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Embra Studio

4.9 ★★★★★ 447 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Cincinnati, Ohio

Free first class Teacher training Beginner-friendly

Yoga studio specializing in hot yoga classes, as well as Pilates and barre, in a welcoming space.

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
  • Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (513) 321-9644
  • Website & schedule embrastudio.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–3 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM–7 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 Embra Studio, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧘 Hot Pilates 2 mentions

“Shout out to Amy for teaching challenging and empowering pilates classes!”

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🌱 Beginner Classes 2 mentions

“Her music and versatile demeanor with all levels of her students/patrons was so awesome!”

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What's on offer

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

🚿 Showers 5 mentions

“I enjoy the clean, spacious facility, the changing room with showers, the quiet radiant heat, and the cork tiled studio floors that get mopped after every class.”

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♨️ Heated Floors

“I enjoy the clean, spacious facility, the changing room with showers, the quiet radiant heat, and the cork tiled studio floors that get mopped after every class.”

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🚪 Changing Rooms 2 mentions

“I enjoy the clean, spacious facility, the changing room with showers, the quiet radiant heat, and the cork tiled studio floors that get mopped after every class.”

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🅿️ Free Parking

“I love that there is convenient and free parking.”

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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 447 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 7 mentions

“I enjoy the clean, spacious facility, the changing room with showers, the quiet radiant heat, and the cork tiled studio floors that get mopped after every class.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“I started at Embra with no yoga experience & immediately was hooked after my first class.”

🤝 strong community vibe 2 mentions

“Rigorous baths yoga, strong yoga community in a hot yoga setting”

🚿 clean showers & locker room 9 mentions

“I enjoy the clean, spacious facility, the changing room with showers, the quiet radiant heat, and the cork tiled studio floors that get mopped after every class.”

🌟 transformative practice 5 mentions

“Highly recommend trying it out, especially if you’re a yoga newbie like me, you won’t regret it!”

From the reviews

I have been coming to the studio for years after discovering I love hot yoga. I enjoy the clean, spacious facility, the changing room with showers, the quiet radiant heat, and the cork tiled studio floors that get mopped after every class. There are lots of classes, easy parking, and I can book classes online.

★★★★★ — John, Feb 2022

I really enjoy going here. At first I had a little issue but the owners were quick to resolve which shows they care about their customers and business. I like that they have so many classes throughout the day and they are a variety. La Rae is a great, welcoming teacher.

★★★★★ — Kali, Jun 2025

I highly recommend! I started at Embra with no yoga experience & immediately was hooked after my first class. All the instructors are super friendly and have their own unique teaching styles which is refreshing. The classes are very accommodating to whatever comfort level you are at.

★★★★★ — Eleanor, Nov 2023

My coworkers and I were looking for a hot yoga studio while we were in town for the week. We were so excited to find Embra and ended up going several times! The staff was friendly, welcoming, and even allowed us to borrow yoga mats and towels for class. We’ll be back for sure!

★★★★★ — Natalie, Nov 2024

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Teacher training at Embra Studio

Embra Studio comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming an instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — most hot-yoga trainings are Yoga Alliance registered (RYT-200 or RYT-500), and the style matters: a Bikram or hot-power lineage trains differently than a hot-vinyasa or sculpt one. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — cohorts often run in intensive weekend blocks or over several months, and many studios want you practicing regularly there first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.

Check teacher training on their site

Your first hot yoga class at Embra Studio

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, water, and a change of clothes; 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 Embra Studio

3527 Columbia Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH45226

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