The Yoga Fusion Studio

Their classes may be great (I have not tried yet), but customer service is non-​existent. I have called the studio on multiple occasions and sent them emails, no response whatsoever. The course descriptions on the primary page are different from what you see once you pay, it is only once you register and pay that you see the room temperature. I did not want hot classes and emailed them asking for a refund. Five emails later, radio silence.

This studio is AWESOME! The space is clean and warm and each teacher helps you to creatively improve your practice. Additionally, it’s conveniently located across the street from the metro.

This studio is amazing — I can’t imagine finding a better one in DC. The monthly price is unbeatable, and I love the teachers, especially Hayley Ann and Alice. Their classes will kick your butt but leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed at the same time — perfect yoga. I’ve been going here for over 3 years, and even after moving out of the neighborhood I still trek back here to this studio. Love it!

Just took an open class with Vivian. She’s a phenomenal instructor. Not a traditional non stop flow class but she’s excellent with educating on form and prevention of injury. Highly recommend her! She’ll give you tips to take with you to all your future yoga classes!

I started going to this yoga studios with my friend, it was her first time taking yoga but I had already attended a few yoga classes, and felt fit to take an open class. When we got there the room was packed and we had barely any room to do the moves, and second none of us were facing the same direction due to the awkwardly shaped room so half the time we couldn’t see the teacher doing the moves. I took the same open class twice with Gopi and found the class very hard and she provided no feed back to the students, and my friend who was doing yoga for the first time felt very lost. She also talks a lot about spiritual things then actually telling you how to do the moves, which is very frustrating for someone who is just trying to learn how to do yoga.

I really really really enjoyed this studio. As a beginner I felt really welcome and comfortable here. My first class with Vivian was great– I didn’t feel awkward or worried about what others would think because she made me feel really relaxed. I liked how warm the studio was too.
Experiences wise I would give it 4 – 4.5 stars I think. There was one teacher I had who seemed a little advanced, too much for me…
my problem is the prices! right now they have a $ 30 per month unlimited offer, which is FABULOUS! My only problem is that since I’m a student, I can’t pay $ 30 a month for an entire year– I won’t BE here for a full 12 months. Seems like all I’d have to do is cancel right? wrong. It’s a $ 150 cancellation fee. So basically I’m screwed either way. And the $ 55 registration fee put me off a little too– taking my money and entering my name into a computer is not worth $ 55. I feel like $ 10, max. This whole offer is more than I would want to spend, and knowing that it’s around $ 75 a month for the regular student package doesn’t make me feel much better either.
I’ll possibly look into some drop ins and 10 class packages next semester, but for now I probably won’t be back, and I really wanted to be a regular here!

I’ve been a member at this studio for two years and have attended hundreds of classes here. It is where I began my yoga practice, which has now developed by leaps and bounds thanks to the amazing instructors that have come (and, unfortunately, gone) at this studio. My second year of membership is about to expire, and I am sad to say I may be looking to continue my practice elsewhere.
Pros:
— a few amazing instructors. I make the commute 6 times a week from College Park, MD, because of Alice and Hayley Ann. They are literally the only instructors I take class with (Alice on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays; Hayley Ann on Mondays, Wedesdays, and Saturdays). They both offer a heated flow practice (some instructors actually don’t let the studio get very warm, which is bizarre for a hot yoga studio, and I’ve even heard some yogis complain when it gets hot. Why are you even here then?) that is a perfect mix of workout/​meditation. Sandy Kavalier is also an AMAZING woman to take class with – she’s particularly cognizant of safety and alignment, and she encourages you to slow down your practice in a way that promotes breath without sacrificing sweat. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn’t permit me to take her Wednesday morning class anymore; she always started my day off right. Susan is also great, but less flow-​y.
— competitively priced. Unlimited memberships are definitely reasonable, compared to other hot yoga studios in the area.
— generally friendly, kind community of yogis. If I do leave, there are certainly some familiar faces and polite conversations that I will miss!
— conveniently located right next to Tenleytown metro, if you’re a metro rider.
… Unfortunately, the cons are starting to quickly outweigh the pros.
Cons:
— the space and amenities need improvement. The upstairs studio is pleasant enough, but the recently-​added downstairs studio is in the basement of this old, kinda gross building. Cockroaches are a common sighting, especially in the basement bathroom which always smells like death and tears. In the downstairs studio, parts of the walls look like they’re bubbling (there’s really no other way to describe this), and I don’t know if it’s water damage or mold or what, but it’s been there for months and I’m mildly concerned that I’m breathing in something harmful whenever I place my mat near the wall. Plus, the downstairs studio is not equipped with a central heating system like the upstairs studio, so it never gets hot for practice unless the studio is packed with warm bodies.
— the prices are going up. Hot Yoga USA was sold this summer to new owners, who are nixing the former owners’ «grandfather clause.» I was grandfathered in to an amazing rate ($ 30/​month for UNLIMITED YOGA. UNHEARD OF!), and that rate was guaranteed for as long as I maintained my membership (aka, forever). But, when the studio was sold, they made it clear that new rates would kick in once your 12-​month contract was up for renewal. My rate will now increase by over 100% in January, and that doesn’t make much sense since the studio isn’t necessarily improving itself in noticeable ways.
— while I love Alice and Hayley Ann with my entire yogini heart, the other teachers at this location don’t really do it for me. And, some of my most beloved teachers (Stacey Rusch, Dhyana Delatour, and Sabrina Huffman) have explicitly LEFT this studio, which is telling. I’m not going to stick around for another year only to have either Alice or Hayley Ann likewise abandon ship.
I’m incredibly grateful for the past two years at this studio; my instructors have taken me so far, and I owe my practice entirely to them. But at Hot Yoga USA, you’re getting what you pay for in terms of space, amenities, and atmosphere.

I’m finishing up a groupon… and:
Pros:
— The 6:15PM class’s teacher is ridiculously attractive. No homo but it’s motivating to be taught by her
— Good prices and lots of great affordable packages for after my groupon expires
— Nice studios
Cons:
— 6:15PM class is ridiculously crowded. And because there’s so many people, the teacher doesn’t come around to correct anyone’s form.
— Why is this called hot yoga? It’s not hot at all, false marketing…

I’m pretty new to yoga, so I will put it out there that I don’t have a frame of reference from going to other yoga studios. I bought a Groupon for Hot Yoga, but tried out their awesome $ 10 for 10 days deal before redeeming it. Seriously, $ 10 for unlimited yoga over 10 days? I went for 4 classes total before my time ran out. It was a nice chance to get a feel for the studio and try out a bunch of different instructors.
All the instructors I’ve been to have been very patient and nice, but some are more attentive than others. Susan Hanan is amazing– she looks out for the new people while keeping more advanced people engaged, so everyone has a good practice. Neva is also great, and she likes to break up the yoga with a 5-​minute dance session in the middle of class. I would like Hayley’s classes better if she was more forgiving of beginners. I notice new people struggling to keep up because she goes pretty fast, and I struggled myself when I was brand new to yoga.
The studio itself is clean with lots of natural light, and the staff are friendly. They only have one practice space on the first floor. The other space is in the basement. It’s bigger and has mirrors, but I prefer the upstairs one because it has windows and is warmer. Oh, and the downstairs bathroom smells like cockroaches.
Some of the evening classes get really packed but I guess that’s to be expected with all the deals they sell. I prefer off peak classes for that reason. Overall, I felt very welcome as a newbie and quickly became a fan. I always leave feeling great.

There are some less than stellar reviews for this place and I have to admit it made me a bit apprehensive about actually using my Groupon but I am so glad I did.
The young woman checking us in was super helpful and kind and though the class was packed I really enjoyed the moderately heated course. No, its not bikram but there is a bikram place up the street if that is what you are seeking. It’s warm, which is cool. Ya see what I did there?
Becca was an awesome and accomodating instructor who gave modifications for each pose so that all were included from yogi to novice. The space that this studio is in is really small but I really do think they make the best of it and I look forward to going back!

Hot Yoga is convenient as it is literally right across the metro, and after your work-​out you could get a nice salad or carrot juice from the Whole Foods across the street.
As for the classes itself, my favorite my far was camille aragon’s (level ²⁄₃). If you want a nice challenge and a really talented, sweet teacher – go to her class!
The classes were never that hot. It was just a somewhat warm room so the name is a bit of a misnomer. There are a million codes that you get used to after going a few times (code for the door, downstairs water fountain – which was always empty).

Great studio. Great teachers. It isn’t as hot as a Bikram Yoga class, but the teachers do make you work up a sweat! Especially Ronnie — she is my favorite teacher there, and I’m not alone. You will want to sign up for her class in advance or come early. The studio is located very close to the Tenleytown metro and is easy to get to. I live in Falls Church, and I go out of my way to get to this studio. It’s worth the trip!

I was a bit nervous about the studio my first visit, as I was expecting Bikram temperatures. Since I went during the DC heat wave, I was pleasantly surprised that room was cooler at 94ish degrees than outside. You also feel in a hot yoga studio (as opposed to in Bikram) that you’re having a very clean experience, as it’s cooler and the flooring is generally hardwood, as opposed to absorbent carpeting. I enjoy both hot vinyasa yoga and Bikram yoga, but this studio is where I started my practice and since have brought every friend I know in the area in as an active yogi.
The instructors are incredibly patient and helpful in teaching me better alignment and with challenging the class to evolve in their practice.
What I like most about this studio is that every instructor offers a different experience, and somehow it is always what you need in that moment — some are more spiritually grounded while others are more athletically challenging. The variety never ends. I have been to certain studios where the practice is routine and never changing. Here, at the Hot Yoga Tenleytown studio, every session targets your practice through a different flow of movements. Also, unlike every other studio that I have been to, many classes play music to get you through those 75 minutes without thinking about time once. I am always challenged by whatever the instructor prepares for the class and leave feeling stronger and more revived than before I came.
This is my favorite hot yoga studio. I have been to only three (and two Bikram studios) and I am a consistent LivingSocial/​Groupon/​Gilt City/​Bloomspot/​etc. couponer to keep my attendance regular here.

What a hike to get to this studio! for us downtowners. But it’s neat and clean. «Hot yoga» wasn’t as hot as I first expected, as I walked in my first class in a sports bra and shorts with water and a towel ready. Didn’t need the water nor the towel, and my attire was definitely not necessary.
The water fountain’s on the 3^rd floor, so that’s sort of inconvenient. There are no showers (while I’m fine with that, a friend complained profusely about it). Most of the instructors I’ve had are pretty good and professional. Not a lot of assists, but sufficient in my view.
You don’t sweat a lot, and I personally can barely feel the heat usually. The lunch hour classes are only an hour long and are normally pleasant since there aren’t too many students. Remember the entry code to the building (7777*)! Once I was locked out and almost missed my class as no one was leaving or entering.
Wish they provided more accessories in the bathrooms (several other studios I’ve been to have hair bands and lotion).

Pros: right by the metro, hard floors (not carpet, what is it with hot/​bikram yoga places with carpet? disgusting), has windows, which the instructors will open from time to time during the floor practice/​after standing practice, pretty large studio with plenty of blocks and straps
Cons: restroom is in the back of the studio and you can hear students use it during class which is distracting, classes vary drastically from instructor to instructor, there’s nothing to clean your mat with after class (other studios have offered this).

If you like your hot yoga to not be hot or a work out… And if you like half of your class to be spent in shivasana or some other relaxation pose, this place is for you. Otherwise, it’s pretty terrible. I somehow left without a drop of sweat on me.
So, to be fair, I only went to one (advanced) back in January class, so maybe other classes/​teachers are different, but it was more like a gently heated class in relaxation with a warrior one thrown in every once in a while than what, at least, I think when i think (hot) yoga.

I really like this place, location, atmosphere and the different classes. It’s pretty cheap too so it should get 5 stars. I wish the classes were more tailored but that’s hard with mixed classes. I didn’t respect yoga much until taking the teacher’s
200hr course. If you are interested do it, it will change your life

Sorry, Hot Yoga, you are getting de-​starred… I’ve been here a bunch of times lately, and I think you should know that you were much much much better a few years ago when I first found you.
First — I hate the new space. The last location was much more convenient and generally nicer. It’s a pain in the butt to go to the bathroom — you have to go through the classroom. There’s only one teeny tiny changing room. I’m pretty skinny, and I don’t think I can fit in there. And you have no water fountain anywhere (though I realize you conveniently sell water for $ 2 a bottle).
Second, the classes haven’t been as good as they used to be. I have had several AMAZING classes at the last location… I took one class recently that didn’t have a single sun salutation (it was weird, it’s like she didn’t think we were good enough to do a caturanga, and it wasn’t a beginner class either). On another class, there wasn’t a single side angle pose (no warrior 2, no triangle, etc). Then in another class, it seems like we did a dozen eagle poses. WTF. Even when it’s the pose of the day, you don’t do it that much!
Third, your place has «Hot Yoga» in the name. When I go, I expect hot yoga. Now, I don’t expect it to be Bikram hot or Baptiste hot… but I expect it to be at least 80 degrees. Or as hot as it used to be at the old space… The last class I attended there, the yoga teacher opened two of the windows right before class. She did close it at the beginning of class, but then she opened it again in the middle of class and left it open until the end of the class!!! That was a good 25 minutes of freezing in a hot yoga class.
HELLO! IT’S THE MIDDLE OF THE FREAKING WINTER AND YOU’RE A FREAKING HOT YOGA STUDIO!
(yes, I realize I should have gotten my butt to the window to close the damned thing, but it was a really tight class and I didn’t want to trip over a bunch of people to get to the window).
I bought a ten class pass. I’ll use it up, but I probably won’t go back.

I had the most amazing yoga class at Hot Yoga during today’s lunch hour. I walked into the warm room (not hot) that had a slight (but not strong) smell of incense. The instructor told everyone to just relax on their yoga mats until class started.
The class proceeded at a slow flow. Sabrina’s cuing was excellent, so even though I had never been to her class before, I rarely had to look around and figure out what I was supposed to be doing. For me, the corrections were excellent, and impressive in a flow class. Even the energy in the room was good. By the time we got to savasana, I was so relaxed that the pose seemed (almost) part of the flow.
Compared to other «hot yoga» studios (Down Dog, Dancing Mind, Yoga Fusion, etc.), this class was not as hot or as rigorous. The phrase «take a vinyasa» was never used. Also, this wasn’t Bikram yoga (which is trademarked or whatever and supposedly gets studios sued if they even think of imitating it).
The amenities are ok, but not great. There are two changing areas. Bathrooms are down the hall (key at the desk). The veneer wood floor in the studio is peeling. There are lots of windows in the studio. Water was $ 2 a bottle, but the price on jade mats was more than $ 10 off retail. I’m not sure how much the amenities matter, as it’s pretty clear that the building is in the process of being vacated and they’ll have to move. Maybe the new address will go on their website, since the current one didn’t make it?
Interestingly, I met the man everyone complains about (on Unilocal anyway) at the last class I went to and was kind of scared, but we had a really nice discussion about the practice of yoga. He raved about the wonderful teachers at Hot Yoga. So, let’s talk about unloading some of those Groupons on me!

I’ve been here 3 or 4 times now, the first wasn’t the best experience in the world, I havent done this high of a skill level of a yoga before and felt a bit lost, I’m used to the instructor doing the moves with you, so you can see what it looks like, it was also due to the fact that i couldnt really understand what the instructor was saying, she had a very thick accent. It also didnt help that i was stuck in the front row, in the middle, so i had a hard time seeing what others were doing… pretty bad experience over all, but the workout and how i felt afterwards was awesome, i was sore from head to food the next day, and i sweated like you wouldnt believe, the flow yoga plus the hot air really gives you an awesome workout.
the other times i went there i had Naomi as the teacher, and she did a great job, i think she was newer because she would reference back to a book a few times, but she did a great job adjusting people, and giving everyone that needed help extra time, and did a good job explaining things as well.
a few things to know that have happened recently: apparently they are no longer owned by Bentley (never met him, but my bf has told me he was pretty great) and the new owner is considering getting rid of the family plan, which i know a lot of people are bummed about.
also, make sure to bring quarters for the meters, there isnt really any other parking options, they have a special where you can try them out for 10 days, its a pretty cool deal