focus on the breath, which really helps relax the mind, and get rid of those stresses I seem to pick up on a day to day basis. Definitely recommend the class. I used to go from Queen Anne (a bit of a hike, so you know it's worth it) but now that I live in Fremont, it's just around the corner!)

As a dedicated yoga student for over twenty years I've taken classes at a myriad of studios and…read morefrom a variety of teachers. Taj Yoga is an incredible studio and founder and teacher Theresa Elliot is a master of her craft and is always evolving and growing, sharing her enthusiasm and smart, safe movement practices in exciting ways without being snooty or woo-woo. Her classes are always fun and a good workout and I've learned immensely from her. The space is beautiful too with high ceilings, great light and solid maple floors. I also regularly attend Dylan Noebels early morning yoga classes here and have reviewed him independently under A-1 Yoga.