SOL Yoga — Local services in Seattle

This is honestly the best hot yoga studio I’ve ever been a member of. (And I've moved around a lot and practiced at quite a few excellent studios.) The space is super clean and welcoming, which is pretty standard for local studios, but SOL has this atmosphere of compassionate body awareness that's kind of magical. There’s constant verbal encouragement from the teachers to be kind to yourself, but it never feels like fluff because it's reflected in the way they guide students and the way they speak about themselves and their own practice.

I never feel pressured to push beyond my limits or "perform". The classes are still quite athletic, but it's more like an invitation to explore and enjoy moving your body. Some days I just need to stretch, some days I'm nursing an injury (I also dance a lot), and some days I want a serious workout -- I could do any of those in any of the classes I've taken.

If you're looking for a place where you can challenge yourself without any external expectations, and also feel completely respected and cared...

SOL is an incredibly warm, welcoming, and well balanced space - I went pre pandemic as a complete beginner and continued with virtual for a while. I love the music selection and the breath-focused flows - always a great balance of physical challenge and connection to the practice.

Sarah has a calming and genuine presence that extends to other instructors too. There’s zero sense of entitlement here, allowing you to practice without pressure, but also pushing yourself when you want. The instructors also provide you with feedback (if you consent), which is always appreciated.

In the summers they also have dock yoga, which is very meditative with the sound of the water. Having been to several other studios now, I appreciate SOL even more and...

After stepping away from in person studios for a few years, I finally came back to Sol and instantly remembered why I love it here. It’s a really special feeling when all of the instructors genuinely remember you and it feels like catching back up with an old friend. The studio itself (hello, new upstairs space!!) is inviting without any extra frills - it truly is just a beautiful, warm space to practice in. Bonus points for easy parking and great music in every class. I’m so grateful to be back here again and feel more involved in...