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Inner Fire Yoga
4.8 ★★★★★ 323 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Madison, Wisconsin
Hot and power yoga studio with a variety of classes and teachers.
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
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 608-661-0167
- Website & schedule innerfireyoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6 am, 8–10:30 am, 4–7:15 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–6 am, 8–10:30 am, 4–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6 am, 8–10:30 am, 4–7:45 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–6 am, 8–10:30 am, 4–7 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–6 am, 8 am–12 pm, 4–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30–10:30 am, 3–4 pm |
| Sunday | 8–11 am, 4–7:30 pm |
The styles they teach
“Bikram Yoga is my favorite style of yoga, and they offer excellent traditional 90 minute, very hot classes.”
“I especially have to give a shoutout to Teri, who’s slow flow classes have been so enjoyable and helpful as I transition back into the faster paced classes.”
“I'm new to the area, and coming from a practice at a studio that had really become like family to me.”
What's on offer
“The bathroom/shower/changing room was a bit small but was clean and usable.”
“The bathroom/shower/changing room was a bit small but was clean and usable.”
What students say again and again
“It's a beautiful clean space, everyone is friendly, and all the instructors offer a wide variety of styles that help you become a more well rounded yogi.”
“And all the teachers are great - every class is good and the studios have a great, friendly, down to earth, welcoming vibe.”
“And all the teachers are great - every class is good and the studios have a great, friendly, down to earth, welcoming vibe.”
“The bathroom/shower/changing room was a bit small but was clean and usable.”
“Inner Fire provides a good variety of classes, from more relaxing classes to intense workouts.”
From the reviews
I took a long break from yoga l, but then I found Inner Fire and I am hooked. I’ve never been a huge fan of hot yoga because I don’t do well in heat, but I took a class and thought, “if I do this everyday it will change my life.” Inner Fire has great yoga: challenging, playful, strengthening.
I have been to a handful of studios over the years but Inner Fire is my favorite! The vibe of the studio is balanced, genuine, and warm/inviting. I love their variety of heated options. All the instructors have been excellent.
This yoga studio is by far my favorite studio I have practiced at while traveling. Bikram Yoga is my favorite style of yoga, and they offer excellent traditional 90 minute, very hot classes. But I kept an open mind, and also took some of the other class offerings. My favorite was the Inner Fire 75!
Inner Fire is an exceptional studio that provides a welcoming vibe, as well as well-rounded instructors. The few classes that I have attended here were structured in a way that will certainly have me coming back. I thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere within the space, not to mention it is a lovely facility.
Teacher training at Inner Fire Yoga
Inner Fire 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 Inner Fire 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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