Blissful Spirits Hot Yoga

It's been over 8 years since I last stepped foot in Blissful Spirits. I had moved, my son was keeping us all busy and trying to keep a balance was almost completely impossible. I kept up with my running but 50 came around and suddenly, no matter what I did--- the weight stayed. Fast forward, my son is in college and I have no regrets, he attends Yale and my time and commitment to parenting paid off! I am beyond proud and grateful for these opportunities he has been given. Now--- as for Today, I signed up for the month trial to get back into it and see how I do. I try and attend various classes and different times to see what works best for me. I am a morning person so already, I sign up for those 6am weekly classes. This next chapter is about ME and what I need to feel good about myself. This has been an adventure and a huge reminder of what peace and accomplishment I feel when walking out of the studio. Sometimes early to get home and ready for work in the mornings but I leave the class knowing I have given it my all and I will be back for another day! I have met some of the instructors and enjoy the different techniques and styles but find myself drawn to Donna and her intense instruction which encourages you to fight to the end and finish what you started. She is not shy about calling you out and driving you to that point where you complete a pose with a satisfied smile. I want to thank the whole Team at Blissful Spirits! I am back and looking forward to what comes....#thankyouthursday

Love this place. You just need to find the right instructor for you but they are all great! I love getting a good sweat in, it's relaxing yet challenging!

I love Blissful Spirits. I have been going off and on since it opened. There is such a diversity of classes. The instructors are allowed to have there own personal vibe which makes it an authentic environment for practicing. No matter what class I go to I always feel better when I leave. The epitome of mind, body and spirit.

I was in town and needed motivation of a group to get me to practice yoga today. Found blissful on MINDBODY app. I signed up for a drop in. I attended the 8 am Yin class with Melanie the owner. She is very very good! Lots of verbal cues to remind us to clear our heads and breathe (why I need this practice)! She gave many options as she guided us along. Beautiful music was inspiring. I'd say she's the real deal! Very grateful!

I'm a fairly seasoned yogini (been practicing for over 15+ years now), so I've seen my fair share of yoga studios, yoga teachers and yoga vibes. If you know me, my motto is, "why pay for exercise?" So I am always on the lookout for good exercise deals. I have the Mindbody app on my phone and found out this place has a new student special. $5 for your first class, sweet! I came to a Saturday night 7:30pm hot yoga class and was greeted by a beautifully warm very dim yoga studio that had black and sparkly lights. The heating vents for this studio was on full blast and I knew I was going to walk away from a juicy hot yoga class. This studio did not disappoint and half way thru, I was feeling like I was working to my max (that's always a good sign). When the yoga teacher has you crawling on the ground begging for mercy, you know they did a great job because your ego has surrendered. And you are washed over by humility.Nice locker rooms with showers. They don't rent out towels but the lady at the front desk let me borrow one. Thanks! Thank you Blissful Spirits for an awesome Saturday night yoga with beats and lighting! I will def be back to experience more!

In a city where there are yoga studios around most corners, the $5 first class caught my attention and the $35 unlimited monthly pass for newbies (sign up at your first class--thank you Kris K) is why I chose this place for the week we were vacationing in ABQ. I attended hot yoga classes 2x/day: one in the morning and one in the evening for a week. My first day I was greeted warmly and given a tour of the studio. Thank you, Felicia. The studio is bright and inviting, with large windows providing sunlight from the parking area unto the padded mat. Today I watched a blanket of white snowfall in the mirror during class. Beautiful and relaxing. The teachers and students had good energy. The classes fluctuated between small groups to jam packed (usually in the evenings). All in all a good studio with enough variations in classes and vibes to fit everyone. I dug the evening black light flow with Braden and all of the morning instructors had fantastic stretches, such as Tess's side stretch in half splits or Nikki's hip openers. My only constructive criticism is that in some of the yoga classes the music is played way too loudly during class. The instructor had to scream "downward dog" over it at 6am!!!. And this is from someone who likes to jam her music to the max in the car and rock out at concerts. But as everything in life, there's a time and place for it. Some classes I couldn't hear the instructor over the music even though he was yelling. My suggestion is not to start class with a loud stereo song, which jolts one abruptly awake before the first downward dog, but increase it gently over the course of the class (maybe peaking in mid asanas) and then decreasing it again for shavasana. I liked the choices in tunes...depending on the class from Tibetan bells to modern reggae to today's hits...but just a little softer on the ears please...it's still a yoga class, not a boxing match. Since it was such a shock to my system from then on I brought earplugs to each class, just in case. I've practiced yoga in India and all over this country but I can't say I ever needed earplugs:-) Decreasing aversions and desires is part of the 8 limbs of yoga practice and I worked on my aversion during those classes, so thank you. I love how many choices of classes are available during the day...from 6am to 9pm. LOVE THAT! Wish my home studio had a 9pm sesh and I loved being introduced to luminous "glow" yoga. Yoga studio hopping during my travels is one of my fave things. I enjoyed my time here and am glad that this place is thriving. Namaste.

I never thought I would love hot yoga. Firstly, I hate any sort of exercise that is beneficial to my body, and secondly I lived in Phoenix for 10 years and moved to escape the heat, not frolic in it. HOWEVER... blissful spirits changed my mind. I am absolutely in love with all of their instructors (all of their teaching methods are so unique and admirable), but they also make you feel welcome, even worthy and promote self love and self care. And the yoga... I have pretty much zero experience when it comes to yoga and I still feel like I get a great workout and detox my body, mind and soul. Also worth noting- your first class is $5 and IF you sign up for a unlimited month at your first class you get the ENTIRE MONTH FOR $35!!! Check it out, you will be stoked you did.

Blissful Spirits is THE BEST studio to practice yoga . All of the yoga instructors are amazing in their practice. I used to come here all the time when I lived in ABQ, so it was a must-stop when I came into town this weekend. I recommend Donna's Yoga Sculpt class if you want to push yourself to the limit. I also recommend Luminous Yin Yoga if you're looking to deepen your poses. The vibe is always right, with music, lighting, temperature, etc. I wish I could t caught a glass by Fiona or Connie, but I'm not sure they teach here anymore. Nonetheless--the studio does a great job selecting instructors. Definitely give the studio a try and ask about happy hour pricing!!

I take hot sculpt with Charlotte, and she's incredible. The class is a tough, intense workout that truly delivers. Charlotte is a fantastic instructor--she's challenging, but also flexible, allowing you to make adjustments that suit you while still motivating you to push yourself. She's definitely my favorite instructor!

Amazing hot yoga studio! Everyone is so kind and helpful and classes are incredible. Wide variety of classes for what you're looking for!