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October 2023 by Sheryl Murakami
This is the Best Hot Yoga Studio in town!I have had many past injuries from my dance career, so I’ve been coming here on a regular basis for maintenance and strength training, and it has helped me in all areas immensely!Donna the owner is a G ??She is a seasoned pro and is so knowledgeable as a teacher.HB is very lucky to have her.There is a wide variety of classes to choose from. I take them all!Anyone at any level can benefit.Most of all, I always leave these classes feeling great inside & out.I highly recommend this studio! Come through!Thank you OHYHB staff and teachers??
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September 2023 by Patty R
After my 3rd C-section in 4 years I couldn’t drop my baby weight despite attending the gym frequently. Started hot yoga with Donna and in about 3 months, I have lost 28lbs, taking classes regularly.
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August 2023 by laryssa gregoryk
This place is a hidden gem. The studio has helped my injuries, chronic illness and state of mind and it’s only been a month. It’s incredible to already see improvement. The teachers are excellent and don’t hesitate to assist you when they see you need help. The negative reviews sound like people with deep personal issues because if you are in class for your wellness, flexibility, growth and to heal it shouldn’t matter how rude or nice you think someone is. You are there for you- get on the mat and breathe.(through your nose ?)Y’all rock! Thank you so much!
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August 2023 by Ashley Geidel
Great studio, fantastic instructors. I enjoy coming here while visiting California. Caro's energy was amazing. I really enjoyed her beautiful, humble, talented spirit. Donna is so helpful with all the postures and very welcoming. This is my home away from home. I definitely recommend ? ?
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July 2023 by J
I am so ecstatic I found this studio. I wanted to say a special thank you to Donna who is a clearly a truly gifted and dedicated teacher leading her classes and students with a crips clarity of instruction, warmth, integrity, and connection. Teaching is truly her gift and I wanted to express my gratitude to her for the way she shows up and guides her classes. Again, thank you! I feel very honored and blessed to have found this studio.
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June 2023 by Kelly Arballo
I have never done yoga let alone hot yoga in my life. I was nervous and a bit hesitant, but I’ve been going over a month and I am hooked! My back pain is going away, I sleep better, and all together I am in a better mood throughout my day. Donna and her team are wonderful.. They are patient, informative and most of all motivating. I highly recommended this studio, do not hesitate!
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June 2023 by Michelle ORourke
I cannot say how much I never knew how I would fall in love with hot yoga! I'm just about 2 months in and have seen such an improvement in my body. The instructors are so helpful and encouraging too. I highly recommend this studio!
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May 2023 by Brian Burgess
My wife has been attending this studio for several years, and she absolutely loves it! It is impeccable, the heat is maintained very well, and the instructors are highly knowledgeable. My wife suffers from multiple autoimmune diseases, and Donna has hands down helped her maintain a healthy practice that keeps the pain at bay. Thank you Donna & Original Hot Yoga HB for providing a wonderful space for mental and physical wellness in the HB community.
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May 2023 by Jonathan Shelton
I have attended this studio for 6 years. I have never felt welcomed here and tolerated at best. The vibe is so toxic here that snide remarks are commonplace upon entry and in the hot room. This evening I arrived to watch the door being closed and locked in front of me about 3 seconds before I got to it. They're too cheap to pay staff to run the front desk, so the teacher locks the entire studio before class starts. The instructor made it clear that she knew I was at the door within a few seconds of her locking it, that she recognized who I was and that I was not welcome to join the class. What an thing to do. This has happened MANY times and with different instructors at this location.Other complaints:I have left pairs of shorts here that were never turned in (also hard to check since the front desk is only open 15 mins before and after each class). I have, on 2 occasions, experienced a female staff enter the men's locker room while I was changing because they claimed to think it was empty.There are showers but not usually soap in them and as is typical for these types of studios, the bathrooms are not well ventilated and are quite steamy. There are cubbies in the bathroom and not lockers. No free filtered water but the bathroom sinks are no charge.Sometimes I may be cutting it close on the start time and you have literally no idea what other things I or other people are going through. Yoga studios are better when they support you up rather than pooosh you down.What they get right:Hot room with good steamDialog similar to traditional Bikram styleShowers in the restrooms***UpdateWithin 12 hours of leaving this review, I received the below email:"we are writing to inform you that you will no longer be permitted on our premises, Original Bikram Hot Yoga HB, 21022 Beach Blvd, suite 201." Only time will tell if they will refund my prepaid classes. So far I have heard only silence. No apology and only further accusations from the studio.Retaliation against bad reviews is against google’s policy. Also, many of the 5-star reviews are from accounts that have only reviewed one or two places and are likely fake.
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April 2023 by Lee Green
Original Hot Yoga HB has been a wonderful home for the last year and a half of my practice. All of the instructors have been very welcoming, caring, and nurturing as I grow as a yogi. The studio is really great, and clean, with a good level of heat and humidity, and nice spacing between people to where you feel the energy, but you aren't on top of each other, and you have good mirror sight lines. I also appreciate the instructors with their different styles and perspectives. I cannot recommend this studio highly enough.
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April 2023 by Micah Applebee
Excellent instructors, impeccably sanitary, welcoming vibes, and an overall environment second to none. Never been in a hot yoga class that has the heat and humidity combo perfected like HB does. The studio floor is also top notch. I’ve done travel yoga in many places and have not found another studio to surpass this one on any of these key metrics that contribute to a quality experience. Highly recommend.
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April 2023 by DAZ
By far the best studio in the OC. It is clean and it offers classes like Hiit and strength and stretch along with the traditional 26&2 with 90 minute, 75 minute and 65 minute classes. They have classes led by master teachers as well several times a year to help deepen our practice. Donna provides a safe clean space to practice and goes out of her way to ensure the best yoga experience. I highly recommend this studio to beginner and experienced yogis.
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April 2023 by Joseph Encinia
Best Original Hot Yoga Studio on the west coast, hands down. The facility is on point and clean, while the classes are old/new school hot yoga. The inclusion and discipline are what keep me coming back! The teachers and the studio director are dedicated practitioners who provide a safe and encouraging space for all. Take a class - I highly recommend it!
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January 2023 by Allie Marion
I have been a member at OHY HB for a few years now and I cannot say enough great things about this studio, staff & fellow yogis. I have been practicing different types of yoga since 2009, and when I moved back to HB in 2019 I was having a hard time finding a yoga studio that felt like home. Once I found OHY, I knew it was the place for me. I hadn’t practiced Bikram yoga before, but I quickly caught on thanks to the wonderful instructors. Donna and her team are very knowledgeable about the practice and you can tell everyone is truly happy to teach & share their expertise. I highly recommend checking out this studio whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years. They offer a variety of classes for all levels & also variations (Bikram, power flow, HIIT, strength & stretch, yin, etc.). It’s truly an HB gem!
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January 2023 by Jen Evans
This studio is amazing!! I have been practicing here for over 10 years and this place is a gift to everyone. Donna is an incredible person and owner who cares deeply about everyone that walks through her doors and those she meets outside her studio. Not because she owns the studio but because it is just the kind of person that she is. She cares about our well being, mentally, physically and emotionally and does all in her power to support us on the mat and off! She is an incredible and inspirational teacher to many, but also, a mentor, a motivator and yes, a friend! She is kind, giving, understanding, compassionate and so incredibly generous!! To know her is to love her and this studio reflects her persona of balance, peace, tranquility, support, and friendship! It's the best Yoga studio around and so is she!!
