Expand Yoga

They are focused on yoga not on selling you memberships. From the roomy studio to providing locks and hair ties, they clearly want you to have a good, positive experience. I had quit going to hot yoga bc it seemed every studio was small and so over crowded that you were doing your practice just inches away from someone else; maybe ok when it's not hot yoga, not okay when everyone is dripping sweat. So happy to have hot yoga back on 6th Ave.

business traveling with my yoga mat again! this time to tacoma, wa.i did some local research for nearby yoga studios and found expand yoga! expand yoga is my yoga studio away from home :) for $15, i was able to get a week trial but i was only able to make it to 2 classes, but the 2 non-heated classes i attended were worth my $15:1. balance and inversions: 75 minutes of upside down fun! the studio i practice regularly at usually takes most of the class to warm up, but in matt's class we were able to do a quick warm up and went right into inversions! wasting no time, and definitely 75 minutes well spent as we challenged ourselves to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones. there were only 5 of us in class so we were able to get a lot of one-on-one attention. to be honest, this was the first time i've conquered handstands, and i'm so dang proud :)2. acro: 75 minutes of flying! acro yoga is more like "partner yoga". you get paired up with different classmates of equal weight and height and you fly away! i've seen acro yoga done before but never had real instructions, but patrick gave very good instructions and i was even able to balance people 2x my weight! it's definitely a trust based activity. if you're not comfortable with being hands on with others, i suggest to stay away from acro. acro yoga also has stretching benefits as well, according to patrick he was able to learn some of these techniques while he was in thailand and share them with us.now lets get down to the logistics:1. parking: easy street parking when i was taking the 7:30 classes. plenty of free parking if not outside, then close to the studio.2. mat rental: $2/usage. and they're quality manduka mats! i fell in love with my mat so much i'm about to empty my wallet for one :)3. equipment: manduka errthing!4. studio itself: super cute. love the simple design with the hanging overhead lights.5. age discrimination free: a family of 3 (mother with 2 daughters), one daughter i'm guessing is no older than 12? was attending the acro yoga class :)didn't get to go to the hot yoga classes, so can't comment on those. i'm sure those are great as well :)

Expand yoga is by far the best studio in Tacoma. The entire staff are very pleasant and they are highly trained in yoga. I'm so sad to be moving away. Expand was my sanctuary. I'll miss it so much. :(

They seem to never answer the phone..

There's nothing better than coming here at the end of a hard day and feeling refreshed and at peace.

The instructors are wonderful, and everyone makes you feel so welcomed. Without hesitation I became a member and knowing that I'm investing in something to increase my heath is totally worth it.

I have been a member since this past fall and I cannot begin to tell you the astounding improvement I have found in spinal health, posture, energy level, and overall well being. I tried numerous studios in Tacoma and, hands down, have found Expand to be a genuine treasure. I cannot more highly recommend it.

Absolutely LOVE this studio & instructors!

The best hot yoga in Tacoma. Liz and Matt's passion for yoga permeates the studio.

The BEST hot yoga in Tacoma! Matt and Liz are two professional instructors. They are skilled in the art of Yoga, but are very inviting helping beginners to understand the basics. Besides their professionalism, you will be very impressed with their people skills. Give Expand a try today!