ABOUT
Anne Phyfe Palmer is a writer, entrepreneur, partner, and parent. She founded 8 Limbs Yoga Centers in 1996 to provide an inclusive and welcoming home for yoga practitioners in Seattle. Raised in New Orleans, Anne Phyfe came to Seattle in 1993 via Vermont, where she completed a BA in English and Women’s Studies and developed an interest in Environmental Studies. She guided 8 Limbs through 23 years of growth and stability, while raising her two kids Lily and Coco with husband Bez, a graphic designer and illustrator. Anne Phyfe, Bez, and Coco took a one-year sailing sabbatical that concluded in August 2021. Check out their sailing journey on Instagram at @svsweetadeline. Anne Phyfe now works at the Arboretum Foundation.
Anne Phyfe is committed bike commuter and enjoys walks near her home, especially in the Arboretum. Anne Phyfe also loves to read and write, and is the author of three books with Sasquatch Books :
YOGA
Anne Phyfe began her studies in yoga in 1994 with Kathleen Hunt. Currently her main yoga teacher is Shari Friedrichsen., who teaches and resides at The Himalayan Institute.
NATIONAL PRESS
Mindful Studio Magazine, May/June 2017
“Coined” by Kabir Sehgal
Momentum Magazine, July 1, 2012
LOCAL PRESS
Eat Like a Yogi, June 23, 2017
Ask a Yogi: Anne Phyfe Palmer by Melinda Fisher
Capitol Hill Blog, July 9, 2016
Yoga Studio Celebrates 20 Years on Capitol Hill by Mariah Joyce
The Seattle Times, May 26, 2016
When Did Seattle Yoga Become So White by Nicole Brodeur
Seattle Magazine, March 2016
Are We Losing Our Religion? Searching for Spirituality in Seattle by Michelle Feder
Seattle Yoga News, March 2015
Girl Scouts of Western Washington Blog, September 2013
Barefoot Yoga Blog, August 2013
Verity Mom Blog, November 7, 2011
Yoga Mama by Rosemary Garner
Undriver Video Profile, October 11, 2010
Anne Phyfe Palmer: Working Mom + Bike by Xurxo Martinez (YouTube link here)
follow up story on Seattle Dental Care by Richard Stickney, DDS
Sound Focus, KUOW, March 3, 2008
Anne Phyfe Palmer Interview with Megan Sukys
Serious Money, KCTS
Interview with Anne Phyfe Palmer, 8 Limbs Owner