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Lotus Hot Yoga
4.9 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Columbia, Missouri
Laid-back studio for yoga, including hot yoga, Vinyasa flow and Yin options.
Plan your first class
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Phone (573) 442-6940
- Website & schedule lotuscolumbia.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The styles they teach
“Yin is my favorite yoga class right now.”
What's on offer
“They have showers in case you need to grab yoga on the go.”
“I commend Brandy for her opening a smaller, intimate, boutique-like hot yoga studio that does not play abrasive, loud music.”
What students say again and again
“Thankfully the atmosphere at Lotus was super clean, friendly, and welcoming.”
“I had never done hot yoga before my first class at Lotus and was a little intimidated going in.”
“I am definitely NOT a calm person I have so much energy and didn’t think I would be into this but boy did this instructor show me the way!! Totally amazing and I will be back!”
“I keep going back and I've been impressed by how inclusive and intentional it is.”
“They have showers in case you need to grab yoga on the go.”
From the reviews
I commend Brandy for her opening a smaller, intimate, boutique-like hot yoga studio that does not play abrasive, loud music. The instructor is to be a loving guide, and that is what Lotus offers with attentive, conscientious respect for all who attend classes, no matter the experience, age, or body type.
Lotus is now my favorite hot yoga place! I have been to a few different places and this is by far the best. The owner/instructor was very welcoming and personable. It’s very clean and has a cozy feel here. I felt way more comfortable and it’s just a better vibe!
I’d been an avid yogi for years….until I moved to Columbia. I couldn’t find a studio that was welcoming, comfortable or inclusive. Brandy has created some magic with this place. The minute I walked in I felt at home. The instructors are kind and excellent.
Couldn't be happier with my experiences at Lotus Hot Yoga. I had never done hot yoga before my first class at Lotus and was a little intimidated going in. I was met with a warm welcome and quickly realized what a safe & supportive place it is to practice.
Teacher training at Lotus Hot Yoga
Lotus Hot 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 Lotus Hot 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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