Looking for yoga in the Olympia area? Here are 9 local studios, beginner classes and rates
Whether you’re trying to connect with your inner zen or simply looking for a new activity to keep loose and active, yoga is perfect for people of all ages, skill levels and goals. From performing a simple Downward Dog to a Scorpion Handstand, yoga is good for both the mind and the body.
Luckily, the Olympia area has more than its fair share of yoga studios and gyms that offer yoga classes.
According to the American Osteopathic Association, the relaxation techniques in yoga can help lessen chronic pain, lower blood pressure and reduce insomnia. Other physical benefits also include increased flexibility, weight reduction, increased muscle strength and tone, and improved cardio and circulatory health.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran looking to challenge yourself, here is a roundup of yoga studios in the Olympia area:
The Bandha Room
- Address: 119 Capitol Way N., Olympia
- Email: 2scarabs@gmail.com
- Rates: $18 drop-in, $130 for a 10-class card, $150 monthly pass, $1,800 yearly pass
Gravity Yoga
- Address: 1226 Eighth Ave. SE, Olympia
- Phone number: 360-451-3179
- Email: GravityYoga.Oly@gmail.com
- Rates: $30 drop-in, $25 prepay
Olympia Community Yoga Center
- Address: 1009 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia
- Phone number: 360-753-0772
- Email: Info@olyyoga.com
- Rates: $18 drop-in, $100 eight-week session
True Self Yoga
- Address: 2727 Westmoor Court SW, Olympia
- Phone number: 360-830-6556
- Email: Manager@trueself.yoga
- Rates: $99 monthly or $1,200 yearly. Individual class pass rates also are available.
Todai Yoga
- Address: 601 Capitol Way S., Olympia
- Phone number: 360-362-0481
- Email: Todaiyoga@gmail.com
- Rates: $10 per class
Olympia Personal Training
- Address: 1222 S. Second Ave. SW, Suite E, Tumwater
- Phone number: 360-705-1658
- Rates: $99 10-class pass, $195 month for a small group
Thrive Lacey
- Address: 5401 Corporate Center Loop SE, Lacey
- Phone number: 360-350-0151
- Rates: $47.95 per month
Firefly Yoga
- Addresses: 4450 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey, and 212 Tumwater Blvd. SW, Tumwater
- Phone number: 360-480-7917
- Rate: $20 drop-in, $150 10-class pass, $65-100 private lessons depending on length of time and number of people
South Sound YMCA
- Addresses: 1530 Yelm Highway SE, Olympia, and 505 Plum Street SE, Olympia and 3101 N. Shelton Springs Road, Shelton
- Phone number: 360-753-6567 (Briggs Community YMCA), 360-357-6609 (Plum Street YMCA), 360-753-6576 (Shelton Family YMCA)
- Rate: $50 per month membership fee
This story was originally published May 3, 2023 at 5:00 AM.
