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YogOdyssey
5 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Ithaca, New York
Yoga studio specializing in Bikram-style classes, plus some live-streamed classes.
Plan your first class
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (607) 288-2481
- Website & schedule yogodyssey.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30–9 AM |
| Sunday | 4:30–6 PM |
The styles they teach
“Teachers are consistent in maintaining the integrity of the 26 postures - supporting everyone to listen to the body as to what is needed.”
“As a beginner, I was worried that I would feel intimidated and not fit in.”
What's on offer
What students say again and again
“YogOdyssey offers a bright, clean studio space, knowledgeable instructors, and a wonderful, accepting vibe among the students.”
“I had never tried hot yoga and was skeptical about it when I attended my first class earlier this year.”
“The instructors are very warm and knowledgeable and the other practitioners are welcoming and nonjudgmental.”
“They are patient, kind, and inclusive instructors; they are welcoming of modifications and encouraging of wherever we are in our practice.”
“We are so fortunate to have Jackie and Mark in this town and to now have their beautiful studio for Bikram!”
From the reviews
I had a wonderful experience at YogOdyssey Ithaca hot yoga studio! It's a fantastic Bikram Yoga studio with excellent, caring instructors. The moment I stepped in, I was pleasantly surprised by the clean and refreshing scent in the room. It instantly set a positive tone for the practice ahead.
We are so fortunate to have Jackie and Mark in this town and to now have their beautiful studio for Bikram! They are patient, kind, and inclusive instructors; they are welcoming of modifications and encouraging of wherever we are in our practice.
YogOdyssey is my favorite new spot in town! Returning to this practice has already changed my life (mind and body) in a major way. The room is wonderfully heated and humidified all the of the teacher's energy is just what I need.
YogaOdyssey studio is a place where anyone can feel comfortable and welcome. As a beginner, I was worried that I would feel intimidated and not fit in. Not the case at all! The instructors are very warm and knowledgeable and the other practitioners are welcoming and nonjudgmental.
Teacher training at YogOdyssey
YogOdyssey 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 YogOdyssey
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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