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Funky Door Yoga

4.5 ★★★★★ 142 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Berkeley, California

Free first class Teacher training Beginner-friendly

Bikram yoga classes, massage therapy & a retail shop are the draw at this laid-back, roomy studio.

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 +1 510-204-9642
  • Website & schedule funkydoor.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–8 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am–8 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am–8 pm
Thursday 5:30 am–8 pm
Friday 5:30 am–8 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–7 pm
Sunday 8 am–8 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 Funky Door Yoga, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Bikram Yoga 9 mentions

“If you’re looking to deepen your practice, I highly recommend exploring their diverse class offerings, ranging from traditional bikram to bikyasa and inferno hot pilates.”

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🧘 Hot Pilates 4 mentions

“If you’re looking to deepen your practice, I highly recommend exploring their diverse class offerings, ranging from traditional bikram to bikyasa and inferno hot pilates.”

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Inferno HIIT 2 mentions

“If you’re looking to deepen your practice, I highly recommend exploring their diverse class offerings, ranging from traditional bikram to bikyasa and inferno hot pilates.”

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What's on offer

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

🚿 Showers

“The studio provides lockers, complimentary locks, dressing rooms with showers and has an assortment of drinks available.”

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🚪 Changing Rooms 4 mentions

“The studio provides lockers, complimentary locks, dressing rooms with showers and has an assortment of drinks available.”

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🤝 Community Events

“I've even been to a free posture clinic workshop that was awesome!”

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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 142 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 4 mentions

“The facility is impeccably maintained, with a clean, organized, and thoughtfully designed environment that enhances focus and relaxation.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“I’ve been going for almost a year, and even though I started with no experience, I always felt comfortable and welcomed.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 6 mentions

“The teachers are great - I attend classes from Allison, Marsha and Ish and they are absolutely the best.”

🤝 strong community vibe 10 mentions

“Funky Door Yoga and Pilates offers an exceptional experience that combines high-quality instruction, a welcoming atmosphere, and an unwavering commitment to member well-being.”

🚿 clean showers & locker room 4 mentions

“The studio provides lockers, complimentary locks, dressing rooms with showers and has an assortment of drinks available.”

From the reviews

Absolutely an amazing place! My wife and I love it here. The community is wonderfully joyous. The teachers are all great. They have an array of classes from the traditional bikram yoga to Pilates to mixed tapes to all kinds of pop ups. A great workout with great people. What could be better!

★★★★★ — Steven, Dec 2025

I have been doing hot yoga on and off for over 25 years and Funky Door studio is amazing. In addition to the traditional 26-posture, 90-minute hot yoga class, they offer a variety of other fun and energetic classes such as hot pilates which feels like high interval training in a heated room with funky music to keep…

★★★★★ — Eileen, Nov 2022

I love this yoga studio. If feels very new and clean with a padded floor that is comfortable while still providing support for balancing postures. The studio provides lockers, complimentary locks, dressing rooms with showers and has an assortment of drinks available.

★★★★★ — David, Oct 2022

I have been going to Funky door since they reopened in 2021 and I just LOVE the studio. The teachers, staff, and community is amazing. The teachers are strong and knowledgeable.

★★★★★ — Maria, Sep 2025

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Teacher training at Funky Door Yoga

Funky Door Yoga 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 Funky Door Yoga

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 Funky Door Yoga

2567 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA94704

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