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Hothouse Yoga
4.8 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Iowa City, Iowa
Studio offering a variety of yoga classes for all levels in a welcoming environment.
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
- 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 (319) 351-9642
- Website & schedule hothouseyoga.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–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–7 PM |
The styles they teach
“They seem to offer a variety of class styles, and while I prefer the classes that are geared towards the Bikram style, I am excited to try the Yin and strength/sculpt classes too.”
“They seem to offer a variety of class styles, and while I prefer the classes that are geared towards the Bikram style, I am excited to try the Yin and strength/sculpt classes too.”
“They seem to offer a variety of class styles, and while I prefer the classes that are geared towards the Bikram style, I am excited to try the Yin and strength/sculpt classes too.”
“They have a great variety of classes - I started doing hot yoga for the first time here and found a lot of options for more beginner options.”
What's on offer
“My lower rating is specifically due to the size of the place, pricing, and no free parking.”
“I have been in teacher training 2020 since October.”
“They are able to get some big names for workshops to Iowa City which is fun.”
What students say again and again
“The owner invests real time, money, and heart into keeping all of her locations clean, uodated, and inviting.”
“They have a great variety of classes - I started doing hot yoga for the first time here and found a lot of options for more beginner options.”
“Instructors are all very well trained, the community of members are always in a good mood, and I think Hot House Yoga is the best place to practice self love.”
“They have a great variety of classes - I started doing hot yoga for the first time here and found a lot of options for more beginner options.”
From the reviews
Great variety of classes and instructors. Felt welcome as a beginner and the mood of the place is super calming. My lower rating is specifically due to the size of the place, pricing, and no free parking.
I recently relocated to Iowa City, and I instantly fell in love with this studio. The teachers are great, and the classes are challenging. They seem to offer a variety of class styles, and while I prefer the classes that are geared towards the Bikram style, I am excited to try the Yin and strength/sculpt classes too.
This hot yoga studio is exceptional. The owner invests real time, money, and heart into keeping all of her locations clean, uodated, and inviting. Her approach to class design is intentional and thoughtful, creating offerings that meet people exactly where they are.
HHY is always a staple visit when I'm in Iowa City. The studios are recently renovated, bathrooms clean and great for showering/changing after class, and all of the instructors are super helpful at correcting postures, providing helpful tips, and lots of class times throughout the day means there's always an…
Teacher training at Hothouse Yoga
Hothouse 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 Hothouse 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.
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