Overview
The Yoga Circle is a classic hot yoga studio nestled in Birmingham’s Five Points South district, offering a distinctly warm and inclusive atmosphere beneath the iconic Vulcan statue. This welcoming yoga studio provides mostly beginning yoga with opportunities for growth, featuring a diverse schedule where 99% of classes are heated, including Hot 26 & 2, Hot Soul, Flow, and Yin yoga sessions. The studio emphasizes accessibility with all classes open to beginners, knowledgeable instructors who provide pose modifications, and comprehensive amenities including showers, towels, and mat rentals. Visitors report benefits ranging from improved mobility and recovery to stress relief and harmony of mind, body, and spirit, making it an ideal place for both newcomers and experienced practitioners to deepen their yoga practice.
Yoga Format
Yoga Styles
Studio Amenities
Studio Pricing
| Plan Name | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Drop In | Drop in | $25 |
| 4 Class Pass | 4 Classes | $80 |
| 8 Class Pass | 8 Classes | $136 |
| 1 Month Unlimited | 1 Month | $135 |
| 3 Month Unlimited (3 month commitment) | 3 Months | $360 |
| 6 month unlimited (family options upon request) | 6 Months | $660 |
| 1 year unlimited (family options upon request) | Drop in | $1200 |
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 6:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 6:00 am – 8:30 pm |
| Friday | Open | 6:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 8:00 am – 5:30 pm |
Studio in Details
A Welcoming Hot Yoga Space in Birmingham’s Southside
Nestled in Birmingham’s Five Points South district, right beneath the iconic Vulcan statue, The Yoga Circle presents itself as a classic hot yoga studio with a distinctly warm and inclusive atmosphere. Visitors consistently describe the people here as so nice and the environment as immaculately clean and comfortable. The studio’s mission, centered on guiding individuals through breath to understand the energy within, seems to translate into a tangible sense of care. People note a real love for yoga and care for people at the heart of this business, which shows in their practices. The space is designed to be a supportive environment, with the studio describing even its ‘cold’ classes as warm, likening the room to a womb for personal growth. This foundational warmth extends beyond the heated rooms to the overall vibe, making it, as one person put it, a fantastic place to try yoga or to deepen your yoga practice.
The location is a practical consideration, and the studio provides detailed directions to help newcomers navigate, warning about GPS quirks that might send people to the north side of town or an old address. For those arriving, they note parking is available on either side of the road after spotting their new large sign. The studio operates with a clear policy regarding timeliness, locking the door a minute or two after class starts for security, but they offer a personal touch for those running slightly late: a text to Stephen might secure a backdoor entry via a strategically placed flip-flop. They emphasize that first-timers should not be late, as they want to provide a relaxed introduction, a sentiment visitors echo by calling the studio very welcoming of first timers. The overall impression is of a hot yoga studio that is both organized and deeply human, committed to serving its community.
A Diverse and Accessible Class Schedule for All Levels
The Yoga Circle’s class offerings are a central draw, characterized by variety and a strong emphasis on accessibility. The studio states it offers mostly beginning yoga with opportunity for growth, and this is reflected in a schedule where, as noted on their site, all classes are open to beginners, with the best options clearly starred. A key feature visitors love is the heat: one person exclaimed they love the studio because 99 percent of the classes are heated, which they find provides an amazing aerobic and anaerobic workout. The class descriptions detail this thermal landscape, from Hot 26 & 2 and Hot Soul (both at 105 degrees) to Flow classes at 80 degrees and Intermediate Flow between 85-95 degrees.
The variety is notable. Visitors mention enjoying hot yoga, yoga flow classes, and one of my favorites—yin yoga, along with specific praise for Buti class and hot soul. The studio’s listed classes include foundational options like the starred Flow (a basic vinyasa), Slow Flow for unwinding, and the innovative Circle class with rotating teachers to expose practitioners to different approaches. For deeper relaxation, they offer Restorative with Reiki and Sound Bowls, a class described as leading to total bliss. People also highlight special seasonal offerings and workshops, noting the studio makes an effort to be creative and keep classes fresh. The teaching staff receives high praise for being extremely good at what they do, with careful selection ensuring instructors are knowledgeable about physiology to properly correct poses. Visitors appreciate that teachers have different personalities and teaching methods, allowing individuals to find someone who suits their style. For those with physical concerns, the studio assures that teachers provide modifications for any pose, emphasizing that yoga is about the mind.
Practical Amenities and a Focus on Holistic Well-being
Beyond the mat, The Yoga Circle is equipped with amenities that visitors find comprehensive and convenient. People report the studio has everything you’d want to see provided. This includes easy payment methods (cash, check, or credit), storage for belongings, and the option to borrow or buy mats. The availability of bathrooms and showers and towels is specifically mentioned, adding to the comfort of the experience. The studio also carries books for those interested in learning more about yoga. Logistically, people find it easy to engage with the schedule, which is online and is updated really consistently, making it simple to check for holiday closures or to sign up online to save time.
The studio’s approach fosters specific health and wellness outcomes that visitors describe from their own experiences. One person shared that after badly pulling their back at work, the hot yoga definitely sped up my recovery and improved my mobility. Others describe classes as soul cleansing and note benefits for stress relief and creating harmony of mind, body, and spirit. The studio’s own guidelines for a maximum experience advise on hydration, attire, and mindset—suggesting practitioners have no expectations, agendas, or goals. This aligns with a visitor’s observation of the studio’s commitment to growth and service, having seen it become more organized and more committed to serving their clients better over years. While the studio welcomes drop-ins with a first-come, first-served policy, their overarching message is one of invitation and support, assuring that if someone needs help to attend, no reasonable offer will be refused. It’s a place where, whether you are a beginner or advanced, as one enthusiast declared, the Yoga circle is the place for You!