Business Details
49 Years
experience
Seattle Yoga Classes & Teacher Training
Hatha Yoga Center has been a cornerstone of Seattle's yoga community since its founding in 1977. Co-directed by Bob Smith and Ki McGraw for the past 22 years, the center offers a holistic approach to yoga practice with a focus on Hatha Yoga, pranayama, and meditation. Our eclectic teaching style emphasizes core alignment, breath awareness, and a deep understanding of body mechanics, creating a safe and sacred space for practitioners of all levels. With over 45 years of combined teaching experience, our instructors prioritize both physical and spiritual development, ensuring students connect their practice to inner self-awareness.We maintain a commitment to accessibility through both in-person classes at our Pinehurst location and online livestream sessions. Our comprehensive offerings include teacher training programs registered with Yoga Alliance, anatomy workshops, and curated meditation resources. The center's philosophy integrates ethical teaching practices, injury prevention techniques, and a celebration of diverse spiritual traditions to support modern yogis in their personal growth journeys.
Services
Yoga Classes
Teacher Training
Online Videos
Anatomy Workshops
Private Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- 45 years of experience providing authentic yoga instruction in Seattle
- Certified instructors with combined 65+ years of teaching expertise
- Hybrid in-person and online class formats for flexible learning
- Comprehensive anatomy workshops integrated into teacher training
- Ethically focused curriculum emphasizing safe teaching practices
Associations and certifications
- Yoga Alliance
Services
Yoga Classes
Hatha Yoga Center offers daily group classes focusing on traditional Hatha Yoga postures, breath control, and meditation techniques. Our sessions cater to all skill levels with experienced instructors guiding proper alignment and progression. Classes combine physical practice with spiritual development, creating a balanced approach to wellness for Seattle practitioners.
Teacher Training
Our 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified program provides comprehensive training in asana instruction, anatomy, and teaching methodology. The curriculum includes weekend workshops, anatomy studies, and practical teaching experience under experienced mentors. Graduates receive certification after completing required hours and demonstrating teaching proficiency through our structured assessment process.
Online Videos
Access our library of instructional yoga videos in English and Bahasa Indonesia for home practice. The collection includes guided sessions for various skill levels, meditation resources, and teachings on Integral Yoga philosophy. These digital offerings provide flexible learning options for students worldwide.
Anatomy Workshops
Specialized anatomy sessions focus on yoga-specific body mechanics, joint health, and muscle engagement. Led by experienced instructors, these workshops explore practical applications of anatomical knowledge to enhance asana practice and teaching safety. The 20-hour curriculum uses 'Anatomy of Movement' as a foundational text.
Private Sessions
Personalized yoga instruction tailored to individual needs and goals. Private sessions offer focused attention on technique refinement, injury recovery, or specialized practice development. Available with senior instructors for students seeking deeper personal growth in their yoga journey.
People
Bob Smith
Founder
Founder with 45 years of yoga teaching experience, co-directing the center for 22 years and developing its core curriculum.
Ki McGraw
Co-Director
Co-Director and lead instructor with 22 years of collaborative leadership, specializing in anatomy integration and teacher mentorship.
Chris List
Senior Instructor
Experienced yoga teacher contributing to the center's diverse class offerings and student mentorship programs.
Kelly Kalac
Senior Instructor
Lead instructor in weekend workshops and teacher training sessions with extensive experience in yoga philosophy.
Daniel Maguire
Instructor
Certified yoga instructor supporting the center's daily classes and community outreach initiatives.
Questions
What yoga styles do you teach?
We specialize in Hatha Yoga with emphasis on core alignment, breath awareness, and traditional practices.
Do you offer online classes?
Yes, all classes are available both in-person and via livestream through our Facebook page.
Are there teacher training programs available?
We offer a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified program with weekend workshops and flexible scheduling.
What are your class pricing options?
Single classes start at $17 (in-person) or $10 (online), with various package deals available.
Do you provide yoga equipment?
Yes, we offer mat and water rentals for students who need them.
Reviews (7)
Mafara Hobson
Mar 26, 2022
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Best yoga studio in Seattle with amazing emphasis on alignment and posture structure. Owners are yoga masters an take great care of students.
Philip McMorrow
Nov 24, 2021
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Really awesome spot for yoga enthusiasts of all Ages and levels! Bob and Ki do a fantastic job of catering to your specific needs and are extremely knowledgeable in not just Yoga but physiology and philosophy of the practice. spending half their year in Bali and having lived for prolonged times in India and guam they bring a well traveled, interesting and enthusiastic tone to your practice! Cant recommend them enough.
Bill Litwin
Jun 16, 2021
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I have been taking classes at the Hatha Yoga Center going on 5 years and the owners Ki and Bob have always been welcoming, caring and provide very detailed instructions. They never push anyone beyond their physical capabilities and are very keen on getting to know each person in every class. As soon as the pandemic started they went to virtual teaching which has been wonderful and allows me to take classes either live or later in the day when I have the time.
As a result I have been able to take a yoga class now for 276 consecutive days during this pandemic. A testament to the quality of Bob and Ki's teaching are the amount of long term practitioners that have been taking classes at the Hatha Yoga Center. I have taken classes at many yoga studios throughout Washington and this one is by far the best. They really work well with folks new to yoga in addition to seasoned yogis. Give this studio a try. Currently they conduct classes on Facebook Live Stream. I highly recommend the Hatha Yoga Center. Namaste
As a result I have been able to take a yoga class now for 276 consecutive days during this pandemic. A testament to the quality of Bob and Ki's teaching are the amount of long term practitioners that have been taking classes at the Hatha Yoga Center. I have taken classes at many yoga studios throughout Washington and this one is by far the best. They really work well with folks new to yoga in addition to seasoned yogis. Give this studio a try. Currently they conduct classes on Facebook Live Stream. I highly recommend the Hatha Yoga Center. Namaste
Karen Bullard
Mar 12, 2021
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Of all the yoga studios I have attended around the world, the Hatha Yoga Center in Seattle, USA is the most authentic in following the true spirit of yogic principles. The teachers instruct from a place of deep understanding and embodiment and support each person where they are at. They have continued to support their community during the pandemic by livestreaming all their classes as well as support a very few of us in person who are in their quarantine pod. I can't say enough about the quality and integrity of this yoga studio. So grateful to have found them in my own hometown.
Haley Boe
Oct 22, 2020
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Went on a Saturday to go to acupuncture and ask for yoga information and the worker slammed the door on my face! She rudely told me that she was recording a live stream and that she couldn't help me. There was no sign up saying as such so how was I to know? Very very unwelcoming! Clearly not a true yogi and highly unprofessional. Hope she works through whatever darkness she is in. Edited to add that it was the owner Ki who treated a potential new comer this way.
Diana
Jun 28, 2020
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DO NOT GO HERE. Throughout the entire 2020 deadly coronavirus pandemic this place was open. They hosted classes with multiple instructors and students, nobody masked, no windows open. I walk by their storefront and March-June they were doing this. Defying legal rulings from the state, and endangering everyone they came into contact with. Regardless of lockdown rules, even the strictest Seattle was in, they refused to comply and were probably responsible for hundreds of people dying & many more cases in our city.
People are mad at college kids for spreading the virus, but businesses/owners/instructors like this are the real problem. Don't pour your money into a business with so little regard for human life. Not to mention I've taken classes here & absolutely would not recommend that component either. Instructors are rude + demeaning, class has bad flow.
People are mad at college kids for spreading the virus, but businesses/owners/instructors like this are the real problem. Don't pour your money into a business with so little regard for human life. Not to mention I've taken classes here & absolutely would not recommend that component either. Instructors are rude + demeaning, class has bad flow.
Saurabh A.
Jul 07, 2019
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Hidden gem in the University District I was introduced to this while living in the area, and found this place amazing. Bob and Ki gives personal attention to every individual, and you get a feel of being in the family. Most of the people here were long-timers (like 20+ years), and never stopped coming here. If you want to explore yoga, this is prolly the best place in the town.
