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April 2024 by TJ Lane
First time taking a hot yoga class. I enjoyed my experience, easy instructions and very welcoming. Lydia is an awesome teacher. I highly recommend her class!
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December 2023 by M. Anthony Hopkins
The best studio around. The teachers provide clear, easy to follow instructions. The classes range from beginner to advanced. The vibe is welcoming and chill. No frills, just sweat and balancing.
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October 2023 by Morgan Brown
I signed up for a Hot Tuff class thinking it would be hot yoga but turned out to be a workout/ HIIT class. It turned out to be a great workout. Easy going instructor, and straight forward approach. I would definitely come back to try a yoga class.
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June 2023 by Sabrina Mahoney
This is hands down my favorite yoga studio, the best I've ever been too! There's such a genuinely friendly and inclusive community and all the instructors are great! The weekend classes do get really full, but there's awesome energy with everyone together. I wish they still had the 9AM classes, but super happy with the noon time when I can make it. Highly recommend!
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May 2023 by Ian Isaacs
Hotspot is a gem. Looking for vinyasa flow with a bit of heat, danceable playlist, and no-nonsense room vibe? Rx Hotspot. Just opened second studio on 9th street in Old Oakland - beautiful space to practice.
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March 2023 by Erma M.
Location- local and easy to find Ambiance- intimate yet minimalistic Service- friendly and professional The room gets hot, bring a water or 2 and get ready to sweat They have mats blocks and water if you need them but it's additional fees appliedAll are welcome beginners and advanced I'll be back thanks for a great time Be well and Namaste
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March 2023 by caity watson
I really like hot spot - the teachers are great and the classes are consistent. There’s a real sense of community and inclusivity at the studio. I do wish the schedule was more filled out - my schedule changes week to week, and sometimes I miss out on going to yoga because there’s only a few options for time. I’m bummed they eliminated the 9am class. I’ve been to a lot of yoga studios and hot spot has one of the most stripped down schedules I’ve seen. I am considering switching studios to have more options time-wise and variation of practice. I would love more yin/restorative options also, but a bit more active than the one Hot Spot offers Sunday evening. Hot Spot is solid, but is starting to feel limited for my schedule and practice. I hope to see the schedule fill out and more variety offered!
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September 2022 by Brittanie J.
I enjoyed the classes but I was over charged by $30 the owner is non responsive and the instructors have not been helpful when I've came in to inquire. I would beware of how you submit payment... no number is listed ... I don't care how small the amount.... this is the most unprofessional, dishonest financial transaction I've encountered as a young adult. I so unappreciate the unprofessionalism and dishonesty! BEWARE
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July 2022 by Elle V.
First time at the studio this morning. I chose this studio because it's non white owned and I wanted to feel at home. I felt just that surrounded by wonderful vibes. Everyone was friendly and non competitive. I'm definitely a beginner and seemed like this class was filled with experts but I felt welcomed and had a great experience. 10/10 would do it again.
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April 2022 by Jessica Morales
The atmosphere here is awesome and relaxing makes you feel comfortable the instructors were very polite
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March 2022 by Dream HonestLove
I love that this place is black owned but h the owner is not actually in support of accessibility even to native Bay Area people who have been priced out of their own home. For a very new student that has had no experience with this place they either have to pay the shocking sliding scale drop in price of $25 as the lower limit meaning she expects more! Or you have to pay a whole $75 without even having tried a class. What’s all the big deal about needing to get paid? Why not just offer a first timers free class the way the bay use to be before it got gentrified? I can’t afford rent here as much as you can’t so what makes you think I have money to throw around for something I haven’t even tried yet! Also this place doesn’t even have a full schedule during the day. Even if I paid $150/month I have little options. There’s one class only in most evenings. Honestly at core power (which I don’t like I rather go to a poc owned yoga studio community and wellness oriented) allows you to go to any studio all over the country, each having 10 or more classes going all day for $120-$150. Why can’t this studio be black owned and accessible, or at least welcoming. Come on make your first class free and be generous then after someone has been there and like it, they can pay you the $70 or $150. Also there are so many poc yoga teachers in the bay if you wanted to have a class all hours of the day you could!!!!
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March 2022 by Gabrielle Cardoza
Favorite yoga studio in Oakland, atmosphere is very diverse & inclusive.
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October 2021 by Mira Stern
Hot Spot has truly changed my life--not only is it a beautiful space, filled with a casual and loving energy, but it's a true community of powerful, brilliant yoga teachers and students. Some of my dearest friends I've made thru coming to yoga classes here, and the variety of teachers, all of who have their own style and NONE of which have a patronizing attitude (rampant in the yoga world), are my favorite I've ever ever ever practiced with. I would truly stay in Oakland just to come to Hot Spot.Plus it's Black-woman owned and run, by the *phenomenal* Adesina who is one of the best teachers out there and a beautiful spirit. I loveee this place and it's culture, offerings, and vibe.
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July 2021 by Ian I.
Legit. If serious practice with serious students led by serious teachers sounds about right, this is top of the list. Hot enough if you want to sweat, but you have to earn that here. You create your own heat, the room won't do it for you. Music on the hip hoppy side - just so you know. With time this studio might turn into something seriously special. Make no mistake - a real find. *Support young studios like this. Right?
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September 2020 by Ivy Elizabeth
For anyone in need of community, movement, guidance, new music or if you just want to support a kickass small business, try Hot Spot Yoga’s live zoom classes. Owner Adesina Cash and the many other fantastic women who teach at Hot Spot offer an authentic balance of reality checks and aspirations that is almost singlehandedly getting me through the pandemic. I’m so appreciative of the Hot Spot community and encourage y’all to join
