The Heart Center for Awakening — Attraction in White Center

Yoga isn’t exercise, though it can feel that way. If you’re looking for the fire not just in the body, but in the mind and in the heart, this place is for you. A great blend of styles offered, everything from Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Kundalini, et al on into more progressive fusion styles, they're all offered here. A golden thread across all sessions offered would be the intention of the practices channeled through all the wonderful instructors who’ve enlisted at this studio. Everyone subscribes to the ethos and values of the studio, and bring years of experience of focused practice to each session – body, heart and mind in an authentic and pragmatic way. Not too in the ether, not to formulaic and flat-footed, every session offers opportunity for practitioners, both beginning and seasoned, to find their edge and open a little further. Go a little deeper. Connect a little more. Very accessible and as challenging as you want it to be. Also, I think a core value of community is really apparent both in how everyone shows up here and the programming and workshops offered. Lots of enriching opportunities to connect, enliven and go deeper in the context of community with a great group of like-minded souls: seekers abound. Nice location in a vibrant area of Seattle. The space itself has a lot of warmth. So, if you’re in for great yoga, great people, in an enlightened and balanced environment with lots of smiles and vibes, this is a great...

(My TL;DR summary) Faith & Owen have built a wonderful, inclusive yoga/meditation/healing space in the heart of White Center. I have felt supported, seen, and included from the moment I stepped on my mat in this space. I highly recommend The Heart Center if you're looking to join a great community (or even if you're just looking to occasionally drop-in at an all-levels yoga studio with lots of class options).

(My more long-winded review)

I attended my first class at The Heart Center during their opening week, but even before my first class, I felt so welcomed & part of the community. Faith & I chatted & interacted on Instagram quite a bit prior to the space's opening, & it was no question to me that I wanted to be part what she & Owen were creating in the White Center community.

I've always had anxiety about joining yoga studios & wellness centers as a plus-size person; in the yoga world especially, I've always looked & felt out of place or that I was taking up too much physical space. However, the Heart Center has so much diversity among the teachers, students, and class offerings that I felt comfortable & well represented right away.

I've never once felt out of place or unwelcome here, & I think this has resulted in great strides in my own practice, pushing myself to try new things & find confidence in the capabilities of...

Incredible energy and vision fills the Heart Center, which is much more than just a yoga studio. Every minute detail — from the comfortable space configurations, minimalist natural decor, artist representations, cleanliness, technology — has been thoughtfully brought to life by Faith, Owen and the community they have cultivated. Excellent selection of classes, workshops, and memberships. Easy to book with MindBody Online. The vibe is very present, open and inclusive. So far, I have encountered only amazing teachers and students, connected beings exuding love and the beauty of life in all it’s many unique ways. I feel lucky to live so close by. This is a perfect compliment to the independence and bustling diversity of White Center. You will feel right...