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Hot 8 Yoga
4.5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in San Francisco, California
Part of Hot 8 Yoga
Plan your first class
- The heat classes run heated to ~108°F — arrive hydrated and give yourself a few classes to acclimate
- 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
- Showers showers on site — you'll want one after a hot class, so bring a change of clothes
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (415) 570-4113
- Website & schedule hot8yoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6:15 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:15 AM–5:45 PM |
| Sunday | 8:15 AM–5:45 PM |
The styles they teach
“If you're looking to get a good sweat on, as well as get toned and lean, yoga sculpt at Hot 8 Yoga is the place to be!”
What's on offer
“I LOVE the cooling ceiling air fans in the dressing room—I dry off so much faster after a lovely shower.”
What students say again and again
“The studio and facilities are immaculate and welcoming and the rooms are incredibly hot (many say they are, but are not) which adds to the challenge of the workouts.”
“The classes are VERY hot, but the instructors are all very kind and knowledgeable and are helpful in letting you know it takes a few classes to get used to the heat.”
“If you're looking to get a good sweat on, as well as get toned and lean, yoga sculpt at Hot 8 Yoga is the place to be!”
“I LOVE the cooling ceiling air fans in the dressing room—I dry off so much faster after a lovely shower.”
“Well sequenced with great flow and a great variety of classes and instructors with different teaching styles.”
From the reviews
A great addition to the neighborhood! I joined when they opened and have been pleased with the experience so far. The classes are VERY hot, but the instructors are all very kind and knowledgeable and are helpful in letting you know it takes a few classes to get used to the heat.
Love this studio! Super clean with nice amenities — eucalyptus towels, great showers. The staff is always so kind and welcoming, and the instructors are leading a challenging yet calming class. The heat can be intense but i always leave feeling amazing!!
As a personal trainer and movement junkie, I've tried every class in town and Hot 8 is the only that has hooked me! The studio and facilities are immaculate and welcoming and the rooms are incredibly hot (many say they are, but are not) which adds to the challenge of the workouts. They are tough!
I did the yoga sculpt class and think that it was an incredible workout. I walked out of the class feeling like I had undergone a detox...and I also felt 5 pounds lighter from all the sweating.
Teacher training at Hot 8 Yoga
Hot 8 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.
Your first hot yoga class at Hot 8 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 to around ~108°F, 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 — there are showers on site; 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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