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yoga off east

4.9 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Durham, North Carolina

Free first class Teacher training Infrared Beginner-friendly

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
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  • Phone (919) 275-2765
  • Website & schedule yogaoffeast.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 8:45 AM–8:45 PM
Tuesday 6:15 AM–8:45 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–8:45 PM
Thursday 8:45 AM–8:45 PM
Friday 6:15 AM–6:15 PM
Saturday 8:15 AM–1:15 PM
Sunday 8:15 AM–7:30 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 yoga off east, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌙 Yin & Restorative 4 mentions

“I typically attend Shauna's sunday class at 4:30 which is super slow flow/stretch/restore, so may not be the pace for everyone.”

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🌱 Beginner Classes 3 mentions

“Highly recommend if you are a beginner or a yogi looking for a slower, non-heated flow studio!”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of yoga off east — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🚪 Changing Rooms

“There are lockers for students to place their belongings during class, as well as complimentary loose leaf tea.”

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🎓 Teacher Training

“I enjoyed taking Sheri's sunrise flow and talking with her after about yoga teacher training.”

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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 45 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Before my first class, I already felt a sense of calm with the water features in American Tobacco District.”

🤝 strong community vibe 8 mentions

“As I make plans to return to Virginia in April, I am sad to lose my weekly connection to this sweet little yoga community in Durham.”

🗓️ good class variety 2 mentions

“With a full schedule and a variety of classes, it was easy to take time for my practice.”

clean, welcoming space 4 mentions

“It’s an absolutely beautiful space in an old, converted tobacco warehouse and I am always pondering the history of the building while relaxing in class.”

🌟 transformative practice 6 mentions

“We’re so grateful for the experience and highly recommend this studio for private events or classes.”

From the reviews

Beautiful studio space with brand new and clean mats, towels, bolsters, and blocks for use. There are lockers for students to place their belongings during class, as well as complimentary loose leaf tea. I enjoyed taking Sheri's sunrise flow and talking with her after about yoga teacher training.

★★★★★ — Reviewer, Mar 2025

My home away from home. Yoga off East gave me community when I needed it the most. Instructors are attentive to your practice and committed to your saftey and growth. I love it so much I started working here! Shamelessly need to shout out this wonderful space on Google reviews.

★★★★★ — Rebecca, Jan 2023

All the instructors at this studio are wonderful and welcoming. The only downside id have to say about the studio is how small it is but I’ve gotten used to it and it doesn’t bother me because everyone that is always aware of their space and respectful. Kyle’s class on Thur afternoon is my favorite.

★★★★★ — Hannah, May 2022

I have been taking classes at Yoga Off East for several months while on a temporary work assignment in Durham. The staff at this studio are phenomenal, warm, friendly and welcoming...every single day. The studio is lovely and the teachers are very talented.

★★★★★ — Heideh, Mar 2025

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Teacher training at yoga off east

yoga off east 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 yoga off east

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 yoga off east

Interior Courtyard entrance, 324 Blackwell St Ste 535, Durham, NC27701

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