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October 2023 by Yenesis Colon
Do not come here. If I could give 0 stars I would. This place is disgusting. I just to moved to Richmond from Orlando and I was trying to find a new hot yoga studio.They have ceiling tiles and it is absorbent. It gets very humid and it smells so repulsive by mid class. The smell is unbearable. The instructor has to occasionally air out the room during class because of the odor.The instructor I had also tried to make me feel bad because I didn’t have a towel for my mat. I invested a lot of money on my liforme mat that is specifically made for hot yoga. It should be a concern if you see that your students are pulling their leggings under their heels to get a good grip on their mat and slipping and sliding on their towel. As an instructor, you should recommend that your students have the correct mat.The other thing I did not like is that the instructor does not follow along with the students. As a new student or any student at all, the instructor needs to be demonstrating and keeping up with the students when it comes to poses. Why am I looking around trying to understand the poses? They don’t even use the correct terminology so I have to be looking around to make sure I’m doing it right.The last thing that I thought was so inappropriate was that there was a man in there who thought it was appropriate to take all his clothes off except his tighty whitey underwear. The instructor didn’t say anything.
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September 2023 by SK
I have been a member since 2016. They have knowledgeable teachers and "hot" classes! I always feel fantastic after class...de-stressed, detoxed, and refreshed. The facility is clean and the members friendly. All are welcome and accepted at this studio. I am a member for life.
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September 2023 by Stephanie Mansfield
Very friendly staff. The classes are challenging and fun. Try Hot Pilates. It is loads of fun with great music. The yoga classes are great. All the instructors are good. You will not be disappointed with this studio!
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September 2023 by Ailen Lacey
I’ve been attending HYR for eight months. I love the atmosphere, staff and the results I’m seeing in my increased strength and mental well-being. Nothing beats a stressful day away like a Hot Pilates class!!
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August 2023 by Erin Delsack
HYR is the perfect counterpart to my home yoga practice. I made a point to try every style of class that was offered and enjoy them all! The instructors are all cheerful and make a point to remember people's names and assist newcomer's confusion with grace. The feeling of walking out of the studio after leaving it all on the mat is unmatched!
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August 2023 by Jade Barr
I’ve been a devoted HYR student since 2018. The heated room adds an extra level of challenge to the practice, allowing me to deepen my stretches and detoxify through sweat. All of the instructors are fantastic. They make sure everyone feels comfortable while pushing us to our limits. I always leave feeling refreshed, relaxed, and with a renewed sense of energy. The community at HYR is supportive, fun, and caring. This studio can’t be beat! Run, don’t walk to the class at HYR :)
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August 2023 by T. Wash
I LOVE Hot Yoga Richmond. I have been coming here for 12+ years and have no plans to ever stop. This studio, community and practice are imperative to my overall mental and physical well being. The teachers and all the regular practictioners are amazing individuals. The 26 & 2 (Bikram)sequence will workout all your stiffness and crunchy spots. The hot inferno pilates will kick your butt in a fun way and with consistency will lead to amazing results. Yin, sound baths, Reiki therapy and more; HYR offers soo much!
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July 2023 by AP
Thank you HYR (esp Rachel) for a great summer workout. The instructors are empowering, give specific recommendations for poses and exercises, and push you through your limits! I left class feeling revived and uplifted, regardless of how I entered the studio. I cannot recommend them enough. They are kind and responsive, yet strict with their expectations of your effort, which I really liked. When they offered corrections on form, they always encouraged me to listen to my body. They genuinely did not want me to push beyond what my body could do at that moment, but encouraged ways to modify, and eventually deepen, each posture. They’ve created a great space to get strong! I renewed my membership after a month because of how fun it was. I did both Bikram yoga and pilates. Both were intense, and Bikram yoga taught me a lot about my mental strength.
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May 2023 by Allison Beatty
Great studio with great instructors - everyone makes you feel welcome and supported. It’s also very clean and the people who attend classes are very kind.
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March 2023 by Yvette D.
Amazing. My bpdy already feels like it is healing. Great location great people I LOVE it!
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December 2022 by Krista Alexander
As a yoga teacher, I was surprised with the Bikram style. It's quite... authoritarian. All the instructors memorize the same script and the students even remember what pose is next before the instructor says it. You must do it exactly as they say. When I tried a slightly different posture because I couldn't do the one I was told to, the instructor (Tammy) called me out in the middle of class, even though I doubt any of the other students even noticed. A couple of instructors were welcoming, especially Rachel. But, most others did not seem happy to be there or very friendly. One instructor was overtly rude and clearly should not be a yoga teacher.The classes do not cater to beginner students. The few who showed up were clearly discouraged. The lights stay on the entire time and they only play music during the last five minutes. With other yoga practices, I felt calm and relaxed afterward. The bikram style does not do that. The other students apparently feel the same because few stay for savasana, hurriedly rolling up their mats and rushing out.If you forget a mat or towel, the rental fee is $5, compared to only $2 from the other hot yoga studio nearby.If you like more punishing, repetitive, boot-camp style workouts, this may be for you.
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September 2022 by Jennifer McCauley
This place is a wonderful community of folks lead by great teachers. They have expanded their classes to include Inferno Hot Pilates. This place takes care of the body and the mind!
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September 2022 by Devon Barr
The best part about coming to HYR is that you learn something new every time! The instructors are all fabulous. Love this wonderful practice and community!!!
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September 2022 by Amelia Wehunt
Love the HYR studio and teachers. They make the practice accessible for all skill levels. Highly recommend!
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August 2022 by Katelyn Baker
I have been transformed over the course of the 12 classes I have taken at Hot Yoga Richmond! I feel so empowered after each class and enjoy how peaceful the studio environment is. I look forward to coming to class each day more than I ever thought I would! It is definitely a highlight of my day! The instructors are amazing! I haven’t had the pleasure of taking a class with every instructor yet, but I particularly enjoy Marcia’s classes. She makes everyone feel welcome, knows everyone by name, and is extremely encouraging. I have also enjoyed Alex and Rachel’s classes! If you are on the fence about trying Yoga, like I had been for years, I highly recommend trying it out!
