Pick your side
of town
- Greenwood — 8554 1/2 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
- Capitol Hill — 345 15th Ave E #102, Seattle, WA 98112
Booking runs through Momence at thegrinningyogi.com. Prefer a human? Call 206-755-7611.
Seattle, Washington — woman-owned yoga studio
The Grinning Yogi
Vinyasa-led yoga — Seattle, WA
Call 206-755-7611
Greenwood & Capitol Hill
Founded in 2012 on Capitol Hill, The Grinning Yogi opened with one conviction: yoga should celebrate you, as you are, today. The fitness world speaks a language of not enough. This studio was built to answer it with acceptance, compassion, and self-love. Bodies are here to be listened to and cherished, not graded. Classes are vinyasa-led, run with a steady sense of humor, in rooms warmed lightly to 80–85 degrees. Beginners are welcome in every class, and the teachers hold a combined 10,000+ hours of training. Yoga comes from the traditions of northern India and is practiced through the eight limbs; the studio keeps that lineage in view. An old practice, shared with care, in a room that asks nothing of you except to show up.
Breathe. Take care.
Move,
breathe, grin
01
All levels
Vinyasa
The house style. Breath-led movement sequenced to build heat and hold focus. The room works hard and grins anyway. All levels, every class.
02
Gentle
Chill Flow
A slower, gentler vinyasa for days that ask for softness. Same breath, less fire. Good first class if you have never set foot in a studio.
03
Start here
Beginners' classes
All levels means all levels. Teachers offer options through every sequence, and first-timers are welcome any day of the week.
04
Special event
Handstands workshop
Special events run through the year. The handstands workshop breaks the inversion down step by step, with plenty of wall time.
05
Rest
Yoga nidra
Guided rest. Lie down, listen, and let the practice do the quiet work. Bring warm layers; you will not be moving much.
06
Training
200-hour teacher training
For students who want to teach. The studio's 200-hour training program runs through seattleyogatraining.com.
Everything
worth knowing
Pick your side
Arrive easy,
leave easy
- Doors open 15 minutes before class. Come early, settle in, breathe.
- No late entry. Doors lock at class time so the room can settle together.
- Running late? Get in touch about your class credits and we will sort it out.
- Rooms are lightly heated, 80–85°F. Warm enough to move well, not a furnace.
Sample
pricing
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Drop-in class | $28 Sample |
| 5-class pack | $120 Sample |
| 10-class pack | $220 Sample |
| Monthly unlimited | $175 Sample |
These numbers show the shape of a pricing table only. Real prices live on Momence.
10,000+ hours
of training
The teaching team carries a combined 10,000+ hours of training. The roster includes an Olympian, professional dancers, and self-care experts. Classes stay all levels: options for every body, in every class.
More than
a schedule
- Special events — handstands workshops, yoga nidra, and more through the year.
- 200-hour teacher trainings — details at seattleyogatraining.com.
- Newsletter — studio notes that sign off the way everything here does: Breathe. Take care.
Asked
often
Q1Is the room heated?
Yes, lightly. Rooms run 80–85°F — warm enough to move easily, not a hot-yoga furnace. Dress the way you would for a warm room and bring water.
Q2I've never done yoga. Can I come?
Come. Every class is all levels, and beginners are welcome any day. Teachers give options through each sequence, so you can take the gentler version whenever you like.
Q3What if I'm late?
Doors open 15 minutes before class and lock when class starts: no late entry. If you are running behind, get in touch and we will sort out your class credits.
Q4How do I book a class?
Through Momence at thegrinningyogi.com. You can also call 206-755-7611 if you would rather talk to a person first.
Q5Which studio should I visit?
Whichever is closer. Greenwood sits at 8554 1/2 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103; Capitol Hill at 345 15th Ave E #102, Seattle, WA 98112. Check the schedule on Momence for what's on at each studio.