Each year, Seattle Yoga News recognizes the great work done by local yoga studios, organizations, yoga teachers and individuals within our community with the Seattle Yoga Awards. The process consists of a first phase of nominations followed by a final phase of voting for the top finalists. The winners are then announced during the Seattle Yoga Holiday Party event.

The Seattle Yoga Awards include the following 4 categories:

  • Yoga teacher of the year
  • Yoga studio of the year
  • Yoga organization of the year
  • Yoga article of the year

The 2016 Seattle Yoga Awards Winners:

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Yoga teacher of the year: Aadil Palkhivala

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Yoga studio of the year: Alive & Shine Center in Bellevue

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Yoga organization of the year: Yoga Behind Bars

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Yoga article of the year: Pamela Chang (article)

Here are the top 5 finalists in each category for the 2016 Seattle Yoga Awards.

The 2015 Seattle Yoga Awards Winners:

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Yoga teacher of the year: Danielle Gaudette

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Yoga studio of the year: Root 2 Rise Yoga Woodinville

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Yoga organization of the year: Yoga Behind Bars

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Yoga article of the year: Robyn Long

Here are the top 5 finalists in each category for the 2015 Seattle Yoga Awards.