★ 5

Tried a class here a while back! Good place!

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★ 5

Great yoga studio! Nothing in the area compares. It is unfussy, people are kind and supportive and all the instructors are awesome, especially, Peach!!

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★ 5

What is a compliment? It’s acceptance, encouragement, and understanding. I offer my review as a compliment to Expand Yoga.

Expand Yoga offers a wide array of classes and enjoyable experiences. Each instructor brings a unique and infectious energy, sharing their own skills and experiences in a way that is both inspiring and engaging. It’s become a mainstay in my life, and I’m grateful for all it has brought. And I’m confident the day will come that I don’t confuse my left and right sides. 🙂

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★ 5

Outstanding studio. Beautiful room, great teachers, friendly, clean, and encouraging. This is a lot of variety in the classes. I love this olace.

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★ 5

This studio is something special. Truly an incredible community space where everyone is welcome. I love the diversity of the staff, styles of yoga, and students. Come and experience expand for yourself!!

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★ 5

As a beginner and first time person my experience was nothing less than Great! The environment and instructor was great! I will be returning.

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★ 5

My biggest regret from my time in Tacoma is that I didn’t start coming here sooner

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★ 5

Love this studio! I’m new to yoga and they have been nothing but helpful, encouraging and kind. Any class I go to is absolutely wonderful! 10/10 recommend!!!

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★ 5

I love expand yoga! They were so friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere :)

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★ 5

Such a cool studio everyone is so nice and welcoming. I'm so happy I went for a class, and will be back <3

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★ 5

Love Expand Yoga (both locations)! Always a relaxing yet challenging class and I especially like ending each class with a sound bath.

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★ 5

Welcoming studio.

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★ 5

Amazing place for self exploration and community.

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★ 5

I highly recommend checking out Expand Yoga!! Friendly instructors and community, sweet facility with everything you could ask for, and a great introductory rate- just beware- hot yoga is strangely addictive!!! (You will never be the same!)

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★ 5

Was hard but so rewarding

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★ 5

The most welcoming yoga studio I’ve been to. All the instructors truly teach and help you improve. I look forward to every class. Can’t recommend enough.

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★ 5

Best yoga studio in Tacoma IMO. Great instructors who guide/motivate without distracting you from your practice. Friendly, great environment.

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★ 5

Such an amazing community and studio! Best teachers, great vibe and such a welcoming space.

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★ 5

Thank you for the great class Allan!

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★ 5

I love the ambiance and the variety of classes this studio offers. Also, the teachers and receptionists are very friendly and helpful. This studio has everything you’d need, water filter to fill up your water bottle, showers, equipment rental. I recommend Expand Yoga to everyone!

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★ 5

Hot, structured, yoga with friendly instructors. So happy to have a studio like this in the area. They have generous first-time packages too, if you want to trial before committing to a membership. This is a great place to try hot yoga for the first time if you've never experienced the practice.

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★ 5

Expand Yoga in Tacoma is the first place I tried Hot Yoga and I love it! I just returned from a brief hiatus and realized how much I missed it!! The staff and instructors are amazing, they make you feel so welcome! If you are thinking about trying out Hot Yoga this is the place you want to try!!

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★ 5

Your search for a yoga studio ends here! I’ve been practicing at Expand for over 6 years - since they were at a location on Pac Ave in downtown Tacoma. They were very welcoming as a new practitioner, and there are even some of the same instructors from years ago! It’s nice to have a home studio that always feels welcoming and I always know what to expect. Best yoga studio in the South Sound.

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★ 5

Went to a yoga workshop here and was very impressed by Eunice, the yoga teacher, as well as by the studio. It was clean, well maintained and a welcoming space. I will be back to practice here soon.

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★ 5

Great experience, highly recommend!

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★ 5

The best HOT YOGA EVERRRR

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★ 5

Had such a good first time hot yoga experience. Our instructor was so nice and gave great tips! I’m so excited to try it out longer

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★ 5

Wonderful teachers, very clean yoga studio (no sweat smells like the other studios I’ve been to-lol) and relaxing environment.

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★ 5

The classes and instructors are very good and the space is very clean

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★ 5

I love everything about Expand Yoga. The room is huge, and the heat is regulated nicely! The instructors are helpful, insightful & kind! Wonderful environment to practice yoga 😊

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★ 5

Great teacher and great class!

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★ 5

Incredible studio! Instructors are so patient and encouraging. Give it a try, you won’t regret it.

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★ 5

Anna rocks!

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★ 5

Love it here at Expand yoga! Amazing group of people to practice yoga with… I feel 💯 relaxed after each practice.

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★ 5

The instructors or very knowledgeable and friendly!

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★ 5

Such a cozy studio-I feel soooooo relaxed after a class! Instructors are professional yet are so welcoming & encouraging-even at the 6am classes!

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★ 5

amazing studio <3

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★ 5

Elizabeth is a patient instructor at Expand Yoga. Thank you very much for stand by me always!

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★ 5

Expand is my favorite yoga studio in Tacoma! I really enjoy the vinyasa classes. All the teachers are great, each add their own unique style.

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★ 5

First time setting foot in a yoga studio. Friendly environment, nice to be guided through the session.

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★ 5

Expand Yoga will teach, inspire, and guide you through your yoga practice ~ flow & challenge ✨ a lot like life ♾️

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★ 5

Love the atmosphere, community, and I feel amazing after every class. The instructors are great and encourage modifications but also offer challenges.

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★ 5

Expand Yoga changed my life. A welcoming studio and beautiful practices every class.

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★ 5

Very friendly staff, and great class.

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★ 5

Great classes led by fantastic staff! Definitely check them out:)

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★ 5

Awesome Yoga studio in great space with hardwood floors and big windows facing 6th Ave in Tacoma. Teachers are very knowledgeable and attentive. Highly recommend.

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Expand Yoga is always there when I need a pick me up!

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★ 5

Abbey is an excellent instructor. She is warm and welcoming and provides variations/modifications for the beginner/novice. I am planning to go again later this week to one of her other classes.

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★ 5

As always fantastic and amazing instructors! Been with the expand team since 2013 and to this day love it continuously!

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★ 5

First time doing hot yoga this morning. The instructor was great, as were the other students. Just the right amount of intensity. I will be back for sure!

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★ 5

I love Expand yoga! I highly recommend to anyone looking to continue or start their yoga practice with a little heat. I’ve been practicing here for about a year and every class I’ve taken is amazing, they never disappoint. Everyone there is so friendly and you feel the positive energy as soon as you walk through the door. All the instructors are excellent! I always leave class feeling uplifted, relaxed and just the right amount of sore. Keep up the amazing work! And thank you!

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★ 5

I loved the atmosphere and the studio is very nice. The studio was at a great heat and they got us sweating! Loved Liz, so so sweet!

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I’ve been practicing Yoga over 15 years and I have been to many studios around the Puget Sound. Expand Yoga is constantly the best in staff, value, cleanliness, and above all they just have good vibes. Highly recommended.

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★ 5

Really enjoy Tomio’s vibe.
Uplifting, challenging & chill. Thank you!

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★ 5

Friendly hot yoga place! All the teachers bring great energy to class. The studio is spacious and the changing room has 2 showers. Would recommend if you’re looking for a hot yoga community in Federal Way or Tacoma.

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★ 5

Discovering Expand Yoga across the street from my hotel while traveling with my swim team for state championships provided was amazing. Allan and Eunice were welcoming, delightful instructors. Thank you for the beautiful space to ground my mind and body so that I was prepared to support my girls at state!

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★ 5

I never thought I would be someone who enjoyed Yoga. AND that I would take it up in my 60’s! Expand has changed my life. I am moving better, have more strength, and more energy. What a life changer!
Jeri Lynn V.

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★ 5

Expand yoga has a very positive impact on the community of Tacoma. The family who owns and runs the practice care for the well-being for whoever steps on their door. Hot yoga is not easy but has tons of benefits on physical, mental and spiritual level. The teachers are nothing but amazing, genuinely caring and be very respectful. They support you during your journey towards healing. I highly recommend expand yoga if you live in or visiting tacoma.

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★ 5

Lovely instructors!!! So kind

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Rudest instructor I have ever seen. Black haired instructor that was teaching the 7pm class on 8/17/23. She sat on her bottom in the back of the class and yelled directions. An instructor who sits on their a$$ and don’t instruct. I was told by the blonde instructor that you can modify your poses to fit your abilities. This was my first yoga class after 6 months of surgery and recovery. She got super rude and argued with me about my capabilities. I told her I was not physically able to hold the pose she wanted me to do. She rudely said “yes you can! I just saw you”. Worst place ever! Save your money and go some place where they are professional and helpful. That’s not here.

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★ 5

No need to be afraid of hot yoga- Expand yoga is a place where kindness and care of yourself are the most important part of the practice.

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★ 5

Expand Yoga has two amazing studios. One in Tacoma and the other in Federal Way. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. They create a welcoming and positive environment that makes you feel right at home. Both studios are always clean and well-maintained, I highly recommend both studios to anyone looking for a fun and uplifting yoga experience!

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★ 5

Amazing Yoga Class! Great Studio!

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★ 5

The Best!

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I’ve done yoga in the past and am new to the area. Expand has tons of great reviews so I was excited to try this place out. I attended the Hot Vinyasa this past Sunday and was so disappointed. The instructor did not introduce himself, say good morning, or offer up any sort of greeting to the very full class. He just launched into a much too fast flow. And there was no music?!?!!? Definitely not a vinyasa vibe I’ve ever been a part of before. I’d say that I’d give the studio another shot because of all the reviews BUT the class schedule doesn’t list instructors so I can’t avoid this instructor, which I would definitely do if given the choice! Whew, so annoyed.

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I’ve done yoga off and on for years but never found a home studio until I started at Expand! I’ve been going regularly for 5 months and I’ve enjoyed every class. The studio is big, clean and comfortable. All of their instructors are amazing, great at communicating and challenging. I’ve been walking around with 2 old injuries that I thought may need surgery. After about 3 months at Expand I no longer have any kind of pain or problems associated with them!

Expand has a real sense of community as well. Everyone is very friendly and respectful of each other. I’ve never seen or even heard a cell phone, which is hard to avoid given the TikTok age we live in. The studio hosts good and interesting workshops and events as well. 100% recommend you go to this studio.

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★ 5

Review for the Federal Way Location:

I used to practice Hot Yoga in SoCal about 12 years ago then restarted again when Expand opened in Federal Way. I have been going about 4-5 times a week and it has been amazing. This studio is inviting, clean and filled with positive energy.

So far I’ve taken classes with Liz, Matt, Tara, Tommeo and Allan. I’ve quickly come to feel like I belong at the studio. They all make an effort to recognize you. Allan has taught most of the classes I’ve been in- he’s been teaching, I believe, for a little over a year but you would think it’s been longer with how good he is. He has helped me so much with modifications and is always so kind.

There are quite a few instructors that you can tell have been doing this awhile. They walk in with confidence and speak with such conviction- that you yourself believe you can do anything. They are not shy to give corrections or explanations of the postures which helps so much in growing your practice.

Tara is my favorite 🫣 I feel guilty almost saying that because I’ve come to adore a lot of the instructors at the studio. She challenges me. She tells me I can do it. She tells me that I won’t give up. I find that she’s in my head during other classes with that faith in me and because of that- I don’t give up. Having someone believe in you, pushes you to believe in yourself.

I am so grateful that this studio has come to Federal Way. Hot Yoga is about challenging yourself and growth. There is no competition. I’ve found that not only has my practice grown stronger but my body feels so much better as well. I hope to be a member here for many years to come.

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★ 5

Absolutely adore this studio and the instructors! 10/10 recommend!

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★ 5

Great space with talented teachers, highly recommend

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★ 5

Always great.

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Great place

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For a meditative yoga experience or if you are noise-sensitive, go to Original Hot. This class is music-free. Hot Vinyasa was done to pop music. Seems to be a disappointing trend at yoga studios lately. What's up with that? Hard to get in touch with the spirit or feel at peace when bombarded by lyrical music.

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★ 5

My mom is a frequent customer here and whenever I am in town I go with her. Absolutely all of the instructors are amazing and passionate about what they do and the classes are awesome.
The facility is clean and we are always welcomed with a smile. It’s my moms go to place to de-stress and I’m so happy they’ve created such an awesome place for us to do yoga!

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I've moved away from Tacoma and I have to say, Expand Yoga has spoiled me for all other studios. This has the most thoughtful instructors and provided the best session. It's both physically and mentally therapeutic. Couldn't recommend more. I miss them :)

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★ 5

Great studio, excellent teacher!!

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★ 5

Today was my first time at Expand Yoga.
I haven't done yoga in years, and have mostly been focusing on strength training, so I was a little intimidated. However, the atmosphere was far from that. I appreciate the precautions they took regarding my health condition, and they were able to answer all my questions with answers that made sense! I look forward to integrating weekly yoga into my training program.

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★ 5

So great that Expand Yoga has opened up again. They are fantastic people and have very positive yoga learning environment! From beginners to experienced - something for everyone!! 🙏

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★ 5

Owners Matt and Liz have built an inviting atmosphere and exceptional group of skilled and friendly instructors. Classes are appropriate for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners.

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★ 5

This place! I miss it so much! The people are great and whenever I am in town they remember me! The instructors are amazing and extremely knowledgeable. They helped work me through injuries and created confidence in my body!

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I had never done Yoga before and made the decision to give it a try yesterday. I started with the original Hot Yoga since i am a total beginner. The staff was very helpful and gave me a few pointers before the class started so knew what to do if i got to hot or needed a break. They also let you use a mat and towel your first class. Before the class started the instructor came over to my mat and helped me set it up properly and to show me how to lay my towel down on my mat( now i see very important after the amount of sweat i had on the towel). After that she gave me a quick rundown on the initial warm up and breathing exercises. The class was very relaxing and very refreshing. I appreciate the staff for treating me so nicely and i cant wait to come back and do another class.

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Didn't feel comfortable to ask simple questions

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★ 5

Best yoga studio in Tacoma. Great teachers.

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★ 5

Practicing at Expand completes me. From the soft touch and warm caring hearts of the owners and instructors, to the large studio with windows, to the sweet black dog (Oscar) that greets arriving customers, there's no better place in all of Tacoma to practice hot yoga. Nothing compares..... Can't wait to recover from spine surgery so that I can go back!!!

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★ 5

If you have never tried yoga or consider yourself a "yogi" and haven't gone to Expand Yoga then you HAVE to go check them out! The instructors there are all so friendly and welcoming! The studio is clean and has a great vibe! I defiantly have found a great addiction and recommend everyone to try it out before you say "yoga isn't for you" Liz and Matt (the studio owners) are so welcoming and approachable! easy going & never make you feel judged or unwelcomed. I highly recommend original hot classes!

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★ 5

Great space, they have vinyasa, hot yoga, live music, spacial events, retreats, certification program, and showers and bathroom and lockers all available. They also sell great products here. Prices are competitive and over a cheap first time deal and student prices.

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★ 5

This is an amazing studio. The teaching is extraordinarily excellent. The owners love what they do and it shows. This is an perfect studio for beginners, if they listen to the instructors and do not push themselves to do what they cannot do.

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★ 5

Beautiful and clean space, very welcoming, low-key vibe!

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★ 5

I've been going here since I attended college and have felt that it was always a safe place to be. The instructors have always been welcoming and helpful every time I come in. I've been battling health issues and being here with how calming and supportive everyone is has made me a lot stronger both outside of the studio and on my mat.
Hot yoga can be extremely hard just because of the heat so make sure you do it multiple times and do listen to your body as you practice. You know your limits and how much you can push your self. One of the instructors once mentioned that even if you just lay on your mat for the entire class in Shavasana, you are here and that is something to celebrate.

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★ 5

These people are AMAZING! If you have questions they answer them, if you have limitations (just let them know before hand and the instructor will help you if you struggle with a pose), if you can't do a pose; just take a deep breathe and focus on what you can do, because this studio, with time will get you there.

My work is physically grueling, my back aches and my flexibility can be a joke. When I'm out on the fishing boats, I don't stretch and hardly workout. Then I come back to expand after a few months at work and by the end of a second consecutive class I can touch my toes again 🤣

The only thing I'd suggest is a mobile yoga studio for fishermen/women. I'd pay extra for it!

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★ 5

Lot of advanced practice​, but welcoming to beginners. Tara is the best!

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★ 5

Its great

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★ 5

I love expand. I've been practicing diligently for the last months and am amazed what it's done to not only but body flexibility and strength but also my approach to life the other 23 hours of the day I'm not in the studio. Hot yoga takes same getting used to so try it at least 5 times if you can. Also all of the instructors are incredibly approachable. If you have questions or something didn't feel right ask them for pointers after class and they're always willing to help you figure out what's going on and improve.

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Not a good place for beginners. My boyfriend wanted to try a class and he is not very flexible because of shoulder and wrist injuries but based on my experience with other studios I assured him they would give modifications of what we were doing and that he would find the right level for his body. To my horror the instructor did not give modifications and actually expected everyone in the class to be able to do advanced poses. At one point she asked us to do a pose where you put your hands on the ground and push your seat off the mat in a cross legged position, which I couldn't do because my upper body isn't strong enough to lift my 145lb body and she made the whole class wait on me until she had felt I tried hard enough to do it. I was so embarrassed. At a different point we were supposed to stretch our wrists. We went into cow pose and she wanted us to turn our finger tips to point back toward our knees. I easily did this but because of my bfs injuries he couldn't turn his hands that direction. She tried to force his hands around and he actually had to tell her that she was hurting him. Maybe she was a new instructor or I dunno what but we will never go back here.

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★ 5

Love this place

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★ 5

Awesome classes! Super talented instructors! Highly recommended!

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★ 5

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.

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★ 5

Awesome owners and instructors who exhibit their deep knowledge and passion for yoga.

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Instructors inspire, encourage and create an experience of yoga that is adaptable for all. Hardwood floors and minimalistic eminutites create a flow of ease and simplicity.

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★ 5

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. :(

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★ 5

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 :)

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★ 5

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.

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★ 5

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.

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They seem to never answer the phone..

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★ 5

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

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★ 5

Absolutely LOVE this studio & instructors!

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★ 5

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

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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!

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