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Indie Yoga
4.5 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in San Diego, California
Popular yoga emporium showcasing different styles and heated options, plus towel service.
Plan your first class
- 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
- 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 +1 619-302-7601
- Website & schedule indieyogasd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–1 PM, 3:30–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12 PM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–1 PM, 3:30–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–1 PM, 3:30–5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM |
The styles they teach
“I’ve had great experiences with all the instructors and especially like they offer a 90 minute traditional hot yoga class Sunday mornings.”
“I also really liked Abigail and her yoga sculpt class !”
What's on offer
“The studio itself is quaint but well kept cleaned and furnished with two bathrooms and a really nice shower.”
“And huge shoutout to Dani and Sara who led the YTT 200 hour training this fall - I’ve expanded my yoga practice more than I ever thought possible.”
What students say again and again
“I really appreciate this community and would recommend giving it a shot if you are looking for a new studio or curious about hot yoga!”
“The studio itself is quaint but well kept cleaned and furnished with two bathrooms and a really nice shower.”
From the reviews
This is easily my favorite place in all of San Diego, where I look forward to returning to most when I'm back in SD. Tbh, not everything is perfect. The floor could be cleaned better. I wish there was a second shower. Classes can sometimes get very full.
I was in San Diego for work and decided to drop in and do some classes. The noon special was my intro to a hitt yoga class and it was a great push. In my practice I would normally never go this hard or use weights but I liked the change. Then Saturday I took a Vinyasa class and the instructor was patient and calm.
5 stars isn’t enough for what this studio has done for me. The teachers here are incredible and the community that Indie has is so special. And huge shoutout to Dani and Sara who led the YTT 200 hour training this fall - I’ve expanded my yoga practice more than I ever thought possible.
I’m from Arizona, I moved to Escondido in 2019, I’ve been practicing heated vinyasa for 8 years. I tried several other hot yoga studios, and they just didn’t have the “depth” I wanted. I tired Indie after many other attempts elsewhere and this is my Yoga home now.
Teacher training at Indie Yoga
Indie 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 Indie 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; 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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