Hot 8 Yoga, Santa Monica CA

Hot yoga is the best. When you're in [class], there are no cell phones, no talking, no distractions. You're taking a leave from reality for an hour or so. The place is clean everyone’s friendly, it’s a part of my mew daily routine

Pros:
-variety of instructors you can choose from
-it gets hot in the room, good for a quick sweat
-easy to book classes and flexible schedule

Cons:
-The yoga taught here is western, it’s more fast paced and seems like cardio.
-Classes come off micromanaging like you are told when to breathe, when to relax, when to wipe the sweat off your head. Is this 3rd grade?
-there could be an automatic check in process like a gym

Luxurious yoga studio. Very clean facility. Friendly and knowledgeable instructors. Great location in downtown SM.

It’s funny how things come in cycles. About 14 years ago after going through my second divorce, I found yoga…maybe it found me. The practice and the community I found saved me. Gradually I moved away from my practice and the community and I cannot really pinpoint why. I recently underwent another significant life change, moving away from Canada and an empty nest syndrome as my two children are now attending university overseas. I felt a pull towards yoga and the search for a community again like I had been so in need of many years ago. And that is when I found Hot 8. My body is different now than when I practiced before. I am trying to be patient with myself as my teachers help me breathe into my postures, treat myself with kindness and just let go. I just cannot say enough about this studio and how good it feels to feel like I am coming home again. From the friendly faces at the front desk, to the energy in the studios and those who remember my name…it means more than you know right now. Much love, Brandy

Great classes, each teacher is unique but brings something interesting to the practice. Would highly recommend!

Great to be back at Hot 8 Yoga! I can always find a great class and instructor to meet my hectic schedule.

I really enjoy all of the classes here. There is a variety of classes which keeps it interesting! Great hear, i always leave feeling refreshed and detoxed!

Lovely studio …. Each time I have attended a class, the front desk has been thoughtful, helpful, and kind.

I'm obsessed with hot yoga, and this studio is fire. I feel like my physical and spiritual health always benefit. Their online videos are excellent too!

Was my favorite yoga place until they decided to discriminate and require the sheep card to enter. I have 10 yoga classes that they won’t refund either. Tyrants!

The best workout! My favorite is Yoga Sculpt class- you will leave feeling like you got a great workout.

The teachers and staff at SM Hot8 are top notch. I adore the Ballet Barre class.completely addicted.its the best workout in town for a strong, lean body, and the front desk staff are always helpful, warm and friendly.

Fascists requiring proof of vaccination. Do not support discrimination or segregation. Medical freedom for all.

Obsessed with this yoga studio! Everyone is super friendly + the instructors are amazing and you can tell they are excited to be there. The studio rooms are beautiful and clean.

One of the best hot yoga classes I've ever taken. The studio is incredibly clean, the heat is really hot and feels incredible, and the teachers are lovely - Maria teaches my favorite measured but challenging course that feels good for your body!

Yoga, being critical to the care, health and wellbeing of many, should never be a dangerous place. It should be safe.

I cancelled my Hot 8 Yoga membership because the staff at the Santa Monica Location do not consistently wear their masks, and they do not rigorously enforce the mask policy mandated by our city.

I attended a sculpt class and the guest next to me had their mask on their chin, same as another guest in the back. The instructor did not address these guests. As I left the class, the blond girl in charge of the front desk did not have her mask on either. It's no wonder that they can't enforce the mask policy if they can't abide by the policy in the first place.

It's not just the phenomenal instructors that keep me coming back but the front desk staff. They are always upbeat and happy to greet you with a smile and positive attitude! The classes are a full body work out and the heat feels amazing and detoxifying. I would def recommend trying it at least once! You just may keep coming back like I did.