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Kaia Yoga and Meditation Darien
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Darien, Connecticut
Unpretentious yoga center offering Vinyasa classes in a heated room, plus gentle yoga & meditation.
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 203-309-5040
- Website & schedule kaiayoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
What's on offer
“Big space with two rooms, so many different classes and all levels to choose from, plus love that they have a shower!”
“I had reserved the class through ClassPass, but unexpectedly received an email saying my class was canceled.”
“I took the Meditation Teacher Training online in August and it was such a great experience, the teachers Susan and Lexy were so knowledgeable!”
What students say again and again
“The studios are clean and well maintained.”
“Great Studio in Greenwich, great methodology on how Yoga is taught in the classes.”
“The Darien location is very central - in downtown - and there is plenty of parking.”
From the reviews
I've been gong to Kaia Yoga now consistently for the last 4-5 years and I only have good things to say. The staff is welcoming and the the instructors are wonderful - very knowledgable and the paces of class are a great balance between a good stretch and a flow that gets your heart rate up.
Kaia has classes for every level of yoga, as well as hot yoga rooms. The teachers are very experienced and professional as well. They will help adjust your form and posture to ensure that you become an expert at every pose!
The instructors at Kaia Yoga are top notch. Heather C., Cynthia, Talor, and Jess Wo is my absolute favorite!😍 Playlists are always on point. Can’t wait to go back to practice.
Read the fine print on the Groupon to ensure you do not have the same experience as I did. I got to the studio and went to class with voucher. I get home and get a email stating I was not allowed to use the voucher.
Teacher training at Kaia Yoga and Meditation Darien
Kaia Yoga and Meditation Darien 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 Kaia Yoga and Meditation Darien
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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