Ayas owner, Carrie, has been my primary yoga instructor for several years now. Her collaborative personal way of leading a yoga class, as well as her passion for community and total inclusion is awesome. Her beautiful new studio has now opened and I highly recommend that you become a member, as Aya Yoga Oasis is absolutely proving to be a wonderful place to practice yoga, meditate, and be part of a wonderful community!
From my first step in the studio, the space felt welcoming and inclusive. I really appreciate the thoughtful little touches such as the reading space with library. Carrie is an exceptionally kind, thoughtful, grounded and knowledgeable teacher. I wholeheartedly recommend Aya Yoga Oasis!
Ive been a member at Aya since it first opened. So much about living during a pandemic caused me to take many months off from yoga classes and my personal yoga practice. With the announcement of in-studio classes resuming with above and beyond Phase Two precautions being met, I decided it was time to head back into Aya. With 3 kids and a partner all home all the time, streaming and/or video classes just dont work for me. I was extremely nervous about participating in an indoor, public activity so I reached out to the owner, Carrie. Her response was understanding, caring, and reassuring, so I took the plunge! The studio has always been kept immaculate, even pre-Covid, but Carrie and her husband Steve have gone to great lengths to do everything within their control to keep their instructors and students healthy. Class sizes are limited to far less than the 25% capacity required in phase 2 (only 6 students per class!), they keep doors open (dont worry, the heat works well!) for ventilation, theyve brought in new air purifiers, and masks are required for everyone.Of course, it still felt strange coming into an indoor, public space after nearly a year of avoiding this kind of thing, but it is clear that Carrie and Steve understand the importance of distancing, masking, and ventilating to keep folks healthy.As for the yoga itself, Aya is a place that will meet you where you are. Instructors understand pandemic life has taken a toll on our physical activity and there is zero judgement. I am not even close to being in the physical (not to mention mental/spiritual) shape I was in a year ago and I feel cared for as I take the scary step into practicing yoga again.
Such a great yoga studio. Its warm and friendly, clean and comfortable. A good variety of classes with excellent teachers, in two different classrooms. I will try to get a picture the next time I get to a class 😊 Its really beautiful and bright.
This open, clean, and spacious yoga studio is a wonderful addition to Burien. Carrie, the owner, is a knowledgeable, kind and well-rounded teacher. Classes there are accessible and the teachers are welcoming and thoughtful. This beautiful space creates access to the many layers of yoga life!
One of the best yoga studios in town. A lot of fun and really laid back. They really care about the quality of teachers, equipment, and atmosphere they provide.
Beautiful space, Carrie is wonderful, kind, attentive and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
The 2 studios and adjoining rooms are beautiful and welcoming. Theres a great range of classes on offer, from fiery heated vinyasa flows to ethereal meditative options to fluid unheated practice. The owner, Carrie, has a great vision for making this a true oasis where members and guests can practice, relax, and find a moments (or several hours) worth of peace in a soothing space and accepting community. I love the inclusion of complimentary tea in the sitting area which encourages me to stick around as I reawaken after savasana and mingle with fellow yogis. Theres even a reading room and lending library upstairs, stocked with books on wide-ranging topics that members can enjoy there, or borrow and take home for a bit!Side note! If I had a layover at SeaTac, Id certainly consider taking a Lyft over to Burien (its just 10 mins from the airport!) to squeeze in a class or even some self-guided open studio time between flights. Bonus: theres some real tasty restaurants within walking distance of the studio to grab a bite after a class, or pick up take-out to take back to the terminal while waiting to board.