Hot Yoga Inc.

I got sick 4 days into my unlimited month package and was told by the staff to ask to get my account frozen and that only a manager has that ability. Left 2 messages at the front desk for a manager, no call back. I attempted a class while I was sick, so as to not completely waste $ 150, and had to leave the class half way because I was too sick. The class teacher told me (again) to ask to get my account frozen and this time gave me the direct line to the manager. I left a message as well as a text. No call back. The front desk people finally called the manager for me. I was told the manager was currently driving into the studio and that I’d get a call from them as soon as they arrive. No call back.
It’s a business and the packages are use or lose, that’s understandable.
However, being direct is part of customer service. The manager should have called me to tell me the answer was «no» instead of ignoring my calls.
Very unprofessional.

I took a class here not to long ago, by far the worst experience of my life. My instructor (i forgot her name) Kathy, Katie, or Karly was bossy and rude, what a B$#$#. This place overcharges up the butt, and i guess they have never seen a black man before as i felt judged and «special treated».

This is one of those moments where I wish Unilocal allowed a «zero option».
As a yogi, I’m a firm believer of a friendly studio environment and one of the instructors Katie was the complete OPPOSITE of that. Not only did her tone toward her students come off as fake, but her attitude towards the other girls behind the desk when no one else is looking, makes her sound like a real bitch. I’ve had very few direct conversations with her as I try not to spend my time talking to broads, but for the times that I’ve had, god I wish I could jump off a building. My faith was restored in this disappointing studio when I talked to the small asian girl that worked behind the front desk who was actually very sweet. But the second that I found out that Katie was actually their customer service manager was my last day coming to the studio.
I’m sorry, but I’m not going to give my money to a company that hires a bimbo as the manager. Especially one who deals with it’s customers, as Katie doesn’t have a clue what actual good customer service is. Maybe it’s time for the owner to rethink her employees.

I bought an unlimited plan for $ 88/​month– before I purchased it I asked the rep if I would be limited to a contract or anything, she said no, I can cancel anytime.
3 months after, I realized that I haven’t been going as often and wanted to switch my unlimited membership to prepaid classes (buy 20 or 50 or whatever classes and pay upfront– don’t expire unlike the 10 for $ 10)
Surprisingly the response I got from them was that I cannot cancel my membership as I am tied to a contract for 4 more months or so. I immediately contacted my bank and had them block any charges from Hot Yoga Inc. very unprofessional.
2 stars because I did enjoy the classes while they lasted, but won’t be returning.

I have been actively practicing yoga for 5 years… I travel often and always enjoy trying out new studios.
I would also like to note that hot yoga /​bikram yoga is my preference. I love heat, so living in Seattle area has been challenging beings I am cold to the bone 80% of the year. Hot yoga helps me deal with that.
Pros:
This studio has a great entry deal and relatively well priced packages.
Yin Yoga is the only class I enjoyed.
Convenient locations.
Cons:
As a heat lover (meaning 110 degree Phoenix, Arizona temperatures are Heaven to me) even this studio is unbearable!!! I never thought I would say that a place is ‘too hot’ for me. But this studio is WAY TOO HOT!!!
My feet are scorched as I walk across the floor.
There doesn’t seem to be any humidity balance, so my throat and nostrils become VERY dry during my practice (this has never happened to me with any other studio). This makes it difficult to breathe and often causes me to black out a bit during my practice.
The yoga instructors all seem to have a similar style… Which comes across very militant. Shouting their instructions vs calmly guiding you through. I prefer a more soothing approach.
–Because of the convenience of location and sweet price deals I have practiced at this studio a little over 20 times… Unfortunately, I don’t look forward to going to this studio and have left early several times due to almost passing out from the heat.

I am so sad about my experience here. I heard soooo many good things. But they aren’t lying when they say its the hottest hot yoga studio in town. But I think it is negligently hot. Never should you burn your lips when drinking out of your water when it has been sitting in the studio during class. never should your feet burn when touching the floor. or even your mat! Never should your skin feel like its burning. I just feel like I am on fire here! I have tried many hot yoga studios. I use to think of myself as a intermediate yogi at least. but its sooooo hot here that my vision goes out for most of class and I either have to sit down, or actually leave! I never had to leave class before! I know its not a hydration issue because I make sure to drink plenty of water before hand but still my vision goes out and I feel like I can’t breathe that its sooo hot! I bought the $ 10 for 10 classes, incredible deal, but have only used 2 classes and I will not be back. First day I had to leave half way through, 2^nd class I made sure to sit by the door and I still have to sit out for most of class. not because the class is too hard, but because it is negligently hot! Worst part is, the teacher sucks. I think her name was katie? She does not have a soothing voice at all. so its not really relaxing. Her attitude is the worst, she has a «I don’t care about anything, I just want this class to be over» kind of attitude. I also like when teachers help make adjustments. she never does this. Just an awful experience overall. The only reason why I didn’t give 1 star is because the studio is really large and the front desk girl was really sweet. She actually convinced me to come back after my 1^st class when I left half way through and told her why. She said maybe that day was extra hot and that my feet should never be burning touching the floor. So I gave them another shot, sat by door, and same thing. negligently hot. I will not come back. not even to finish the classes I bought.

I love this place. Yes it gets crowded, yes its hot… it’s all good. I would go every day if I could. I feel so good when I leave. Good Karma!!!

They have the $ 10 for 10 classes pass. I hated the first class. It was unbearably hot and towards the middle of the class when people really start sweating, it gets stinky and disgusting. The music is terrible. The instructor doesn’t have the bandwidth to correct every student’s pose (there are too many people) so this is a terrible idea for beginners. In order to gain the most out of my pass, I went again to the Yin Yoga classes on Mondays. That was a little better as it isn’t so hot. The instructor is good and encourages you to go at your own pace. There are fewer people at that time as well. However, there was a hot yoga class right before this one that left the studio hot and a little stinky so you will still have that to deal with. I am never going back.

Bit ridiculous. The $ 10 for 10 classes special is only for Washington state residents. You should highlight that clearly on your website so people don’t show up at the studio expecting that price. Drop in class is $ 20, but they don’t rent yoga mats. Again nowhere on website do they say they do not offer may rentals. You may purchase a mat around $ 27 plus a towel rental of $ 4. So all in — a drop in class is cool $ 51. Yea right — this is a joke. You need to work on your transparency.

You get what you pay for in this studio. Yes, the 10 for $ 10 deal is a great value, but I was very disappointed with the classes I attended. I am an experienced yogi and a sports medicine professional and the instructors at hot yoga inc were some of the most inexperienced I have ever encountered. The sequencing is alright and being in the hot room gives an added element of difficulty, but the cues from the instructors were terrible and lack of knowledge about alignment and how to perform the poses without risking injury was atrocious. One instructor actually said, «you should feel a compression in your low back» when cuing a back bend. NO!!! So unsafe to tell that to your clients! If you’re familiar with yoga you can shut out what they’re saying and try to enjoy the class that way, but otherwise pay extra and go somewhere more reputable.

I’ll admit, I came to Hot Yoga for their new student special of 10 classes for $ 10. It’s such a great deal. It gives you ample opportunity to try out a variety of classes and teachers. I only tried their Power and Sculpt classes since Hatha is not my thing. Be warned though, the room is HOT. If you’re used to heated yoga, this may be a bit overwhelming so be prepared.
Overall the studio has a good mix of instructors. Some really resonate with you, others not so much. The Power classes have good flow sequences that can be done by all levels of yogis.
I didn’t rate Hot Yoga higher due to the lack of amenities offered. There are no blocks or straps available, so you’re left to bring your own. However they have a fully stocked weight rack, which are only used for the Sculpt classes. But there are 3 Sculpt classes a week versus the 40 Hatha/​Power/​etc ones. Also this is an older studio so the showers and restrooms look their age.

I will never go there again. The owner is so rude and treats you like crap, talks down to you and acts like she is better than you. I will never step foot in a place owned by Linda. If I were you, I would never give someone like this business.

Some of the instructors are amazing, which is why I continued to practice here for as long as I did. The space is in desperate need of an update, the bathrooms are disgusting and the carpet surrounding the studio is molding. The studio doesn’t seem to be cleaned on a regular basis, entering the class you have to dodge puddles of sweat left from the previous class. The administrative part of the business has opportunity, acquiring a receipt takes many e-​mails and/​or phone calls.

HOT YOGA INC
It’s a great location in Downtown Bellevue, and the parking isn’t that bad, as the parking lot is quite large. It’s best to park away from the restaurants out of respect, so it’s a bit chilly on those cold evenings after work. The strip mall they are location in is a little old and not as nice as the other ones in Downtown Bellevue… so Hot Yoga Inc. is really the only reason I’d go to that area (there is a good Thai restaurant, but there are so many restaurants to choose from I just don’t have the time).
This is quite a decent studio with a lot of students and a lot of instructors. This is good and this is not good. The room is large, hot (which I like). The male changeroom is a little cramped for my liking (I’m used to a larger changeroom where I can shower and think about my day)… sometimes I just want to sit and think for 10 minutes, something I have to do outside the changerooms on the public benches, which there are a lot of. The regular instructors that I deal with have a great deal of knowledge and sometimes give me that special attention that I need with a position or stretch. I do feel the place is generally cleaner than average, which I do appreciate.
If you’re social, you can meet a lot of regulars. There’s a lot of great energy and as a positive individual, I love that. A yoga studio is only as good as it’s staff and volunteers. I have liked most of the staff I have met. If you’re not social, there are just as many people that come and go, just for yoga. I do like having constency in instructors, and they usually have this. That’s a good thing. There’s nothing worse than a studio where it’s a new person every month and you really don’t get to bond. The problem with a large studio like this one is also the fact that sometimes you cannot connect with the instructors that are in training, as they’re in and out just trying to make ends meet. There’s one particular instructor that seems to remember everyone’s name — that’s pretty cool.
My favourite classes include the Power Hour, Sculpt and Hatha. Nothing too special except they suit my personal needs and training wants. I first learned about the studio from their 10 for $ 10 deal — which was advertised by several instructors out there meeting and greeting on the corner of Bellevue Way and 8^th Ave NE, the heart of Downtown Bellevue. It’s nice to see this. For newbies to Yoga, it gets them in the door… the only negative is, for newbie students, this place can be a little too big, as they’d get lost in the shuffle. There can be classes where you get no attention or help with poses. If you’re not keen on the names of the poses, you’re going to be left behind. The large mirrored room does help, as you can look around… but still it’s nice for rookies to get a little more attention in their first few weeks. If they make mistakes, who is there to help correct them? I’m not an instructor so it’s not really up to me to help. If I can notice this deficiency, then surely the instructors can as well.
One suggestion I would like to offer them is a better onboarding experience for new students. Perhaps explain the rules of the studio, give them recommendations on resources for later study, tell them the best place to practice in the room (some sections are much hotter and it’s better to give a rookie a cooler spot to get used to the extreme heat).
One note that may put off some students is how several instructors insist, often in a tone that could be taken the wrong way, how you must not leave the session once it has started. I do agree that students entering/​leaving at will is disruptive and not appreciated, but there’s got to be a better way to do this. I’m okay with what they say, but I cringe sometimes when I see the person next to me smirk or roll their eyes because they find it a little annoying. I’ve never noticed any rude behaviour as I’ve read in previous posts, but they’re going to get students leaving early (those that cannot take the high heat, for example) so perhaps there’s a better way to communicate this with the folks just starting out this wonderful exercise that I personally enjoy. The better instructors tell you to do child’s pose rather than leaving, which I think is a much nicer solution, and more professional as well. It’s a touch situation with larger classes, as the chance of getting disrupted is larger as well. Of course, smaller classes you will notice everyone more and perhaps that can be as distracting.
I’ve recommended this studio to several friends — one who is a 5-​day a week regular. I’ve never been to the other studios run by the same owner, but I’ve heard this studio is the best of the lot. I’m glad he is able to incorporate Hot Yoga Inc. into his daily routine. Something I haven’t been able to commit to. It’s a good studio, a little bigger than some may like, but you’re still going to get a good workout.

Having just moved to Bellevue from Singapore, I was looking for a gym that offered regular yoga classes. I used to do yoga at least 3 times a week, and one of which is a hot yoga class in my previous gym back in Singapore. I’ve got a membership with 24 Hour Fitness, and they only offered 1 yoga class per week. Given that Hot Yoga Inc was just 5 minutes walk from my place, i decided to purchase the $ 10 for 10 classes deal to see how I’d like the studio.
It was fairly easy purchasing the 10 for $ 10 class pass on their website, and you have to sign a release & waiver of liability form & registration form, before printing the receipt and bringing it to the first class. I arrived about 25 minutes earlier so that I could find out more about the studio, etiquette, policies etc.
Upon arrival, you’ll give your receipt to whoever’s at the front desk, and they’ll take a photo using an iPad to register you on their system. I’m fairly sensitive to scents, and the studio smelled a little dank & musky, which did not happen in the hot yoga class in Singapore, but it was still bearable.
I was a little disappointed that he did not really explain much about the classes or policies to me, or even asked if I was new to yoga. Even the yoga teacher at 24 Hour fitness always start off the class by asking if anyone’s new to the class, or has any injuries that she needs to keep a lookout for. I asked him about the temperature, he said that it’s about 100 – 115 Fahrenheit which was a little worrying for me as I’ve only done hot yoga that was a maximum of 100 Fahrenheit. I asked and any tips or advise he has for someone who may not be used to the heat, and he suggested that I stand at the back of the class where it may be cooler.
The room was HOT! The floor was so hot, I felt like I was walking on coals. I’ve no idea how people do yoga in such heat. 15 minutes into the class, I thought I was going to have a heat stroke. My heart was pounding, my head was pounding, I felt light-​headed, and was either gonna pass out or throw up then pass out.
I was in child’s pose for about 10 minutes, and really wanted to walk out, but was too giddy to even get up. When I finally felt okay enough to sit up, I had to raise my hand and ask the instructor if I could leave the class as I felt like throwing up. Not really sure why I did that, given that it was my health at risk. He said that «We don’t allow students to leave as it disrupts the class» before walking away. At this point, I think I was too weak to argue.
About 5 seconds later, he walked back and finally said that «given that it’s your first class, I’ll allow you to leave and use the bathroom. But please return when you’re done.»
I crawled to the bathroom and just laid on the floor for a good 30 minutes before I felt okay enough to sit up. My skin was red, almost like a sunburn kind of red, and I knew that my body just couldn’t take that amount of heat.
I’m not sure if this is normal, but I’m definitely not going back to a studio that is too HOT for my health. The 2 stars were given because:
1) Insufficient warning about how HOT the room is and what it does to your body
2) There was no mention on what to do if your body isn’t handling the heat well
3) The policy of not allowing students to enter and re-​enter the studio during classes may be well-​intended to reduce disruption, but it’d be good to at least allow sick students to leave when they need to without making them feel guilty.
4) Lack of ventilation makes the place smell dank and musky
At least the instructor stepped into the bathroom after the class to check on me, otherwise I would have given this class just a single star.

I have been practicing HOT yoga for three years in several different HOT yoga studios and I can tell you that this place is TOO HOT. I walked out of my first class there ten minutes before it ended because I thought I was going to have a heat stroke (racing heart, tingly lips, the whole bit). This disappoints me because they seem to think that making their students overly hot is the best way to give them a killer workout but this couldn’t be further from the truth. I didn’t even come close to getting a good workout (in a power class) because my body was simply too hot. Not because I was tired from working out.
I was also disappointed when one of the front desk gals tried to tell me that the reason I felt that way was probably because I either worked harder, ate the wrong thing before class, or didn’t hydrate well enough that day. I felt like she was telling me I was an idiot.
The locker room situation was pretty awful too. No room to move around. No soap at the sinks. Clear glass showers across from the toilets.

Easy location and the experience can really vary depending on the instructor. I did the 10 for $ 10 with the suggestion of a friend who really liked coming here. Overall it seems like a decent studio with a lot to offer. My main complaints was that it was a bit difficult to follow instructions– the room is so big that it becomes a strain to make out what the instructor is saying.
Friday Happy Hour of Power — led by Kevin. Suuper high energy and not like any other yoga I’ve ever done in my life. It’s like Boot Camp, rocking loud music (like OneRepublic and Green Day) while he yells at us to push ourselves and be the best we can be. It’s definitely different from your average hot yoga experience, and fun to try.

Can’t pass up that 10 for $ 10 deal!
I found this location to be dirty/​moldy and I had visions of ring worm growing on the palms of my feet walking into class.
My biggest complaint is feeling like I was on a conveyer belt, or some other generic way to experience yoga. I was not impressed by the instructors who walked around yelling and encouraging people to push themselves harder/​further. I found my edge and I’ll stay here, thanks very much.
Finally, it’s just. too. hot. I’ve been practicing heated vinyasa, power, and hot hatha for years. This place did me in. Just excessive heat. Dial it back 5 – 10 degrees and perhaps more people will be practicing yoga not a 45 minute shavasana.

Went to hot yoga for the first time in this studio. I’ve only done hot yoga (bikram) once and that was in Vancouver BC.
The process of enrollment on their site is pretty self explanatory. Once I got to the studio they were able to pull up my profile quickly and finish the enrollment. I paid the 10 dollar for 10 classes, no attempts to upsell or make you feel uncomfortable by trying to sell you anything else other than what you came in for which is the 10 classes!
The bathrooms for men was tidy, the floor was wet but that’s ok or at leats expected. The showers were clean and private as they had foggy glass and the water running was hot too. Also they have shampoo and soap dispensers inside the showers which is nice!
Great experience doing yoga EXCEPT for, the room is perhaps too big in comparison to the instructor’s volume of her voice. I went on a wednesday at 7PM, not sure what her name was. She was courteous, and explained the poses, however when she was too far from me I had to rely on another yogi to see what we’re doing, which made me sometimes do the wrong thing.
I got lightheaded which is expected sometimes, I sat down and relaxed for a bit, came back up and kept going, no dirty looks, very respectful of privacy and rythm so if you’re a newbie like me, this is a great thing.
The front desk staff was great too. Would definitely recommend this place!
So the only cons: a little smelly sometimes and I couldn’t hear the instructos cause she wasn’t wearing a mic + they were playing music too.
Pros: all of the above :)
Good luck!

I’m really in love with hot yoga and although I don’t do it much this place hits the spot for me :-)
From the front door to the end of your workout there’s so much positive energy given it’s amazing. I mean truly one gets an amazing experience/​workout here.
Although parking can be finiky it shouldn’t stop you from going! This is the best spot in Bellevue by far for hot yoga :-)