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SHACK yoga + fitness Downtown
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Sarasota, Florida
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
- 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 (941) 203-5146
- Website & schedule shackyogafitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–12 PM, 4–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12 PM, 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–1:30 PM, 4:30–7:15 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12 PM, 5:15–7 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12 PM, 4:30–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–12 PM |
The styles they teach
“I like the way the heating is infrared vs a lamp right above me (which makes me feel gross after).”
“Love everything about this place, from the various teachers to different classes all levels will feel comfortable.”
What's on offer
“I like the way the heating is infrared vs a lamp right above me (which makes me feel gross after).”
“That would be a bonus if there was free parking nearby.”
“I booked the ALIGN class through ClassPass and it was one of the most fun and challenging yoga classes I’ve taken in a while.”
What students say again and again
“Love everything about this place, from the various teachers to different classes all levels will feel comfortable.”
“Great location, great schedule, great teachers, and all for very competitive prices.”
“Thank you for providing a safe and beautiful space to practice where one feels like family!”
“Love everything about this place, from the various teachers to different classes all levels will feel comfortable.”
“Great studio - very welcoming, class was great for all levels.”
From the reviews
As a native to Sarasota, this is by far my most favorite studio. I've tried many studios in town in my 36 years and I've finally found "the one". I hear all the instructors are great. Although, I've only been to classes instructed Courtney, Ashley, and Meg.
I have been coming to yoga shack for years. There is a great community and excellent instructors. You can not go wrong practicing here! I have always liked this studio but feel the current pricings are anti social and anti community.
I absolutely love this studio and have been a student since they’ve opened their first (of 3 locations). All locations are equally beautiful and all of the instructors have the same vibe but are unique in their own way. It feels like home with friendly smiling faces....
Great instructors, great studio, great community. The only negative is that they only have 2 or 3 classes per day and sometimes no afternoon classes. This leads to very crowded or fully booked classes and having an unlimited membership means you can't actually use your membership because there's only two classes to…
Teacher training at SHACK yoga + fitness Downtown
SHACK yoga + fitness Downtown 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 SHACK yoga + fitness Downtown
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; 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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