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Hot 8 Yoga

4.8 ★★★★★ 490 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in San Jose, California

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Hot yoga studio Free first class Teacher training Beginner-friendly

Relaxed, clean studio combining yoga and fitness classes that are heated, plus friendly staff.

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
  • Drop-ins drop-ins around $39 — many studios discount this heavily on your first visit, so ask about the new-student rate
  • 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 +1 408-935-2193
  • Website & schedule hot8yoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–9:30 pm
Friday 6 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–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 Hot 8 Yoga, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌙 Yin & Restorative 3 mentions

“Take the Yin class for beginners, all the instructors have been great, Maritza and Sherry are especially excellent at the art of Yin, 10/10 !”

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🌱 Beginner Classes 2 mentions

“Take the Yin class for beginners, all the instructors have been great, Maritza and Sherry are especially excellent at the art of Yin, 10/10 !”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Hot 8 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 490 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 8 mentions

“The studio was clean, the lobby was bright and welcoming, and the staff was friendly and helpful.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Take the Yin class for beginners, all the instructors have been great, Maritza and Sherry are especially excellent at the art of Yin, 10/10 !”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 4 mentions

“since my off and on visits, the instructors have always been great at observing, acknowledging and learning who those that are new are and supporting with assisting efforts.”

🤝 strong community vibe 2 mentions

“I recently switched to Hot 8 after leaving another studio where I never truly felt a sense of community.”

🌟 transformative practice 5 mentions

“Overall, I highly recommend Hot 8 yoga with whoever wants to start a consistent exercise regimen.”

From the reviews

I absolutely love this hot yoga studio! The space is welcoming, the staff are friendly and supportive, and the classes are fantastic. Every experience I’ve had here has been positive—I always leave feeling energized and refreshed. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Johana, Oct 2025

I wanted to take a moment to share something personal and express my sincere gratitude for what your studios have given me over the past few months. I recently switched to Hot 8 after leaving another studio where I never truly felt a sense of community. At the same time, my role at work was unexpectedly eliminated.

★★★★★ — Siobhan, Dec 2025

Great experience at Hot 8 Yoga. The studio was clean, the lobby was bright and welcoming, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I took Power with Xena and she was excellent. Strong energy, clear flow, and a challenging, well-paced class that kept me engaged the entire time. I’d definitely take her class again.

★★★★★ — John, Feb 2026

I did the $37 trial to begin. 6 days in a row and I was hooked! Love the variety of classes. All of the instructors I have a taken a class with bring something different. The studios are clean and the front desk staff is extremely helpful and friendly. I just purchased my pack class and couldn’t be happier.

★★★★★ — Jeanette, May 2024

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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.

Check teacher training on their site

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, 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.

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 Hot 8 Yoga

355 Santana Row Suite 5050, San Jose, CA95128

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