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Hot Yoga for Beginners in Minneapolis
8 studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota show real evidence — from their own sites or students' reviews — of being a welcoming place to take your very first hot class. That first class is simpler than it looks: hydrate all day beforehand, bring a water bottle and a towel for your mat, wear something you don't mind soaking, and give yourself full permission to rest in child's pose whenever the heat is too much — that's how everyone builds tolerance over their first few weeks. Studios are ranked below by local reputation (rating weighted by review count), and with 8 beginner-friendly options in town, it's worth calling ahead, saying it's your first time, and asking which class on the schedule they'd start you with.
1. Up Yoga
4.9 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
“Such a strong community. Powerful, hot classes. The assists are some of the best I’ve ever received in any yoga class I’ve ever taken. The space is gorgeous, and the instructors…” — Brandon
2. The Yoga Room
5 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
“The Yoga Room is so important to and beloved in North Minneapolis! ❤️ I have enjoyed in-studio and outdoor classes for the past several years. The classes and instructors are…” — Am
3. CorePower Yoga - Northeast Minneapolis
4.8 ★★★★★ 89 reviews
“True to NE I find this studio to be: Unpretentious. Real. Grounded. Comfortable. Welcoming to all. It's my type of joint every time and by far my fav Core Power location!” — Rachel
4. 612 Jungle
4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
“By far one of my favorite yoga studio ever. I love how its owned by a black female! The overall energy here is amazing! Everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming. You can…” — Shalon
5. MOV Hot Yoga
4.9 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
“Without a doubt the best yoga studio in Minneapolis. Instructors are top notch and very welcoming. There is also real sense of community within the space, students and staff…” — Janey
8. HOTWORX - Minneapolis, MN - Northeast - 24/7 Studio
4.7 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
Booking your first class in Minneapolis: practical notes
- Call ahead and say you're new. Ask which class they'd start a beginner with, and what temperature they run — a "warm" or all-levels class is a gentler introduction than a full 105°F room. A good front desk loves this question.
- Hydrate all day, not in the car. Water throughout the day beforehand does far more than a last-minute bottle. Sip during class, rehydrate after, and eat only lightly in the couple of hours before.
- Bring, or rent, the basics. Water, a towel for your mat plus a face towel, and a mat — several studios here rent mats and towels, so you can try hot yoga before buying anything.
- Give yourself permission to rest. Feeling light-headed the first time is common. Sit or lie in child's pose whenever you need to; staying in the room and breathing is the whole goal of class one.
- Use an intro offer. Many studios offer a free first class or a discounted intro week — the cheapest way to try a few and find the room that fits. See free first classes and intro offers.
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