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The Hot Yoga Spot
4.9 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Rensselaer, New York
Part of The Hot Yoga Spot
Popular chain of fitness studios featuring hot yoga and barre classes.
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
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Phone (518) 944-8534
- Website & schedule thehotyogaspot.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The styles they teach
“I am a huge fan of Kendra's Hot Sculpt class, she incorporates a full-body workout for all levels in the span of 45 minutes.”
“I also love balancing those intense sessions with some gentle yoga with Carolyn, which feels like the best stretch ever!”
“I am a huge fan of Kendra's Hot Sculpt class, she incorporates a full-body workout for all levels in the span of 45 minutes.”
What's on offer
“I just took a restorative yoga workshop with Kara at HYS East Greenbush.”
What students say again and again
“It’s doing wonders for me really, both mentally and physically and it is clean!”
“I am a huge fan of Kendra's Hot Sculpt class, she incorporates a full-body workout for all levels in the span of 45 minutes.”
“The owner of the Hot Yoga spot really cares about the patrons and considers them to be a "valued" member of their yoga community.”
“I love the fact that there are so many different classes to choose from as well as locations.”
From the reviews
I’m so grateful to have added hot yoga to my fitness routine! After dealing with chronic neck and shoulder pain from years of strength training and a job that keeps me carrying heavy loads, I really needed a change.
I just took a restorative yoga workshop with Kara at HYS East Greenbush. It was one of the most relaxing, polished and enjoyable yoga class I've ever taken. Kara has a "warm cookies" personality and delivery. Each posture was explained carefully and was easy to understand and enjoyable to perform.
I say this all the time - The Hot Yoga Spot is my home away from home. There’s a variety of classes and so many fabulous instructors. It’s a great spot to make new friends and build connections while doing a good thing for yourself!
I travel nearly 50 miles to practice at this sacred space. The Hot Yoga Spot in Glenmont has been my place of grounding, healing, and renewal. Each instructor brings something special: Julie and Liv with their soft, kind voices that calm the mind; Karli, whose deep understanding of anatomy ensures safety and alignment…
Teacher training at The Hot Yoga Spot
The Hot Yoga Spot 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 The Hot Yoga Spot
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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