— Welcome to Sealevel Hot Yoga

SEATTLE'S ORIGINAL HOT YOGA STUDIO

Experience the life-changing benefits of the original hot yoga in a warm and welcoming community.

What to Wear

The room is hot, most people are comfortable in minimal clothing that stretches easily when wet: for men, shorts with a liner, for women, shorts or leggings with a sports bra or tank top. Materials that wick moisture tend to be more comfortable than cotton.

What you’ll need

A yoga mat, a large towel and a water bottle for class. These items are also available at the studio for rental or purchase. You may want to bring an extra towel and change of clothes for a shower after class.

When to Arrive

The studio opens 30 minutes before class starts. Please allow enough time to get ready for class and have a few minutes to sit or lie quietly in the studio before class begins.

What to do in Advance

Come to class hydrated and with an empty stomach. If you do need to eat 1-2 hours before class, choose light foods.

90 Minute Yoga Class

The original 90 minute hot Bikram yoga class, with two sets each of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises. This class is appropriate for all levels of practice, from beginner to advanced, and for all levels of fitness.

60 Minute Yoga Class

This class includes the same 26 postures, as the 90 minute class condensed into a one hour practice. This class moves at a faster pace and is appropriate for all levels of practice.

Teacher Training Program

Our teacher training gives you the skills and confidence to effectively teach the original Hot Yoga sequence of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises. Led by an experienced teaching team with decades of experience, this course is an excellent opportunity where you not only learn to teach but also deepen your personal practice. Offered “over” or “during” a series of weekends?

Hot Yoga Classes

Whether practicing a 60 minute class or a 90 minute class, the heated room during practice facilitates going deeper into postures safely, while also strengthening focus, will power, and concentration!

Why Sealevel Hot Yoga?

Sealevel Hot Yoga has been operating in Seattle since 1996 – originally as Yoga College of India, then Bikram Yoga Seattle. As the owners of the longest running Bikram method studio in Seattle, Kevin Cooke and Kathy Allen, along with the teachers, bring a wealth of yoga experience to Sealevel’s students. The teachers at Sealevel Hot Yoga have a strong foundation that comes from many years of practice and teaching in the Bikram tradition and beyond. As a close-knit staff, the teachers at Sealevel Hot Yoga are dedicated not only to yoga practice, but also to sharing their knowledge of yoga by teaching with kindness, skill, intelligence, compassion and love.

SEALEVEL HOT YOGA SEATTLE OFFERS FREE PARKING AND REDUCED RATES AT SURROUNDING U PARK LOTS

Right outside of our facility, we offer free street parking. We also offer safe parking for bikes for those yoga enthusiasts who prefer eco-friendly transportation or extra cardio on their way to class. U Park passes, good for two hours, are available for $2.00 at the studio. These passes may be used at any of the 3 U Park lots within a block of our studio!

Lose Stress & Stay Fit

The high temperatures during class in our yoga studio are perfectly paired for added flexibility and endurance. Sweating helps flush out toxins, encourages you to rehydrate, and burns more calories than yoga performed at room temperature, leaving you relaxed and energized at the same time Yoga is excellent physical exercise, pushing both your mind and body to stay healthy.

Hot Yoga Tips For Beginners

If you’re just starting the practice of hot yoga, you probably have a lot of questions. Our instructors will answer any questions you may have when you visit our studio. We want you to feel prepared for your first class. Following these tried and true Sealevel Hot Yoga tips will help you to be prepared!

Arrive at least 15 minutes ahead to register and get set up before class begins.
Come with an open mind! Be prepared to have fun and work hard.
We recommend eating only light foods in the two hours before class. Fruits, vegetables, or high-protein bars/snacks provide energy and are easy to digest.
Leave baggage outside the room. Lockers are available for your cell phones, watches, and keys in the dressing rooms.
Wear light athletic clothes you can move easily in. You will be hot and sweaty!
Please try to stay in the studio during class. Staying in the room will help you build your focus and support the focus of others.If it’s absolutely necessary to leave the room, try to leave and re-enter quietly and between postures. Stay for the final savasana, allowing yourself time to feel energized and relaxed when you leave!

Jia Lopez

What if I’m new to yoga?

Our hot yoga classes are appropriate for every level of experience, age, and body, with clear and detailed instruction from experienced, supportive instructors.

What if I'm not fit or flexible?

Increasing flexibility and strength are part of what happens with a regular practice. What is important is to get started, and allow the process to unfold!

Why is the room heated?

The heat enhances vasodilation, so that more blood is delivered to the muscles.
When blood passes through warm muscles oxygen releases more easily from the hemoglobin.
Muscles are more elastic, and less susceptible to injury.
Heat during practice improves coordination.
The heat reduces heart irregularities associated with sudden exercise.
Fat burns more easily

Note: Muscles aren't the only beneficiaries of heat. Higher temperatures improve the function of the nervous system, meaning that messages are carried more rapidly to and from the brain and spinal cord.

How often should I practice?

We recommend attending yoga class at least 3 times per week in order to see and feel the physical and mental benefits that come with a dedicated practice!

Are there showers at the studio?

Yes! There are two showers in each dressing room.

Why Bikram Yoga?

A study carried out in 2015 discovered that Bikram Yoga, also known as hot yoga, significantly improves lower body strength, strengthens both the upper body & shoulders, and helps keep the body balanced in health. The study also found that bone density, artery stiffness, blood lipids, and mindfulness were greatly improved.

Our yoga instructors have been practicing yoga for many years, and have experienced firsthand the positive health and mindfulness changes that come from practicing hot yoga.