This place has fostered the best Ecstatic Dance for over a decade. Built community, provided safe…read morerefuge from the hustle and bustle of city life, while catering to the healthy boundaries and consent of attendees. They accept people, welcome those who are struggling, and provide a healing container to let your energy out and flow through music. A must-visit while coming to Seattle!

Excellent play for kids to tap into their inner creativity and birthday parties. Highly recommendread more

I've been seeing Eliza for over a year. My overall health and outlook has improved dramatically…read more Eliza is kind, gentle, and non-judgmental. She is extremely knowledgeable and I have seen fantastic personal gains. I would highly recommend seeing Eliza for a consultation. Cheers

I connected with Eliza through the Sutra Detox weekend. I have had stomach aches/digestive issues…read morerelated to improper diet and stress for as long as I can remember. Since seeing Eliza I have located the source of the problem and have done a 180 in how I feel day to day. She is patient, kind and understanding. She has the ability to get to the root of the problem with little fuss but with a gentle, whole approach :). I would highly recommend Eliza for a consultation. From our meetings I have taken things that I will use and carry with me for the rest of my life. 100% recommend Eliza.

This is my first class at Commune Yoga. The website indicates to arrive ten minutes before class to…read morebe introduced to the space and fill out waiver/paperwork. I arrived with the facility still closed and the yoga instructor showed up without the ability to get inside. We couldn't get in until 10 minutes into class time. Erica, the name of the person who was supposed to open the studio, was very brief, somewhat rude, and not welcoming. I asked her if I needed to sign anything, she just said "Just put your stuff away and go to class." The instructor, Molly, was super nice. She helped me check in and chatted with me as it was my first class with Commune and ClassPass. She challenges individuals with various movements and provides modifications as needed. I'm a bit disappointed with the engagement with the staff at the studio especially since this is my first class with them.

The instructors here are wonderful and so talented. Their flows are super creative and sometimes a…read morereally good challenge! The studio itself is fairly small and kept "warm", which means that when they cram 40 people into the room it gets insanely humid, sweaty, and cramped. I took a class where I couldn't properly do certain poses because I was worried about accidentally hitting the person next to me. It smells sweaty too when you walk in and are hit with a wave of humidity. They really need to cap the number of people allowed in a class because everyone suffers. One of the women who works the front desk (I think she also teaches) is snappy and rude. I was getting water before class and she snapped at me to get inside - I was just trying to stay hydrated? I've heard her arguing with customers and she doesn't seem like a yogi at all - always seems grumpy and passive-aggressive like she'd rather be anywhere else. Love the teachers but probably won't come back to the studio - a lot of them seem to teach elsewhere.

I thoroughly enjoyed the Sound Healing Level 1 class that Irene and Karen taught. The class was…read morelike moving through a beautiful ritual, with intention, ease and beauty. Both teachers conveyed the information in both a practical manner and an embodied example. If you are looking for a deeper experience and understanding of vocal toning and sound healing, I highly recommend!

Last-minute invitation to join a friend resulted in one of my most memorable experiences for 2026…read more They are celebrating their 10th year as a sound temple. It was confusing because the address indicates a restaurant so you have to walk to the back of the restaurant and look for a gate that takes you into an enclosed garden-like area with prayer flags and lights. Inside t space was very comfortable: the temperature was comfortable with more than a dozen mats neatly laid out and prepared for guests. We were invited to be cleared with Rosewater spritz and feather energy. It was very intentionally and thoroughly done like an initiation into the space. It helped us feel like we had arrived and could be very present to ourselves in the space. When everyone had arrived we were oriented to the kinds of sounds we might experience as well as the state of mind, everything from moving into it transported space to falling asleep as, she pointed out, it is sometimes the thing we need the most. We were not rushed, we were invited to write our intentions. When she began, Karen was very skillful at making the Crystal bowls sing. For an hour we were transporte. It was an extraordinary experience...so said all of us. Several asked about alternative sessions including private sessions and private events. It will be a joy to return.

Quoting something Thich Nhat Hahn said about Buddhist communities that applies here…read more "The essence of a sangha is awareness, understanding, acceptance, harmony and love. When you do not see these in a community, it is not a true sangha, and you should have the courage to say so." The leader of the Thursday zoom meetup was so rude I felt embarrassed for them, I also see a 5 year old review from a woman on google that said this group was unwelcoming toward her back then, go figure...

I attend SIMS every Tuesday night and it is like my second family…read more Rodney is an amazing and generous teacher and his beginning class was very helpful. Love this place.

As a first time visiter to Seattle, I was eager to practice some yoga during my stay. After looking…read moreat a bunch of options, I was fortunate to find that The Grinning Yogi was not only a ten minute walk away from where I was staying in Capitol Hill, but that it offered a new client special - 3 classes for $39 (good for 15 days). Drop-in classes are $26, so I opted to purchase the new client pass. My yoga instructors were all very friendly and welcoming. The space has warm wooden floors, with mats and props readily available. There are a number of classes, and I found the 7am classes perfect for my schedule. As a seasoned yogi, I was delighted to have found a place to land during my stay in Seattle.

I visited The Grinning Yogi while I was in the city and instantly felt at home. The studio has a…read morewarm, welcoming energy, and the instructors are genuinely kind and encouraging, especially if you're newer or easing back into practice. The class was challenging but still very approachable, with plenty of space to modify and listen to your body. I left feeling both grounded and energized, which is exactly what I want from a yoga class. It's one of those studios that makes you want to come back again and again‍

My husband and I recently attended an art opening here entitled, "Mandalas, Buddhas & More."…read morehttp://my.compassionateactionnetwork.com/xn/detail/2386694:Event:57954?xg_source=activity The art was intriguing as well as beautiful, and the venue, Nalanda West, offered an inviting garden entrance and a spacious gallery area. Colorful plates of finger foods and a variety of wines were served in an open, self-serve style on round tables that remained neat and tidy throughout the event. We enjoyed easy conversations with the artists and attendees, many of whom were fine artists themselves, including Dzogchen Ponlop, author of Rebel Buddha: On the Road to Freedom and an accomplished poet, calligrapher and photo artist. A relaxed, elegant evening.

A spiritual oasis. Nalanda West (and the NW Dharma Association) host a great series of speakers &…read moreworkshops, featuring teachers, scholars, poets, musicians, and eminent individuals from all over the world, speaking on subjects ranging from parenting to social justice and matters of a spiritual nature. Admission is usually inexpensive (though additional donations are encouraged for those with means to make them). There's a very nice bookstore downstairs as well. The meditation room upstairs is singularly beautiful.

This winter I booked a session with Nina, combining Breathwork, Reiki and soundbath…read more What a marvelous experience. Nina creates a space that is filled with trust and safety. Consequently, I was able to open myself up to that which called to me, and it was beautiful. I look forward to my next session!

A friend and I went to Nina's together and what an experience! The breath work in combination with…read morethe sound bath was exactly what the doctor ordered. I left feeling deeply relaxed and calm. I don't live in Tucson but if I did Nina would be a monthly thing for me.

I learned about TM by seeing a Twitter clip from the Ellen Show where she interviewed Bob Roth on…read morehis book about TM. I ordered the book and signed up for TM right after reading the book. I have been doing TM twice a day now for almost a month. It has greatly helped me. I was a little skeptical at first. When I first walked into the office I noticed the smell of smoke which kind of grossed me out. The smell is from incents they burn during brief ceremonies. When it was time for my ceremony, I asked the instructor to put it out because I could not stand the smell of smoke. He immediately put it out and did the ceremony without the smoke. I highly recommend this place to learn the TM process. I had a little anxiety about sitting still with my eyes closed but I powered through and feel much better today after going through the classes.

From the owner: The Transcendental Meditation technique is easy to learn from our highly trained, certified…read moreinstructors. It's effortless, and practitioners feel more relaxed and refreshed after the practice. Call us for a schedule of free introductory talks.

I love this studio! The classes are always super engaging, the equipment is clean, and the…read morecommunity is very nice.

The instructors are very caring. I have diastasis recti 3m postpartum and they always give me…read morealternatives to accommodate that. The place is clean and nice, with ample parking. I enjoy the low impact total body workout!