The room temperature varies depending on the class. You can see the individual class descriptions on our schedule here.

Approximate temperatures are as follows:

• Yin class - 80 degrees
• Warm & Steady - 85 degrees
• Warm Yin & Yang - 85-90 degrees
• Hot Vinyasa - 95-97 degrees
• Hot Hatha - 100-102 degrees

Temperature listings are approximate and can vary based on outside temperature, the temperature of the preceding class, and the number of people in the room.

Hot yoga provides many health and energetic benefits. 

• The warm room helps to dilate our blood vessels and improve circulation. 
• It warms our muscles, enabling us to stretch safely and more deeply. 
• It stimulates sweat, which helps us to release stuck energy, and endorphins too!
• The heat feels great, especially on cold and windy Northwest days!
• It helps us to mentally focus and release stress. 
• The added intensity that the heat brings naturally causes us to focus on our breathing, which brings us more into the present moment. Deeper breathing also supplies more oxygen to our organs.
• It burns more calories than a non-heated class. A 75-minute hot hatha class will burn between 250-300 calories, while a faster moving hot vinyasa class can burn even more!
• You're less likely to feel stiff or sore in your body the next day after a hot class.

All our classes are all-levels, meaning that you're welcome to join any of them regardless of your experience or fitness level. That said, if you're new to the practice or feeling out of shape, we recommend the following journey:

• Start with the Yin or Warm & Steady classes. The Yin class is very slow-paced and relaxed. The Warm & Steady class has movement and challenge to it, but is paced slowly, and gives you the opportunity to become familiar with the poses, learn safe modifications as needed, and gauge your capacity for other classes. These classes also give you an opportunity to acclimate to the heat, since they're not as hot as our other classes.
• Next, we recommend giving the Hot Hatha class a try. The room is hotter, and the poses can be challenging, but it is paced relatively slowly, and gives you the opportunity to focus on posture alignment, and time in the poses to stretch deeply.
• If you feel good with these, the Hot Vinyasa class is faster-paced and more aerobic. Most of our clients find these classes our most challenging.

We all have different reasons for coming to class, and different results we're trying to achieve. Generally, coming once a week or more will allow you to achieve noticeable benefit from the practice.

Once a week will help you to release stress, feel more centered and less overwhelmed by life, and maintain flexibility and balance in your body.

At twice a week, you should begin to find physical progress and notice changes over time: increased strength and flexibility, better balance, and capacity to go deeper into poses.

If you're practicing three times a week or more, you can start noticing other benefits, such as weight loss, a greater sense of well-being, and a "yoga glow" -- that healthy radiance that shines from you.

Everyone's journey is different, and so are the specific benefits, but the more you're able to practice, the better the results!

Generally speaking, it's not necessary to take days off between hot yoga classes, as long as you're staying hydrated and listening to your body. It will tell you when it needs to rest!

The minimum age for our classes is 16. If you are under 18, we require consent of a parent or guardian to take class. 

• You'll want to wear clothes that are light and comfortable in the heat, and that you can stretch in. Shorts or leggings and a light top are best.
• A water bottle is recommended. It's good to come to class hydrated, and have the water available for sips if needed during class.
• Bring a yoga mat if you have one. If you don't, it's ok, we have them available to borrow! We also have high-quality Manduka mats available for sale.
• If you have yoga blocks or other props, you're welcome to bring them. We have blocks, straps, bolsters, and blankets available for everyone to use.

• We have cubbies in the lobby for you to store your belongings during class. We ask that you keep your cellphone out of the yoga room and with the ringer off during class please! Generally we don't have staff in the lobby during class, but we lock the door to keep everyone's belongings safe.
• Since we lock the door during class, please arrive on time, or you won't be able to get in! We recommend getting to class a little early so you have time to settle in before we begin. Generally a teacher should be at the studio approximately 30 minutes (-ish) before class to let people in.
• While in the yoga room, we ask that you minimize conversation. This allows everyone to drop into a space of mindfulness for the class.
• We have a changing room space in the front area, a bathroom in the back, and a shower. The shower is available for use after class. Please keep showers short to respect everyone's time!
• Please avoid wearing strong scents to class, as some clients are sensitive to them.
• During class, please try to stay in the room as much as possible. Stepping in and out makes it harder to acclimate to the heat, and can be disruptive. You are always welcome to lay down or take a child's pose as needed if you need to take a break. If you need to step out of the room for an extended time, please let the instructor know, so they know you are ok.

The best way to start practice with us is with our New Student Special, which is our introductory offer. With this deal, you get two weeks of unlimited classes for only $60! 

This will give you an opportunity to try out our different class styles and instructors, and to begin to develop a routine. The most important piece of a yoga practice is consistency - when you keep coming back over time, it starts improving your life in all kinds of ways.

When you're done with your intro deal, we have a variety of membership and class package options to suit your budget and attendance rate. You can see them here.