Lotus Yoga

Been here two times. The first time the class started late and was not overly challenging; definitely geared more for beginners and older folks. Second time, no one showed, including the instructor! Not a happy yogi.

I love Lotus Yoga. It’s a sweet little yoga studio on the second floor of an old building on the downtown Columbia City strip. I’ve had many teachers and most have been fantastics, but I especially like Emily’s classes. The weeknight classes are great for spreading out and having an intimate yoga experience, while Saturday and Sundays are fun and energetic but very, very crowded.
On my yoga mornings, I love going to Columbia City Bakery or Geraldines for breakfast afterwards. Both are within a stone’s throw to the studio.

I’ve been to several classes here and feel that is a great studio to check out if you are beginning in your yoga journey. Most of the classes here are slower and a good fit for seniors. I come here every once in a while but enjoy a stronger practice on a regular basis. I would not consider this my home studio but rather I come here if I want to «take it easy» in my yoga practice. The studio is beautiful and welcoming.

My partner and I have been going to Adi’s class for a year or so, and he’s one of the most wonderful teachers I have come across. Mindful. Challenging. Yet nourishing classes. I am rating this studio on HIS classes alone. Some of the other teachers don’t challenge my practice, maybe focused more on the elderly yogis and yoginis. One (who will not be named) wasn’t very welcoming I felt, but then was very pleasant to the white and older aged clientele. She unfortunately teaches a lot of the classes, and taught my first class there. I try not to let a bad taste stop me, so Fortunately I gave another teacher a try, and now Lotus has become a regular sanctuary for us. :)

I usually take Megan’s mid-​day class, and it’s amazing! I come out feeling totally relaxed, but I’m always sore the next day. Although the work out’s great, there’s a real focus on breathing and the meditative elements of yoga, so if you’re looking to sculpt your abs, this may not be the place for you.
Big, well-​lit studio, lots of class times to choose from, mid-​range prices — just a great place over all. Worth the trip from West Seattle although there are lots of studios closer to home.

Great space, great teacher (Laura), great schedule!

I’ve been attending classes at Lotus for many years now. I’ve study with pretty much all of the teachers. Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 8am is my favorite class. Bianca is a wonderful informative teacher. She will take your practice to a different level and enhance your techinque.

It’s pretty hippie dippy, but the mood of this studio is fantastic. I love yoga, but I’m by no means a pro, which can leave you feeling more stressed out than relaxed in some of the pretentious yoga studios around Seattle. Lotus is everything I dreamed of! The only thing better would be if it was free ;)
Things I love about this place:
–the instructors: they’re friendly and attentive and make everyone feel welcome in the classes.
–the location: I can walk here from my apartment, which is a huge perk for me — parking in Columbia City can be a pain (though there is a paid lot on the corner of Rainier and Hudson).
–the classes: I love restorative and yin yoga. They happen to have several restorative classes that strike my fancy and make me feel warm and fuzzy inside. Seriously, I love them.
If you’re in the area and looking for a yoga fix, try it out, you won’t be disappointed!

Great yoga for all levels. Wonderful instructors.

This place was my first real yoga experience. I was afraid it would be too difficult for me or it was going to have one of those yoga classes that everyone is a yoga guru and you’re the only person who can barely handle downward dog. Not the case at all. I’ve taken about 7 or so classes and with a couple different instructors and I love it. Everyone has been so welcoming and wonderful. I am so relaxed after I leave class and that to me, is worth it!

I love this place! I have recently found yoga and the teachers at this studio have been a huge help in fostering my learning and understanding of what you can truly get out of practicing yoga. I have loved all the teachers so far and have found a few favorites… Adi, Kristin and Maia. Each of them are very different but inspire different aspects of yoga in what they teach. Adi will push you and make you sweat. He is calm and is great at pushing you to other levels. I try to take his class anytime I can. I also enjoy the workshops he provides and they have taught me a lot about how to do yoga correctly. Kristin is patient, tries new things and is a great teacher for someone that is new to practicing yoga. I enjoy her class when I need to feel invigorated and need a good stretch. Maia is all light and optimism… her smile lights up a room. I enjoy how she works with students and provides a great balance in her class of strength and flexibility. I always leave her class feeling upbeat and energized.
I highly recommend this studio and it is a great place to learn all about yoga and the right way to do it!

Went here a few times and felt that it was ok — although I did have the feeling like the yoga teachers just didn’t like me. Location was great, since its walking distance from where I stay. Last time, however, made me switch to a yoga studio farther away — it’ll be worth the drive.
Here’s what changed:
1. The changed the price per individual class (I reside in 2 cities, so I don’t purchase cards). No signs, no notice — I went there one week, paid one price, then went there the next week and price was changed. To make matters worse, they didn’t notify me of the change in price until AFTER running my credit card — YEP! The yoga instructor handed me the receipt and said, «Oh, prices went up by the way».
2. The same week, I had to use the restroom. Usually, there are paper towels to dry one’s hands. This week a damp wash cloth! YEP! Complete unsanitary! GROSS!!! It had clearly been used by other customers recently and was damp from them drying their hands. EEEEEWWWW!!!
3. The same week, I forgot my water bottle. There used to be a water fountain in the lobby/​changing area. There, I found a sign that said water was now in the studio. No big deal, I go to the water area, where there is filtered water and found no cups. I asked the instructor where I might find a cup. She told me there weren’t any and suggested I slurp the water out of my hand! YEP! She suggested that I SLURP THE WATER OUT OF MY HAND and then demonstrated!
I’d had enough! Off to try a studio in West Seattle!

I have practiced at four different yoga studios in the past year, and this is my favorite so far. I love the large, open space with windows all around and the aura is warm and light. Definitely recommend.

Great yoga studio! I’m new to town and so happy to have Lotus in the hood. Good classes and teachers, a nice mix of class offerings and a good vibe. I’d love it if they had hot vinyasa too, because that is my favorite, but the studio is not set up for that. Although I will note, going in the summer, it feels like hot yoga! The upstairs room gets lots of sunlight (and heats up!). Lots of parking in the area, and a juice bar on the same block!

I am 8 months pregnant. I go to the prenatal yoga class when I can’t bear the drive out to Seattle Holistic Center.
I love the space it is huge and airy. I love the instructors too, they are very kind and friendly and über soothing!
My only BUT, is that I did feel like some of the positions we found ourselves in were a bit too hard for being pregnant. Still I like the challenge so I just kept pushing. However, the next day I was more sore than I usually am with other classes.
I think we just need to remember that some of the ladies in the class may need a modified option if we cannot perform the full stretch or pose.
Overall it is a great place and I will return next week:)

I love this place and have been going here for almost 2 years.
All of the teachers are very supportive and classes are very reliable. I usually take the day-​time classes and I never have any problem with the level of instruction or the class not meeting. There is an area upstairs where you can change your clothes before the class, it gets full if you come in a bit late/​near the class start. Otherwise, I think they keep everything organized and clean. The studio is always very clean and props are there for you to use (I think not having to lug my yoga mat is a big plus!). There are always plenty of organic wipes to clean and sanitize the props before/​after use.
I think the price is very affordable, even on a student budget like mine, especially if you buy a series of classes «punch card.» When they knew I was a student at UW, they gave me a student discount, and I remembered that they even lowered the price for the classes during the turn of the economic downfall. Where can you find a business that do so nowadays?
Parking can get tight during the day, but usually I have no problem finding one on the street behind the studio (next to the birthing center). But no matter what happen, every time I come back home from the class, I always feel so much better than when I walk into the class: rejuvenated and refreshed.

I’m very happy I can walk to this place. The studio is small, but homey with lots of light, and the instructors are knowledgeable. I’ve taken Adi’s class on Sunday and Wednesday evenings, and I always feel like a new, improved person afterwards.
Since it is a small studio, the schedule is limited– For example, I’d love a class on Friday evening and the more vigorous flow classes are at 6:00am (Yikes! Not for me). Maybe I’m a bit spoiled since I used to live in Capitol Hill! Overall, a good local yoga studio.

This place is as hippie-​dippy as they come. The Prana of Lotus is awesome! I’m always in a great mood, feeling loose and relaxed after class.
The studio is on the second floor in one of the historic buildings of Columbia City. It’s so quiet and relaxed I’m afraid to walk normally fearing my steps would be mistaken for Bigfoot. The instructors are awesome too, friendly and instructive in that hippie-​dippy way.
It’s in the heart of Columbia City so parking might be iffy during the day but there’s plenty of street parking on weeknights. As previously mentioned there’s CC Bakery and other excellent eating establishments.

I love this studio. As others have said, it’s the perfect size. It’s always spotlessly clean, and the props are in good condition and neatly organized, and it has beautiful plants and plenty of windows. The layout is such that you are always greeted by a friendly smiling face when you walk in — a very personable vibe that’s missing from some other studios.
I think I’ve taken classes from pretty much all the instructors by now, and even though they are all really different, I could not pick a favorite as they are all so talented, kind and creative in their practice.
I will say that when I’m feeling a bit stressed or ill-​tempered and need a calming practice then I love Adi’s classes, and when I’m feeling energetic and want to do something that will help me grow, then I really look forward to Alia’s.
They have prenatal yoga, yoga for parents of infants, yoga for kids and beginner’s yoga. I actually think a beginner could feel at home in almost any of the classes though.
Then factor in free parking, Columbia City Bakery across the street, Geraldine’s Counter or Lottie’s Lounge for breakfast, some nice little shops in the neighborhood, Seward Park 10 minutes away… you could not ask for more.

Beautiful studio. Ample parking. Small classes.
This little gem in Columbia city is worth the 10 minute drive to have some space and personal attention lacking at so many crowded urban yoga studios.
Gregg is a fantastic instructor. Love Love Love this place!
Plus, Columbia City Bakery is across the street if you feel you deserve a treat afterwords.