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The Hot Room Uptown

4.9 ★★★★★ 489 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Indianapolis, Indiana

Hot yoga studio Teacher training Beginner-friendly

Hot yoga studio, also offering Pilates and Vinyasa classes, with friendly instructors.

Plan your first class

  • Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
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  • Phone +1 317-218-3728
  • Website & schedule thehotroom.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm
Thursday 5:30 am–1:30 pm, 4–9 pm
Friday 5:30 am–1:30 pm, 2:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–3:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–3 pm, 4–6 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 The Hot Room Uptown, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Bikram Yoga 3 mentions

“I’m in the middle of a road trip I was blessed enough to get reverted to this studio and I caught the 430 original hot yoga(bikram).”

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🧘 Hot Pilates 2 mentions

“I do the hot Pilates and hot yoga; they are such efficient hour long work outs and I always leave feeling so good.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of The Hot Room Uptown — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🛍️ Retail Boutique

“I like the options in terms of classes, the boutique inside and amenities if you need them.”

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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 489 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“My first time and Laurie was very attentive to my injuries in a full class of 50 people.”

🤝 strong community vibe 10 mentions

“Their facilities are top-notch — the hottest rooms I’ve experienced — but the instructors and community are what make it most special.”

🌟 transformative practice 3 mentions

“Not just body transformation, mental clarity and inspiration for all that life brings outside the studio!”

From the reviews

Where has this place been my whole life?! The Hot Room Uptown has me finally moving, feeling motivated and enjoying camaraderie I missed (and need for exercise)! I like the options in terms of classes, the boutique inside and amenities if you need them. Get out and sweat!

★★★★☆ — Lesley, Jan 2026

I didn’t really know what to expect when my friend invited me to do “hot yoga”. It didn’t sound fun per se, but I was up for a challenge and I happened to be off that week so I figured I could sleep off the lingering effects if need be. I didn’t sleep, I’ll tell you that.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Nov 2025

I. Love. This. Studio!!!! I committed to The Hot Room a few months ago and am now 63 classes in. Every single one has been taught with love by knowledgeable people who clearly enjoy what they do.

★★★★★ — Rachel, Jan 2026

I tried Original Hot Yoga for the first time at The Hot Room in 2017. After that first class, I signed up for the two-week intro package, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Eight years later, I’m trained to teach OHY and Pilates and loving every minute. The Hot Room is so much more than a fitness studio!

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Oct 2025

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Teacher training at The Hot Room Uptown

The Hot Room Uptown 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.

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Your first hot yoga class at The Hot Room Uptown

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 The Hot Room Uptown

3855 E 96th St, Indianapolis, IN46240

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