Hot Yoga Saratoga

I’ve only been to about 5 other Bikram studios but this is by far my favorite. It is clean and the atmosphere is great. They offer lots of classes every day. There many instructors that are all enthusiastic. The best part is the heat. This is the only studio that I really get that «Bikram sweat» we all know and love (and hate haha). Other places I feel like I am stretching in a warm room. Hot Yoga Saratoga is a REAL workout.

great restorative yin with Victoria, too!

I am visiting Saratoga Springs for the week and wanted to check out a few local yoga studios. Glad I tried this studio out! I went to their Bikram class; I have been to a few Bikram classes in the past and wanted to give it another attempted! The studio had private parking for visitors and conveniently located. The studio was clean and the staff was friendly. Instructor even took the time to know my name and guided me through the practice by name. Nice touch. This is a great studio to check out! Plus they have other classes that are not heated if that isn’t your thing.

Wonderful yoga studio. I’ve been practicing for 3 months and have no complaints!
Parking is convenient with their lot, especially considering how close to downtown it is. All the instructors are great and challenging, and the facilities are superb. They host lots of special events and workshops too.
Every class is full of different levels, but a lot of advanced yogis (and the instructors!) practice here too, which I like because it gives me something to aspire to and learn from!

I’ve tried all the hot yoga studios in the capital region, this studio blows them all out of the water! Much more athletic and challenging. I’m addicted.

As a business, I LOVE Saratoga Hot Yoga. Cindy is great! And all the instructors are inviting and understanding. My life is extremely busy and 90 minutes is a huge chunk of time for me and consequently I am always running late. They are extremely understanding of this, even though I am sure its annoying. The studio is clean, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly and the instructors are all great! There is very positive energy. Secondly, as a form of exercise and stress relief, Bikram yoga is the best Ive ever experienced. I never practiced yoga before and I am competitve so never thought yoga would appeal to me. However when I reached my 50’s, my knees started to have problems, I have back /​disc issues and I put on weight with menopause. Added to that I am a single mom, with 2 kids, 3 dogs and 2 jobs so life is stressful. I went to my first class only because someone suggested that I probably could not make it thru the class (someone 15 years younger so it really bothered me!) Bikram has changed many things in my life. If I practice at least 2 –3 times a week, my sciatica goes away. My knee has not throbbed since I started yoga and my energey level is greatly increased. To say the bikram can change your life might sound over the top, but I believe it can. I am probably one of the oldest in the class, I still stay in the back because I have not mastered many of the poses but when I go consistently, my energy level is much higher, I accomplish more during the day, I sleep better at night and I look and feel great! I cant say enough positive things about bikram or about Cindy and Saratoga Hot Yoga!

I’ve taken classes at most of the yoga studios in the area and love Hot Yoga Saratoga. In fact, I love it so much that after I moved away I continued to make the 60 mile round trip for classes at least a couple times a month. There are other «hot yoga» studios closer, but they are quite small, have very inconsistent and lukewarm «heat,» and I did not enjoy the atmosphere (I’ll be writing a review for these locations after this).
In contrast, Saratoga Hot Yoga is always the perfect temperature and humidity, and by that I mean the temperature and humidity that they advertise and that is recommended for Bikram. The room is quite large and can be very cozy, especially in the winter or on rainy days when no one wants to be outside. The anti-​microbial carpet is great and great if you have joint problems (my knees love the cushion). The studio is mirrored in accordance with the practices of Bikram and I appreciate the ability to check my alignment. I especially like when they dim the lights for candlelight vinyasa classes. Except for Birkam, almost all the classes have music. There are also many workshops and special events at the studio.
The locker rooms are a little small but very nice. There are cubby holes, 2 showers, hair dryers, and complimentary hair products and ties are available, as well as recycled plastic bags to bring your workout clothes home in. There is a boutique with a nice selection of hot yoga clothes, as well as towels, and mats — the latter two are also available for rent for nominal amounts. You can also purchase water and coconut water at the front desk.
There are many classes to chose from and the studio is open every day. Although I personally prefer the challenging 90 minute classes, there are also «warm» yoga classes and classes aimed more at relaxation than athleticism. The instructors are always well informed and skilled. Cindy, the owner, has an amazing memory and remembers everyone who walks into her studio. I have always felt welcomed, even when taking a new class for the first time. The instructors have also been wonderful in helping me to work through injuries and offering modifications when needed.

Here’s the thing… Hot Yoga Saratoga is a studio that practices asana, not yoga. I’ve been to Hot Yoga Saratoga twice in the past month, and have had a fairly negative experience both times. I have noticed a very competitive atmosphere every time. The instructors are not warm and inviting, the room is surrounded by mirrors, and there is no meditation. Also, $ 17.00 is waaaaaaay too much for a drop-​in.
Thumbs up for a good workout, thumbs down for a genuine yoga studio.

This is the first type of regular exercise I’ve found that doesn’t leave me feeling exhausted and miserable afterwards. Oddly, Bikram yoga is also the hardest type of exercise I’ve ever had to do, but it manages to melt away extra pounds and stretch every muscle in the body while *motivating the hell out of me* once I’ve showered and changed afterwards. Can’t say enough good things about it! If you can convince yourself to stay through the heat for the first few classes, you’ll be addicted for life!
The studio itself is bright, clean, and cheerful, and the instructors are great! Everyone here is really nice, and it’s just a great thing to look forward to every other day or so for me. :) Love it!

I’ve taken yoga for about 6 months now. The experience has changed for me in that time, and I’ll try to spell that out in this review.
I take this class on purpose. There is a truth to be found in doing yoga, and that truth is what you can do that day. Taking a good look at your body and it’s function and making that a priority for 90 minutes. I want to gain flexibility, I want to strengthen what’s weak, I want to improve my balance, I want to thank my body for working so well, I want to sweat out all the beer I drank that week. Selfish? Perhaps. But who can be blamed for taking care of yourself.
I’m finding my 90 minutes of hot yoga represent an atonement for me. To atone is to be «at one» and I feel that the class offers a chance to connect the you that decides with the your that acts. In the reconciliation of the mental and physical body, there is a reward that draws individuals to classes like this.
The nature of Bikrim is to find the edge of what you can do and then explore that over time. I won’t bore the reader by repeating what’s been said in prior reviews but I’ve learned I don’t do this yoga because I’m good at it, I do it because it’s challenging.
At first I found the way the class is taught a bit arrogant. Ultimately that translated into something more like an «Our Father» at church. It’s done in unison as a group with each person participating. I see the same routine as predictable and reliable now. I can reference where my body is because I’m familiar with the process. I’ve had a free thinking mind my whole life, and unexpectedly found a freedom in the Bikrim routine.

Finally, a great big and hot space in downtown Saratoga!
There are daily classes, and a few different teachers. Bikram Yoga class
was awesome, Cindy is a great teacher. The studio space is great, all new and nicely done. There are dressing rooms with showers, and everything is new, clean and eco-​conscious.
I practice other styles of yoga as well, but Bikram is by far the most rigorous workout for me– by the end of the class my heart was pumping and I was drenched in sweat– excellent conditioning and a detox for the body!
I knew so many people who would start doing hot yoga and their old injuries (athletic or not) would heal within a few months.
So– this extremely welcome new addition to upstate NY yoga scene–
provides a really good practice in a superb space.