8 Limbs offers classes a variety of yoga classes at all levels of practice and for all ages, including prenatal, Mom & Baby, Kids, and Teen Yoga, at its studios on Capitol Hill, West Seattle, and in the Wedgwood area. All yoga props are provided during classes.

Prenatal classes are non-dogmatic and welcoming to all levels. The Mom & Baby classes are drop-in, and also welcome dads; the focus is on regaining abdominal tone and body strength while lessening back and shoulder pain. The rigorous Teen Classes, aimed at youth 11-18, offer teen a challenging physical workout and strategies for channeling energy. Kids Yoga classes mix games and songs with the physical postures. Kids Yoga Camps are offered each summer. Childcare is available for select classes at the Capitol Hill studio.

8 Limbs offers classes a variety of yoga classes at all levels of practice and for all ages, including prenatal, Mom & Baby, Kids, and Teen Yoga, at its studios on Capitol Hill, West Seattle, and in the Wedgwood area. All yoga props are provided during classes.

Prenatal classes are non-dogmatic and welcoming to all levels. The Mom & Baby classes are drop-in, and also welcome dads; the focus is on regaining abdominal tone and body strength while lessening back and shoulder pain. The rigorous Teen Classes, aimed at youth 11-18, offer teen a challenging physical workout and strategies for channeling energy. Kids Yoga classes mix games and songs with the physical postures. Kids Yoga Camps are offered each summer. Childcare is available for select classes at the Capitol Hill studio.

8 Limbs offers classes a variety of yoga classes at all levels of practice and for all ages, including prenatal, Mom & Baby, Kids, and Teen Yoga, at its studios on Capitol Hill, West Seattle, and in the Wedgwood area. All yoga props are provided during classes.

Prenatal classes are non-dogmatic and welcoming to all levels. The Mom & Baby classes are drop-in, and also welcome dads; the focus is on regaining abdominal tone and body strength while lessening back and shoulder pain. The rigorous Teen Classes, aimed at youth 11-18, offer teen a challenging physical workout and strategies for channeling energy. Kids Yoga classes mix games and songs with the physical postures. Kids Yoga Camps are offered each summer. Childcare is available for select classes at the Capitol Hill studio.

Alki Kids Tae Kwon Do offers classes in tai chi, chi gong, yoga, kids' Bushido training, and tae kwon do, taught by Master Steve Coates, Seventh Degree Black Belt Koryo Moo Sool Association.

Burien CC offers classes of all types and for all ages (karate, gymnastics, yoga, ballet, a variety of art classes, and school break activities for kids of all ages), teen activities, a skate park, and family-friendly programs and shows in the center's auditorium. This is Burien's only community center.

Download a current recreation guide with classes and events from the website.

Crescendo Artistic Environment School is a non-profit organization that offers a preschool program and before and after school care. The program is influenced by Reggio Emilia, Perkins School of the Arts and Montessori School - USA, but places a stronger emphasis on music, dancing, drumming, and cultural diversity. Dance offerings include West African, Flamenco-Gypsy, American and Russian Ballet, and free movement. Vocal and instrumental music are available, along with music theory and musicology. Classes also include Atelier, Yoga and Qi, and Cultures and Languages.

The Dale Turner Family YMCA opened in October 2008 and offers state-of-the-art facilities, including a gym, a cycling studio, a pool, a family center, a climbing wall, a community kitchen, and a children's adventure zone.

Garfield is one of Seattle's best community centers, located next door to the Medgar Evers Pool. The center offers sports programs, dance and movement classes, music lessons, before- and after school programs, summer and school break camps

The center is well-known for its special teen programs, including a Teen Life Center where kids ages 14 to 17 can congregate for dances, barbecues, or just have a place to call their own where they can hang out with friends. The center also offers athletic programs. The Teen Center is open Mon-Thu 2pm-9pm; Fri 2pm-12m; and Sat 7pm-12m. The phone at the Teen Center is 206.684.4550.

Note: During construction at Garfield High School, the Teen Life Center moves to Washington Middle School, 2101 S Jackson Street. The center is closed July 12-17, 2006, during the move to its temporary location. See www.seattle.gov/parks/teens/teenlifecenter.htm for details.

Hiawatha offers before- and afterschool care, music and movement for pre-schoolers, family music classes, sports programs for school-age kids, and day camps, among its many family-friendly programs. The Center also features a playfield, lighted running track, tennis courts, a large wading pool (open daily during the summer) and kids' playground, and a batting cage.

Learning Ladder Preschool and Co-op Playgroup programs are available - download a current brochure from the website.

Created by young people as a place to hang out and have fun, the Kirkland Teen Union Building offers a technology lab, two stages for live music, a photography darkroom, youth-run cafe, professional recording studio, and more.

KTUB also offers classes on a quarterly basis, including audio recording, photography, breakdancing, yoga, and barista training.

A current class schedule is available online or at the center. Registration is available online as well.

Miller offers a wealth of family programs and kid classes, including sports, tumbling, arts, dance, and music. Before- and after school care and school break and summer camps are also available.

Mitey Mights Play Time (for little ones ages six months to five years), offers unstaffed parent-child play on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10am-12n, at a cost of $1/child/day (or purchase a $10 punch card for 10 visits).

Annual events at Miller include the Spring Egg Hunt, Winter Holiday Party, and Halloween Carnival.

North Kirkland Community Center offers year-round parent/child, preschool, youth, and teen recreation programs, as well as classes in music, art, dance, drama, cooking, science, languages, yoga, aerobics, and more. A current class schedule is online or available at the center. Registration is available online as well.

The center also has a drop-in indoor playground for children ages one to five, open from mid-September through early June. Call for days and times.

Summer Junior Day Camps are available for kids ages six to eight. Peter Kirk Camps are offered in the summer for kids ages six to twelve.

Indoor Playground Birthday Party packages are available for children ages one to five.

NW Community Yoga offers yoga classes and summer camps for kids and teens. Classes for older kids and teens teach yoga poses, breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation. Classes also include peer activities and group discussions and are designed to create a supportive environment that builds self-confidence and positive body awareness.

The Kids Summer Yoga Camp mixes games and storytelling with the physical postures of yoga and promotes the development of strength, flexibility, and body awareness in a non-competitive environment.

One Point Holistic Center offers classes for all ages. The curriculum includes creative dance for toddlers through age five, Aikido for ages five and up, and Yoga for teens and adults. Dance and Aikido summer camps are also available.

This small, airy Central District yoga studio offers a free community class on Saturdays and a yoga-based therapy for children - infants through teens - for individuals and groups. A current class schedule is available online.

SHC offers an array of wellness-oriented classes for parents and kids, including yoga, creative dance, aikido, health, and parenting workshops. A variety of prenatal classes, from yoga and pregnancy massage to childbirth preparation, are also available.

The bookstore carries books on yoga, aikido, spirituality, meditation, childbirth, parenting, whole foods, and holistic health - plus, yoga and aikido supplies, holistic health items, baby carriers, baby blankets, teas, yoga DVDs, and aikido videos. Access the center's web store at www.holisticbirthandlife.com.

SHC offers an array of wellness-oriented classes for parents and kids, including yoga, creative dance, aikido, health, and parenting workshops. A variety of prenatal classes, from yoga and pregnancy massage to childbirth preparation, are also available.

The bookstore carries books on yoga, aikido, spirituality, meditation, childbirth, parenting, whole foods, and holistic health - plus, yoga and aikido supplies, holistic health items, baby carriers, baby blankets, teas, yoga DVDs, and aikido videos. Access the center's web store at www.holisticbirthandlife.com.

SHC offers an array of wellness-oriented classes for parents and kids, including yoga, creative dance, aikido, health, and parenting workshops. A variety of prenatal classes, from yoga and pregnancy massage to childbirth preparation, are also available.

The bookstore carries books on yoga, aikido, spirituality, meditation, childbirth, parenting, whole foods, and holistic health - plus, yoga and aikido supplies, holistic health items, baby carriers, baby blankets, teas, yoga DVDs, and aikido videos. Access the center's web store at www.holisticbirthandlife.com.

The Jungle Gym offers gymnastics classes for kids ages four months to 12 years, as well as yoga and martial arts classes for kids and adults. They also offer party packages that include games, obstacle courses, and the use of a party room featuring a Leopard Birthday Throne for the birthday child.

Universal Energy Martial Arts offers martial arts for all ages, after school pick up, yoga and pilates, and self-defense and fitness classes.

The Groovy Girls Yoga class is a fun and innovative way to introduce yoga to girls ages five to 10 and encourage them to explore and discover their mind, body and spirit in a positive environment. Girls can develop confidence, compassion, patience, and respect for others while learning to stimulate their imaginations and releasing energy and even stress from school, homework, and friends.

The Groovy Girls class offers practice in breathing techniques, poses, games, activities, relaxation and visualization. It is very helpful for their bodies, which are still developing, as well as their minds, teaching them to relax while encouraging self-control from a young age. The class offers girls a natural way to exercise, focus, and strengthen mind and body, while encouraging development of a strong spirit. It is a great way to introduce health, fitness, and basic anatomy to girls while they have fun.