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Great Lakes Yoga

5 ★★★★★ 55 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Saginaw, Michigan

Teacher training Beginner-friendly ClassPass

Yoga studio offering heated classes, workshops, and modifications for students of all levels.

Plan your first class

  • Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how intro-offer classes credit toward a membership
  • ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
  • Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 989-799-9642
  • Website & schedule glyoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 8:20 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 8:20–9:45 am
Wednesday 5:50–7:30 pm
Thursday 8:20–9:45 am
Friday 8:20–9:45 am
Saturday 8:20–9:45 am
Sunday 8:20–9:45 am

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 Great Lakes Yoga, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Classes 3 mentions

“Even though I’m still very much a beginner (no headstands for me), I still feel welcome in the GLY studio to try and fail along the way.”

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What's on offer

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

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 55 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Even though I’m still very much a beginner (no headstands for me), I still feel welcome in the GLY studio to try and fail along the way.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 3 mentions

“The most amazing instructors that have helped me to grow in my practice and find the mindful moments that I was seeking.”

🤝 strong community vibe 7 mentions

“It's a very calming atmosphere and the teachers and regulars treat you like you've been part of the family for years.”

🗓️ good class variety 2 mentions

“The variety of classes, flexibility of times, and the openness to all ability levels keeps me coming back.”

🌟 transformative practice 5 mentions

“It has been life changing for my physical and emotional health.”

From the reviews

GLY is extremely warm and welcoming to new students. It's a very calming atmosphere and the teachers and regulars treat you like you've been part of the family for years. It's a great way to work up a sweat and meditate at the same time. I encourage you to try a class you may be scared to try.

★★★★★ — Christa, Feb 2020

Great Lakes Yoga has truly changed my life. I was nervous to try yoga outside the comfort of my home. In the first class I entered, everyone welcomed and greeted me. I felt comfortable and was able to focus on myself. I have found love in yoga, and I can see it changing my everyday life and thoughts.

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Apr 2023

As a person edging to 70 I can tell you that this studio has something for everyone at any age. The instructor offer all kinds of modifications for the aging body. But above the physical aspect mentality you will come out stronger and more confident in dealing with life's challenges.

★★★★★ — Cindy, Mar 2025

I am a traveling Yogi and this is one of my favorite studios in Saginaw. What I love most besides the classes is how welcoming and clean the space is. All the classes are heated which is so nice in the Michigan winters. Jen and the team do such a great job.

★★★★★ — Brit, Feb 2024

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Teacher training at Great Lakes Yoga

Great Lakes 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.

See their teacher-training info

Your first hot yoga class at Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes Yoga

6400 State St, Saginaw, MI48603

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