Seattle Yoga Lounge

Hot Vinyasa Yoga has become an addiction as of late for me…
And after one class here, I can feel it fuel my craving for more!!!
It may be smaller than other studios, but it’s incredibly clean and inviting. Equipped with lots of cubbies, a private bathroom, seperate private one stall shower room (with complimentary towels), kombucha on tap, water and coconut water to buy, as well as a few retail items.
And the studio itself… as soon as I walked in, I felt an immediate sensation of relaxation and calmness. The red and blue ceiling lights really set the mood and I personally love having the mirrors to help correct form.
Elvis was FANTASTIC!!! I felt so motivated by his style of instruction and luckily there weren’t many of us in the 4pm tuesday class, so each person got a little bit of attention and correction.
I’ve only experienced this at one other studio, but at the end during savasana, he comes around and gently places a refreshingly cool, lightly lavender scented towel over your forehead and eyes. This small gesture solidified my future decisions to visit.
I can’t wait for next week! I may just purchase more sessions since my ClassPass only allows 3/​month/​studio. (This coming from someone who lives in KIRKLAND and works in Capital Hill & Pioneer Square!) — – The journey is worth it.

Wonderful studio! I wish I didn’t work downtown so I could take more level I classes from Elvis. He’s great at explaining positions and how to get into them for us newbies. Like others have said, the cool lavender towel at the end is amazing.

Such a great studio! Elvis and his team are so welcoming and wonderful. I have taken several classes here via Class Pass and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. Like others have said, the lavender towel during savasana is perfect.
The power vinyasa class is fairly intense between the heat and the quickly moving flow, but still accessible for all practice levels. The «warm 75» vinyasa is also a treat and challenging, with slightly cooler temps.
The practice space is very cool – mirrored, a soft floor and ambient lighting. The music selections have always been nice as well. Every class I’ve attended has been packed, but they make it easy to find a spot with marked mat spaces (why don’t more busy studios do this???). The best perk is definitely the easy free parking in the garage!
The only downside is that the space is small and fairly frill free – if I were going to invest in a full membership at a heated yoga studio, it really would need to have showers/​locker room.

I’ve been trying out yoga places near Green Lake & I eventually settled down here. I really like this place! There’s easy street parking AND a free lot! Overall the instruction is good & comes with lots of reminders for proper positioning. The atmosphere is nice, clean, and friendly. Even though it can be a little tight during busy classes they’ve made it easy to figure out where to put your mat by placing tape «markers» on the floor. I appreciate that a lot.

though it is small, the power vinyasa class had good vibes. 5 stars for cool lighting, ambiance + music (indie yogi feels), an instructor (elvis) that’s not intimidating but gets your body working and sweating into a slippery mess .
…and definitately love that cold lavender towel on your eyes during shavasana… felt so rejuvenated, centered and light afterwards!
it does get crowded between classes and there are no lockers. I’d recommend for the classes for than anything !

This place used to be I Love Hot Yoga, but has now changed owners. What’s nice about his place is that now you get a cold lavender scented towel at the end of a hot yoga session. It is the extra treat which keeps me going, as long as I’m not too dehydrated.
This place only has one shower and one toilet, but three sinks to choose from.
They have also upgraded the check in process, so now you check in with your name on a tablet instead of having to carry around a card on your keychain.
I did get a groupon here for about $ 30 for 15 sessions to use over 45 days. Without the groupon, it would cost about $ 19 per session. I love going to the Yin yoga, which is not heated, but focuses on yoga and breathing. It leaves me feeling refreshed and ready to sleep, kind of a nice meditation. They only offer it on Mondays and Wednesdays.

This is my third year coming to this place. Ever since Elvis took it over it has been significantly improved. The staff if friendly and knowledgable. I recommend Seattle Yoga Lounge to those who enjoy a quality class and a good atmosphere.

Elvis and the staff are amazing. Power vinyasa is not only the perfect hot yoga experience, but great workout as well. Creative stretch is perfect for sore muscles and flexibility. It’s very small and often crowded, but the practice is worth it.

I have only done hot yoga once ever before in my life, so I’m not the most experienced. However, the studio is nice. People are quick to respond with questions via email which is great and it’s definitely clean and inviting here. I had a bloody nose :(but the instructor Elvis was understanding about it and didn’t make me feel bad for it. The class itself is great, I like the music, and way of teaching. It is a good environment. Teddy was also very helpful as well. Definitely recommend!

I received a groupon on my birthday for this studio. So far I am really enjoying my classes and have gone to about 5 so far!
I used to do hot yoga near the university district, where I think because of how busy it was instructors were less apt to walk through poses. I still consider myself a very beginner yogi. but I like how open this studio is to all levels.
I have taken the Level 1 Yoga, Power Yoga, and YogaSport classes. I try to go to the morning classes as there are fewer people at those times. So far, I really like the instructors they all vary in their musical tastes, pedagogy and practice but I enjoy the variety.
I especially like the new addition of a ‘level 1 yoga’ class, which I recommend for beginners like myself– Elvis does a great job of breaking down each pose. It has really corrected some of the unnecessary strain I was putting on my muscles during poses.
The people that come to the studio are all very nice as well– I think that says something about the studio when there are nice classmates :)
Lastly, the cool lavender towels are a nice touch at the end of a sweaty session.
Only one star off because I wish the studio was a bit bigger as some classes can get quite full!
The old studio I went to had a shower and more amenities– but hopefully that is something that as this studio grows it will have great success to expand in the future :)

What an amazing turnaround this studio has taken since Elvis Garcia took over management!
Not only are the front lobby renovations stunning, but the new front desk gals are super friendly and always willing to spark up a conversation.
All the instructors are AMAZING and there is a wide variety of classes you can take from Creative Stretch to Yin.
However, my favorite new touch is the lavender soaked frozen towel you get at the end of class. It is by far the best way to end a hot practice!
I cannot rave about Seattle Yoga Lounge enough. If you have not taken a class since the new management, I highly suggest you do!

I have taken classes now from five different instructors and have enjoyed each one! Highly recommended studio.

Clean, professional, fun, relaxing, great teachers and owner! Flexible schedule with various classes that can be a fit for almost anyone. Highly recommend checking this place out!

I like this studio very much. I suspect it’s a bit smaller than many dedicated yoga studios which I think is a big plus. The size of the space means the teacher is always accessible, visible, and easy to hear. I have taken classes with Elvis and Devyn, which were great. My favorite class is Hot 26 with Chemene. Bikram is typically 90 minutes, and this class is 60 making it easier to fit into my day. Chemene is kind, supportive, and very encouraging, with her guidance I’ve explored some poses I never thought were possible. All levels are welcome in this class, first timers as well advanced practitioners who can take advantage of the more advanced variations she suggests.

The teachers are great here, been doing yoga here for several years. The teachers are wonderful at making sure students do their own practice by offering lots of options for different levels. The teachers helped me overcome a bad back injury last year, and I am so thankful for practicing here. I’ve taken several of my friends here and they have all had a great experience and some became regulars too. My husband and I love going here together because we both get a good workout and it’s something we can share together. We like all the teachers here; Elvis and Devyn are a couple of our favorites. They both have been teaching there as long as we’ve been going. They are both experienced and bring a lot of confidence, whimsy and fun to their classes, no one class will be the same as the another, and I love that. Elvis just took ownership of the studio and he is making it even more fantastic, give this place a try your mind and body will be thankful.

I’ve been coming to this studio for about six months now. I’m there every day, usually more than once a day. I have never had a class I didn’t like. The instructors all have their own distinct style and I appreciate being able to take a range of different flows. This month, one of the instructors took over as owner, and I am so excited for this next chapter at the studio. It’s a beautiful, inviting place to come, play around and grow in your practice.

The instructors at I Love Hot Yoga Green Lake are great. They are very welcoming, the Hatha class was well thought out, very mindful but still physical. Elvis is a fantastic instructor, and I would encourage everyone to try the other folks on their schedule as well! The cool lavender towel at the end of class was a small, but awesome touch to finish out the practice. Great job guys and congratulations!

I have been going to ILHY for +2.5 years and it’s still my favorite! They have had some amazing instructors teach here (Patrick Beach, Carling Harp, Jessica Liukko), and still have great instructors (Elvis Garcia, Devyn Forest, Thang Nguyen and Rosemary McClure). I’ve definitely had some not-​so-​good classes with other teachers but the classes are abundant so you can just pick and chose which instructors/​types of yoga you vibe with. The customer service here is terrific and location is convenient and there’s free parking!

Started coming here when I purchased the 10 class card and made sure to go as often as I could during the first two weeks. I’m hooked and now go 3 – 4 times a week — usually to power vinyasa but will do the hot hatha if my schedule permits.
Pros–
convient location for me
free parking
lots of time slots to choose from
free mat and towel rental with auto pay members (nice to try different mats)
Interesting workshops
Great customer service
FANTASTIC teachers
I love all the teachers but due to my schedule, I usually take power vinyasa classes from Elvis and Rosemary the most. They are always very attentive to student needs. They offer modifications to make poses easier and they offer options to advance your practice. I’m doing things like hand strands, side crows and other arm balances that I haven’t done before.
I love how I feel after each class and I love how hot yoga has made me stronger too.
Cons —
No real cons… It is a one room studio so that is limiting but that is it!
Thank you to all the fine folks at I love Hot Yoga!

Meh.
This studio is super conveniently located with free parking in the garage next door and a great schedule of classes that always fit into my schedule. I tried their new student deal of 10 classes for $ 30 which is a fantastic deal, and I think worth spending $ 30 on if you’re interested in hot yoga or want to try a new studio.
The classes and instructors though we’re just ok. There was only 1 teacher, Jessica, who I thought put on a really good class. Other instructors varied along the spectrum of not particularly helpful to straight up just phoning it in. Some people really like this studio, and if you aren’t super picky about your yoga practice it’s probably worth checking it out. Not my cup of tea though.

This place has really stepped up their yoga game since Elvis joined and added awesome music themed nights to hot yoga. He is the master of fun and working out. Lots of giggles and muscle stimulation.

I Love Hot Yoga feels like what yoga should be like — a way to bring people together. I’ve been coming for the past few months and have enjoyed every class I’ve been to. The class structure follows more or less the same pace which is great for beginners. If you’re up for more of a challenge, plot yourself next to the heat and sweat out the move. The atmosphere and feel good vibes keeps me coming back at least twice a week. good mix of different styles with a wild card class on fridays! get a package and save some money.

This studio is awesome. I have always been a little concerned with hot yoga because most studios crank up the heat and work you to death. I dont think its very healthy to have a work out in that type of environment. What I love about I Love Hot Yoga is that they are very conscious of their students and take good care of everyone in the room. I have really enjoyed going to the classes and will continue to go weekly.

I’m between ¾ stars on this studio. I did the intro special, it is Hot yoga but not Bikram, classes are 1 hour, and the staff was friendly. It is pretty small, and can be a little crowded, and the dressing room situation is cramped.
Not particularly hot compared to some studios. Parking was not a problem, it’s available in the garage next to the studio.
They do have some great teachers — Patrick was good, and Alison Solam is terrific.

Never coming back again. Not because of the yoga experience, but because of their customer service and package/​specials expiration policy. (But — the yoga is just alright, instructors that I’ve experienced here weren’t active in helping with posture)
I bought a 10 class package back in Fall 2011 for $ 100 after I used 4 out of 5 of my Groupon classes. I specifically asked the girl working at the front desk how long I have to use my last Groupon deal class and how long I have to use the 10 class package. I knew I would probably need time to use up the classes and I was curious about expiration because the advertisement for the 10 class package DID NOT state any expiration date. She stated that they BOTH don’t expire, which was shocking to me, but I rolled with it and paid the $ 100. I thought this was an awesome deal!
Now that I’ve graduated and have a regular 9 – 5, I have more time and decided to pick up yoga again. I went to their website and checked out their current packages just to see what they’re offering, and I now see their 10 class package must be used in 60 days. and I wonder, did mine expire?
Sure enough, I call and talk to the girl working the desk. She looks me up. «Yeah, you had a Groupon deal that expired.» Then, I ask her about the 10 class deal. «Oh yeah, I see that now, you also bought that, too. I’m sorry I don’t know who told you they didn’t expire.» SERIOUSLY?! I’m sure it says in their POS system who took my transaction that day. You’re not even going to see what you can do for me? Not even one class? So my $ 100 is down the drain.
In writing this review I thought this might be my fault as a consumer, but I did what I was supposed to do. I asked about expiration and was lied to. And, their advertising failed to provide the correct information at the time. I also saw that Melissa A. wrote a very similar review on 5÷21÷2012 and that seems to substantiate this claim so I’m not the only one. To tell the truth, $ 100 is not a big deal to me. The bigger deal is that they didn’t offer to right the wrong. Even the smallest gesture would have been appreciated and I could have become a regular customer. Every GOOD business knows that.

3.5 stars
I bought a Groupon and only came twice. haha. Fail. (The month ended up being super busy. :() The problem is this place is so small. I tried to come another time but by the time I was close enough, I knew there wasn’t enough time to get in. You have to take a number and if you aren’t here 20 – 25 min in advance, you probably don’t have a chance. I actually called once in advance to see if I should even bother coming out.
I like the location. The girl at the front desk seems nice and they have a good schedule with both standard 90 min. yoga and power yoga in different time formats, plus a wild hot yoga. I don’t think I can go back to 90 minute hot yoga. The place seems clean.
The main problem is the size. Not only is the yoga room small, the lobby is small and there’s just one bathroom per gender, no showers, nothing.

Went again and still not any better.
if you feel like going to a yoga studio and sweating 6 inches away from the next person with the possibility of your neighbor dripping sweat next you all over YOU, this is the place for you to go!