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Your Link to self-care: Places to recharge along the 1 Line

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In a world where we are more “plugged in” than ever to our phones, inboxes, and the nonstop news cycle, with the world always at our fingertips, taking time for self-care can sometimes feel overly indulgent. But caring for yourself isn’t selfish. It’s essential to staying grounded, present, and connected.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, consider this our gentle reminder that showing up for others as a good neighbor, partner, parent, or friend often starts with showing up for yourself first.

And self-care doesn’t look the same for everyone, and it can change from day to day. Sometimes it’s movement or exercise. Other times it’s slowing down, getting creative, or treating yourself to a little sweet treat. Self-care is a small but meaningful way to remind yourself that you’re doing your best and that you deserve care, too.

Whether you’re craving movement, rest, creativity, or a simple spark of joy, Link light rail can help you get there. Here are a few ways to nurture your mind, body, and soul, all just a walk away from the train.

Lynnwood City Center

  • Cut + Flow Studio Lynnwood — Well-reviewed movement and strength classes (~1.0 mile)

  • Experience Momentum — Fitness and wellness with a strong community following (~1.0 mile)

Mountlake Terrace

  • Juicy Power Yoga — Highly rated local yoga option (~0.5–1.0 mile)

  • Mountlake Terrace Library — A peaceful indoor reset with seating and light (~0.6 mile)

  • Happy Lemon — Bubble tea and dessert drinks (~0.5 mile)

Two people hold drinks with yellow lids from Happy Lemon

Roosevelt

  • Shefayoga Roosevelt — Well-reviewed welcoming yoga studio (~0.4 mile)

  • Dreamclinic Massage — Local massage favorite (~0.4 mile)

  • Fresh Flours Roosevelt — Cozy café and baked goods (~0.3 mile)

  • Green Lake Park — Classic Seattle loop for walking or rolling (~0.8 mile)

U District

  • Commune Yoga — Community-oriented movement (~0.8 mile)

  • Rain Ceramic Pottery Studio — Slow-paced creative activity (~1 mile)

  • University Book Store — Books, stationery and thoughtful finds (~0.6 mile)

  • Seattle Bouldering Project – U District — Fun climb or mindful movement (~0.1–0.2 mile)

A person in a black shirt and pants reaches for the next hold on a climbing wall

Capitol Hill

  • The Grinning Yogi — Popular neighborhood yoga (~0.5–0.7 mile)

  • Elliott Bay Book Company — Beloved independent bookstore (~0.8 mile)

  • Ghost Note Coffee — Indie coffee with excellent reputation (~0.4 mile)

  • Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream — Classic Seattle ice cream spot (~0.3 mile)

Westlake

  • Mind.Body.Hum — Yoga and mindful movement (~0.5 mile)

  • Urban Yoga Spa — Yoga and relaxation (~0.4 mile)

  • Elliott Bay Trail & waterfront — Fresh air walk (~0.8 mile)

  • Dahlia Bakery — Classic Seattle bakery with pastries, pies, and sweets (~0.4 mile)

Symphony

  • Seattle Central Library — Quiet corners and city views (~0.3 mile)

  • Freeway Park — Terraced paths and greenery (~0.6 mile)

  • Cherry Street Coffee House — Classic downtown coffee (~0.5 mile)

International District/Chinatown

  • Mother Yoga — Neighborhood yoga

  • Left Bank Books — Independent bookstore (~0.6 mile)

  • Hood Famous Café + Bar — Filipino-inspired desserts and coffee (~0.4 mile)

A latte and pastry on a table

SODO

  • YogaRama — Well-liked yoga option (~0.8 mile)

  • Ghostfish Brewing Company — Casual bites and drinks (~0.6 mile)

Beacon Hill

  • Yoga on Beacon — Local yoga studio (0.8 mile)

  • 1403 ArtSpace — Creative community classes (~0.3 mile)

  • The Station — Cozy café for coffee and treats (~0.2 mile)

Letter mural art on the ceiling of a coffee shop reads "The Station"

Columbia City

  • Columbia City Yoga — Community yoga (~0.9 mile)
  • Columbia City Branch – Seattle Public Library — Neighborhood reading spot (~0.3 mile)
  • Empire Espresso — Coffee and pastries (~0.2 mile)
  • Emerald City Fired Arts Studio & Gallery — Creative arts (~1 mile)

SeaTac

  • Soak & Sage — Spa treat (~0.8 mile)
  • Angle Lake Park — Lakeside paths (~0.6 mile)
  • Lady Yum – SeaTac — Elegant macarons and sweet treats (~0.7 mile)
Rows of brown, white, pink, and green macarons

Federal Way Downtown

  • Federal Way Library — Quiet reading and study (~0.7 mile)
  • Onit Cafe — Dessert café with macarons, sweet treats, and drinks; cozy and locally loved (~0.6 mile)

However you choose to recharge this season, we hope this guide makes it a little easier to get there while supporting local businesses along the way.

What are your favorite places you can reach by light rail? Maybe it’s your go-to morning coffee stop, an evening fitness class, or a quiet corner where you like to reset. Share your favorites on social media and tag us @SoundTransit as we continue to celebrate the small businesses and community spaces that make our region feel like home.

And if self-care is already part of your routine and you’re looking for ways to extend that care outward, we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our other LifeSTyle articles — Your link to volunteer opportunities and take transit to a downtown Seattle date night — for simple, meaningful ways to support your community and share the love close to home.

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