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The Grinning Yogi - Seattle - Capitol Hill
4.7 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Seattle, Washington
Upbeat yoga studio offering Vinyasa & cardio classes with music, plus restorative & Yin sessions.
Plan your first class
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (206) 752-3125
- Website & schedule thegrinningyogiseattle.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–4 PM |
What's on offer
“I also completed my yoga teacher training with Anja, who is an incredibly passionate and inspiring teacher.”
“I appreciate the heated space, props, and community events.”
What students say again and again
“Some of my favorites are Summer, Ashish, Anya, and Crystal, but honestly every instructor I’ve encountered has been amazing.”
“Grinning Yogi has been a soft place to land for me for over a year and a half now, and I can’t imagine a better space to practice yoga AND community.”
“I’ve been attending classes at The Grinning Yogi now for over a year and it has changed my life.”
From the reviews
This studio is so much more than a place to practice yoga, it’s a true community. I’ve been coming here since 2021, and it has become one of my favorite spaces. The instructors are kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about creating a welcoming environment.
Grinning yogi isn’t just a yoga studio - it’s a community!! Their instructors are amazing and provide such a wide variety of class types. Every instructor has a different approach and vibe. My favorite is Summer (pictured here). Everyone - teachers & students alike - is so kind. I love this studio so much!
Grinning Yogi is truly the best yoga studio I’ve ever been to. I’ve been practicing here for six years, and I honestly wouldn’t go anywhere else in Seattle. The classes are everything I love about yoga — fun, flowing vinyasa with a wide variety of styles that keep things fresh and inspiring.
The Grinning Yogi has been more than just a yoga studio for me — it’s been a sanctuary. From the moment you walk in, there’s a warmth that feels genuine and grounding. The teachers are not only knowledgeable and skilled, but deeply present and intentional.
Teacher training at The Grinning Yogi - Seattle - Capitol Hill
The Grinning Yogi - Seattle - Capitol Hill comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming an instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — most hot-yoga trainings are Yoga Alliance registered (RYT-200 or RYT-500), and the style matters: a Bikram or hot-power lineage trains differently than a hot-vinyasa or sculpt one. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — cohorts often run in intensive weekend blocks or over several months, and many studios want you practicing regularly there first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first hot yoga class at The Grinning Yogi - Seattle - Capitol Hill
Nervous about your first hot class? Almost everyone is, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: the room is heated, so it feels intense for the first few minutes — rest in child's pose any time you need to, no one will bat an eye. Hydrate: drink water through the day before class, not just as you arrive, and bring a bottle. What to bring: a mat and towel, water, and a change of clothes; wear something light you don't mind sweating through, and skip a heavy meal in the couple of hours beforehand. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and set up. It gets easier fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.
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