Hatha Yoga Center — Local services in Seattle

The Hatha Yoga Center is the real deal. If you're looking for real yogis to learn the science of yoga, then look no further. I was lucky enough to come across them on my search for an authentic yoga teacher training course where I could learn beyond standardized, commercialized asana practice. I was incredibly pleased as I entered the program for my first weekend, with immediate focus on meditation and keen hands-on corrections. My body improved and changed drastically over the next two years, as did my body of knowledge in anatomy, kinesiology, and yogic philosophy and spiritual study as well as practice. So much was I inspired, that I continued on study to become a massage therapist and practice working therapeutically with the body full-time. The knowledge and expertise that Bob and Ki have is invaluable. Both have been teaching as well as practicing for over 30 years. Ki was once a physical therapist, massage therapist, psychotherapist, and is a Reiki Master, with an incredible well of natural health knowledge. She has also studied yoga in India, which speaks of practice in the true authentic lineage of yogic tradition. All of such knowledge comes through in her classes as well as in the teacher training program. Bob has deep roots in meditation, wrote Yoga for a New Age (an essential tool for mastering an alignment-based practice), did graduate-level academic work in Kinesiology, and will provide a rich new sequence of yoga poses in every class. They both have also practiced and taught out of Bali for 15+ years. Bob and Ki both ooze dedication from the fibers of their being. They breathe, chant, walk, talk, eat, drink, and sleep yoga. When I think about where to practice, I've continued to return to the Hatha Yoga Center for the sheer breadth of knowledge and wisdom that this level of true commitment to their practice provides. They are a hidden gem of a...

Hatha Yoga Center has been so helpful to me in safely providing livestream yoga classes throughout these challenging times. I have practiced here for about 5 years, and I have so missed my live yoga classes throughout this pandemic and business shutdown. Ki’s instruction is very precise, and she remembers every one of my physical issues and limitations and tailors her instruction during each class to the students who are in attendance and what their needs are. Her yoga has dramatically improved my functioning and reduced my pain even with an inflammatory arthritis condition that I have. Fortunately, Bob and Ki and several of their other instructors have continued to provide all their regular classes plus a couple of additional time slots through their live-streaming Facebook page. At age 65, and with my health issues it is so important for me to reduce my risk of exposure to Covid. Thanks to their efforts to continue to offer their yoga through livestream classes, I am able to take care of myself as well as continue to support their business. All together we can still find ways to get through this time healthy and happy. Highly...

I have been taking classes at the Hatha Yoga Center going on 5 years and the owners Ki and Bob have always been welcoming, caring and provide very detailed instructions. They never push anyone beyond their physical capabilities and are very keen on getting to know each person in every class. As soon as the pandemic started they went to virtual teaching which has been wonderful and allows me to take classes either live or later in the day when I have the time. As a result I have been able to take a yoga class now for 276 consecutive days during this pandemic. A testament to the quality of Bob and Ki’s teaching are the amount of long term practitioners that have been taking classes at the Hatha Yoga Center. I have taken classes at many yoga studios throughout Washington and this one is by far the best. They really work well with folks new to yoga in addition to seasoned yogis. Give this studio a try. Currently they conduct classes on Facebook Live Stream. I highly recommend the Hatha Yoga...