Hot Yoga Downtown

This place has some great instructors and really good workouts. The instructors range from hippie-dippie love and light types (my preference) to matter-of-fact "feel it burn" types. Some move quickly through the poses without much explanation, others focus more on articulating intent of a pose. You can probably find an instructor that fits anyone's taste. They offer a number of classes daily too, to suit just about any schedule, and they run from 1 to 1.5 hours, morning til night. That's awesome. The space is also marvelous - very well heated, large and spacious; you never seem to be packed in too tight, like some studios I've been to. It's super clean and has a great vibe.They offer towels and water, at a cost, and mats and toiletries for free. Seriously, from the organic shampoos and lady-products to the wet-gear bags and hair ties, Hot Yoga Downtown really does have their patrons' needs in mind and does a very good job of making you wanna come back.For my taste though, there's not enough variety in class type... at least not by outward appearances. It seems that 95% of classes offered are Vinyasa power yoga... which I love, mind you. But one also needs some deep-state meditation and body-centering to ease any injury one might sustain from the week's grueling power yoga workout schedule! I took more than a week off because I was too sore for power yoga and didn't see a feasible alternative in their class schedule. I loved the one-month trial for $29; man, what a smokin' deal! But for the reason above, I wouldn't consider paying the regular $130/month membership. Cripes, that's half my car payment! I may float $14 on occasion when I'm feeling like a good yoga workout, but I think even that is pretty pricey for a single session. I'll likely sacrifice the Hot Yoga Downtown luxuries (like fancy showers I don't even use) for cheaper membership elsewhere.

Doesn't matter where I am in the world, but a yoga studio is where you'll find me. I have been an avid yogini since 2007 and yoga is part of my life. I cannot live without yoga. I take what I learn on the mat into the world. I found this awesome studio a few days ago. I am in ABQ for a few weeks so I opted for the $29 monthly special for new students (take as many classes as you like in the month). Sweet deal! Yoga mats are provided for free, but you will have to pay for towels. You can fill up your water bottle by the sink in ladies locker room or choose to pay 25 cents for mountain spring water. The studio itself is large and can fit up to 60 people, but I was told it never gets that packed. The room is heated to about 105-110 degrees, but this can vary depending on the temperature/humidity outside and by instructor. So far, I have taken two classes and both taught well but in very different styles. My first class was with Bob was a 1 hr class on a Sunday night. Bob had just finished yoga teacher training and this was his debut! He was excellent. He gave good instruction, was easy to follow and played good music (oldies mixed in). It was a nice way to end the week with a little stretch and a little twist. I probably could've taken a more challenging class...Be careful what you wish for. Because tonight, I took a 1.5 hr class on Monday night with Jenni. This class thoroughly kicked my butt. But I will have to say that Jenni was a phenomenal instructor, she pushed our boundaries and got us into difficult poses and stretched out hard to reach muscles and I really appreciated the challenging class. Half way through the class, I was feeling fairly nauseous, as this usually happens to me in a very hot room and I am sweating profusely. I downed a bag of electrolytes and felt better and continued through the rest of class. My hamstrings are currently extremely tight and I believe I have a left hamstring strain after trying to get into a bird of paradise a few weeks ago, so many of the fold over poses were extremely hard for me, but nevertheless, I appreciated it. Jenni also played some good music which went well with the flow. The locker room has 2 bathrooms and 3 shower stalls with shampoo/conditioner/body wash (vegan and organic) all provided. Hair dryer and hair ties are available and tampons also available. There are lockers if you wish to stow away your items. The only thing I wished for was some lotion as it is very dry in New Mexico and would be nice to moisturize after a hot shower. Outside in the lobby area, there are yoga books to read and yoga merch available for purchase. The usual suspects of clothes, towels and some snacks. I will definitely be back for a few more classes before I leave ABQ. Excellent, solid studio and a great deal for new students!

I don't live in Albuquerque but I travel here occasionally and stay at Hotel Parq Central, which is how I first encountered Hot Yoga Downtown (it's located right across the street from the hotel, so uber convenient for an early morning workout & sweat before hitting the day!) Every class I've taken here has been great. Creative sequencing, playlists that suit the mood/style of the class, and, of course the heat They have on site parking, showers, lockers, and a beautifully-sized yoga room with ample mirrors and windows, as well as a soft floor (which is a huge deal to a skinny yogi like me whose bones are always getting bruised on wooden studio floors!)

All the good teachers have jumped ship from this place since Covid, floor is filthy and impossible to even clean, was denied access to a class when I have a paid membership and couldn't and haven't received refund, don't do it this place slid right to the bottom.

I grab one of their complementary yoga mats because "shocker" I lost mine. I lay down my rainbow striped beach towel on top so I do not slip but see other people's nice yoga towels and already I learned my first lesson of hot yoga- leave your insecurities at the door.See, when you are in a room of half-naked old/young men/women fit/body positive people sweating like a waterfall trying to make their bodies do unnatural things, there is no room for judgement. Everybody is too focused on their selves that nobody even cares if you can't balance on the tree pose or your heels don't touch the ground on downward dog or that you fall on your face (not that I like did any of those things, psh). And I think that that was my favorite part of the whole experience, like you walk in expecting a work out and walk out with the confidence to rule the world- wakanda forever.The yoga in all was a very intense workout, but the instructor made sure that all her students knew that if you could not do any of the poses you can adjust to what is comfortable for you or you could just take a break and drink some water. When doing these intense poses you really have to be in tune with your body. You have to understand your body's limits, what's that saying "if you know your limits you can go beyond them". Finding an apperception for your body for all the hard work and criticism it takes on a regular basis is the lesson you really leave this class understanding.https://marissaletherer.wixsite.com/trendyteentragedy/blog/trying-hot-yoga

You don't know what you have until it's gone Trying to find another hot yoga studio that's as good as HYDT has been a struggle but I am glad they are doing what they feel is safest for us and for their instructors during this pandemic. Still, I can't wait to be back at the most welcoming and loving studio in ABQ where I know I will have the best practice possible. Miss you all!

Amazing yoga studio but when they say use a locker to protect your belongings, do it!! We think someone stole my husband's wallet from one of the open cubbies this morning. If someone at the 7am class on 2/24 accidentally picked it up, please please please return it to the studio - we need to fly home on Monday and that's hard to do without an ID.

Great instructors!! Great Practice!! Yoga has become a necessity for my mind , body and soul! I thank my mentors at Hot Yoga for all of their support and guidance!!!

They keep it real and hot! Plus to be able to try out new Jason's body washes afterward. Worth the drive and the drop in fee.

As an immigrant from the phil. (Southeast pacific islands) I've done some yoga there growing up, but haven't done the so called "hot yoga". Cause it's always hot there. LolSo, when a friend/ coworker said she just loves "loves" hot yoga ( I kid her about it, but I was truthfully intrigued) So I did my due diligence and did some research. I've compiled a short list of which "hot yoga" studios I wanted to try but didn't quite got to it until a "changing moment" drew me back to my spirituality and yoga.So I've revisited that short list. I attended one hot yoga studio prior to coming here. And "here" became my last stop. I knew I didn't need to try or look anywhere else. The first time I stepped in this hot yoga studio, aside from the friendliness- welcoming presence of the people that works there- the place is spaciousness / clean/ inviting . And the "yoga floor" really got to me. It's not hard wood! Lol. The floor is different. It's fresh. It's innovative. ( you have to see it/ experience it for yourself). It's great.After doing the $29 for 30day offer ( and I went to almost any session and attended possibly most of the diff instructor's classes I could ) and I just love all of them. With all their individual styles , they are all very knowledgeable, informative, helpful, encouraging, inspiring giving each class their own personal touch and at the same time making your experience/ practice personal for you. They offer many classes from as early as 6:30am to 9pm. Varying from 1 hour / 1hour 15mins ( gentle warm) / and 1.5 hours. And at night ( with candles ). There are lockers and cubbyholes, clothes hangers, shower stalls with all the amenities. Vending machine for power bars and other assorted quick bites & drinks. The studio provides floor mats, water sprays, scented sprays, wipes. So pretty much, just bring yourself and a change of clothes ( unless u don't mind driving sweaty), and be ready for a great hot yoga experience.Reminder: Don't eat a full/ big meal right before class !!! But don't be starving either! This is not surgery that you have to be NPO. Also. Hydrate, hydrate , hydrate. And Don't wear "sweats" ( unless u really really want to. )We all have our personal journey & our own personal motivation for doing the hot yoga. Our experiences / practices will be diff from everyone else. But we'll undoubtedly all come out sweaty!!! Hope this is helpful to anyone this message is resonating to and providing u that lil extra push to come experience Hot Yoga. No matter if you're new to yoga or a devout yogi , you'll get a complete workout; mind; body; breathing; senses-balancing; muscle strength ; (soul)inner strength. Inner peace. It's individually transformative.Hot yoga ( downtown ) for all! Namaste!