I've been to a lot of yoga classes over the years, and Ananda Yoga just feels different…read more It's like a moving meditation. I leave every class feeling calmer, stronger, more centered, and somehow lighter than when I walked in. It's a genuinely good workout, but it never feels like it's just about the poses. The teachers are kind, compassionate, and really know how to meet people where they are. The whole space is welcoming and down-to-earth. It has a spiritual feel without ever being preachy, pretentious, or weird--which is honestly hard to find. It just feels authentic. If you've ever thought yoga wasn't your thing, or you've been looking for a practice that's good for both your body and your mind, I'd definitely recommend giving Ananda Yoga a try.

I lost my wedding ring here in 2009 and it makes me sad to this day. Everything else was great, but…read morethe ring part was rough. A side note, they were incredibly kind in their effort to follow up with me

My bestie and I attended the Kuan Yin Enlightenment Ceremony…read more The temple is open from 9am-5pm on ceremony days only. The temple is open to the public. Entrance is free. During ceremonies, the temple is crowded. Parking is well organized with street lights and attendants. Parking is free. My bestie and I were the only Caucasian's; everybody else were Asians. There are a couple etchings and writings in English. The temple is slowly working on providing English translations. Several monks are available and happy to assist with any questions or explanations. A free lunch (vegetarian) and tea is offered for those interested. This offering is potluck style with many dishes being homemade. The grounds are absolutely lovely. We both enjoyed strolling every inch and admiring the art and vivid colors. Thank you Ksitigarbha for welcoming the two of us with open arms.

This is a great temple. We went New Years and it had enough room for a lot of people. Would come…read moreback to to see more.

I learned about TM by seeing a Twitter clip from the Ellen Show where she interviewed Bob Roth on…read morehis book about TM. I ordered the book and signed up for TM right after reading the book. I have been doing TM twice a day now for almost a month. It has greatly helped me. I was a little skeptical at first. When I first walked into the office I noticed the smell of smoke which kind of grossed me out. The smell is from incents they burn during brief ceremonies. When it was time for my ceremony, I asked the instructor to put it out because I could not stand the smell of smoke. He immediately put it out and did the ceremony without the smoke. I highly recommend this place to learn the TM process. I had a little anxiety about sitting still with my eyes closed but I powered through and feel much better today after going through the classes.

From the owner: The Transcendental Meditation technique is easy to learn from our highly trained, certified…read moreinstructors. It's effortless, and practitioners feel more relaxed and refreshed after the practice. Call us for a schedule of free introductory talks.

I have been coming here for months now and only have great things to say!…read more The teachers are thoughtful, knowledgeable and so friendly. I've taken classes with Aspen, Carolina, Alex, Laura, Iza and Will and they've all been kind, generous teachers. The community at the studio is great- classmates are welcoming and friendly. The studio is clean and mats are spaced in a way that gives everyone enough room. I love that the studio offers special events like yoga Nidra with Carolina, and Kundalini and Sound Baths with Aspen Rose.

I was hoping to like this place and i enjoyed it the first few classes but the majority of the…read moreinstructors are rude and not super friendly or inviting and made me feel like I was unwanted every time I showed up. There was maybe two instructors that I actually enjoyed their classes and made an effort. I understand it's small but yoga is also for everyone and I did not enjoy my experience compared to other yoga places I've been.

I have just recently moved to Seattle and gotten involved with KMC Washington. I am so impressed by…read morethe people here! There are many very long-time practitioners of Buddhism here, and it is clear that they have been sincerely being Buddhists. These are people who have learned from a qualified Buddhist master, and they are humble and have a sense of humor. It is so refreshing! This is a great example of Sangha. As you can see from the photos, the temple is beautiful with a lovely meditation room. This is covid time, and they are being careful, so everything is streamed right now. It will be wonderful when people can gather together inside again in the future.

I encourage everyone to make their own impression but being as this is Yelp, here's mine: this…read moreplace is great in concept but it quickly gave off a cultish vibe to me. And I'm not saying this because I'm a skeptic of Buddhism, as my entire family is Buddhist! My grandfather was a political figure in Vietnam who had the backing and support of the Buddhist party. He also was the one who lent his car to his monk friend on the day that monk infamously lit himself on fire in protest (if you Google pics you can see my grandpa's car in the background behind the burning monk). So yeah, I'm trying to say that I have a familiarity/background with Buddhism. Anyway back to the KMC: Everyone was very nice, but I didn't like how everything was "for purchase" and how meditation classes have a mandatory fee. I'm used to free or donation-based sessions, as most Buddhist temples/centers I'm familiar with are. It felt like they obviously were trying to make money wherever they could, which didn't feel very Buddhist to me? But again, I understand that this place isn't technically a temple or monastery etc so maybe that's the difference. Group meditation felt more like a lecture hall at a college. I personally seek a more intimate, calming environment. Here, they have the ceiling lights on so bright you'd think you were being interrogated. How does one relax and meditate with bright ass lights? Perhaps that's a challenge on purpose? I'd suggest dimming the lights a bit for meditation, even if it means some might fall asleep. *UPDATE*: Upon further online research, I've discovered to my shock that the NKT organization is actively against the Dalai Lama and have been called the "Death Eaters to the broader Hogwarts of global Tibetan Buddhism." There are actually testimonies written by "survivors" claiming how NKT is very much a cult. Make up your own mind about it but the info is out there. TLDR: I don't know if most who go here are aware of all this controversy and that Kelsang Gyatso is opposed to His Holiness. Basically, the sect he's created here is based on teachings/practices that's been banned from Tibetan Buddhism, and there are eyebrow-raising articles online regarding the activity of its members. I strongly urge anyone interested to do their research first because I suspect they're largely successful due to the ignorance of Westerners (their target audience/demographic). I'm giving them 2 stars because the people seemed nice, they provided snacks afterwards, and the lesson taught that day had value, but I personally will not be supporting this center and will seek meditation from a more traditional Buddhist establishment.

It's hard to explain Qigong. It's more rhythmic and grounding than yoga. It really gets me out of…read moremy head and into my body. Melanie is a fantastic instructor! My chronic shoulder pain has improved so much doing the Qigong Tai Chi and Qigong Yoga classes. I have done chiropractor, massage, acupuncture and yoga and Qigong has made the biggest difference. I'm so grateful for finding this studio and its community.

Such a great way to get your energy flowing after a long day at a desk job. The fusion of tai chi…read moreand yoga and meditation is taught well and doesn't get stale like some other movement classes I've done. Truly has made a difference in my stress levels and helps me get a restful sleep. Highly recommend the evening classes for winding down your day. Even if you find it hard to meditate, this class will make it seem easy!

I was lucky enough to have Jamie as my first instructor for Go Yoga Kirkland. I've never heard an…read moreinstructor annunciate and project instructions as well as her. She was hyper aware of the entire class, giving targeted recommendations when needed, which tremendously helped me to improve my practice. Normally, I leave yoga classes at other studios wishing it was hotter or more humid. I finally got my wish at Go Yoga Kirkland and was humbled and challenged in all the right ways. A very nice bonus is Jamie seemed to always know the perfect times to let cool air into the room. I walked away from my class feeling stronger and incredibly satisfied. If you haven't been here yet, they offer an incredibly generous $7 for your first week (7 classes). You won't find an introduction package this good anywhere else. This is a special spot and one of the best is the greater Seattle area!

Took a Power Yoga class with Gary and it kicked my butt, in the best of ways. Steady pacing,…read morehelpful corrections, and interesting flows made the hour fly by. Left feeling euphoric and much less stressed. Studio was spacious with soothing lighting. Looking forward to my next class!

This is my 3rd review TRYING to get someone's attention!!!! Stop charging my card. I've called my…read morebank and they cannot get the payments to stop. The studio clearly doesn't answer their phones or check their voicemails. This is horrible customer service and I'm pissed that I'm having to pay $89 per month for a studio that I haven't been to since 12/2023. Do not sign up for automatic payments. I made a 1 YEAR commitment and they didn't hold up their end of the deal. I don't know if the management is taking advantage of people or are just not paying attention. I regret signing up and I will continue to leave bad reviews until the company makes things right.

The teachers of the studio are amazing, so please understand this is not about them…read more All of the classes are super fast advanced, which is fine. Nobody forces you to try and keep up. However, their customer service is the worst I have ever experienced! I found another yoga studio last year that was more my style, but had a year commitment to them so I continued to pay until January, when I had told them I wanted to cancel. It is now March, they are still charging my account. I have called, I have left several messages, I have sent several emails. I have never had someone get back to me. I am angry, as I cannot afford to pay for two yoga studios at the same time, nor should I have to. I am going to report them to my bank as fraudulent.