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BREATHE Cambridge

4.7 ★★★★★ 130 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Free first class ClassPass

Yoga and pilates classes (some heated) in a community-focused studio that offers welcoming service.

Plan your first class

  • Free first class or intro offer new students are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their schedule to book your first heat
  • Mat & towel rental mats and towels available to rent on site — handy if you don't want to haul a soaked mat home your first time
  • Showers showers on site — you'll want one after a hot class, so bring a change of clothes
  • ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (617) 547-9328
  • Website & schedule breathecambridge.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 5:30 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5:30 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM–8:30 PM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The styles they teach

Hot-yoga styles on the schedule at BREATHE Cambridge, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Bikram Yoga 2 mentions

“If you are 26 and 2 veteran OR someone who loves a loud exhausting pilates/HIIT class, Breathe has it all.”

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💪 Hot Power Yoga 2 mentions

“Each instructor has a unique style, and I particularly love the IHP, Strength, and Power Yoga classes.”

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🧘 Hot Pilates 6 mentions

“The classes are fabulous and there’s something for everyone— I particularly enjoy the inferno hot Pilates class and the slow and restore yoga.”

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🌙 Yin & Restorative 2 mentions

“The restorative classes, like Breathe Slow and Restore with sound healing, have been deeply calming and a much-needed reset after long days.”

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Inferno HIIT 5 mentions

“A real plus is the great variety of classes and instructors across the packed daily schedule including all types of yoga, Hot26, IHP, breathwork, etc.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of BREATHE Cambridge — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🚪 Changing Rooms

“The karma krew is always cleaning the yoga room, mats, lockers, common areas.”

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📲 ClassPass

“I purchased an intro class pass not too long ago and I am obsessed.”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what students have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, mat rental, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What students say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 130 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 5 mentions

“The instructors are extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and offer encouragement and modifications often to make your practice the best for you.”

🤝 strong community vibe 12 mentions

“I've been practicing here for over three years now and I'm so grateful to have found this community of encouraging and loving instructors.”

🗓️ good class variety 3 mentions

“A real plus is the great variety of classes and instructors across the packed daily schedule including all types of yoga, Hot26, IHP, breathwork, etc.”

clean, welcoming space 5 mentions

“The restorative classes, like Breathe Slow and Restore with sound healing, have been deeply calming and a much-needed reset after long days.”

From the reviews

BREATHE has become an enduring source of joy for me this year. Even during the early mornings, at 7 or 7:30am when it is still dark outside, I look forward to coming to BREATHE to bring light to my day. When I enter the studio and roll out my mat next by the sunny window, all responsibilities and worries melt away.

★★★★★ — G, Jan 2026

Ive been coming to this studio for 5ish years now and I keep coming back. Ive moved all over Boston but their convenient location right on the T makes it pretty easy to get to. There’s also always parking for the days that a car is available for me. The owners, staff and teachers are super knowledgeable and friendly.

★★★★★ — Kelly, Jan 2025

I’m so happy I found BREATHE. The hot room has been my refuge in the winter. The community is welcoming and warm and diverse. The classes are challenging and motivating. So many classes to choose from, from intense hot 26 to restorative breathwork to pilates with pop music.

★★★★★ — Emily, Feb 2026

Boston's best hot room (in the heart of HSQ). Breathe is a positive and motivational environment where your journey can begin and/or continue. A real plus is the great variety of classes and instructors across the packed daily schedule including all types of yoga, Hot26, IHP, breathwork, etc.

★★★★★ — John, Jan 2026

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Your first hot yoga class at BREATHE Cambridge

Nervous about your first hot class? Almost everyone is, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: the room is heated, so it feels intense for the first few minutes — rest in child's pose any time you need to, no one will bat an eye. Hydrate: drink water through the day before class, not just as you arrive, and bring a bottle. What to bring: a mat and towel (or rent them here), water, and a change of clothes — there are showers on site; wear something light you don't mind sweating through, and skip a heavy meal in the couple of hours beforehand. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and set up. It gets easier fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.

Heat and intense exercise aren't right for everyone — if you're pregnant or have heart, blood-pressure, or other health concerns, check with a doctor before your first hot class.

Where to find BREATHE Cambridge

30 John F. Kennedy St, Cambridge, MA02138

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