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Kaia Yoga & Meditation - Downtown Wallingford
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Wallingford, Connecticut
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
- 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
- Showers showers on site — you'll want one after a hot class, so bring a change of clothes
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 203-741-9936
- Website & schedule kaiayoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
The styles they teach
“The spin and barre classes are intense and take you to a level which I never thought was possible.”
“There are a variety of classes, at accessible times, for all levels.”
What's on offer
“Kelsey the owner is very innovative - always offering lots of workshops, fun events/games and even a retreat.”
What students say again and again
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and create such a positive, calming environment, Gina is awesome!”
“Rise Yoga is more than just a studio - once a member you are part of the Rise community!”
“There is a variety of classes too, so there is sure to be something for everyone, I highly recommend this studio!”
“The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and create such a positive, calming environment, Gina is awesome!”
“There is a variety of classes too, so there is sure to be something for everyone, I highly recommend this studio!”
From the reviews
One of the most well-deserved online reviews I’ll probably ever write. After suffering from chronic back pain for years, I decided to try a yoga class at Kaia to see if it would help. And within just a few classes, I was hooked.
Great Yoga Studio & Instructors! I love this place. There are a variety of classes, at accessible times, for all levels. The classes are a perfect combination of mediation/breathing, exercise/stretching, flow and personal self-awareness and growth. All of the instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate.
My new Yoga spot, OM! I had an amazing experience at Kaia Yoga & Meditation in Wallingford! The studio is welcoming, peaceful, and a perfect space to unwind. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, warm, and create such a positive, calming environment, Gina is awesome!
I’m in love with Rise Yoga. Wallingford is full of so many gems and this is one of them. There are a nice variety of class times as well as styles. The instructors are knowledgeable and friendly. I always feel very comfortable that I’m in good, capable hands.
Teacher training at Kaia Yoga & Meditation - Downtown Wallingford
Kaia Yoga & Meditation - Downtown Wallingford 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 & Meditation - Downtown Wallingford
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 — there are showers on site; 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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