LakeView Yoga

I love this place and the instructors. The power classes are always awesome, the hot yoga challenging & the yin relaxing. It’s convenient and the class times are great. Studio always super clean and tranquil feeling.

This is the perfect yoga studio! I adore Vidal and his team of powerfully compassionate instructors. In this era of the Core-​Porate expansion pushing LOCAL yoga businesses out of the market, we need to support our Legacy Studios like Lakeview! I choose to Reject the current trend of the Hot Hellhole-​Incorporatization of yoga! I choose to Abandon ridiculously hot studios and loud, showy classes for real Yoga. I choose to practice at the feet of the master and his 4 decades of experience. We all should.

I have tried other yoga studios just to spread the love and I always come back to LakeView because its such a welcoming, calm, fun, experience and Vidal is my favorite! Honestly he is the best instructor I have had. He really cares about each and every person in the class and wants wellness and strength for them. He helps you and pushes you to your best potential. It is really a all around AMAZING yoga experience.

I have been going to this yoga studio since they opened at their original location on Bothell Way. They have a wide range of instructors who are knowledgeable, attentive and fun. You always feel welcome and there is no competitive spirit here between beginners and long-​time practitioners of yoga. Give it a try ~ you’ll love it!

I am so glad to have this studio so close to my home! Kenmore/​Bothell has needed a place like this for many years.
Beautiful space! No sweats-​soaked carpets, there are showers, the room is evenly heated, and the feel of the place is perfect. No lake view anymore, but it’s Kenmore…
I have only had classes with Vidal, who is a compassionate and encouraging guide in class.

This is a no-​nonsense beautiful studio with caring teachers and a schedule which makes practicing yoga regularly easy. I have been practicing at Lakeview for about 4 years now. I lost 45+ lbs and I am very happy that my health is constantly improving. Studio is clean and most teachers are awesome!

I had my first hot yoga class at Lakeview Yoga yesterday. I arrived late after stopping at their old address first… and they were so welcoming and helpful. They quickly supplied me with a mat, a towel, a chilled bottle of water. I was encouraged kindly, asked if it was my first time ever, and felt thoroughly taken care of. I signed up for 2 months of unlimited yoga for only $ 125 (a special they are offering right now, a fantastic deal). They environment was elegant, peaceful. They had full showers in a small locker room, lockers, all the necessities for showering after class (although I did not do this). I noticed there were doors clearly labeled for massage therapies and other healing modalities, down the hall to the yoga studio. The studio itself is painted with gorgeous, simple designs of water and nature, the light subdued and gentle. I look forward to another class today!

Still one star. If I could, I would give it 0 stars. It’s currently called «LakeView Yoga», but the location has moved and they no longer have a lakeview. Rather they have a view of a bowling alley strip mall’s parking lot.

I have been doing power yoga for 8+ yrs. I started at laurelhurst hot yoga and switched to Lakeview when Vidal opened it because I live in Kenmore. I am very grateful to Vidal for bringing yoga to Kenmore and I hope we all support our studio in its newest location. It is so beautiful and you should at least stop by just to look at the zen interior design, very professional. Power and Hot yoga can be challenging especially if your my age, 58 yrs, but Vidal and the teachers are supportive. Also, I prefer Power yoga because it has more upper body conditioning. However, Hot yoga is very popular also. Thank you Lakeview yoga for being there for me.

First off, after months of procrastinating I finally decided to come to this studio… surprise! No more lake, no more view. They moved. Fine, it’s closer to my house. However, it was one of the worst yoga classes I have ever experienced. I went to their new yin yoga… thumbs down.
The teacher spent the whole time looking at her phone, except to tell us to stay in x position for x minutes and then remind us there were x seconds left. No music… wait… there was some for 5 minutes but they never bothered to turn it on again or fix it.
Later on in the class, even when she saw me– if she saw me– struggling on a pose, she didn’t offer any advice, or blocks or anything. She hardly spoke except to say what pose to do. No coaching, no motivation. The «spiritual» side of yoga, totally absent. We were only two people in the class. Then she turned on the heat, which I love because it helps you stretch, but the heat was blowing straight on my face… very uneven heat in the room. Maybe if they warm it up in advance for a class it will work, but as it was, I hated it.
I have to say the new place is not bad and since I am owed a second free class, I will come again, making sure I get Vidal as the teacher. Maybe then I will come back and change my review.

This is a spacious and clean yoga studio overlooking Lake Washington, above the Kenmore Air Harbor. I have been coming here on and off for about 4 years and I always find mindful, patient, funny, knowledgeable, friendly, inspiring teachers in Vidal and his staff. The 7 pm class is a great option for harried working moms and all busy people alike. Try it out, you will not regret it. After you get started the only thing you’ll regret is not going.

I started yoga classes about three months ago, and have been thoroughly enjoying them. I had no yoga experience before this, but Vidal has been a wonderful teacher and coach. Always engaging, always encouraging, and often humorous. :) He is very good at challenging yoga students of all levels.
I have only been able to attend classes once a week, but still found much improvement in the balance of my body, mind, heart, and spirit that I was searching for.
I highly recommend LakeView Yoga for anyone at all interested in trying out yoga. The range of pricing plans makes it easy to try out short term or to get savings by investing in long term. Or anything in between.
Come…choose life.

I can’t say enough about this studio and why I would recommend it as a first time or as a long time yogi :)
First of all, I spent many many months trying to find the right studio for me. I bought every Groupon and Living Social deal out there and visited no less than 15 yoga studios in Seattle. This is by far my favorite.
Vidal (the owner) is the best yoga instructor I’ve ever had. Not only does he TEACH the postures to your level, he helps you understand yoga as a practice on a much deeper and esoteric level. I love their mantra «Yoga practice not yoga perfect». There are all levels in every class from the very advanced to the total beginner. All instructors (and they are all great) encourage class to channel their energies to create a strong and vibrant and thoughtful atmosphere.
The space is clean, the heat is perfect, the view is amazing (last night we watched the sun set on the water as we did our poses) and the energy postiive and encouraging.
Vidal has worked very hard to make Lakeview a place where people come together to do something that they love that will make them feel and look better inside and out :)
Lakeview is the best :)

Love this studio! I’ve been going several times a week for the last year & a half. I had never done yoga before. The heat is wonderful as is the wide open space & feel of the studio. I normally have preferred to exercise alone, but everyone here is very nice & I’m able to feel comfortable coming to classes regularly. I highly recommend it!

I’ve been coming here about a year now and this is my favorite hot yoga studio BY FAR! For me, for whatever reason, the heat doesn’t feel oppressive when there are floor to ceiling windows and a lovely view. The whole place is just delightful, and has helped me immensely with my love and understanding of yoga. Vidal seems to teach the majority of the classes, which is great because he’s a savvy and kind instructor. He’s like a big brother, and makes everyone feel included and like part of the studio family. The other instructors are awesome too, and each has their own very individual style and personality. They are all very patient and not pushy or scary like at so many hot yoga studios. Also there’s a juice bar — yum! The studio is beautiful, relaxing, clean and very welcoming. Plenty of parking here too.

Very peaceful place to practice yoga. Friendly staff, too.

I’ve been practicing yoga for roughly ten years, and this is one of my favorite studios. Here is why:
1) Vidal (the owner) is a long time practitioner. He teaches a great class and selects other authentic, inspired instructors.
2) There is a good mix of power vinyasa and bikram style.
3) The heat is well controlled. Not overly cranked like some studios.
4) Great studio space and location. Hardwood floors (no carpet stink) and a great view of the lake. Clean.
5) I always feel welcome at the studio. Vidal is usually there, and greets us all warmly.
I highly suggest trying out this studio, whether it be your first class or your 1000^th.
OM…

Watch out, Bikram Yoga can be addicitve~
LakeView Yoga is a great place to settle in and explore the art of yoga in a peaceful, positive environment. The classes are challenging and hot!

I am a first time yoga practitioner so my review is coming from someone who has no prior experience other than what has been introduced to me at this studio. For years my little sister has been encouraging me to add yoga to my exercise routine as I consider physical fitness an important aspect of my life. Since I didn’t know anything about yoga (my sister didn’t go into much detail other than sharing that it was both physically challenging and a great stress reliever) I put off trying any classes so when a friend and collegue described the benefits of yoga and the classes she was teaching, I took this revelation as a chance to try it for myself. Lets just say its been about three weeks and I am working my way into making this part of my daily routine to keep my body and mind physically and mentally sharp!
Now for the actual review: I’ve only tried Bikram «Hot» yoga classes and I absolutely love them! Vidal and Joyce have been wonderful teachers… they both have different styles of conducting the classes and each has their advantages. I appreciate their patience, encouragement and instruction as I learn and do the different poses and each time I come back, I feel like I learn more about myself and gain strength and flexibility each time I attend. I am looking forward to trying one of the Power classes and meeting the other teachers. I will definately add a second review once I try the classes.
Now for the facility and location itself… if you live in the Bothell/​Kenmore area, LakeView is really easy to find. Parking can be tricky but keep in mind there are spaces to the left and right of the building. The studio itself offers great views of the north shores of Lake Washington… and in the afternoons offers a great view of the sunset (at least this fall). The clean hardwood floors offers a nice warm oasis while you do the Savasana pose during each set.
I look forward to my yoga sessions and am extremely happy that I’ve been lucky enough to find LakeView on my first try. Everytime I go, I look forward to the the next time I can get to come back.

This place offers a variety of yoga in a great studio that overlooks the water where you can watch planes take on and off. Owner is super friendly and has lots of plans for making the studio even better. All instructors seem to be very good at yoga. The owner has created a downstairs area that is a relaxation station where yogis can have their tea after their class. This studio doesn’t always follow the bikram style but it is a great place to get yoga done, especially if you get tired of doing the same 26 poses over and over again. I love the classes here. Parking lot can be a little tricky. Hardwood floors are also nice and the studio is not smelly like some.