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Franklin Street Yoga Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Warm yoga studio offering a range of classes including vinyasa and meditation, plus heated rooms.
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 (919) 650-0147
- Website & schedule franklinstyoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 7:45 AM–8:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–6:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8:15 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6:45 PM |
| Friday | 7:45 AM–5:15 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5:15 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5:15 PM |
The styles they teach
“They offer many types of Yoga classes as well as Pilates classes.”
“But everyone was very welcoming, and the classes are good for all levels - you can chill, or do your own thing, or turn into a human pretzel - whatever works for you.”
What's on offer
What students say again and again
“But everyone was very welcoming, and the classes are good for all levels - you can chill, or do your own thing, or turn into a human pretzel - whatever works for you.”
“The studio is a serene open space filled with plants, the teachers are talented and experienced, everyone feels welcome, and there is a real sense of community.”
“There’s a great variety of classes for people with all levels of experience.”
“I highly recommend FSYC to anyone interested in yoga; you will not be disappointed!”
From the reviews
I can’t recommend FSYC enough! I’m so grateful for the incredible energy and clear instruction from all the teachers. Lori creates a beautiful and safe space for everyone. FSYC is a truly wonderful community and inspiring yoga experience.
I teach dance and had been feeling very disconnected from my body after an especially intense work week. My partner and I decided to try out the slow flow class with Amy and had a truly great experience. I have many years of yoga experience while this was my partners very first class.
Love FSY! Before coming here, I'd done a few yoga classes at the gym but never gone to a studio before, so I was a little nervous. But everyone was very welcoming, and the classes are good for all levels - you can chill, or do your own thing, or turn into a human pretzel - whatever works for you.
Franklin Street Yoga Center in Chapel Hill is the ONLY studio I go to for yoga classes. I met the owner, Lori Hernandez, in 2008 and became addicted to FSYC! Lori and the other teachers are outstanding! They offer many types of Yoga classes as well as Pilates classes.
Teacher training at Franklin Street Yoga Center
Franklin Street Yoga Center 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.
Your first hot yoga class at Franklin Street Yoga Center
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.
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