HotYoga4You Rego Park

I went here to sign up for their introductory trial. I was recommended to check out Bikram from a reiki healer so I said why not?! Signing up was fairly easy, the staff was very friendly! Especially David was a such a great teacher and motivator. He’s had over 10 years of experience and you can tell. Hot yoga is no joke through, drink lots of water and don’t go too hard one your first and second session. I prefer the 60 minute ones, 90 mins is too long for me but it’s what Bikram was designed around. Overall great clean facility, yogis and teachers, reception was all very nice and welcoming to me as a beginner.

Great yoga place, great teachers
I am going there over 4 years and can’t find nothing but great thinks!
I would give 6 star if I could !

I tried this yoga studio on a whim 3 years ago and have been a student ever since! The owner/​teacher Tomoko is super friendly, very positive and provides a great class. She is great to take for beginners, super encouraging. The remainder of the teachers are wonderful as well, except for Otto I personally do not enjoy his militant style of teaching however, some people might respond well to that. Marcela, Mike, Heatherly, Vivian and Chris are ALL wonderful and knowledgeable. Every teacher brings something new to the class. Also recently they started to offer a very cool variation of classes. I have not taken them all but they sound very cool. Studio is clean, and I’ve seen some reviews complain about the carpet, let me assure you NOTHING other than the wonderful incense, smells at this studio. There are enough changing rooms to accommodate everyone. I go with my sister, my brother in law and my mother almost religiously once a week. I recommend this studio to anyone. I also work out rather rigorously at the gym and this yoga is the perfect addition to prevent injury and make me feel good from the inside out!

Love Chris and Tomoko. They make the class so enjoyable and make you hold the postures in the perfect amount of time. I’ve had others that make you hold them for way too long.

Hot yoga is a phenomenal life altering experience that every yoga seeker shall give a go. This particular location in Rego Park has a promotion for $ 25 for 15 days. It’s the type of deal worthy of experiencing. Imagine being in a room that is 105 degrees and it causes your body to stretch out further than expected. After coming to my first class I realized not only is it mind over matter but it also takes away the tension through your whole body, thus leaving you extremely energized and ready for the world especially after class. Some quick tips include making sure not to eat 2 hours before so the body does not have to work breaking down the food while executing the poses. Drink lots of water and make sure you bring water or coconut water to keep you properly hydrated. Keep in mind it’s best to bring your own yoga mat along with a towel because you will get extremely SWEATY. Prepare your physical for a mind, body, soul retreat by giving it a go here! It’s an experience worthy of the challenge and the teachers are great.

So this was my first time trying hot yoga and this is my first experience in a hot yoga studio so here goes nothing.
I came to this place cause it was near my home. I dragged my boyfriend with me. So we were offered the $ 25 for 15 days trial/​promotion, and we both took it. I brought my own mat and beach towel cause that’s what I had read on the website earlier in the day. My boyfriend rented a mat ($ 3) and we were seat right next to the door at the back of the room, which is where the most air comes in, also because it probably allows you to observe the more experienced yogis do certain poses just in case you didn’t understand what the instructors were telling you to do.
After giving them our information, we were instructed to put our things in a little cubby. So we undressed and walked into the 105 degree room. We were seated with one person between us, which only applies to first timers; first timer friends are split apart so that you won’t shoot each other looks of death while in the middle of your practice. Understood. Every wore whatever they felt most comfortable in, whether it be a sports bra, with or without a coverup, tank top, shorts, spandex, leggings, it didn’t matter. No one was judging anyone. There were all different body types and a variety of different strengths and limits to each body and everyone respected one another. It was a pretty full class, almost every mat was within inches from the mat next to it. This was a Wednesday night class with music.
And so it begins… Within minutes there were waterfalls coming out from my shins which continued to move up my body, and I was sweating profusely from every pore on my body… My first yoga instruct was named Mike. He’s super descriptive and I appreciated his style. So we got through the 29 different poses, two sets on each side of our body… And then we got to lay down on our backs. After hearing «namaste» we were allowed to continue laying or pack our things and leave.
I’ve come back four times since then all different instructors each time. My favorite is this really pretty young woman, she’s funny, and she tells you she won’t be doing the poses with you, but she’ll definitely get down and demonstrate for you if she feels that it’ll help you better understand terms such as «locked leg» «straight leg» etc. She takes the time to memorize people’s names which I think is pretty awesome.
Anyway, it may be my first yoga studio, and my first hot yoga experience, but I’m pleasantly pleased with Hot Yoga 4 You. Bring your friends. It’s fun.

I’ve been coming here for quite some time and all the staff is very friendly. The schedule is very convenient as well. Marcela and Otto give great instruction to help evolve your practice. Vivian’s classes are sure to always be just the right temperature. Tomoko gives excellent verbal guidance to help you through during the times you may be struggling. It’s a great studio with variety of instructors and one that each person is sure to find fits their practice style.

My boyfriend and I are currently doing the $ 25 for 15 days special intro promo. Tomoko is FANTASTIC. She’s a fabulous instructor and I also found out she is the owner. The 60 and 90 min classes taught by her are well paced, fun, and engaging. She’s an amazing, caring teacher and memorized every students’ names so she can personally encourage us as class went along. The facilities are clean and well presented. The studio itself is carpeted. They have a nice selection of cold drinks too. I can’t speak for any of the other instructors, but Tomoko and her studio get 5 stars from us.

It stinks due to the hot room having a carpet. The smell is overwhelming and does not allow for a relaxing yoga experience. The one star is for the effort.

I have been taking class at Rego park for about 5 years. The classes are led by knowledgable staff who are always willing to answer a question or two after class. They all have excellent verbal dialogue and command of leading someone through a class. It is a great place to start your yoga journey. Just give your body about 2 weeks to start to feel comfortable in the heat. Even when I don’t feel like taking class I try to go because of the amazing feeling of accomplishment and detoxification I have after class. Drink lots of water and don’t eat at least an hour before you go. They have recently added vinyasa and some hot yin classes to go along with the 26 posture series. Also the mural on the wall is beautiful and creates a very surreal atmosphere to take a yoga class. Try different teachers they will all teach you something special. Thank you Hot yoga Rego Park.

from the first time I’ve taken a class at hotyoga4you I’ve loved every moment of it. I feel the balance of sweating it out and zenning in all the classes I’ve taken which are both 60 or 90 min class. I would give it a 5 however I just only wish they would open the door more often. But don’t take that comment for its weakness, this is a great place to meditate and zone everything out. The staff is friendly, the poses are fun, and I LOVE that there is no pressure of overwhelming yourself to keep up with the class. Remember people the goal is to stay in the room, not to kill yourself on striking every pose. I recommend getting there early if you’re the gasp for air type. That way you’re closer to the door in hopes that they open it.

This practice absolutely transformed my perception of physical fitness and restoration of the mind, body and soul as one unit. First started coming here in november 2013 in an attempt to improve my mental and physical health. I had done hot yoga once many years ago and if I recall correctly I hated it. Tried again this time around, and although I felt fairly uncomfortable my first day I came back time and time again. It’s been almost a year and I can’t imagine ever forfeiting hot yoga.
Contrary to popular belief hot yoga isn’t for extremely lean, flexible, toned individuals. You get from it what you put into it. Even small increments of effort over time yield tremendous results. My flexibility, mood and perceptions of my physical self improved exponentially.
Your first day is going to feel very unpleasant. All those sensations they warn you about are true: nausea, dizziness, queasiness, weakness. And yes you will sweat like a fountain continuously so don’t even bother wiping your face. This studio is great, all the instructors are wonderful. Highly encouraging people who don’t single you out or make you feel incompetent. The students themselves are very pleasant and supportive. I highly recommend this studio. It’s worth giving it a shot because it’s a unique experience one must go through to understand the value of.

This is a first class hot yoga studio, and used to be a strictly Bikram 90 minute 26 posture experience. Now they have disaffiliated themselves from the Bikram organization, and have 60 as well as 90 minute classes, and sometimes a silent class or a class with music. No matter what the format, the studio is meticulously clean, the students friendly and helpful, and the instructors are knowledgeable, helpful, and compassionate.

Hot Yoga for U popped my yoga cherry. I first tried hot yoga at this place and I must say it became my barometer for other yoga places.
One studio. All hot yoga. They have two different classes. A 90-​minute, recommended for beginners and a 60-​minute class which is more intense and recommended for those who have been practicing for awhile.
The classes are structured. Starts and ends with a breathing exercise. Goes through different poses twice. First to get it correct and the second to challenge yourself. It’s a progression of poses from easy to tough and standing to laying poses.
I love how the classes are structured. Even if you do not hear the yoga master, you would still know where you would be if you’ve been here more than once. And I find it super easy to get lost when you concentrate on your poses and your instructor are the ones who gives you commands on what to do next.
The room is very hot and humid. Expect to come out of the room soaking wet. But it’s a nice and refreshing kind of sweat. Small changing rooms, two toilet rooms. One with a shower. But please do not bring your shampoo, conditioner, body wash and loofa. There’s an unspoken rule of two minute wash per customer. It’s there if you feel the need to douse your stinky sweat with water before heading home.
Only thing I do not like about this place is that the studio is carpeted. All that sweat coming out of everyone’s bodies does not all fall on their towels. Just think of how much sweat that carpet absorbs each day. Ugh! –1 star for that.
Staff are friendly and helpful.

I will caveat this to say I haven’t been in a few months. That said…
1. Studio has a carpet. it stinks, especially after 20 – 30 people sweat for an hour or so. Also strikes me as incredible unsanitary.
2. The last time I was there a woman nearly fainted in the studio. They refused to open the door to let her out. I understand they want to keep the doors closed to maintain a constant temperature and maintain the discipline of the class, but she looked closer to needing an ambulance than feeling better. In retrospect, I should have stood up and insisted she be let out. I don’t mean she looked uncomfortable or wasn’t used to the pace. She really looked like she was in trouble. At least the instructor got her a water.
3. A time or two before that the fella leading the session was caught my a new potential customer who just walked in the door, and made a few «jokes» about us perfecting our poses so we could help him him get their money as a new customer. I understand its a business, but its incredibly distracting and really detracts from the whole «spiritual» element these sessions are intended to provide.

I loved it!!! I’ve tried hot yoga at another location and it was a 90 min class. This class was only 60mins so I was sooo happy. It’s not easy but the yoga instructor made me feel very welcomed and constantly complimented the class. Great energy and can’t wait to go back.

I cant say I’m a hot yoga person since I have only done it a couple of times. Its very hard work and just staying in that room for a whole hour is a challenge for me. However you feel amazing afterwards.
This place didn’t stink as much as others I been to (all hot yoga places stink since you cant help from sweating) and everyone who worked here was really nice.

I got into «hot yoga» (That’s what the studio’s practice is called now) because of the wonderful ladies here so I can’t give them anything but five stars! Unfortunately, my attendance is very spotty because the studio is more accessible for people who live out in Middle Village but a bit of a trek from Forest Hills and Rego Park.
I wish they would open a larger hot yoga studio closer to Forest Hills on Queens Boulevard in one of the stores that are vacant and already have a mini-​mart parking spot – or where that closed Chinese restaurant with the skylight is across from the new Russian supermarket. There are tons of empty places in the area with lots of sunny airy rooms that can be converted into not one but two hot yoga studios, a juice bar, shower/​changing/​locker areas, and even space that can be converted into a deck or yard for cooling down after practice. The few other yoga places nearby that offer «hot yoga» can’t get the rooms hot enough. A second genuine hot yoga place would be a benefit to the area!
The studio is very small and intimate. The instructors are wonderful. Each has her own style. Some give more rest poses while others focus more on trouble areas that promote overall circulation. Vivian and Tomo are particularly super tough! All the instructors have sharp eagle eyes and can pinpoint your individual weaknesses in a full class — and they all do push you but they won’t make you feel bad and throw a Bikram tantrum (and they won’t wear spandex speedos thank goodness!) if you need to sit and breathe. But they talk through poses for an entire hour and half and get you over that hump.
I would go frequently if I could.
The timing doesn’t work for yogis who work in Manhattan so only weekends work. That isn’t enough to keep the practice consistent without going back to round one (beginner’s dizziness, soreness, etc.). On weekdays, there isn’t enough time in the morning and the PM classes still require a long trek back for those who live out past Queens Boulevard – my «walking back home» experiences were just too dodgy even in broad daylight.
Two tips:
1) to avoid beginner’s migraines, before you leave your home to go to class, lick a take-​out packet worth of iodized salt. Drink a million literes of water mixed with sugar and iodized salt during and after practice. Once your heart rate mellows, take another packet of iodized salt. When you get home, having a crushed ice banana-​mango (or anything with potassium/​banana) smoothie with a little salt also helps to prevent the horrific dehydration migraine and helps replace all the salts you sweat out.
2) ladies: If you’re coming from Queens Boulevard — if you have a car, drive at night. If you don’t drive, make sure a husband, girlfriends or a bf/​gf accompanies you for late night classes. Be careful. I guess gentlement yogi should also be careful but I don’t think creepy men in cars follow you around when you walk home…
Everytime I walk through the residential streets to Woodhaven, I always get followed by creepy dudes in cars who scream out «BABY» and honk slowly while slowly driving behind you. It’s the path from the overhead LIRR bridge that eventually ends up around the gym around the corner. The dudes actually slow down and pullover to get your attention, offer rides — it’s always super macho, sleazy men who actually scream «HOW OLD ARE YOU?» while slowly trailing you in their car — the dudes seem to be trolling for prostitutes or jailbait… I don’t know… is that a thing? Are there prostitutes lurking around the cemetery or by Forest Park nearby? The dudes are sometimes old enough to be someone’s proper kosher dad and sometimes they look like sleazy furniture outlet salesmen in rumpled suits — and sometimes they do this whole they’re in their company’s logo-​covered car.
Why would a prostitute be walking around a nice residential area all sweaty with lugging a yoga mat, wearing sweat soaked work out clothes, with a towel on her shoulder, toting a giant water bottle? It’s really creepy if they think there are prostitutes in the area and it’s even creepier when they think you’re in high school and are actually trolling for what they think are underaged girls.

The name of this place is Hot Yoga 4 You Rego Park, sometimes referred to as Bikram Yoga Rego Park. Over the last two weeks I’ve taken four classes with three different instructors (Vivian, Chris, and Tomoko) and overall I’m really enjoying this place.
My first class was on a Monday evening and it was surprisingly packed. Packed as in I was sandwiched between two people with what felt like less than a foot of room on each side of me. I figured this was normal and while it was my first class, I just decided to go with it. Vivian was the instructor and admittedly I had difficulty understanding her instructions as she spoke quickly and has a thick accent. But despite those challenges, I stuck with it and had a great time. I’m not so sure my neighbors enjoyed it as much as I think I dripped and sprayed all over them.
The second class was with Chris, who is more energetic and has an overall lighter approach to the class. He cracked a few jokes, trying to keep the class distracted from their intense workout. While it’s not my preferred personal style, I can appreciate what he’s trying to do. And finally, I’ve been to two classes with Tomoko. So far I prefer her classes the most (so far) who I think has a balanced light-​hearted yet focused approach to the practice.
I wanted to take a second to comment on others feedback. Others here have written that parking can be a pain. This is true but it’s manageable and the primary reason why I knocked off a star. Someone else made fun of it for being next to a 7 – 11. I personally appreciate this because so far after every class I’ve run there to grab a gatorade or coconut water. And lastly, there are a few (older) reviews complaining about customer service. So far everyone has been welcoming and friendly to me, who is brand new to hot yoga. I’ve yet to experience any poor customer service here.
Lastly, the changing area can be tight, but I understand this is pretty standard in most yoga studios. So far, everyone seems to follow the shower and changing room etiquette and makes the best of it, which I really appreciate.
All in all, I’m really enjoying my experience here to date and I’m already looking forward to my next class.

I’ve read the reviews before trying my first Bikram class here. I ABSOLUTELY do not understand where the negative reviews came from because I had a wonderful experience as a first timer.
I signed up for the 8:30am Saturday class. I arrived 20 minutes early to sign up and to rent a mat from them. The woman at the counter was very friendly and I noticed she was friendly with all the newbies. She asked everyone if they needed a mat, water and showed us where the changing rooms and bathrooms were located.
I recommend sitting or laying in the room 5 – 10 minutes before class to get use to the temperature. They don’t allow drinking water the first 25 – 30 minutes of the class, so be prepared. I read all the do’s and don’ts from their website and it was helpful.
It was a full class. Some people couldn’t do every pose, so they would just lay on the mat. The instructor showed genuine concern. She would ask them if they were OK and then she’d open the door and turn on the fans. One woman walked out of class toward the end and the instructor walked over and spoke with her to make sure she was all right. The woman said she didn’t feel well and had to stop.
I don’t remember the instructor’s name, but she was very pleasant. She warned the class that the environment is not for everyone so if anyone felt dizzy or sick, it is normal. She was very understanding to those who struggled.
I recommend bringing a beach size towel and a hand towel if you’re going for the first time. A change of clothes and a large bottle of cold water was definitely needed at the end of a 90 minute class.
Their $ 25 2 week unlimited pass is the promotion that is going on now.
I didn’t think I would enjoy Bikram because of the whole idea of yoga in 100+ degrees, but I felt like a million bucks right after. It was well worth it!