Hot Yoga Dunedin

did my first ever hot yoga here and i was so glad i did! knowing that it was my first time, i feel like the teacher did pay extra attention to me to make sure i am doing fine! the facilities were new and modern and i would definitely return when i visit dunedin again.

I am traveling through Dunedin and took a Bikram class didn't realize it was Bikram when I booked as no one writes that on the class anymore. I understand there are different styles of yoga and I don't have to like them all but as a certified yoga teacher myself I found the class to have a very odd vibe and some harmful cuing so I left after 30 minutes. The one that comes to mind was the cue to lock our knees stated/shouted multiple times in a standing balance pose. We are directly taught to never say that as it's harmful for our joints and can cause injury and looking around the room most of the class was easily over 50 years old! The teacher was not helping people or adjusting form at all, just telling people to sit down if they looked too hot. I'm not sure if it was the studio, teacher, or Bikram itself but it just did not feel like a very welcoming or frankly safe environment to practice.

New to yoga, didn't know what I was doing and the instructor wasn't doing the moves with the class, so I didn't really know what to do, felt lost. Didn't feel welcomed into the class. Heat was quite intense for me, I was getting light headed and felt a bit sick. Also didn't like how crammed in everyone was given the class makes you sweat profusely. Not for me.

Been to a couple classes here. The first class is free which is a bonus as yoga is quite pricey. The first class I went to bikram was good I just had an issue with the instructor as she didnt allow someone to leave the room when they were clearly struggling and finding the temperature difficult to handle. I have also tried a yin class which was enjoyable and the instructor seemed more friendly.

Wonderful studio. Centrally located with great facilities. The Instructors know what they’re doing, and really care about their students. We are all ages and shapes, from all walks of life, and after a class there is a real sense of camaraderie.

My niece and I have had a terrible experience here this afternoon. The instructor was rude, forceful and self-centered. The instructor told us not to leave the room despite us reaching our heat tolerance and comfort level. This is a petty and irresponsible engagement of adults in a yoga class. I've been doing yoga for years and encountered many teachers. During my visit in Dunedin I've searched with my niece for a wholesome venue to have a positive shared yoga time but ended up totally shocked and appalled at the experience we had. There's nothing that I experienced today that was consistent with yoga values, like compassion and kindness. Looking at previous reviews, this appears to be the culture of this studio.

My first serious encounter with bikram yoga was with the team at hot yoga dunedin and I loved it, even with all the sweat pouring out of people each class, the studio was always clean and smelled surprisingly good! sure, some classes were better than others but that was mostly because of the day I had, food I ate, to little water I drank etc. Apart from a nice studio I liked the techers a lot! They corrected me where needed, pushed me when needed and there was always someone smiling to answer questions at the counter! I understand why people find it tricky not being able to leave the hot room once they get out of their comfort zone but it's part of the practice, the students are in a meditative state trying to zone out and blindly follow the dialogue given by the teacher so they can focus on themselves, how they feel, remembering to correct themselves and of course breathe! Overall a solid 10/10. Hot yoga dunedin has played a big part in the recovery of my back problems and I'll be forever thankful! I cant wait to continue my practice at my next destination and I'll keep this going for the rest of my life.

Truly wonderful classes, teachers, and community. I came for the intro deal, and over 100 classes later yoga is an integral part of my weekly routine. The first couple bikram classes are challenging, but I SO recommend sticking with it -- the benefits I get from bikram, inferno, and yin my favorites for both my physical health and general wellbeing are tangible. Highly recommend!

I have been practicing hot yoga at this studio for 10 years now. The range of classes is awesome. I practice yin, Bikram and inferno pilates. I cannot rate the place more highly. The teachers are professional, caring and friendly. The studio is like a sanctuary and has the added bonus of being a warm place on a cold Dunedin day! I'll admit that the first few classes were difficult and people can sometimes be overwhelmed e.g. by the heat. But the instructors make sure to look after those who are struggling in the room. Most importantly, the benefits the practice are so worth it. Mental clarity, physical strength, a sense of community and much needed "me" time. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers over the years that I have been practicing for your aroha love and tautoko support. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou!