We practice a combination of yoga styles in our heated studio- set routine classes and flow classes , for comparison Route 26 is more like Absolute or Bikram yoga style and the other classes are more similar to Vinyasa flow classes and we also have a more chilled Yin style class called Friday Fix. All our classes are designed by experienced practitioners to help you get fitter and more flexible, they are designed so that all levels can participate at their own pace. More details on all the classes can be found here.

Anyone ! Yoga is suitable for all our body’s -young or old, stiff or flexible, athletic or not, beginners or experienced yogis . We encourage everyone to practice at their own pace, you know your own body and should practice within your own limits, whatever they be! The more you practice the fitter and more flexible you will become .

The short answer is you will feel better, look better, sleep better and function better .

**The longer answer is: ** • Helps flush toxins from your body • Promotes body fat reduction • Greater flexibility
• Builds strength • Stimulates blood circulation • Increases your levels of the “happy hormone” serotonin • Helps you sleep better and relax more easily • Muscles and connective tissue become more elastic allowing for greater flexibility with less chance of injury. • Promotes sweating which assists the detoxification process using the body’s largest elimination organ: the skin. • Your blood becomes a little thinner, which clears the circulatory system. • When the body is between three and five degrees above normal temperature, T-cell output from the thymus gland is multiplied 20 fold. T-cells fight infection, which in turn helps the immune system functioning properly. • Warmer temperatures allows the body to strech deeper thus allowing for greater range of motion in the joints. • Heart rate becomes elevated improving the cardiovascular system and fitness. • Warm muscles burn fat more effectively. When we stretch, the fat has no room to sit, so it redistributes to the blood stream. We can then use it as energy. • Capillaries respond to the heat by dilating. This allows more oxygen to muscles, tissues, organs and glands helping to remove waste products from the body. • Higher temperatures improve the function of the nervous system, meaning that messages are carried more rapidly to and from the brain or spinal cord. • Speeds the breakdown of glucose and fatty acids. • Strengthens willpower, self-control and determination. • All this gives you a wonderful glow from head to toe. The heat combined with the sequence of the postures is what makes Your Hot Yoga so special.

All the classes on our timetable are hot . The studio is set at 41 c for set routine classes like Route 26 and 38c for flow classes and the Yin class is set slightly lower at 35c. More information about our heating system can be found here.

We hold non hot classes on the top floor. That studio is regular room temp. More info on our non hot classes and workshops can be found here here.

Margi runs non hot classes regularly and Soma workshops. She can be contacted directly on 07859129405

Route 26 is best for beginners . In this class we practice the same routine each time, introducing you to most of the asanas ( postures ) you are likely to come across in other classes . Here we give detailed clear instructions for each posture and you will see your improvement with each practice. Alternatively you can attend any class and take it at your own pace until you gain more confidence and experience.

Yes, all our classes can be booked online . We recommend you book and pay online through our secure payment portal - Glofox. Please see here.

Great! Everyone has to start somewhere . We would advise you to try Route 26 first as this class is specially designed for beginners . Try this a few times to familiarise yourself with the posture ( asana ) names . If you do want to throw yourself in the deep end with a flow class( many people do ) just try and copy other people and do not be afraid to sit some sections out to observe others. We prefer new students to take a mat at the back of the room so you can see what others are doing . Mats in the front row should be used by experienced students. We were all beginners one day, we are here to help you . If you have any questions please just ask your instructor or email us.

As often as possible . When you first start , try to practice everyday so you get used to it and do not have time to get stiff between classes. If you can, aim for 6 days a week . You will be amazed at the results ! If you have less time, just come as often as possible !

Try and drink lots of water before class. Arriving well hydrated is the best way to show up and please bring a bottle of water into class with you . Don’t eat a big meal for at least 1.5 hrs before class as practicing on an empty stomach is best. Register with Glofox, our operating system and Book your class in advance here.

• Water ! Please make sure you have a bottle of water as you will need it . You can buy bottle water at the reception or bring your own reusable bottle. • 2 towels. One for placing on top of your mat , if you are bringing your own mat and one for showering after . We also hire shower towels if you forget yours. • Yoga mat . You can hire a yoga mat with a yoga towel at reception for £1 or you can bring your own. Please do not place your mat on top of the studio mats . If you’re unsure what to do, ask someone.

Women wear shorts or leggings with a vest / sports bra

Man wear shorts with or without a top

Avoid baggy or heavy clothing as they will get heavy with sweat

All classes are practiced with bare feet ( please remove shoes on entering the building so that we may keep our building clean. They can be carried to reception where they will be placed in the space provided )

Breathe through your nose ! Try to relax and breathe this way throughout the class and STAY in the class. Don’t leave the studio during class. It may take a few classes to get used to the heat . If you feel overwhelmed please take a break, sip some water, lie on your mat. Watch others , copy them , listen to the verbal instructions from the teacher. It may not “click “ the first class or the first few but it will and We promise you will get used to the heat and the postures and you will love your hot yoga and all the benefits it brings!

Please arrive 15 mins before class so we can check you in and get ready for class . Studio opens 30 minutes before each class. Please do not arrive earlier than 30 minutes beforehand as the studio will not be ready . If you arrive more than 5 minutes after class you will not be allowed to enter the class.

We have mats which you can hire for £1. Our mats are cleaned after evert use and we provide a non slip yoga towel for placing on top of your matt, sticky side down please! You can also hire shower towels at reception for £1

Sure, you can take your own mat but please take your mat home to clean it before the next class. We also recommend you use a non slip yoga towel on top of your mat as this is the safest way and most hygienic way to practice hot yoga .

Yes we do . We are changing rooms with showers for the men on the first floor near reception and the females are located on the top floor . We have space for you to leave your clothes there too. If you wish , you can take your phone ( please turn that to silent ) and your valuables into the studio with you. They can then be left on the pigeon holes on the left hand side of the door. Please do not ask us to store your valuables in reception.

Our Studios are at 64 Wood Street, L1 4HR. We are between slater street and concert square.

Our studio is directly opposite Rare dance studios . Look out for our green circular logo signage.

The nearest train station is Central station on Bold Street, a 2 min walk to the studio .

There is pay and display all around the rope-walks area and parking is free after 6pm.

We also have a partner car park located at Elysian Fields, 21 Colquit street , L1 4DR ( can we put a map here ? ) they offer us a reduced charge of £3 for your stay. When you arrive at the car park please tell them you are going to your yoga studio and show them proof of your booking and confirm with the attendant, your arrival and departure time .

Absolutely, we have a bike rack just outside the studio , you can lock your bike there . please don’t take your bike inside the studio as we have nowhere to put bikes inside. Leaving it inside the front door is a fire hazard and we will have to remove it sorry.

We welcome anyone over 10 who can stay focused and is able to stay in the hot room for 60 minutes . Minors must be accompanied by someone 18 or over. They must practice next to their legal guardian and their guardian must complete the registration on their behalf . Minors may use the shower-rooms if they are accompanied by a same sex legal guardian.

We do not recommend it during the 1st trimester as your body is adjusting . People do practice in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters but and only if they are very experienced and with prior approval from a medical practitioner. Hot yoga is NOT suitable for anyone who is pregnant and is also just new to yoga.

Practicing after giving birth really depends on how you feel. As a general rule we would say take it easy for 6-9 months after your baby arrives. As always, feel free to sit any part of the class out if it doesn’t feel right .