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Free To Be Power Yoga Downtown New Orleans

4.9 ★★★★★ 118 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in New Orleans, Louisiana

Free first class Teacher training Beginner-friendly

Studio offering hot yoga, as well as Vinyasa, restorative, beginner, and power yoga classes.

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
  • Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how intro-offer classes credit toward a membership
  • 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
  • Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 504-342-4310
  • Website & schedule freetobepoweryoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 5:30 am–7:30 pm
Friday 5 am–5:30 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–12 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–12 pm, 5–7 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 Free To Be Power Yoga Downtown New Orleans, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌙 Yin & Restorative 2 mentions

“Whether it’s a sweaty power flow or a calming restorative session, every class feels intentional and inspiring.”

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🌱 Beginner Classes 3 mentions

“If you're a local or an out of town visitor, new to yoga or long-time practioner, you are welcomed as a friend of the practice and the studio.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Free To Be Power Yoga Downtown New Orleans — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🧺 Towel Service

“They also have bathrooms, towel service and a good assortment of props.”

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🎓 Teacher Training

“Teacher training is available and their graduates carry on the FTB tradition.”

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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 118 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“If you're a local or an out of town visitor, new to yoga or long-time practioner, you are welcomed as a friend of the practice and the studio.”

🤝 strong community vibe 10 mentions

“This warm and generous community that Free to Be fosters is due fully to the instructors' kindness, creativity in, and knowledge of their yogic craft.”

🌟 transformative practice 5 mentions

“I highly recommend Free To Be if you are in the city visiting or just looking for a peaceful /joyful place to practice yoga.”

From the reviews

This is an outstanding yoga studio. I was visiting the area but wanted to stay on track with my practice, so I bought the "weekender" option which is $50 for 3 classes on 3 consecutive days. I also noticed while I was there that you can go back for a second class on the same day for only $5.

★★★★★ — Sara, Sep 2017

Free To Be Yoga Studio is hands down one of the best yoga spaces in New Orleans! The moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth and positive energy from the teachers and community. The classes are thoughtfully guided, challenging yet welcoming for all levels, and always leave me feeling grounded and uplifted.

★★★★★ — Melody, Oct 2025

Free To Be Yoga has been my studio since moving back to New Orleans about 8 years ago. When I returned I practiced at several studios in the city before settling with FTB. While there are many reasons for my preference it all comes back to the wonderful people.

★★★★★ — Jimmy, Nov 2025

I absolutely love Free To Be and the yoga community I’ve made here!! Every teacher is unique in their own fabulous way, but they have all cultivated a safe space where yoga is accessible for everyone despite your “skill level”. The hardest part is always getting started/ showing up!

★★★★★ — Nina, Nov 2025

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Teacher training at Free To Be Power Yoga Downtown New Orleans

Free To Be Power Yoga Downtown New Orleans 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 Free To Be Power Yoga Downtown New Orleans

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; 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 Free To Be Power Yoga Downtown New Orleans

897 St Joseph St, New Orleans, LA70113

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