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Melt Yoga Studio

4.5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Ladera Ranch, California

Teacher training Beginner-friendly

Modern facility offering a range of hot yoga classes set to music, plus teacher training.

Plan your first class

  • Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (949) 388-5711
  • Website & schedule meltyogastudio.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6 AM–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 12 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–1 PM, 4–8:30 PM
Thursday 6 AM–1 PM, 3:30–8 PM
Friday 6 AM–1 PM, 4–5:30 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–1 PM
Sunday 7 AM–1 PM, 4–5:30 PM

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The styles they teach

Hot-yoga styles on the schedule at Melt Yoga Studio, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Classes 2 mentions

“The teacher was so encouraging and I didn't feel out of place as a beginner and in general, a not flexible person.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Melt Yoga Studio — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what students have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, mat rental, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What students say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 32 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 4 mentions

“The studio is so clean and well kept and I feel very welcomed as soon as I walk in!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“The teacher was so encouraging and I didn't feel out of place as a beginner and in general, a not flexible person.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 5 mentions

“Welcoming yoga community of all different walks of life, with amazing instructors, and always great flows and music selections.”

🔥 great heat & sweat 2 mentions
🤝 strong community vibe 3 mentions

“Welcoming yoga community of all different walks of life, with amazing instructors, and always great flows and music selections.”

From the reviews

WOW! I had heard that Hot Yoga is all the rage among Yoga enthusiasts but I was totally blown away by the fantastic job done my the yoga studio at Melt Ladera Hot Yoga. They are truly amazing and definitly the ebst place for hot yoga in town. The facility is brand new with a great sound system.

★★★★★ — Brad, May 2013

My friend has been raving about the classes and teachers here so I had to give it a try. They offer a free community class on Thursdays at noon and today was my first experience. I loved it. I sucked at it, but I loved it.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Apr 2025

Fantastic hot yoga place and very friendly to beginners if this is your first time walking the yoga path. All the instructors are dedicated and amazing. Personally my favorite instructor that I highly recommend has been Estela.

★★★★★ — Anton, Apr 2023

I was a first time visitor to this studio. Looking for a challenging place to practice I was referred to Melt. The instructor Nicole Hill was truly amazing and the class far out reached my expectations.

★★★★★ — Frances, Jul 2017

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Teacher training at Melt Yoga Studio

Melt Yoga Studio 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.

Check teacher training on their site

Your first hot yoga class at Melt Yoga Studio

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.

Heat and intense exercise aren't right for everyone — if you're pregnant or have heart, blood-pressure, or other health concerns, check with a doctor before your first hot class.

Where to find Melt Yoga Studio

27742 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, CA92694

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