Sweat Yoga

I only tried one class (through ClassPass) so far, but I will be back for the following reasons:
–Great facilities: Modern, clean, and tech-​friendly. There’s an iPad check-​in console which makes getting into class a breeze! There’s two showers, a changing room, and a couple of bathroom stalls.
–Free parking: They will pay for 90 minutes of parking at the Santa Monica Public Library parking lot across the street.
The class format is a little bit different than most other yoga studios because they lead you through a vinyasa flow sequence and then do it on your own for a couple of rounds. I personally liked the contemporary/R&B/top 40 music over some of the more earthy, meditative music that yoga studios can be known for. Difficulty level is medium, since you can really make the practice your own when you’re doing your own sequence, and it is really hot in there! I came out soaked and the cold towel they give you for shavasana is a definite saving grace and very much needed.
I’m leaving it 4 stars for now because I want to try a couple more classes and instructors and also because I’m used to longer flow sequences that I wish I had in my class.

I’m not a «yogi» but I do really enjoy Sweat Yoga. The facility is modern, clean, and welcoming. The slow burn class is great after a long day. The towels at the end are a great touch! They also sell some super cute gym apparel!

I like this place!
Free parking!
Locker system!
Showers that are stocked!
Filtered water!
Cold towels at the end of class!
Haha can you tell how excited I am? By far one of the best yoga studios on classpass. And I am know what a good yoga studio feels like. Check out my other reviews.
Tip: their intro for anyone new to the studio is $ 45 for two weeks. Classpass has a special 2 weeks for $ 20. You do the math…
Namaste!!!

Love this place, but it isn’t for beginners. I’m sort of an intermediate, but the pace of the class is really fast and you flow on your own, so it can get kind of confusing. But there are a lot of advanced people that go there, so plenty of people to watch. Instructors don’t really help though, but they welcome asking for it. Love the amenities — showers are great and there are 3 of them so you don’t have to wait your turn. Bring your own towel.

Nice studio and classes. Good vibe and attitude. Beginner-​friendly.
Great response to my concern below.

I found Sweat Yoga through Classpass. It’s a very clean studio. They also provide showers and toiletries– which I really appreciate since I’m always heading to work or out straight after and tend to always forget conditioner or deodorant. The actual classes are just okay. It’s hot in there, but I don’t find it challenging. They also always have a portion where you «freestyle» — meaning you do whatever poses you want. I always feel like if I wanted to do whatever I want, I would have just unrolled my mat at home! I personally take classes because the guidance from instructors helps me challenge myself. But I do appreciate the eucalyptus cold towels during savasana!

This is my favorite hot yoga studio in Santa Monica! I’ve tried a lot of them out (even Core Power). The really enjoy that the room is dark. It makes the experience a lot more calming and helps me find my balance better. Everything is always really clean at this studio. I’ve tried a lot of their classes including the 6:30 rise and sweat, vinyasa, and meditation. I recommend all. Also i LOVE the scented towels. It makes everything that much better.

My mat and me time. The sweat will be dripping, the inner peace building, the music capturing the soul. Hot yoga at Sweat Yoga isn’t just a powerful + purposeful workout, it’s a rejuvenation of the mind, body + soul. I call it my morning therapy.
I’ve been coming consistently in the early AM for the past several months and have seen a difference in toning my body, strength, calming my mind and setting up my workday. Hot yoga strengthens, balances and detoxifies my entire body and mind as I move through challenging postures and connected breath.
Turn stress = sweat.
+ Love Paige’s M, W, F 6:30a «Rise and Sweat» class. It’s always crowded, so come early. She always starts out with an enjoyable and relatable story; is friendly, encouraging and sometimes hands on; has a calming voice that doesn’t lull me to sleep; and plays an eclectic mix of awesome music beats (think The Weeknd’s «Often» and Sylvan Esso’s «Coffee»).
+ Class format is engaging + creative: typically learn movements in a vinyasa flow, go through it guided by the instructor a few times, and then at your own pace, continue through a few more rounds. There is room for creativity as the environment is encouraging of exploring new moves and positions.
+ Rooms are a perfect warm temperature.
+ Nice touch on the cool eucalyptus face towel at the end of class.
+ Mats and towels for rent.
+ Spa-​inspired locker room. Clean showers + toiletries provided. Three showers and I usually don’t have to wait in the morning. Eco-​friendly shampoo, conditioner, lotion and tampons available.
+ A separate, spacious vanity area equipped with hair dryers, lotion, bench and plenty of counter space.
+ Lockers are provided, no lock needed.
+ Street, metered parking.
+ Staff is incredibly friendly. I’ve forgotten my mat a few times and I’ve emailed and/​or called and they’ve set it aside until next time I practice.
Thank goodness for ClassPass. I wouldn’t have discovered this place if it wasn’t for CP.
Try this taste of yoga heaven. It not only is a great sweat workout, but the heat loosens my muscles and I’ve seen a significant improvement in flexibility. You’ll be ready to float through your day, whether it’s work, play, or back to bed.

I found Sweat Yoga through Classpass, and I’m addicted. Unfortunately (for me, not you if you’ve never been to the studio), they’re running a promotion on Groupon for a class pack that only applies to totally new customers.
A few things that set Sweat apart:
+The studio is is gorgeous. It’s chic and well appointed, smells shockingly beautiful for all the sweating that happens in there, and feels like a peaceful oasis.
+ The instruction quality is consistent: all the instructors I’ve taken classes with so far are great.
+ If you have to rent a mat, they provide plush Manduka mats and comfy mat towels to mop up all your sweat. So very unlike the crappy rental mats other studios provide.
+ The class format is really engaging: you learn a vinyasa, go through it guided by the instructor a few times, and then you’re off to continue through a few more rounds for the remainder of a track.
+ The room is perfectly warm, not too hot.
+ It’s a great workout! I always leave drenched in sweat with pleasantly fatigued and stretched muscles.
My sole complaint is the music. It’s quite loud overall and especially in the corners of the room behind the speakers.
What are you waiting for? Go try it out!

Beautiful studio. Very stylish and modern. They have a lot of items for rent. They have blocks in the classroom for use. They have a two-​week unlimited yoga deal for $ 45 for new students only. So you can try it out and see if it’s for you.
This is definitely more of a hot power yoga class than anything. If you’re looking for more of a spiritual practice I would not recommend this studio — but you could try the yin yoga here. I haven’t tried yin yoga at this studio, but from my experience at other studios it’s very relaxing — holding poses for minutes at a time and getting really deep stretches.
I don’t recommend the flow classes for inexperienced people. They do have beginner classes and you should do these first. The flow classes are very fast paced — too fast for beginners to do the poses properly. Sometimes it’s too fast for me and I’ve been doing yoga for 12 years.
They will teach a flow and walk you through it twice then leave you to do it on your own. They do this with about three flows, with the last one being the longest and most complicated. If you’re a dancer you should be able to easily do this.
I can never remember all of the poses in the last flow so I get kind of frustrated… Yoga should not be frustrating so that is the reason for only 4 stars. They do tell you if you forget something it’s ok and you can add anything you want. I wind up getting part of their flow down and adding in my own pose where I can’t remember what they did. I’m sure with more time in the studio I will get used to their A, B and C flows.

I tried the 90 min half/​half class; I do not enjoy flow at all, I went for the YIN. I wish they had more 60 – 90 minute pure YIN classes because this facility is perfect. It is spacious, comfortable, very clean, and the staff is nice but not overcrowding.
They have amazing bathrooms, showers, locker rooms as well.
The yoga room itself is perfect. It has high ceilings, is heated for a nice sweat and I really enjoyed the music (the teacher didn’t have a good crossfade/​flow on her playlist, but that is an easy fix). The ice towels at the end are a lovely touch.
I would go more if it was closer to me and they had more YIN on the schedule.
Awesome studio; if you love flow classes, I bet this place is your dream come true.

If you enjoy Hot Yoga in a CLEAN &MODERN space then Sweat Yoga is for
YOU. The teachers are great too. My personal favorites are Yancy Schwartz &Paige Yeaton. If you want some Flow. And a little Yin then 4pm on Saturday &Sunday is an amazing time to come to sweat.
The classes are fun flows set to great tunes.
They have environmentally friendly products in the bathrooms so all you need is a towel.
Remember to bring some water and if you want some post yoga juices they got you covered.
A must visit studio if you are in Santa Monica and want hot yoga at a studio that doesn’t smell like a locker room.

I’m no yoga guru (I can hardly even hold my body into a downward dog… which is completely irrelevant) but I really enjoy hot yoga! I have never left a hot yoga class and felt disappointed, because despite any circumstances (feeling tired, not very strong, or unable to push your body/​hold the poses) the worst case scenario is that you sweat like crazy! I mean, let’s get real… I could just lay my body on that damn yoga mat, not even move, and I would leave feeling like I did myself some good :)
Moving on… Although I enjoy the thought of hot yoga, i rarely go! Why? Because most hot yoga and/​or Bikram places (I’m about to get real honest) GROSS ME OUT! The smell of the place, the look for the place, the thought of «renting a mat» (my worst nightmare) It’s all horrible! I’ve made multiple attempts in both NY & LA and I continuously come up short. UNTIL I found this Santa Monica gem! I LOVE Sweat Yoga! Friendly staff, beautiful studio, easy parking, has lockers and cubbies, access to showers, IMMACULATE CLEAN (which is a must for me) and smells delicious. It feels fabulous to have found my hot yoga soulmate :)
Take Tasha’s class! I adore her, she’s such a doll and always makes me feel super comfortable (even though I’m that embarrassing kid in class who can’t hold their downward dog) ;)

Solid studio. Clean, spacious. Metered parking spots that are easy to find. Front desk staff (esp the brunette I forgot her name) is SUPER nice and helpful. I usually take the morning classes and one time I forgot my towel. When I came back to get it, the front desk apologized for not having time to throw it in the wash for me. Another time, she was able to help me put money in my meter. (THANK YOU!)
Instructors I have taken are Ivorie and Layna. They’re both great and very knowledgeable, encouraging and help you feel at peace. Layna’s more «traditional» yoga. I don’t really know how to describe their differing styles, other than try them both out for yourself!
For beginners — note this is not a traditional yoga studio. Instructors will verbally lead you through a routine. They will not set up a mat to demonstrate the yoga pose. You don’t have to know the name of each pose. Some of the routines might be longer so it may be hard to memorize the motions. That’s when the instructors suggest you look around, or do your own things.

This is the best yoga studio I have ever been to!!!
Clean, modern, quaint, amazing staff, showers, location, store, juices, music…
I really enjoyed my first visit here and will be back!
The owner really paid attention to all the details to making the best studio.

I really love this studio. It’s heated, the teachers are knowledgable, and it’s brand brand new. I’m hesitant to even write a review of it because I don’t want people to know it exists. It is my little secret!
The difference here is the long stretches of time where the teacher doesn’t speak, where the students are able to move on their own breath for 3 – 7 minutes. It’s a double edged sword. If you aren’t paying attention fully, you’ll be lost when you get that free time, paralyzed with no yoga move to go to. Eventually you can pick it back up, but you gotta keep paying attention. This place’s style makes you a better practitioner overall.
Two complaints: the changing room area that’s got «curtains» that are a straight shot to the boutique/​front desk area when they are moved. Yo dudes, I’m naked here. I need privacy! Second is the class times… not enough early morning classes so I can’t hit this place up before work.
My #2 studio in LA! Love you, Sweat!

I got soaked at Sweat Yoga — yes, because it’s quite the workout in a heated room, but also because I immediately started drooling as soon as I walked into the new downtown Santa Monica hot yoga joint. The entire space is beautiful, modern, clean, urban and extremely impressive. I guess the owner has a background in architecture or interior design — and it’s very clear. The entire space is very well put together.
Industrial concrete floors, exposed piping and brick walls throughout. The classroom has beautiful hardwood floors and cool lighting on one wall that creates the perfect mood for a peaceful yoga class. The sound system impressed me the most, with a high-​tech touch interface setup on one wall (rather than the normal iPod plugged into a big receiver stand with various cords and buttons) and smaller controls on the classroom’s other walls so the teacher can make volume or song adjustments as she’s wandering the room. Albeit small, the locker/​changing room is modern and clean, and it’s actually more than most yoga studios offer in regards to changing space and storage. The bathroom is beautiful and perfectly zenful, with pebble stone walls, candles, modern showers, tons of space and various beauty products for visitors to use (e.g. lotion, soaps, etc.).
It’s the actual class/​practice portion of the studio that kept me from giving five stars. I haven’t found a teacher I really like yet. And the style of class isn’t my favorite at times, with the way the instructors teach a series and then leave students to continue it on their own. Although that may sound nice, I’ve found it frustrating and and the opposite of peaceful because the series get long and complicated and so it’s difficult to remember all the moves while you’re off fending for yourself. Maybe I just need to get the hang of it, because I’m sure some people like the freedom… But I still get a great workout and experience and absolutely love going to yoga here.
Oh, and I can’t forget to mention the amazing eucalyptus cold cloths for each yogi at the end of class. While in shavasana, the instructor brings one to each yogi. It feels and smells so glorious, especially after a hot sweaty class. They’re my favorite part of class for sure!

I was invited to an event Class Pass was hosting at sweat yoga. I have taken two classes at the studio and am excited to take more.
The studio itself is really big, new, and clean. They have one large studio, a large waiting area, big bathrooms with a shower. The classes are VERY hot, the music is loud and upbeat, energy level is high. I would like some more hands on instruction and correcting poses. Both flow classes I took had little instruction. The instructor went over the poses 2−3x then you were on your own for 10 minutes plus and I had to watch my neighbor because I forgot some of the moves. I’m not new to yoga but an still learning poses and could use some help deepening my poses and stretches.
I always ask myself how all these yoga studios in Santa Monica can stay in business with high rents and so much competition but I digress.
I find metered street parking on park at the library.

First, I have to mention that the studio is beautiful and clean. It’s brand spanking new and you can tell a lot of thought went into the design. I work nearby so I just walk over after work which is nice because I don’t have to deal with the parking situation. I think you basically have to find street metered parking, which can be a pain in this area. There are some parking structures but that requires a little more walking. They have lockers inside the ladies’ room and also cubbies inside the studio for your belongings. I’ve never showered there but the stone showers looks very nice and zen-​esque. They sell really nice merchandise (Spiritual Gangster, Onzie, Beyond Yoga, Manduka) and Clover juice if you’re into that kind of thing.
I’ve tried Bikram and other hot yoga studios before and never cared for it much so I was very surprised that I like Sweat as much as I do. First, the classes are either 60 or 75 minute so it’s not unbearably long. Also, the heat is hot but not so hot that I feel nauseous, although I am dripping sweat throughout the session. It smells very fresh inside the studio and you can hear and feel the fresh air being pumped into the room throughout the session. I’ve never had an issue with any stinks, which is what everyone always asks me about when I mention hot yoga. They also play good, mellow music that vibes with the yoga flow.
If you’re a beginner, I definitely do not recommend this studio. The instructors tend to talk a lot and show very few poses. They like to guide you along with their voice but sometimes I have to peek over at my neighbor because I don’t know what we’re doing and I don’t know the names of all the poses when they call it out. At the end of the class, they give you a chilled eucalyptus towel that feels oh so good. Check this place out.

This is a really nice yoga studio. Though there is only one studio, it can fit a good amount of people inside.
I went during a free event they were having through
. The instructor during our hot yoga class was okay. I’ve seen and done a lot of yoga and I would honestly rate him as average. The owner came in at the beginning to let us know this was the best instructor they had. He didn’t go around enough to help people with positions. Most instructors will go around and push or pull you to ensure you are doing it correctly.
We also had about 60 people in the class that day. Our mats were literally touching one another which is a little awkward for yoga students.
And lastly, this place charges $ 180 a month for unlimited classes. Most studios charge $ 120-​$ 140 a month. They don’t have their own parking lot either and it is in the heart of Santa Monica, so keep that in mind.
I always promote yoga, so I would definitely recommend it to anyone that lives walking distance from the studio.