Center Studio in the heart of White Center (between West Seattle & Burien) is an inclusive space where our community can connect. We offer All Levels of Yoga classes as well as Prenatal, Kids & Family Yoga, Workshops, and more! Our group and private mat Pilates classes will strengthen your inner core all while giving you peace of mind. To round out your fitness routine, Above the Barre combines ballet, yoga and pilates to work your mind and body. Our newest drop-in class complements your mat practice, with increased stamina, better footwork and greater flexibility – Zumba is dance ramped up for a cardio workout. If having someone else work out the kinks for you or to just simply relax, we have you covered, with two massage therapists onsite as well as Thai Yoga therapy options. Join us on the mat in White Center, or as some of us call it – Rat City.
Quick link: On-line Class Schedule
About the Owner
Lonjina 
Verdugo never anticipated that yoga would become part of her daily life. In fact, exercise was a once or twice a week deal if she was lucky. A New Mexico girl raised on green chili and sunny skies, she moved to Seattle with opportunistic dreams of life as a young Graphic Design professional. She occasionally turned to yoga and pilates only as an experimental stress reliever of her new city life. Since then she has realized that with regular exercise, on and off the mat, mindful movement and its underlying lessons can change you from the inside out, as well as from the outside in.
After years of her family enjoying quality time in White Center, Lonjina realized that she could provide what all of us need so close to home – a one stop shop for our bodies craving strength, sweat, and stretch, and for our stressed, anxious, occasionally overwhelmed minds. In the Spring 2012, Lonjina launched precisely that, Center Studio in Rat City based on mindful movement, art, and community.
Studio Space for Rent
Our studio is an open, light-filled space for all kinds of creative movement, from the performing arts to yoga and meditation. When we are not using it for classes, it can be used for photography and video shoots, workshops, rehearsals, classes, you name it! It is a great nontraditional space for meetings, team building, music, even birthday parties. Contact us for rates and availability.
ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
3-months Unlimited Classes
Yoga, Pilates, Above the Barre & Zumba
$200
We could not have made it through this first year without you. Thank you! Enjoy any of our drop-in/non-series classes. Valid through September 27, 2013. Offer expires June 15, 2013 Get it here!
NEWS AND EVENTS
ZUMBA Fitness is here!
Ditch the workout, join the party!
Wednesdays, 7:30pm with Maurice Williams
Our newest drop-in class complements your yoga practice, with increased stamina, better footwork and greater flexibility – Zumba is dance ramped up for a cardio workout. You don’t have to have rhythm to Zumba just enthusiasm for vibrant music, lots of laughter and fitness fun!
Taking Flight- An Arm Balancing Workshop
Saturday, June 1 • 12-2pm
Cost: $35
Instructor: Jen Sayers
See more info and sign up under Programs tab here!
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YOGA & ART FOR KIDS
When presented in a child’s language (like funny faces and animal noises), yoga can help counter the stress experienced by young people living in a hurry-up world.
Monday – Friday • 12:30-3:30pm
Session 1: July 15-19 • Session 2: August 12-16
Ages 3-8 • $130 per child, per session
Sign up now, under Programs
MAKERS MARKET
A COZY EVENING OF SIPS SWEETS AND SHOPPING SUPPORTING LOCAL WHITE CENTER & WEST SEATTLE ARTISANS
SATURDAY JUNE 15TH
4-8PM @ Center Studio
FREE TO ATTEND
More information on our Facebook Event page.
Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Classes are here!
Prenatal: Mondays at 7:30pm for 60 min.
Mommy & Me Postnatal: Fridays at 11:30am for 45 min. Bring your babies!
See more info and sign up for classes at our online store, here!
May Artist: Jennifer Forland
RAT CITY ART CITY
2nd Thursdays • 6-9pm
“Lately, I’ve been working on very small art – jewelry. For this project, I am really excited about creating something on a large scale, installation style. My current job at an eco-friendly remodeling company inspired me to use mostly repurposed materials for the project, something I’ve always done to a point because of budget, but now want to do with more intention. I’m inspired by people who evoke feeling with their art – whimsy, nostalgia, longing. This project has made me think a lot about creation (science, religion or art) and whether the process is ever finished. I am intrigued by the time it takes to recreate nature (using man-made materials) and the level of success actually achieved in the attempt.”
THAI YOGA with Jen Sayers
Thai yoga therapy is an ancient and traditional practice of compassionate healing. Also called ‘lazy man’s yoga’, Thai Yoga Therapy is done on a thick floor mat and fully clothed. The receiver can completely relax while the practitioner puts them into various shapes and poses. The practitioner then uses leaning pressure, reflexology, compression, stretching and twisting to restore range of motion and open the flow of energy. Your session will be specifically designed to fit your physical needs; open discussion throughout the treatment is encouraged. Contact Jen at email hidden; JavaScript is required for an appointment and purchase at our online store.
60 min. – $65
90 min. – $85
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