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Contact Information OUR ADDRESS12637 NE 85th St

Kirkland, WA 98033

Phone Number
Call (425) 828-9642
Visit our website
http://theashramyoga.com/

Description

How It All Began

The Ashram was inspired to create a yoga method designed to optimize the life experience for our society in this current day and age.  This unique yoga method attracts hard-core athletes and yoga practitioners of all types. Gary’s personal vision influences each style of yoga taught at the Ashram. All Ashram teachers are trained in his method and are encouraged to explore other certifications and yoga practice experiences.

Our Method

Though the practice of yoga dates back to ancient times, we have designed this highly effective method and unique philosophy to meet the needs of people of our society in this day and age.

Those needs include physical and emotional healing, stress and anxiety reduction, fitness and well-being, consciousness of one’s life purpose, connection to the whole and realization of one’s greatest potential.

The Ashram

The Ashram is an environment where students can experience deep personal transformation, promote healing, and achieve optimal physical health so that their greatest potential can be realized.

Our desire is to help people live life more fully, be more connected with one another and experience true joy.

Location

Kirkland, Washington
12637 NE 85th St

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5.00

The Ashram is a transformational place.

Posted by on 02/20/2017

If you're looking to really connect with yourself and find balance in your life, this is the place to go. They teach you that yoga is just a breath exercise and how to use breath as a tool to transcend life's struggles.
Each instructor is unique and has something new to teach you.
I have tried many different hot yoga methods all over the country and the world, quite frankly, and this is my absolute favorite of all.

5.00

I loved attending class so much, I plan to continue to practice here.

Posted by on 02/12/2017

I started practicing at The Ashram right before New year's and just used my 10 visits with the groupon deal I had. I think I'm rather particular about my practice. I want strong guidance and a teacher that challenges my body and mind. The Ashram meets all of those needs. The classes are HOT and you will be challenged just by holding postures. You'll gain strength and each teacher I've had helped me adjust my postures to gain the most benefit. I took mostly the power yoga classes and felt amazing afterwards. I'm not sure I ever actually made it through an entire class with out having to take a break. But, like I said, it's a challenge for body and mind. I loved all of the teachers but my favorite class was the 8 a.m. On Sunday. While I loved Gary's 10 a.m. On Saturday it was a bit crowded for my style. If you plan to go to that class, arrive early.

Just a note about the studio because I've been impressed with the cleanliness, hospitality and friendliness. Everyone is so inviting and friendly. The teachers know your name and ask you how you feel. Like I said, just writing this review made me miss my practice at The Ashram and reminded me I must go back soon.

5.00

Best hot yoga studio!

Posted by on 01/28/2017

Best hot yoga studio I have been to, the only studio that practices with more intense static hold power yoga, where the class moves together. All other studios seem to push this ridiculous speed yoga during power classes, and nobody is in sync. When you are part of a synchronized class you can really feel the energy in the room.

5.00

Highly recommend.

Posted by on 01/04/2017

Incredible teachers. Love the location and fellow students have always been very warm and welcoming to me who's pretty inexperienced. Highly recommend.

5.00

Go!!!!!

Posted by on 12/11/2016

If you want the real deal, this place is the place to be.
1st of all- amazing studio, from the lobby to hallway to bathroom, to yoga room.
The heat is so consistent. I felt like a million bucks after Gary's class. This man is so gifted at the practice and art of teaching, along with his wife, Claudia. I am so amazed at the grace, the strength and the love these two have for their guests and yogis. It's like a family.
2nd, After 3 classes, I feel stronger, mentally and physically and have found the best on the Eastside. Well worth it.
3rd- They're so friendly, warm, welcoming, studio is clean, and the classes are catered to all levels. I left feeling so alive. Super challenging but not defeating. GO!!!!

4.00

Good!

Posted by on 10/25/2016

I started doing yoga in 2003 at a gym I used to go to that has now closed. I didn't realize it at the time, but what we were doing was a Bikram series, but the room was just warm. That was a great way to start. After that gym closed, I found no other yoga that was as beneficial to what ails me. So I started doing a regular hot Bikram yoga at a regular Bikram studio. I'm not a believer in the really hot, no matter what they try to tell you about detoxing via sweating or it being a challenge to deal with the heat. A challenge in dealing with heat stroke is something I will pass on. I am a believer in it needing to be good and warm, but not so hot that you can't really work the majority of the poses as a challenge in strength, flexibility, and concentration; and not just in bearing the heat.

I started going to The Ashram in 2008, first in Kirkland and now in Bellevue. It is the best studio I have found, and I've been to a lot. I'm pretty much still a Bikram guy (or classic 75 minute, or whatever the name of it is now). The Ashram has some great teachers and their studios are very nice. I have found it to be too hot sometimes, both in Kirkland and Bellevue. I have found a lot of the power classes, which is what they are really known for, too hot. But I have figured out what teachers and what times. For Bikram, try Sean, Ms. Knapinski if she's teaching (can't remember her first name and may be butchering the spelling), or Gary, and stay to the side edges of the room in Bellevue if you can. In my experience, if the instructor is newly certified in Bikram, they believe in the too hot hot, and you will hear the same dialogue as if its Bikram recording that I first heard in 2003 (my apologies to the exceptions). Sean and Gary have a great way of putting the dialogue to give you a minds eye of what to do. For standing bow pulling, for example, that isn't a 50:50 kick and reach (the standard dialogue), I consider it a 90% kick with a rigid upper body right to the finger tips - when you are fully into it, keep both hands high as you can (heard that from Gary, and when I really push it, that is what I try to do). I've learned a lot of those non-standard tips from instructors here, they really make a difference, and those are the master instructors you pay for.

Yoga is expensive, at least to me, and The Ashram has increased prices since opening the Bellevue studio. But it is in line with other studios. The price is part of the reason I don't want to mess around with instructor that has less yoga experience than I do. You are an instructor to take me someplace I haven't been before. You can find the good instructors here, but may take a little trial and error. Makes me feel great, give me a good attitude - at least when it isn't so hot I can't sleep at night afterward and sweat for the next two days. And those people that do power 5+ days a week? I don't get it.

3.00

3 Stars.

Posted by on 05/27/2016

The environment a little too hot. But the instructors are very friendly. Overall 3 stars is enough.

5.00

I have been practicing at the Ashram for about 9 years now.

Posted by on 04/23/2016

Prior to my experience here, I was practicing at home and reading about Yoga. That was the extent of my yoga.
Since being at the Ashram, Gary, his wife Claudia and the other amazing instructors have changed my life. Yoga is not about strength, it is not about flexibility. (Albeit I am stronger and more flexible than I've been in a very long time.) But through my journey at the Ashram and Gary's instruction, I now have a deeper understanding of my practice and of my body. Yoga is breath, yoga is consciousness, yoga is being present for the time you are on your mat, it's respecting your body and your practice. It's for you and no one else. I love leaving the studio after a class and taking that energy, that feeling with me everywhere I go and into everything I do! It has transformed me into a healthier, and happier person! Thank you Ashram! Not only the instructors and instruction, but the people in that room who energize me every time I attend!

Namaste and BIG LOVE!

5.00

Recommend!

Posted by on 01/02/2016

A few years back I was broke and floundering and could not afford Hot Yoga. Gary let me Karma yogi (clean etc) in exchange for free yoga for several months. I really appreciated that, It is very hard to ask for help and practicing yoga is just what I needed to keep my head up. Things going much better in my life now and it was great to have the help when I really needed it. Great studio. Thank Ashram!!

1.00

Worst 20 bucks I've spent in a while.

Posted by on 05/14/2015

I have been doing hot yoga for one year now (5 days per week), in my college town and figured I'd find a new studio when I came back home from school. I could not have been more disappointed with this one. Firstly, The room is way too hot. I typically practice in 110 degree rooms and only take breaks during designated times. However, during this class I kept having to stop to cool down. It was impossible to get in the zone and even enjoy myself. I usually lay in corpse pose for several minutes after class is over but I had to rush out due to the ridiculous heat. The floor is literally burning hot and it smells absolutely terrible.
Secondly, I did not enjoy the way the instructor led class. She was so pushy with everyone doing the same thing at the exact same time. Yoga is all about doing what is right for your body and following your breath. The instructor also NEVER SHUT UP. Another reason why it was impossible to get in the zone and meditate. The class was so boring, especially with no music and her constant talking. All I could think about was how much I wanted this hour of my life to end.
Thirdly, before class began several people were talking in the hot room. People were having full on conversations even though it is supposed to be quiet. I can understand saying something short and brief if it was really important but chatting about this and that before class is incredibly rude when others around you are trying to meditate. I couldn't stand the atmosphere here. So many fellow "yogis" had so little respect for those around them.
Lastly, the flow of the class was horrible. She poorly transitioned from pose to pose and rushed through several difficult balancing postures.