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YogOdyssey

5 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Ithaca, New York

Hot yoga studio Teacher training Beginner-friendly

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
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  • 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

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 YogOdyssey, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Bikram Yoga 5 mentions

“Teachers are consistent in maintaining the integrity of the 26 postures - supporting everyone to listen to the body as to what is needed.”

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🌱 Beginner Classes 2 mentions

“As a beginner, I was worried that I would feel intimidated and not fit in.”

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What's on offer

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

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 78 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 10 mentions

“YogOdyssey offers a bright, clean studio space, knowledgeable instructors, and a wonderful, accepting vibe among the students.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“I had never tried hot yoga and was skeptical about it when I attended my first class earlier this year.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 5 mentions

“The instructors are very warm and knowledgeable and the other practitioners are welcoming and nonjudgmental.”

🤝 strong community vibe 6 mentions

“They are patient, kind, and inclusive instructors; they are welcoming of modifications and encouraging of wherever we are in our practice.”

clean, welcoming space 3 mentions

“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.

★★★★★ — Evan, Aug 2023

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.

★★★★★ — Rachel, Nov 2022

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.

★★★★★ — Jess, Nov 2022

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.

★★★★★ — Jude, Feb 2025

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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.

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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.

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 YogOdyssey

1201 N Tioga St, Ithaca, NY14850

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