Yoga. A perfect treat for your mind, body and soul. In a world filled with pressure and stress, yoga can be viewed as magic that heals and relaxes even the most wound up person. Some of the best yoga studios in Tri-Cities, WA are the ones are the smallest in size, yet they are big in heart. A few things to look for in a good yoga studio are: the instructors, the studio itself, and the atmosphere. One of the key qualities to look for in an instructor would be where they learned their craft.
What makes a good studio will depend on your own personal taste, thankfully, there are ample options here in the Tri-cities. From quiet and calming, to group based and community classes, you will find an atmosphere to suit your lifestyle and your fancy.
Bikram Yoga Tri-cities
Anyone can take a basic yoga instructor course and teach a class. There is a difference between some instructors who went to an international world headquarters to learn like the people at Bikram Yoga Tri-cities than someone who was self-taught. Everyone has their own unique opinion as to what makes a good studio. Some people like a small and cozy type setting, while others prefer a large class type setting. It is fair to say an updated and clean change rooms are what makes people continue to return to the same studio. Some people prefer hot yoga, also known as Bikram yoga.
Bikram Yoga Tri-cities which is located in Kennewick has a spa-like feel when it comes to their bathroom and changing rooms. What is really neat about Bikram Yoga Tri-cities is they have a special rate for new members. The normal cost of an unlimited monthly membership is $120, but if it is your first time at the studio you will pay only $49 for a month where you can take an unlimited amount of classes.
The Yoga Community
The Yoga Community is also in Kennewick and is recognized as one of the best yoga studios in the Tri-cities. Their atmosphere is a little unique in the sense that you can order your classes online. Their unlimited monthly membership is $95 weather you are new to the studio or not. They also have a lovely scholarship/ work and earn program for those who may not be able to afford the full cost of a membership. Yoga Community is very modern with top of line equipment and bamboo flooring. They also boast leading-edge colors that enhance a calming atmosphere.
LifeQuest Fitness Center
LifeQuest Fitness Center is an actual fitness center located in Pasco.-It’s not yoga studio. It’s more like a sports club that offers yoga, but it also offers you so much more. Their Body Flow class replaces their yoga classes. It incorporates tai chi, yoga, and Pilates for a full body work that increases stability, flexibility and promotes relaxation. This fitness center also hosts parties!!! Who isn’t more stressed out than a teenage girl? Why not throw her a yoga inspired birthday at Life Quest Fitness? Yes- they throw parties! The best part is, the friendly staff are willing to work with you and customize the perfect party for a very reasonable rate. Just go to their Parties tab, which you will find on the homepage on their website.
With an army of certified, friendly, and supportive staff at their beck and call LifeQuest is a place where you can come for a rejuvenating yoga class and stay for a swim or a smoothie afterwards. This unique facility offers a community based exercising environment and it would be ideal for a family with children. There is an activity for anyone in the family. Dad can take kids swimming or play soccer while mom gets in her blended one-hour class of yoga, tai-chi, and so much more.
Unity Yoga of Tri-Cities
Unity Yoga of Tri-Citiesis a traditional yoga studio that takes pride in their lineage and long term personal practice that you see reflected through their classes and methods. They are located in the Richland area of the Tri-Cities. They are also partner with Human Resource departments for companies to take advantage of classes that are reimbursed by their employer. If you are an employee of the US Department of Energy, you are already approved! Unity Yoga and their staff take a more individual and personalized approach to yoga rather than a cookie-cutter, same class for everyone type of approach.
While the classes are more intimate and unique, they still keep the derived unity of yoga front and center. Among some of the unique classes that are available from the studio, there are workshops as well as series classes you can take. Unity Yoga offers an app and an online account where you can manage your classes, learn more about upcoming events, and track your progress on your personal wellness journey. The studio itself is very accommodating as they offer complimentary tea for students after class as well as a community board for other wellness providers to post their services. They boast over 1,000sqft of practice space as well as an ample supply of top of the line yoga equipment to use in every class. The instructors are very professional, unique, and compassionate. With thousands of hours combined between them, Unity Yoga’s staff can meet any fellow yogis needs and desires.
Yoga Tree of Tri-Cities
Yoga Tree of Tri-Cities located in Pasco also. This would be the smaller, more intimate studio to go to if a larger facility is not where you envision practicing your craft. Yoga for kids, pre & postnatal yoga, gentle yoga and restorative yoga are some of the unique classes the Yoga Tree brings to the community.
With a firm belief that yoga is for “every body” the instructors at the studio take strides to give a positive experience to influence yogis of all ages and body types. With new class schedules being posted monthly on their website and some instructors traveling to teach. You can rest assured knowing you won’t miss out on any up and coming classes.
Conclusion
Whether you are looking for a Bikram experience, a small and cozy style, or a large community type experience, you will find it at these studios in the Tri-cities. There are unique classes and styles to suit the needs of a beginner or an advanced student. The instructors are accommodating, the studios are contemporary, and the atmosphere is alleviating. There is no need to ever leave the Tri-cities in search for a studio ever again, which is nice because who wants to drive in heavy traffic after rejuvenating the mind, body and soul, right? Namaste!
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