Hotlanta Yoga

Went to the early class today off Edgewood Avenue with a friend.
Jennifer was awesome.
I did not really know what to expect in a kettle bell yoga class… But it was lovely. Aside from the fact that you don’t actually use kettle bells while doing yoga, it is just a mix class of both, alternating and intertwining together throughout the hour.
I have not taken a yoga class in over two years and Jennifer really made it easy to get back in the swing of things. I will definitely be back.
Not just for this class which is Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 930 to 1030…
But I also cannot wait to check out the other classes offered at Hotlanta!!!
I am leaving now feeling totally centered, calm and at peace.
Namaste

I love this studio. All the teachers are passionate and masterful in their styles of teaching. Perfectly balanced and satisfying assortment of classes. I recommend it to everyone. I started out as a living social user and have since then signed for the athletic yoga membership. Unlimited monthly. Love it

This location is perfect for me, as I live right down the street. I purchased a walk in class and went this past Saturday. This was my first time doing yoga in over a year and my first time doing hot yoga. The class was «yoga basics» so I thought I was starting off easy. Nope! It was clear that I was out of shape… I had to take frequent breaks to keep from passing out. All that being said, this was a GREAT class. The only reason I give four stars is I wish they would offer some more beginner or mid level classes. Based on the other descriptions I have read, I think I would have a difficult time completing the other classes on the schedule. BUT if you are experienced with hot yoga and want to be challenged, this studio is definitely for you. Beginners… take is slow!

Love this studio! Started out as a Groupon user, and have since converted to an annual unlimited member (which I have never done before). The classes are challenging, fun & a great workout — which is more my style. The instructors are dynamic & knowledgeable. I drive 20 – 25 minutes from home (Vinings) just to use this studio! Love supporting a studio that supports their students. Keep up the good work.

No mirrors. No clock. Leave your phone downstairs. The lighting varies depending on the time of day and the weather. Lots of natural light during the day, and soft light at night. Sometimes the instructor turns out all the lights and there is only the street lights from out the window. Classes always go a little late, and they probably start late too, but no one seems to mind or care since we put all that away before we go upstairs. I love that it’s warm, just enough to make you sweat when you move, not like a sauna or bikram where you sweat just because you’re sitting there. I’ve taken class with Hannah, Damien, Evan and Tracy, and so far Hannah is my favorite. She has a great touch that corrects and helps you reach deeper without making you feel like you’re doing something wrong. The sound system has big bass and the music varies from very traditional middle eastern/​asian «yoga music» to rock and hip hop, and is nice and loud. This helps me focus but for some may be distracting, and sometimes it’s difficult to hear the instructor’s voice over the music. Like all good instructors, they spend more time walking, correcting, and watching while they cue than doing the poses. Actually, there isn’t really room at the front for them to set up a mat. This isn’t a problem for me since I have been practicing for years and hardly need to look at the instructor to follow, I just listen for the cues, but this may be difficult for a beginner. I haven’t been to Yoga Basics, but if you’re new to yoga definitely get comfy in that class or somewhere else first. I would not recommend the other classes to beginners. It’s challenging, and most of the time at the end of class I could lie in shavasana forever, which is how it should be. I love it. I think they have a $ 5 drop in rate with student ID as well, which I will be using once I use up my groupon. They are also building a coffee shop downstairs. I will be really sad for me yet happy for Hotlanta Yoga when their classes grow so much they won’t have room (because this studio is great and is on the up and up!) I hate being mat to mat and constantly worrying about kicking someone, but for now it’s perfect.

I have been to yoga studios all over Atlanta and the metro-​area and nothing compares.
Aside from offering challenging and expertly taught classes, Malia and Damien offer a super welcoming atmosphere. Instead of feeling unwelcome or intimidated like you might at other studios in Atlanta, you feel like a friend from day 1. Their encouraging attitudes in combination with the inspirational «expert yogis» who attend classes there make you want to come back and practice consistently.
Never has a yoga studio made me look forward to my yoga class so much!

The milieu, the ambiance. The tranquility is so soothing. A must for relaxation & meditation. The heated room intensifies the workout.

This is definitely my favorite of all 7 yoga studios I’ve been to in Atlanta. Good workout, great people, awesome teachers (malia and damian are enlightening just to talk to). Pretty good parking, great value. I love the calm atmosphere and the old building. I trust them and their judgment to run the studio and ensure it is a great place to do yoga for years to come. This isn’t 90 or 100 degree hot yoga. it is moderately warm. you will sweat from movement but you will never feel like you are dying if you are in decent shape. If you struggle in class, NO ONE will judge you. They are a true family. I love it!

I’m new to the yoga class atmosphere, but was looking to put some structure to my fitness routine.
I’ve been there several times. I enjoy how easy it is to sign up for a class on their user-​friendly website. The actual studio is charming and quaint; I love it. Picture exposed brick, twinkle lights in the rafters, lanterns in the corners, candles along the walls. What a calming place!
The instructors are great. I take the yoga basics class and they break it down nicely. I feel like I’m learning the different areas of yoga. Love Damian! He has great music and is an awesome instructor!

I discovered this studio about 6 months ago and was all about trying it out but came to realize none of the classes fit my schedule at the time. About four weeks ago, though I decided to just try it out anyway as it’s a lot closer to my home than my previous go to Hot Yoga studio was. And low and behold a week after I joined they added more classes, making this studio even better in my book!
It’s a great space, with plenty of parking and a great variety of classes. I would (and actually already have) recommend this to friends interested in Yoga or searching for a new Yoga studio.
As some reviewers have said before, a big plus is that the class sizes aren’t completely out of control and no one has to worry about getting another person’s sweat dripped onto them or dripping sweat onto someone else’s mat.
The view is another selling point in my opinion, as it makes for a very serene time before practice starts.
The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is that I recently went to one of their basic classes with one of my friends, who purchased a groupon after I recommended the studio to her, and the experience wasn’t quite as pleasant as what I had gotten used to. The studio was still great. The view was still great. The parking was still as easy as it could be.
But the instructor, Malia, who I understand is quite an experienced and advanced Yoga teacher and practitioner, was at times almost rude. Maybe she just had a bad day or teaching the basic class just isn’t her forte. But given that they just had a groupon and it was to be expected that a lot of beginners were in the basic class, telling people that «it’s not that hard» can be demotivating.
I felt quite bad for one of the ladies because she clearly wasn’t at the level that Malia expected her to be at and her flexibility (or lack thereof) just didn’t allow her to get into certain positions. Being told that it’s «not that hard» or that Malia isn’t «asking everyone to hold a position for that long.» must have been quite frustrating to the lady. Just as with other exercise regimens, people have different limits and are at different stages of their fitness level. It would be absolutely ridiculous to walk into a regular fitness studio and be told to «just do three pullups.» Plenty of people can’t even do one. Just because the instructor can do 30 pullups, an experienced fitness instructor should never expect a beginner to be able to «just do three.»
I’m a huge proponent of being pushed to MY limits and helped into correct positions, but I do expect a yoga instructor to be supportive towards beginners especially if it’s very clear that plenty of people in this particular basic class were indeed complete beginners. I really hope my friend and a couple of the other attendees (especially the aforementioned lady) will come back and see the studio and its instructors for all the good it has to offer instead of being too off-​put by this one class.

I absolutely love this place. Having practiced yoga at other studios around town, I’ve definitely found my yoga home. Some of my favorite things:
* That view. If you take the 8 o’clock class, you watch the midtown skyline turn from daytime to night. I like to watch as the ‘pencil’ building turns bright. View also includes some cozy candles and lanterns.
* The lack of mirrors (thank you, now I can concentrate) and lack of opressive heat. I’d characterize this more as warm yoga rather than hot and I can do the 75 minutes without feeling like I am going to die.
* Hannah– probably the best yoga teacher I’ve ever had, as dramatic as that sounds. Knowledgable, and a good balance of soothing/​demanding. Her hands-​on corrections are always helpful. However, each one of the other instructors is also great. Damian & Malia have their own unique style and I like them all.
Can’t wait for my class tonight!

Just had my massage and Damian is awesome! Definitely coming back for massages and class. Thank you!

Discovered this beautiful yoga studio located in the heart of Edgewood Ave a couple of months ago. I would like to call myself a intermediate level yoga pro but I haven’t done yoga consistently in about a year or two so I thought I might be a little rusty on my 1^st day at Hotlanta. I decided it was time to get back into a workout routine because lets face it– yoga is great for your well being, body and mind and you always feel AMAZING after. I’ve never done hot yoga before so I was excited to try something new!
Found out about Hotlanta through Groupon and it was my best experience ever in my Groupon history. The studio is hidden with a huge beautiful painting covering the building and located in the parking lot next to Mother. The studio has huge windows letting in the moonlight, gorgeous hardwood floors and there’s always a nice scent when you walk in. Cant tell if its patchouli, myrrh or some other similar woodsy scent. This studio is small but functional for the class size and type. Damien and Hannah are the only teachers here but you get the personalized attention that you need to perfect your form and deepen your yoga poses. Damien and Hannah both have two different teaching styles but they are pretty amazing yoga instructors. My first class with Damien I was so nervous because I didn’t know what to expect. After tons of deep breathing, seamless transitioning between poses and some jokes being toss around by Damien, I was able to relax, get out of my head and focus. Because of this, I was able to on my first try do a headstand with the support of the wall!
They offer many different types of yoga classes that changes weekly so you don’t get bored. My favorite class is Kettle ball Yoga with Damien as it’s weights and yoga techniques mixed giving you burn to your workout. After this class, I always feel empowered and like I can lift a car up straight off of the ground. This studio is definitely worth checking out if you’re a yoga fan or just want to try out hot yoga!

Damian and Hannah rock! They lead challenging, athletic classes with their own distinct styles. They don’t hesitate to correct or adjust. The classmates have more time on the mat than your average studio which allows the teachers to push the class to the next level. I’ve been coming for 5 months.
The weekend two hour classes give you time to try new things and dial in positions. The 6:30 weekday classes are good for after work.
Concerning the one start review based on the small space– The studio has been greatly expanded and they added a new entrance and lobby with lockers downstairs.

What I love most about Hotlanta Yoga isn’t the instructors (excellent) the room (excellent) or even the location (you guessed it, excellent), but it’s the sense of community that is fostered amongst practitioners.
Every time, I attend a class I make a new friend, and even when I take time off because life has (as it likes to do) gotten in the way, I get the sense that I’ve been missed (little old me?) and am warmly welcomed back.
As far as the specifics, the instructors are both extremely knowledgeable about their craft, attentive («toes up!»), and particularly generous with their time. I can’t count the number of times Damien has stayed after class with me to answer a question about proper form and/​or offered a healing posture to address a nagging body ache. For experienced yogis, Hannah will kick your ass in the most loving way possible… Damien’s definitely no slouch either.
To the post below complaining about the lack of space between mats: while it does get cramped in there sometimes, there is still nothing lack a room full of people breathing and flowing as one. Poets, politicians and priests have extolled the concept of «oneness» since time immemorial… well I can tell you that every week night, except Friday (everything in moderation right?), something like that happens at Hotlanta Yoga; and it’s kinda, sorta like magic.

The vibe in this studio is great. The instructors are super friendly and they are there to help you with your form. I also love the fact that there are no mirrors in the studio because it makes you learn how to trust your body and instead of looking at your form, you feel it.
The classes are great and out of the many yoga studios I have been to in Atlanta, this is one of my favorites.

I’ve been to many yoga studios in Atlanta and this one is my favorite. The studio has a cool feel to it in the rejuvenated Edgewood Ave. area. Classes are not over-​crowded, which is nice because I hate being packed in like sardines.
But what really makes this studio great is Damien. He is a super nice person with such a positive vibe. He gives adjustments, even if I’m dripping sweat. Damien’s classes are not gentle hatha yoga, but really give a great workout that remind me of sweating during football practice.
A hidden gem.

It’s not often that one finds a great studio-​massage place and as full of unexpected surprises. One great thing about Hotatlanta-​yoga is Damian’s experience in Thai massage and throughout yoga, he is one of the best. I’d recommend the studio, simply because is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I will continue trying more of Hotatlanta.

Damien is amazing! I first tried this location because of the advertised Thai yoga. While I have had Thai massages before, this experience was unique. I live about 15 miles from their location near the Old 4^th Ward, quite near the connectors. I’ve ever the opportunity presents itself, give Hotlanta Yoga a try. It’s well worth the drive!

What a cozy yoga studio!
Let me start by saying that I’ve tried at least 4 yoga studios in Atlanta on my hunt to find the perfect place for my practices. I’ve been practicing yoga for about a year now, and I am addicted to it. Overall, I was looking for something close to where I live, with a variety of classes offered.
This place is definitely convenient as far as the location is concerned. Parking is simple with a large lot right in front, and the class sizes are small. One of my biggest complaints about other hot yoga studios is the class sizes. I remember past days of being crammed next to people with sweat flying everywhere during the heated classes. Not fun. The instructor, Damian, was very talented and great at making sure each student was doing the poses correctly. This was extremely helpful for me since I am still fairly new to yoga.
Overall, I will continue to visit this place as I have 9 more classes left from my purchase. My first class was a positive experience. It was a good blend of challenging and not being out of reach for beginners. You will definitely get a work out, and you will feel amazing afterwards. A good bit of the class was focused on building core so it was nice to see an instructor dedicate some time to this. I can’t wait to return and try the hot class!