I was looking for a local studio to try aerial yoga with a friend. I saw the previous yelp reviews of customers having a bad experience with someone from the studio, but I thought it may have been a one off event and wanted to give them a try. Since their website address leads to a broken link I reached out on facebook messenger. I used one of Facebooks canned responses to ask 'Do you have any promotions?' and the response was 'Never. I find that kind of model disgusting'. Didn't know asking if they have a promos was such a negative question and I asked them to elaborate, but have not gotten a response. I'm still trying to figure out why my questions was so bad? (Attached screenshot) read more

Knotty Yoga - Yoga Near Me - Redmond, Washington

Wow, my abs have not been this sore in a while! I had heard about Knotty Yoga through the aerial grapevine and decided to give it a chance when one of Meetup groups planned a meetup here. I took the intro class that was specially priced at $19. For an hour and a half, it was an incredible deal that I could not pass up...and it was more than worth it! There were about 18+ people in the class and we started with a warm up on the silks. Afterwards, we watched Mason and 2 other instructors demo on the rope, silks, and lyra respectively. We then learned a few things on the silks and did a quick stretch of the upper body. The verdict? The warmup is NOT a beginner warmup. There's lots of balancing of the upper body on the arms or forearms while the legs are held up by the silk apparatus. As the body is balancing, it is moving forwards, backwards, and twisting side to side. For me, the warmup was great and challenging, but I could see it being difficult for a beginner. Vivian was the instructor on the silks. I found her explanations and demonstrations thorough as I had previously learned one of the tricks at another studio but had not understood it fully until Vivian explained it another way. We were learning how to climb the silks and even though there was heavy emphasis on the use of the legs, I didn't hear any guidance about relieving any tightness in the forearms or the hands during the instruction. And in the cool down/stretching, there was no focus on these parts of the body at all. For the cool down, we paired up and all we did was twist the upper body while pulling on each others arms. Time was up but I wished that there would have been more time for more thorough stretching. Now I realize that there were a lot of people in the class and it was an intro class so I am probably calling out personal particulars, but I was really impressed with the overall vibe of the studio. I like their whole hybrid exercise modality idea. The instruction was awesome. The studio is a great space and I am especially looking forward to taking future classes in trapeze and lyra. Lastly, I find the pricing options a great value. read more

Knotty Yoga - Fun intro class! Great instruction! - Yoga Near Me - Redmond, Washington

DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT GIVE THIS MAN YOUR MONEY!!! I love aerial silks and was looking for a place that would focus more on the acrobatics than yoga. I posted questions on several facebook pages....Knotty was the only one that didn't reply. I should have taken that as a big hint! Instead I went to their weekend introduction event and bought an unlimited membership for $120. Two days later I was in a car accident. Look up at the business contact information. What don't you see? A phone number. No, Knotty has no phone number. Instead, to contact the studio you have to send email and place posts on their facebook page. I did so for over 2 weeks. I requested a refund as I am clearly not going to be able to use the membership. Mason never bothered to reply. Today I went in person to get my money back (for several reasons now), but Mason was more focused on how smooth he was to block me after my last post and report me to Facebook for using the word "s**t." He knew my name. Knew why I was there. Knew how long I have been trying to reach him. Had no intention of ever contacting me. There are times in life when you look at people and just wonder how they ever survive day to day. When I had to tell him that perhaps he might consider it a little more important to actually respond to his customers he just seemed confused. He then informed me that he doesn't give refunds and that he will keep the membership until I have healed up. Even if I wanted to pursue a professional relationship with him on any level, I suspect it would be difficult to say the least. As it stands I won't be in the area after one month when my contract is up - a fact I covered multiple times when I bought the membership. I will now have to pursue my refund through my bank because Mason thinks he is entitled to my money after providing less than no service. Update: Mason *ignored* all my attempts at arbitration - BBB, local government, etc. No reply at all. I got the refund back from Visa. Seriously - DO NOT GO HERE! Go to SANCA or Emerald City Trapeze instead! read more

I bought a voucher for a trial class + a drop in within two weeks of the initial class. First off- its in Redmond. It's not amazingly hard to find, but it does help to know how to get to Redmond from Seattle if you avoid 520 and its tolls. Keep that in mind! The classes directions to the space avidly discourage you from using your gps- which makes sense, but for the directionally 'special' like me- it may be keen to update your directions for the avoidance of 520. The class itself was your typical intro class, with an introduction to the material and such. While I enjoyed seeing mason's technique, it was ultimately NOT what I'd say would be good for beginners, or for anyone not in at least moderately good shape. If you are overweight or have any sort of pain issues- you will find this to be quite difficult, in my opinion. And unfortunately there were minimal if any alternatives to the movements (like there would be in standard yoga) which would allow for a person with those difficulties to do the poses. I also felt like there was an odd sort of vibe in the helpfulness of the instructor too... Like he was very eager to assist the fit young ladies in the class but not the older mom or me (the fatty). That alone was just... Frustrating. After the whole class, which I worked my hardest at I was left feeling like ultimately it could be a good workout. But Mason's descriptions of the normal classes left me un-satisfied that there was actually a truly beginner friendly class. The way Mason made it seem, I was stuck going to the morning beginners class (which only runs once a week) with his more elderly clients. Silver sneakers workout and I wasn't even 30 yet... Luckily there is another aerial type class in Seattle that I found and truly love- it is really the antithesis of this class in many ways. I had been going for a month to the class in Seattle before doing the knotty yoga one, and I'm truly glad I had that experience first- because it showed me that I am able to do this- and I can be just as fit and have as much fun as others. read more

I just stopped by here for one of Mason's (the owner of the studio) free classes the other day and there are so many great things I want to say about this studio! It's so fresh that I can't stop thinking about it! Yes, the name of the studio has yoga in it, but I want to make this very clear...this is NOT just yoga. The classes here takes aspects of a yoga class like breathing techniques and some recognizable postures, but with a twist...or knot. See what I did there?! The warm up and conditioning is mainly done with the incorporation of silks. That's right. Aerial silks. Although what he does in the beginning is start you low, and by low, I mean, your body is always NO more than 3 inches off the ground. The silks are tied in a knot so that you can suspend/elevate different parts of your body to do certain exercises. For instance, think about training for your forward splits or Bulgarian squat, but with your back leg elevated by knotted silks. One piece of advice I'd like to mention before coming here is that it could be good to bring a partner because some of the conditioning exercises involve pairing up so that your partner can provide either support for certain exercises or resistance to push you along the way. Once conditioning on the silks is complete, there is also the option to learn more advanced training that may involve a lot more upper body, core strength, and flexibility. And this is not only on silks, but he also has trapeze and rope! And I also heard there'll be workshops coming here soon, which I'm really excited about! I want to mention that this is something that ANYONE can take classes here...of any level! Actually, Mason encourages anyone who wants to get fit, no matter what your level of athletics are right now, to come in if you're looking for a new and exciting challenge. And believe me, he won't disappoint! read more

I started working out with Mason in 2010 because I was sick of the gym. Mason's classes gives by far the best workout I have ever had! After six months I was in the best shape of my life (as a self-proclaimed athlete, this is a big deal). I've sadly moved to SF, and no workout has come close to what he offers. Take Knotty Yoga classes if: 1. You love yoga, but want to get stronger 2. You love strength training, but want to improve flexibility 3. You love looking good in a bathing suit, but only want to take a couple classes a week read more

Really great hidden gem in an industrial park just off the 520 highway. I have fairly good flexibility but needed improvement on fine-scale strength and balance, especially after sitting around for three months doing virtually no physical activity. The primary instructor, Mason, is really smart and comes up with very creative ways to engage and condition different physical skills and can even modify with precision for the particularly talented or particularly new/untrained. Socially, the classes are fun and I have noticed no clique-like nonsense whatsoever, which is rumored to be an issue at other locations that are directly involved or dabble in AcroYoga. It's a shame to read about these other instances where there's been such a strongly negative interaction on the business side of things but hopefully that's on the mend. read more

I don't know if I didn't do my research, but somehow I was expecting yoga poses in a hammock. What I got was conditioning using the aerial silks and some yoga poses on the floor. Since it wasn't what I was expecting, I can't rate the experience as highly as Mason deserves. Mason and his assistant teachers were awesome - helpful and interested, regularly coming up with pointers and tips. The studio itself is clean and well organized, and the different equipment switches around relatively easily. The wall of mirrors is nice to evaluate how you are doing throughout the class. Definitely pay attention to the driving directions in the confirmation email - it is a bit confusing to get there and you can't use your GPS (or at least, the address didn't work on mine.) I got quite sore after the conditioning portion of the class, which is a nice change (I rarely get sore after yoga classes anymore, but I kind of like that next-day feeling, honestly). I think if you're more aware of what you're getting than I was, you'll have fun and get a good workout. read more

This place is really great and low key. Mason (owner and knotty yoga instructor) is a fantastic person, and surprisingly, remembers you very quickly if you come a few times. Vivian (silks instructor) is also very kind and a great multitasker to teach so many people trying to tie themselves up in knots. I love SANCA, but this place is really great to build muscle in a fun way (through the knotty yoga) and get more practice with silks. Best classes are those taught by Mason, fill in instructors are nice and do a good job, but it is a little easier than my liking when they are there. I do find there isn't that much yoga and that there are far too few 60 min beginner classes, going all the way to Redmond for a 30min workout is just not something I'm willing to do. read more

I went to their drop in fabric class. There was the owner, Mason, 2 yoga students and Natasha instructor. The owner encouraged me to pay after the class so that I can choose from their 'subscription' options. I said okay. The class was great in terms of Natasha's teaching. She is wonderful and can teach people. The room had no windows and it was a back room of the little office space in front, to be honest, totally not inviting essentially a storage space. But okay since the instructor was great. The online photos look so good - I wondered how it is possible that that space can look that good in the photos. The owner is a really not nice, grumpy, bad mood, bad vibe, frustrated vibe (not from a day but from the deep within), heavy vibe guy who is greedy of my and your money. I know it can be hard to own a business but hey - it all starts with making your clients happy and not with bullying them. FYI to Mason if you read this. I finished my class and said that I want to pay with my introduction class vouchers (after I realized that this type of exercise is really not for me and because I had two of those vouchers (on line purchases via Paypal) as I intended to go to their intro class the following week and bring a guest.) The policy on their website nicely states that the value of the vouchers can be used towards any class! The owner said, okay, with facial expressions (wtf, eyes out, condescending etc) Now, since my two vouchers are worth more than one drop in class I first waited for his ideas about the difference money, and when nothing came from him, I asked him how he wants to take care of that. In his beard he mumbled "no, we don't give refunds" kind of you won't see that happen. Then he suggested I pay in cash and figure out vouchers later, meaning - he keeps all the money and never gives anything back. And then he says, I don't have time (as I call on his ignoring on my words and presence there), don't have cash, and don't know how to give you money back via Paypal because it is complicated and he can't figure it out, doesn't have time for it. I stood there and tried to reason with him. The whole time he was rude, made rude comments, disrespectful, and not professional at all simply and obviously not willing to pay out the difference, give the change money back. I said, I will then request the difference money from you via Paypal (that is how I paid for the vouchers) and all you have to do is reply to that. It is simple and you will be able to do it. He agreed to it and had asked me to request less to cover the fees. I accepted that. Btw, during the conversation all he wanted me was to leave and drop the topic, but the instructor and another girl were there thank goodness so he couldn't acted worse than he did and I felt comfortable enough to stay there, ignoring his rudeness and ignoring of me, in attempt to reason with him. Since then, I sent him Paypal request, email reminders, reminders via Paypal, and finally I filed a claim via Paypal to which he is not responding either. Message for you - if you really like yoga and can ignore the dude and don't care about the no window storage style classroom, okay. If you care what kind of people stay in business around here and care about people that surround you, then go elsewhere. Some of the instructors there hold classes elsewhere and Natasha is working on her own pole class (polirized on fb or something like that I overheard) .. I mean, look for others that can teach you whatever you want to learn there. This guy needs attitude adjustment big time. Plus, never ever buy in advance because if by some chance you can't attend classes or you change your mind, your money is gone. Finally, before I went to the class I read reviews on Yelp and I saw one really bad review that I took with reservation. Now, I see how those can be entirely without any exaggeration true. read more

I have many years of working on personal fitness and experienced many different workouts and trainers. This could be a great work out but the teaching by owner Mason is not easy to follow. Too many times I had to wonder how long I was supposed to hold a pose or continue reps of an exercise as he would stop leading the class in the middle of the move. Instruction and direction was really poor. Too much time was spent talking about himself in the intro workshop. The first 15 minutes were all about his whole history from high school football until now. I will not waste anymore time following up with a regular class. read more

Stopped by with some friends after I bought a deal on living social. I loved it and can't wait to go back!! It was such a fun spin on yoga and challenging but perfect for anyone to try! read more

This is such a great idea. I saw it advertised on a daily deal site and knew I had to try it. It's tucked away in an industrial park and probably too far for me to go on a regular basis, but definetely worth checking out. It reminds me of a combination of yoga, TRX and aerobatic silk scarves. Don't be fooled though, it is pretty hard and I am in decent shape (although I do lack arm strength). I do yoga regularly and most of this stuff was still quite challenging. My boyfriend did feel a little mislead by the amount of athletic ability that was required, but we only took an introductory class so of course everything is new and difficult. The introductory class we took was very full and we have yet to go back to do our regular class but plan to soon. The instructor, Mason, was very charismatic and shared with everyone the story of how this place came to be and what he hopes to do in the future. He even offers a membership option which includes thai massage. His couple's massage classes with Thai dinner also intrigue me. There are a vareity of other more circus type classes available. Defintely something a little different and out of the ordinary. read more

Quite simply Mason knows how to work you out. Yoga is in the name, and the yoga influences are obvious for someone who has done years of Iyengar style yoga, but you won't be running through a strict routine or formal poses. Instead, most of the exercises focus on stability and core strength by using the silks. In the last two months, I've noticeably gained muscle mass and strength, and I intent to continue going for the foreseeable future. read more

The high level summary: if you're a little soft (like I was) Knotty Yoga will make you stronger than you've ever been and if you think you're already strong, you'll quickly learn where you are lacking. Mason & his crew will get you into shape. I've been attending the morning classes twice a week for almost two years. Mason's workouts are always different, bringing together an engaging mix of yoga, aerial, and calisthenics. The people are friendly and inclusive, and the community that Mason has built is incredibly supportive of everyone, no matter their level of fitness: this is not a gym where only the athletic or attractive feel welcome. The workout itself begins with easy warm-ups and some stretching, then accelerates into "abs/thighs/arms/chest on fire". Once you've worked up a healthy glow (off come the sweat shirts!), you'll move into one of a hundred different exercises, most of which use your body-weight against you. If you're on the heavier side, they'll be more difficult for you initially, but don't get discouraged! You'll build muscle fast, and improvement becomes obvious very quickly. Mason pays a great deal of attention to keeping everyone working hard, no matter their fitness level. When someone is on their first or second visit, he'll focus on teaching them the basics, but makes sure the more experienced folks are pushing themselves. His understanding of musculature and body structure means he's excellent at working around injuries (just make sure you tell him!) and ensuring that everyone has a safe, challenging workout. On the cost side of things, it's incredibly flexible and affordable: you can buy a punch card to 'pay as you go' to avoid recurring costs while you're out of town, or upgrade to the unlimited membership on a month-to-month basis, if you're going to attend 3 or 4 classes a week. I love that I'm still sore on a frequent basis because I'm still improving both my strength and my flexibility. It's an invigorating workout that will leave you in the best shape of your life. read more

First Ariel class ever and I was instantly hooked on the welcoming and laid back atmosphere. People of all different shapes, sizes, colors, orientations, ages, and ability levels all equally encouraged and embraced in this exercise space. Wow. Two thumbs way way up. ^_^ read more

This is a fantastic studio! Took my girlfriend to the intro Thai massage workshop and it was amazing! She actually said this changed my life. You will learn things to help each other be more relaxed and flexible without destroying your hands like other forms of massage. Mason is a great and patient instructor. The environment is very inviting and relaxing. This workshop is well worth the money and i highly recommend it! read more

Did this through a group-on and trust me - IT REALLY WORKS YOUR ABS!!! I thought about signing up full time, but the class schedules don't match my needs for drop in classes. The instructor is informational and gives good personalized instruction. read more

I do not like working out. I have bought many a gym membership, hot yoga package, at-home workout stuff...I'm not gonna do it. I might very rarely workout and then feel justified in my laziness for weeks after. I love Knotty Yoga. First of all, it absolutely does not have the vibe of a normal gym, which has that intimidating bro thing going on. Though there are extremely talented advanced students, it doesn't feel awkward or scary to be a brand spankin' new student. Secondly, there are snacks! There is always delicious trail mix to grab a handful of, and yesterday there were delicious fresh cookies baked by the owner...WHAT OTHER PLACE DOES THAT?! And cheese! Amazing. Third, the music RULES. It is really interesting stuff that gets you into the workout zone. Fourth, the actual classes are great! The emphasis isn't on having a certain body type (the instructors have a wide range of body types themselves) which is refreshing. The emphasis is on getting strong. Especially as a lady, gaining upper body strength has seldom been a priority, but it is so nice to be developing it! I feel stronger every time I go. "Engage the core" is something you will hear over and over, and boy will you ever! I initially went because I like yoga (theoretically), and my best friend's roommate who goes religiously is fit as hell, and credits his bod to K.Y. I am getting married in August and obviously want to look outrageously fly, and I am most certainly on my way with Knotty Yoga. I got the unlimited membership and couldn't be happier. As a final note, the people who go there are really nice, interesting and foxy. It's like a bisexual pipe dream. read more

Mason's workouts are always different, focusing on different muscle groups to help build strength and stamina. I love the mix of yoga, aerial, and stretching. The staff and people that attend the studio are friendly and inclusive and the community that Mason has built is incredibly supportive no matter what level of fitness you might be at. I have been to plenty of different class based workouts and this is definitely not one where only the athletic can keep up or only the attractive feel welcome. Knotty Yoga is an adult only studio which I appreciate and is hard to find. At Knotty Yoga the prime studio time is available for adult classes and not focused on youth classes (which are abundant in the Seattle area). It also means that my workout is structured for an adult not a hyper-bendy teenager. I have been attending classes for a while and I always get a wonderful vibe when walking in. Mason takes fantastic care of the studio & equipment and clearly loves what he does. This is a great workout and a fantastic group of instructors and people. I can't say enough great things about this studio. read more

One of the best total body workouts I've ever gotten--challenging and fun! I've never gotten such a huge increase in strength, flexibility, and coordination from any other workout. I come from a hard-core movement background--I'm a physical therapist, dancer, actor, and Awareness Through Movement teacher--so I'm pretty picky about how I exercise, and I LOVE this. This is definitely a workout for a moderately fit person looking to kick it up to a higher level or for a very fit person looking to add variety and challenge to their exercise routine. You will be encouraged to push your limits. And you will need to know your own body well enough to know when you need to back off, modify something, or take a short break. That being said, Mason is very good about offering a "beginner" version of some of the more difficult exercises. The atmosphere is professional, but also casual, friendly, and welcoming. The facility is clean and well-cared for. The cost of the classes is quite reasonable and comparable to other classes I take, such as Gyrotonics. I think my favorite aspect of the workout is that you are always learning something new. This is important, since your body will adapt to a routine that is always the same and you'll stop getting the results you're looking for. Also, if you want to, you get to climb ropes, work toward mastering your handstands, and play with some beginning level aerial stunts on the fabric--my inner 8-year old is really happy! Definitely worth checking out! read more

I bought a package deal after the owner was very friendly and talked to me about it. The first class was okay and I wanted to try others. The next couple times I came back he was very rude and asked if I had been there before. EVERY TIME. Most of the classes seem to be the same except for acro. Since I was new to this and wasn't able to do as much as others, I was pretty much left to myself. When I asked him how many classes I had left he told me he didn't know and would have to look later. Which he never did. Very unprofessional. read more

I started training with Mason last year. I had no idea the yoga, Ariel, conditioning combination could push me and build up my strength in so many ways. I have several limitations (bad elbows, neck issues) - and Mason is very encouraging and knowledgeable on alternative poses. I feel no pressure to do anything beyond my capability and just adapt poses (or do something else entirely) when needed. He is a great teacher and the class itself is very challenging, non-judgmental, and motivating. I've never had a class build my flexibility, strength, and confidence to such a degree. read more

I discovered "Knotty Yoga" via a Living Social deal last January and I've been hooked since! This is absolutely the best full-body workout I've ever had. This is the class I've been looking for, for 30 years. I'm a former dancer, did years of generic yoga, belong to a gym (which I haven't gone to since I discovered Knotty Yoga), but Mason and Knotty Yoga is fun, challenging and effective. If you want to improve your body in every way, and you're not afraid of some hard work, come to Knotty Yoga. Mason will gently and patiently work you smarter and harder than you thought you could work. And boy, is this FUN! read more

I saw a Groupon or Living Social deal for Knotty Yoga and decided to try it to get into better shape do I'd be stronger for the flying trapeze which I occasionally do at another place. It's definitely an intense workout! I started either an intro class which taught us about the equipment and was longer than a typical class to allow for explanations and demonstrations. I fell in love and decided to take advantage of the special pricing on punch cards for first timers. The next time I took my mom with me since Mason said I could use one of my punches for her. She liked the class but has a bad hip and knee and was still recovering from some shoulder pain when I took her trapezing so she had to modify some stuff and take some extra breaks. The class was only 30 or 45 minutes but it was a serious workout. We were both sweating by the end of it. The location was clean and easy to find with the directions Mason (the owner) emailed us. We used several different mediums for our workouts, the fabric, ropes, bars, and floor work. The drive is a little far for me but I can't wait to go back :o) read more

It is such a great workout! You challenge your body in so many awesome ways. After my first class I could tell I was gonna be sore and I loved that fact. You want to keep going back to see what new things you can learn. read more

I have been doing Knotty Yoga for just over 1 week now. I have been to 2, 1/2 hr classes, and 2, 1 hr classes, not including the initial 90min intro class. I LOVE this place! I also "workout" at a "box store" gym. I put the workout in quotes because it just isn't the same. Knotty Yoga works the muscles I haven't felt in years! Not only is it fun & productive on the muscle building, the instructors and students are wonderful. Everyone is encouraging and helpful. It is a friendly, positive community of people. I am working on strengthening my upper body, and can already feel a difference in just 1 week. I'm proud of my accomplishment so far, and am working on building my strength to take a few of their other beginning classes. I'm looking forward to trying out both the beginning aerial fabrics class and the beginning hoop class. The really nice thing too, is that the membership is all inclusive, not like most specialty gyms where you pay for a specific class. Here you can try any class during your membership time frame. I knew I would use it often so I bought the unlimited month, but they also have punch cards for specific amounts of classes. I will definitely by keeping up my membership. You could say I'm addicted to this Knotty Yoga thing. read more