-
March 2024 by Mallika
This place is amazing! You walk out feeling fresh rejuvenated and happy. One of the best yoga studios I’ve ever been to.
-
February 2024 by Sonam Singh
I love this yoga studio. I have taken classes with Arzu, Ashish, Anja, and some other teachers and always had a great time.
-
January 2024 by Gilberto Silva
It was really a nice experience. Instructor Ashish we was super good, for a beginner like me, he was helpful and welcoming. The environment with other people was awesome.
-
December 2023 by Kristin Sauter
It's unfortunate I have to give it one star because the studio is pleasant and inviting, but my interaction with one of the instructors, Jai, was not so much. She is the reason for the one star rating. I have been practicing since 2009 and I have never encountered such a rude and pretentious instructor as Jai. Both encounters were unwelcoming and unfriendly. She also miscommunicated (I would not be suprised if it was on purpose) information to the Studio Assistant Manager about my class passes. I followed up with the Assistant Studio Manager about my concerns and the miscommunication and my frustrations associated with it. The Assistant Studio Manager was responsive and assured me she will look into it, which I appreciate it. I think it's poor representation to have an instructor like this represent a nice studio.
-
October 2023 by Lereana M.
Background: I attended the in-studio groove class with Ashish at the Capitol Hill location. I had never been to an in-person yoga class... ever... but a friend invited me to go with (Got in for free, since they're a member). I have very minimal yoga experience, some extremely sporadic self-practice with YouTube videos, but am by no means an experienced yogi. I also have a pretty marked autoimmune history with Polymyositis and often have anxiety surrounding my bodily ability, since the autoimmune condition I am in remission for primarily targeted my muscles and caused severe muscle weakness/fatigue. Experience: Ashish is an incredibly compassionate, knowledgeable, positive and motivating instructor. My favorite thing he said was "option to smile here." Might seem silly but I really appreciated the gentle reminder to enjoy the experience and be in the moment. I do run quite warm and sweat a lot () and although the rooms are advertised as "lightly heated" - and I do believe they are compared to hot yoga classes - MAN was I SWEATIN. I did experience that old friend anxiety popping up to remind me of my learned limitations... however I did truly feel very supported and guided through this experience. After the class, my mind and body were SO grateful for the time I set aside to nourish them. I felt as though I got a great workout, without overextending myself which is extremely important in the management of autoimmune aftermath. During the class, I definitely modified some of the poses/flow and felt empowered to listen to my body and act accordingly. It seemed like there were folks from many different levels of yoga practice attending, so I did not feel pressured to adhere exactly to the instruction, which added to the positive experience. Overall, my experience with this studio was extremely positive and I absolutely plan to attend more classes and get a membership. Special thank you to Ashish who supported me the whole way.
-
July 2023 by Anya Y
I love the instructors! Can't recommend this space enough. The space can get pretty crowded sometimes so I would try to arrive a bit earlier sometimes to make sure there's a good spot!
-
June 2023 by Greg S.
This review is for the Capitol Hill location. Pleasant, knowledgable, helpful instructors. Nice space. Other yogis are friendly. Their In Studio Groove class is flowing without being excessively fast paced like many hot yoga classes. Personally, I wish the music was softer or not there at all; sometimes I cannot hear the teacher well and in any case I prefer no music at all so I can better focus on form and breath. However, this is just my opinion; music is evidently what most people want. Other than that personal quibble, The Grinning Yogi is highly recommended.
-
May 2023 by Melissa P.
Great instruction, studio vibe is great, lots of props to borrow. Anya was very welcoming to me as a newcomer and it was clear she had a relationship with many of the students. She also gave me a free mat rental since I was there from out of town. I will definitely be back next time I am in Seattle for work.
-
April 2023 by Şeyma G.
I have been there twice, one was 4:30pm and another one for 6pm class. It was way overcrowded both times. For 4:30 pm class, I was late to class two minutes, which is earlier than the studios 5 min late policy, but I was not allowed to enter since it was packed already. I was offered a credit, but it is frustrating to not the get the service you paid for. I did not want to even try other classes afterwards.
-
February 2023 by Kari Murphy
What great classes! Really warm, professional teachers and a cozy room. I love this location and will be continuing to go here, highly recommend
-
August 2022 by Erin S.
Found The Grinning Yogi on ClassPass, and I'm SO glad I did. I've taken two classes so far with Annie, and she is so incredible. She has such a welcoming, kind, and bright energy. Her classes are tough but so fun and rewarding. I've definitely noticed a good mix of deep stretch movements and then strength movements, which I love. I always feel so open and light and refreshed after the classes. I live on the east side, so I wish there was a location a bit closer to me, but it's worth the drive to experience these great classes. I haven't taken a class with any instructor besides Annie so far, but I've heard great things about the other instructors too :) I'm sure you can't go wrong with any instructor here. I also like how intimate the studio is -- it creates a small community feel, which is awesome for yoga. It really is an empowering, uplifting, and calming environment. I will definitely continue making the drive to Seattle for these classes!! 10000% worth it. If you're new to yoga or even advanced, I think you can find your place here. I've also noticed that all of the class attendees are super kind too -- this just seems like a place that attracts kind, positive, and welcoming people. Such a cool vibe. Finding parking can be a bit of a headache -- as it always is for me in the city -- so I always leave a bit earlier to give myself 10 or so minutes to find parking. I'd highly recommend bringing a little towel for your sweat... you'll get nice and sweaty here, but it feels great!!!!
-
May 2022 by Dick Grimes
Fell in Love with another yoga teacher today.???
-
April 2022 by Annie Green
I'm in love with this class, location and staff. It's super clean, everything you could need (towels, showers, hair ties, water bottles, matts, essential oils....everythinggggg) they have. In addition the environment is amazing, candlelit I CAN'T RAVE ENOUGHT ABOUT IT. Seriously. Great work out, good options for beginners and super advance, and the staff (girls) are amazing.
-
March 2022 by Courtney J.
I stopped in here just the other morning to catch a yoga flow early on the weekend! Our instructor was Katie, and she was so wonderful! We did a solid flow that was just challenging enough to be difficult, but still doable for me (a relatively inexperienced yogi!) I have done yoga practices before casually on my YouTube (Yoga with Adrienne, mostly), but this was my first class! When I arrived, Katie was super welcoming. I had a ClassPass so I signed a waiver and set up my mat. The floor has these cute little hearts called mat mates, so you could line up your mat. People started flowing in right before class began, and Katie was so great as an instructor! She had us get foam blocks (provided) to help support certain stances, and informed us that we could get an affirmation card and lay it by our mats if we wanted to be adjusted in our positions or possibly a small massage during poses. I got an affirmation card, and was so grateful I did! Katie was gentle and kind. I was brand new, so she showed me where the bathroom was (through the blue door on the far end of the studio) and showed me where the cubbies are. When people come to class, they mostly take off their socks and shoes and practice barefoot, so I followed suit. Throughout the flow, there were two calming space heaters running to keep the room warm, and calming music playing in the background. Throughout the practice, I would follow instructions as best I could and Katie would come around and adjust my stance if I needed it. Boy, did I feel the difference it made to be in the proper form! I was also grateful during the ending portion, she came over and did what felt like a cervical release on my neck, and in one of the child's poses, a small massage on my back. I left literally feeling relieved, comforted, an in touch with my mind, body, and spirit. The theme of the practice was patience, and I practice patience while flowing through even the more challenging poses. The people there are also really friendly. I chatted with a few of the regulars after class while packing up, and also spoke to the instructor a bit more. Everyone was so kind and warm. Overall, I adored The Grinning Yogi and I am signing up for my next class as I speak! Super excited to go back :)
-
March 2022 by Tini Tanl
Love it here! Need my yoga classes, teachers are great and can walk from my place.
