Red Square Yoga

I met Stacy, the owner of RSY, by chance, and I mentioned that I had been looking for a yoga studio to try out. Wouldn’t you know it, she *owned* one! She gave me her card, and I was at the studio the next day.
I happened to participate in Annie’s class, and it was wonderful. Her three regular clients had all emailed and said they couldn’t make it that night, so I was treated to an individual session. Annie was such a delight to learn from! I told her that my knees were bothering me after taking up running, and she tailored the session to knee strength, breathing consciousness, and stretching.
I slept better last night than I have in a long time, and I hurt so good today. Thanks, Annie and Stacy! I’ll be back at Red Square Yoga again soon!

Prior to my first visit to Red Square Yoga, I was not a big fan of the practice. However, I was in a car accident a year and a half ago with some injuries to my neck and back that highlighted old injuries to my tailbone. I was in a lot of pain and going to a chiropractor who kept telling me to STRETCH, STRETCH, STRETCH, so I decided to give yoga a try. Red Square was just a few blocks down the street from me, and being a poor Grad student, the «donation only» payment option really appealed to me. (They suggest you pay $ 12 per class, but are truly open to whatever fits your budget). My first experience at Red Square was with Suzanne, who is incredibly bubbly, warm, and hospitable. She welcomed me to the studio as if I were an invited guest, gave me a tour, offered me some tea, and then talked with me about my body. When I went back to take the back-​care class from Stacy, I had a similar experience. What great service!
What I have valued most about Red Square is the attention the instructors give to my well-​being. I realize that it is largely characteristic of the practice of Yoga, but I hadn’t experienced it in the same way that I do at Red Square. Immediately Suzanne picked up on my anxiety, which I honestly was in utter denial of. It was pretty much the only word she wrote down after my initial evaluation, and I remember being totally undone by it (in a good way). Me? ANXIOUS?! Being a Psychology student, that really got my attention – I might not completely understand the full benefits of yoga, abut I do know that anxiety is a big deal and if a yoga instructor is writing that down after evaluating my BACK PAIN… well, let’s just say that I paid attention. Fast forward to a year and a half later, and I’ve since come to find out that I was born with a genetic anxiety disorder called Selective Mutism. I’m so grateful for Suzanne’s super-​awareness of me!
Most of my interaction has been with Stacy, who has been practicing yoga for a really long time. She has a great way of making yoga feel so therapeutic and normal. She has tricks for adapting almost every pose for every skill level, and the great thing about the size of Red Square is that the classes are small enough that you get a lot of individual attention from the instructors. I learned so many great things from Stacy for how to care for my back, and I will definitely take advantage of her classes again in the future.
If you’re in the Queen Anne or Interbay neighborhoods, check out Red Square! You don’t have to have a membership and it really is wonderful!

My first yoga experience was Red Square Yoga on Queen Anne. I feel so lucky to have found this studio! I walked in the door on a Monday eve in May 2010 to Suzanne’s «Hey there! Come on in!» along with a big smile and welcoming arms. I became an immediate groupie! The classes are perfect… customized to everyone’s needs. Peaceful and energizing and I leave with a sense of empowerment. I learn something new every day and classes are always just right! A super A+++ experience.

Peaceful, friendly, motivating, energizing and relaxing (who loves adjectives? I do! I do!) and also offers classes for kids. It’s a fantastic place — worth stopping by and taking a look!

This is a great place for a first time yoga class experience and even if you have done a lot of yoga before. The instructors really tailor each session to your goals and the studio is super comfortable and you get one on one help since the classes are small. It was great for me, since this was my first yoga class… Melissa and Stacy really helped me to understand each pose and helped me get a lot out of the first class. Overall, an awesome and peaceful experience.

yoga like it’s supposed to be.
I have been to yoga at many places in Seattle. This one respects the essence of yoga. No competiton… nothing too fancy… just yoga poses, breathing and a sense of union. Everyone gets to know each other. The teacher helps and adjusts to everyone’s needs, The place is clean, the people are friendly and every minute is enjoyed. The classes are donation only (12 dollars) and you can pay how you want.
I feel blessed to have found this place.

This is a gorgeous little yoga studio on 10^th Ave West on Queen Anne, I take the Sunday morning class but there are many more to chose from. it is the perfect pace, and meets my need for no stinky incense burning, when are people going to get it that this smoke is not so great for our lungs? The studio is clean and well presented, and the teachers are experienced and down to earth. Love this place.