Halea yoga is one of my favorite hot yoga studios in Seattle. You may have been here before under a…read moredifferent studio name but the studio itself hasn't changed much. From friendly instructors to clean facilities, I genuinely look forward to going to classes. There are lockers, bathrooms, showers, water fountains, and hanging racks available. Try to get to class at least 5 minutes before so you can get ready and settled into your mat. They also rent out mats and towels at the front desk. Most classes start on your back, which I love because it helps me clear my mind before class starts. My favorite instructors are Bekah, Chelsea, and Tami. Whenever I see their names on the schedule, I know I'm in for an excellent session. They're easy to hear throughout class and give clear, straightforward instruction that makes the practice accessible without unnecessary complexity or repetition. I highly recommend trying these instructors, though you really can't go wrong with any of the instructors here. There is street parking around the building and also a parking lot that you can access from 71st or 72nd street. It costs 4.99 for 90 minutes, but if you shop at PCC with a minimum purchase the charge is waived ( don't forget to get the coupon from PCC when you check out!)

Best yoga studio in the city! It's not only a beautiful, large space (even fully booked never feels…read morecrowded), but has amazing group of teachers leading a diverse set of classes. There's always something for everybody. Most importantly, Halea Yoga has built a lovely community of beautiful souls. And showers, lots of showers!

Very cool little studio in a great part of town! It's really easy to plan a yoga date with a friend…read morethen walk around for a bite to eat. Staff were very friendly, they offer a free class if you're new to the studio, and they are also on ClassPass which makes it so convenient to drop in! They had loads of very high quality props to use, and there was plenty of street parking. Highly recommend!

A wonderful studio with a nice group of instructors and students. The atmosphere is serene and…read morepeaceful. You are invited to move, strengthen your body, and nurture your soul.

Maven manages to be simultaneously soothing and energetic. The studio is calming, safe and fosters…read morean environment to focus and go inside your head and heart for a bit. I have been practicing yoga since the mid-90s, and I've found their instruction and sequencing top notch. The instructors are welcome and I feel comfortable and at home there.

The beginning of my yoga journey started right before the pandemic - I had gone to a few hot yoga…read moreclasses with a coworker but hadn't built enough of a practice to consider incorporating them in my routine. Like many, of course, my yoga practice grew and grew amidst the isolation of the pandemic and I am now happily obsessed with daily practice and challenging myself often. Luckily, I found Maven Yoga right as I decided I was feeling safer and ready to attend in-person classes to grow my practice. I am even LUCKIER to have this sweet little studio near home, and though I've only been attending a few weeks so far, I am SO excited to continue my practice at Maven Yoga moving forward and definitely recommend their unlimited 30-day special for anyone considering new yoga studios in their routine! I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the classes I've attended with different instructors and have found myself both challenged and relaxed after every class! I really appreciate that a sense of community seems to be a goal in this studio - the instructors, especially Kai, make it a point to make you feel seen and guided throughout class. I don't feel like just another number at this studio and feel welcomed every time I step in! The amenities are also great! A relaxing studio with big mirrors and a cool ambiance, changing rooms, showers, restrooms, and super clean - what more could you ask for? As far as Covid-19 protocols go, I felt safe and did feel that there was attention to detail in cleaning as well as safety practices during my visits - masks are worn unless you are practicing and you must show proof of vaccination/negative Covid test if you do want to practice without a mask. The class sizes are spectacular and I have felt comfortable every visit. All in all, I am so glad to have found a yoga studio to incorporate in my weekly routine and am grateful to Kai and all instructors at Maven Yoga for creating such a safe and welcoming space for yoga practice and community.

I highly recommend the Vinyasa Flow 2 class! Great class that keeps you moving (reminds me a lot of…read morePower Hot Yoga). And we even did handstands in class. The front desk staff are super friendly & helpful, as are the instructors. There are two studios, and even a little yoga boutique. Loads of free parking in the neighborhood. And they offer many classes per day, 7 days a week. Great newsletter!

Please note, I'm not big into yoga…read more I want to be. But I just don't have the patience for it. Vinyasa has been recommended to me, as I hear it's more dynamic in movement and can keep my tiny pea-brain occupied. I am fortunate to know Dawn Jansen; she is an extraordinary yoga instructor and when I heard about her handstand yoga class, I had to give it a try. 8 Limbs is right on Phinney and is easy to find. Lots of street parking, although I parked across the street and had to play human Frogger in order to get across the street. Once inside, I signed in and took off my shoes and entered the studio. It was much bigger than I thought it would be! They had mats that you could use there, which was good since I had accidentally left mine in the car and I feared that I wouldn't be able to jump on enough logs to Frogger my way back and forth again. This particular class was 1 hr and 45min, but I had to leave a little early to be someplace else. $40 was a great deal! As I've said, I'm not much into yoga. I would find myself in a sideways-lifting-leg-downward-dog position and look at everybody else to see if I was even close to doing it right. It seemed like I never was, even with the excellent instruction. I'm definitely down to try it again though!

This is my first class at Commune Yoga. The website indicates to arrive ten minutes before class to…read morebe introduced to the space and fill out waiver/paperwork. I arrived with the facility still closed and the yoga instructor showed up without the ability to get inside. We couldn't get in until 10 minutes into class time. Erica, the name of the person who was supposed to open the studio, was very brief, somewhat rude, and not welcoming. I asked her if I needed to sign anything, she just said "Just put your stuff away and go to class." The instructor, Molly, was super nice. She helped me check in and chatted with me as it was my first class with Commune and ClassPass. She challenges individuals with various movements and provides modifications as needed. I'm a bit disappointed with the engagement with the staff at the studio especially since this is my first class with them.

The instructors here are wonderful and so talented. Their flows are super creative and sometimes a…read morereally good challenge! The studio itself is fairly small and kept "warm", which means that when they cram 40 people into the room it gets insanely humid, sweaty, and cramped. I took a class where I couldn't properly do certain poses because I was worried about accidentally hitting the person next to me. It smells sweaty too when you walk in and are hit with a wave of humidity. They really need to cap the number of people allowed in a class because everyone suffers. One of the women who works the front desk (I think she also teaches) is snappy and rude. I was getting water before class and she snapped at me to get inside - I was just trying to stay hydrated? I've heard her arguing with customers and she doesn't seem like a yogi at all - always seems grumpy and passive-aggressive like she'd rather be anywhere else. Love the teachers but probably won't come back to the studio - a lot of them seem to teach elsewhere.

I had a wonderful session with Jill at Studio Evolve. The studio is beautiful and I adore the…read moreowner. Jill had a plan for our session and immediately pivoted when I shared a couple things going on with my body. I did exercises on the floor and on the reformer that I've never done before and they have really shifted some long-standing patterns in my body. I was impressed with her flexibility and attentiveness as well as her knowledge about how to help support my body and strength. Highly recommend!

Chelsea's wind down breathwork and movement class was fabulous! I was so relaxed and got a great…read morenight's sleep. A wonderful way to end a busy week.

I underwent teacher training under Richard in 2020. It was a one-year program that started late…read more Upon completing the program, Richard informed us that he would not issue the certificate immediately and would provide additional requirements in the Fall, which he never did. Despite visiting the studio multiple times, he never provided any information. I sent multiple follow-up emails, but he never responded. I invested a significant amount of time and effort, and it was an unpleasant experience not to receive the certificate, especially without any explanation for his decision.

I did not have a good experience at this Yoga studio. I felt bullied and pressured to do yoga…read morepostures that I told the instructor that I was uncomfortable with. It's unfortunate because I was really looking forward to learning Iyengar yoga.

I have been going to Tulinda since the first day they opened. I only regret that I dropped out,…read moreand didn't return for over five years because of work schedule. When I did return, the people who had been taking from Linda Hiller all those years, many people who were struggling to keep up back then, looked amazing. They had done the work and the results were the yoga bodies. I felt humble to be among them again. Linda Hiller isn't just a great yoga teacher, she is simply one of the best teachers I have had in any subject. She is tough, and it is all worth it. I agree with Chris R's review. I can't believe I am posting this on Yelp. But, it is a business I totally love and I cannot leave it off my list.

I hesitate to review this yoga studio, because it is so perfect just the way it is and I don't want…read morethat to change. It seems like a person should should stumble upon Linda Hiller by some stroke of fate that has nothing to do with a website like yelp. Once there, perhaps a person realizes their good fortune because their body has been ravaged by the well-intentioned but inexperienced teachers at other yoga studios, maybe because they need an ongoing ego spanking, or maybe they just need a yoga teacher with years of experience, true depth of knowledge of the body, a lovely sense of humor and a giant benevolent Leonberger dog named Rosie who lounges in the studio and gazes serenely at them as they toil away at their practice. Linda crosses the line effortlessly back and forth between strict, alignment-oriented dominatrix, and sweet, compassionate co-conspirator on the path. She manages to be completely involved with her students, while at the same time healthily detached - clearly the result of years of attending to her own practice. Obviously her own practice has served her well, she knows intimately what she teaches for better and for worse - she has been through it all herself. And while she makes the poses look effortless, she lets you know where she comes from and where she's been, and that she is no different than you can be if you put in the time and effort. Her dedication to providing her students with an extremely challenging class experience that is accessible to all levels is unique. Bonus points for no major overt display or discussion of "spirituality", leaving a practitioner free to bring in his or her own ideas and feelings, bonus points for her husband David in class to heckle her when the going gets too tough, and bonus points for the community of regulars who inspire with their toughness and dedication. This might be the only yoga studio in Seattle that has managed to randomly pull off an all male class one Friday night. It's $20 per class for Linda's 1 1/2 hour classes which often end up going over by 15 minutes...there are no punch cards, no monthly unlimited specials, no deals. Now that most studios in Seattle charge 16 or $17 for a drop-in, and because it is such a small group that it feels like a semi-private, I would call it hands-down some of the best money I've ever spent. I have never been to any other teacher at Tulinda but Linda Hiller, and if you aren't available M, W, F nights from 5-6:30 and Sundays from noon-1:30, then I'm sorry, you'll have to find another fabulous yoga teacher. Good luck. They're out there, but teachers like this are not easy to find.