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Ivara Hot Yoga and Pilates (formerly Gratitude)
4.8 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Raleigh, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how intro-offer classes credit toward a membership
- 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
- Phone +1 919-295-0575
- Website & schedule ivara.studio — book classes and see the live schedule
The styles they teach
“The Power Yoga sessions here are no joke.”
“If you love hot HIIT Pilates that’s tough, empowering, and seriously effective, you have to take this class.”
“The instructor gave wonderful, clear instructions throughout the class, making it easy to follow along and stay present, whether you’re new to hot yoga or more experienced.”
What's on offer
What students say again and again
“The studio is always spotless, and the atmosphere is calming and welcoming.”
“The instructor gave wonderful, clear instructions throughout the class, making it easy to follow along and stay present, whether you’re new to hot yoga or more experienced.”
“You’re drenched in sweat, your muscles are shaking, but somehow they cue exactly what you need to hear right when you need it.”
“I came in looking for a way to improve my physical fitness, but I found so much more—a community that feels like home, and a practice that has transformed both my body and mind.”
“Beautiful space; inspiring teachers; just the yoga needed to reset: groundedness, centeredness, new perspective and a bit of challenge.”
From the reviews
I think we all come to yoga seeking that physical fitness, flexibility, and internal healing/mindfulness we read about. That's what I was seeking, maybe even in a quick fix kind of way.
Finding Gratitude Hot Yoga has been nothing short of life-changing. I came in looking for a way to improve my physical fitness, but I found so much more—a community that feels like home, and a practice that has transformed both my body and mind.
The Power Yoga sessions here are no joke. The teachers bring this amazing mix of strength, grace, and focus that keeps me on my edge the entire time. They don’t just lead the room—they command it with confidence and compassion.
Gratitude Yoga is truly a sanctuary. The teachers here are not only knowledgeable and skilled, but they each bring a deep sense of presence and warmth to every class. No matter who is guiding the session, you can feel their genuine care and intention.
Teacher training at Ivara Hot Yoga and Pilates (formerly Gratitude)
Ivara Hot Yoga and Pilates (formerly Gratitude) 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 Ivara Hot Yoga and Pilates (formerly Gratitude)
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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