shefayoga Roosevelt

I don’t normally feel compelled to write reviews, but I’ve had a great experience at Shefayoga! I had been wanting to take a yoga class for a while, but felt completely intimidated by group classes and had only learned basic poses why practicing at home using apps. I felt like I’d stand out or wouldn’t be able to do most the poses or I wouldn’t know what they were or I’d just fall flat on my face, but none of those things have ever happened. All of the instructors at Shefayoga have been welcoming and I’ve never felt any judgement about being a newcomer to group yoga classes. I feel comfortable recommending any of the instructors to beginners since it’s about working on what feels good to you.
I’ve been attending classes at least twice a week for 5 weeks now and I absolutely feel stronger and hold less stress in my body. I also thought I’d hate that it was practiced in a warm room, but it’s great when I want to wake up early in the morning and need that extra push to get out of bed for 6:30 classes. If you show up 15 minutes before, it’s like taking a cozy mini nap before practice. I’ve been a few times when it’s been almost completely full (beginning of the year, right?), but I haven’t felt like I’m going to step on anyone. The people who attend seem to be pretty considerate.

I started going to Shefayoga through a Groupon, but I’ve since then grown to love the studio so much that I’ve purchased 4 class packages during the Holiday sale! I’ve only been to Power Vinyasa classes, but every single one has been the perfect balance of a great work out and a relaxing experience. It’s the ideal class for when I don’t want to go to the gym but also don’t quite feel like Bikram.
I love the variety of times on the schedule here – if I have something to do after work then I can go to the 9:15 PM class, and if not, 7:30 PM is perfect. Every teacher here walks around the room and gives hands-​on pointers and corrections which I always appreciate. This studio is extremely popular so the classes can get very full, but this stopped bothering me after my first few classes.
The only real gripe is that the locker room is very crowded, and the floors can get a little dirty since the «no shoes» area is ambiguous.

I don’t love yoga, and am not usually able to connect with the words and practice of the instructor, but this class was different. The movements were seamlessly connected with postures that created a continuous flow throughout the class; and the warmth and inspiring message of the teacher (Kristen) was enlivening. The class also challenged me physically. This class was one of my favorite yoga classes I have take in Seattle! So glad I discovered this studio on Unilocal

Great! Love the space, love the instructors and the classes. Clean, friendly and always fun!

Wonderful yoga studio. The facilities are very clean and all the instructors are very knowledgeable. Most classes are very well paced and help you to not only have a great workout but unwind from daily stress. They seem to have a style of «guided meditation» through the classes as well, which ads in an emotional/​mental element to the practice, which I love.

I love Shefayoga. Unfortunately we moved away from the Greenlake area and I haven’t found a studio that compares. I really liked the times that Shefa offered and I really liked the type of yoga they offered too. There wasn’t one instructor that I didn’t really really like going to, they were all super great! Go here!!!

This is my favorite yoga studio in Seattle. Leah an Hillary are my favorite teachers. The studio is clean and has a great atmosphere. The classes are all levels and you can have your own practice according to your lev without feeling bad about yourself or being judged.

Such a lovely studio. The instructors are by far the best part about this studio. All the ladies are so friendly and well-​versed in the principles of yoga. I’m in the middle of Sarah’s chakra series & another instructor’s sutra series, both of which expand your understanding of the mind-​body connection & how it relates to yoga & life. This studio also plays a lot with inversions and balancing poses, which I very much appreciate. All in all this studio challenges me and keeps me grounded.
Areas for improvement include adding showers and adding variety to your classes/​times.

This is my all time favorite yoga studio. I start to babble whenever I talk about how much I like Shefa, so let’s try a list:
Location:
About 2 blocks up from the Whole Foods in Roosevelt. Parking is available on the street, around the corner in the park and ride, or down by Whole Foods.
Schedule:
Convenient schedule with classes throughout the day. There are never two classes directly back to back, so you can arrive early or stay long in savasana, without ever feeling rushed. If you’re picky about your spot in class, I would recommend arriving about 10 minutes early, especially for the evening classes which tend to be more full.
Studio:
Great space. Classes face the window in Vinyasa classes, and face the mirror in Hatha classes. Extra love for the padded floors (ie padding underneath the floor, like in a dance studio). Locker room can get crowded, but there are also benches in the lobby where you an leave your gear. Mats and towels are available for rent, and refrigerated water is available for purchase. Candles are always lit for class. Floors are discretely mopped in between all classes. I do wish showers were available in addition to the bathrooms and changing rooms, but it’s not a deal breaker for me that they aren’t.
Instructors:
The instructors really are what sets Shefa apart. They are all fantastic; they always come to class well prepared with unique sequencing and intentions for the class. Many seem to work off of a weekly theme or intention, and I always learn something new, be it an alignment adjustment, new pose, or new quote for me to meditate on. Fun sequencing and clear queuing are standard in Shefa classes, with lots of modifications made available. Some teachers offer more hands on adjustment than others, but all give you the option to discretely opt being touched if you choose. The instructors are all very open and welcoming, making sure that they have met every student at the beginning of class, and there’s a really non competitive and non-​judgemental vibe here.
TLDR: Shefa rocks!

Great studio and great staff. I have never liked (hot) yoga, but now I look forward to my Thursday sessions with Meghan Smith; she is such a skilled instructor and has made it easier to get into class. I appreciate her positive energy and I can tell she is highly educated in the field. Namaste!

This is a lovely studio in the interesting vibrant area of Roosevelt.
The best tho, is the talent, dedication and expertise of the instructors. I’ve been here twice so far and taken 3 classes from their instructors when shefayoga was highlighted as Studio of the Month by Lululemon at U Village.
Start with their open niceness and willingness to talk with students. Then go into a class and hear warm words which give permission to modify or adjust and allow room for extension. Their wording and phrasing describing what comes next is clear, succinct and gives space and time for people to move into a pose and to breathe.
I am just home from a 75 minute vinyasa flow class from Ana. I feel tremendous! I have practiced yoga for a long time in many studios in the city. I signed up for a little package. I know I will be back more often. See you there, I hope.

Tried a class here via ClassPass and loved the atmosphere and clean studio. Unlike some studios in Seattle the instructors here were super helpful during class with poses. The employees were also not pushy trying to sell memberships, towels, water, etc.
I took off one star because finding a street parking space is super hard. You might have better luck at Whole Foods :)

Wow, I went to this studio for the first time last night and it’s by far my favorite in Seattle to date. Leah is awesome! I really enjoy her unique flow sequences. She talked about a lot last night that really resonated with me and I appreciate her ability to be so open and willing to connect with so many individuals in a class. She had a teacher in training with her last night too which was great — extra hands for adjustments, yay! I also really enjoyed the extra touch that they did at the end in savasana (which you can opt out of if you aren’t a fan of touch, just fyi). It was very comforting. I’ll definitely be back, this place is fantastic.

Thanks to fitmob, I got to try a few different yoga studios in the past month. Shefayoga is my favorite so far. Unfortunately, they are soon not going to be a part of the fitmob network anymore :(
— The studio is clean and modern, with lots of natural light.
— The reception area is spacious and welcoming, with free tea and snack samples.
— The locker area can be a little crowded, but that’s kind of expected. They have 2 changing rooms and 2 bathrooms, all of which are always super clean.
— They have great instructors. I have yet to take a bad yoga class here, although some are unexpectedly much harder than others. For example, Enid’s power vinyasa classes are fast paced and intense, which can be great if you’re up for a great workout. Every class starts with a little inspirational thought, reflection, or anecdote. I know it’s not for everyone, but it’s easy enough to tune out.
— The schedule is reasonable.
— There is always free street parking available, even though it can be hard to find with the constructions going on.
— They start a few minutes late. Life happens, sometimes there’s traffic, sometimes your parking luck sucks… I appreciate the extra 5 minutes so I don’t have to stress too much about whether they’ll let me in to class if I’m a bit late.
P. S. They are running a Groupon deal right now and there are also a few in-​house deals.
P. P. S. Check out the workshops and special events.

Decent facilities (no showers), welcoming instructors. Sequencing is okay, not great. Most of the instructors are fairly hippy-​dippy, so if you view yoga as a primarily physical practice and just want the basic posture setup, look elsewhere. It seemed like every class I took was infused with astrology and New Age concepts that have little basis in day-​to-​day reality or science.

Loving my first crack at yoga, stoked that I found such a good place my first try! I’ve mostly gone to Hillary Paris’ classes, Hatha and Vinyasa. She’s awesome, has a really relaxed yet challenging style. Its funny to be simultaneously pouring sweat (its hot yoga here mostly), trembling, and yet soothed! My groupon is about to run out but I think I’m gonna stick with this place anyway!

I do Power Vinyasa with two or three different teachers (depending on when I can make it in). Each class is a little different, but all are wonderful. I always leave feeling energized, healthy, and strong. They offer 9:15PM classes which are great for me. I hadn’t done yoga for years but the instruction is so clear that I was able to get through the first class pretty easily based on the instructor’s thorough directions.
The studio is very clean and the staff is kind and friendly.

I’ve been making the trek from Ravenna up to Queen Anne in order to attend classes at Hauteyoga, so you can imagine my delight when the owner, Leah, opened a sister studio — Shefayoga — in my ‘hood.
I personally love the power vinyasa classes — they are heated, but not insanely hot (e.g. Bikram-​level), so you work up a great sweat but still feel like you can breathe (important when you’re flowing through poses!). The instructors are fantastic, the yoga room is pristine, and there are plenty of class times to fit most schedules.
One thing to note: There aren’t different class levels, so all classes are accessible to every skill level. You can definitely up the intensity (instructors will offer more difficult variations), but this also means it isn’t for the first-​timer (they do offer an intro series at various times throughout the year — if you’re new to yoga, you should definitely take one of those series first!)
In terms of instructors: I love Enid’s Sunday morning power vinyasa (this class will challenge you), and Leah’s power vinyasa (very good all around class)

I just started going to Shefayoga a couple of weeks ago. This is the second hot yoga studio I’ve been to in the Greenlake/​Roosevelt neighborhood (where I live), and Shefayoga is heads and shoulders better than the first place I’ve been to. The front desk staff and instructors are friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. I have significant balance issues, but the instructors I’ve spoken to have given me helpful advice as to how I can modify the poses so that I can still participate in the flow of the class without toppling over every few seconds.
The studio and the front area, have great aesthetics and ambience, and everything is sparkling clean. I love the fact there are benches out front purposely intended for socializing and relaxing before class, and there’s free tea as well! Shefayoga provides a great all around experience, and I look forward to every session.
Plus, I LOVE the fact there is an online reservation system!

Spendy but quite worth the price I dare do say. My first hot yoga experience was horrendous moments of hallucinations and fear my death was to be in a ultra heated room wasn’t already wan’t hell. I had sworn off any future hot yoga ever.
A year later my housemate coaxed me back into trying it. With scoliosis and consistent tense muscles, I was desperate and walked into my first class, and miraculously wasn’t sweating out all my water weight.
It was wonderfully warm, steady, and sweaty! The teacher was gentle and encouraging as we went through the poses. You’re also welcome to take a step back and go into child’s pose if ever it is too much.
This is a wonderful addition to the Roosevelt hood as it steadily grows. I’d love it if they did offer some cheaper price points though.