Overview
Be Hot Yoga Atlanta holds a distinctive position as Atlanta’s original Bikram 26/2 style yoga studio, having served the community for over 24 years. The studio emphasizes balance, stillness, and disciplined practice, conducting sessions in rooms heated to approximately 105-106 degrees Fahrenheit. Beyond the classic 90-minute Bikram series, the yoga studio offers flexible options like 60 and 75-minute classes, plus Inferno Hot Pilates and Myofascial Release classes. The teaching staff receives consistent praise, with Anthony highlighted for his outstanding and calming instruction. Visitors appreciate the studio’s clean facilities, free parking, and locker room amenities, contributing to a welcoming environment for practitioners of all levels.
Yoga Format
Yoga Styles
Studio Amenities
Studio Pricing
| Plan Name | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| SINGLE CLASS | Drop in | $30 |
| 10-CLASS PACK | 10 Classes | $220 |
| ULTIMATE MEMBERSHIP | 1 Month | $129 |
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 6:30 am – 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 6:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Open | 6:30 am – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | Open | 6:30 am – 9:00 pm |
| Friday | Open | 6:30 am – 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | Open | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Open | 9:00 am – 7:30 pm |
Studio in Details
A Historic Hot Yoga Space in Atlanta
Be Hot Yoga Atlanta holds a distinctive position as the city’s original Bikram 26/2 style yoga studio, having served the community for over 24 years. The studio describes itself as an inclusive space where everyone is welcome, regardless of age, shape, size, or fitness level. Its stated purpose is to provide a safe and supportive environment for people to gather and share their practice, offering a refuge from daily distractions and stress. Visitors echo this sentiment, describing it as a great space created for self-improvement and a welcoming studio with nice staff. The owners, Diana and Suzanne, are noted by visitors for their role in fostering this environment, with one person specifically thanking Diana for creating the space. The studio’s longevity and foundational role in Atlanta’s hot yoga scene contribute to its established, community-focused identity.
The physical space itself receives positive remarks from visitors. People describe the hot yoga studio as beautiful and clean. Practical amenities like free parking and locker room access are mentioned as significant pluses by those who use the studio. The location is in the back of a building on Ponce De Leon Place, with entry through center doors facing the Beltline. The studio operates with specific hours, opening 30 minutes before and closing 15 minutes after each scheduled class, seven days a week. Visitors are advised to always check the current schedule for class times. For those driving, there is a detailed parking protocol: while parking is free, there is a 15-minute grace period to register, and it is monitored by video with strict enforcement.
The Core Practice: Heat, Sequence, and Varied Class Formats
The studio’s primary offering is traditional hot yoga, specifically the Bikram 26/2 series. This practice consists of a fixed sequence of 26 postures and two breathing exercises performed in a room heated to approximately 105-106 degrees Fahrenheit. The studio’s philosophy emphasizes balance, stillness, and a disciplined practice to foster a unified energy in the room. Visitors who attend these classes frequently mention the heat, with one noting it helps with breathing and muscle recovery for other workouts, and another stating they love the heat and sweating all the toxins out. Importantly, a first-time visitor found that the heat is not uncomfortable, which can be a reassuring detail for newcomers to hot yoga.
Beyond the classic 90-minute Bikram series, the studio offers several all-levels class formats to accommodate different schedules and intensities. These include a 60-minute version (Be Hot 60) and a 75-minute version (Be Hot 75) of the Bikram series. The studio has also expanded its wellness offerings to include cross-training modalities. Inferno Hot Pilates is a challenging, low-impact, high-intensity full-body workout performed in a 95-degree room, which one visitor described as next level and plans work trips around. There is also a Myofascial Release class, conducted in a warm (not hot) room, incorporating gentle stretching and stress-relief methods. This class is designed to be accessible even after eating or taking a hot yoga class. Visitors appreciate the modification choices offered in classes, particularly in the hot Pilates sessions, when exercises become too difficult or tiring.
Teaching Staff and the Student Experience
The quality and approach of the instructors are a recurring and prominent theme in visitor feedback. Many people speak highly of specific teachers, noting their ability to create a supportive and effective environment. Anthony is repeatedly praised for his Bikram Yoga classes. Visitors describe him as an outstanding, incredible, knowledgeable, and calming instructor. They note his engaging style, his encouragement to give full effort and to rest properly, his calming voice, and his positive energy. One person said his class provides a truly enlightening experience: Mind, Body, & Soul, while another found it grounding and peaceful. Kathy is highlighted for her exceptional care, especially with students managing injuries. One visitor returning from ACL surgery noted Kathy created a safe, welcoming, and deeply compassionate space, offering gentle guidance, thoughtful modifications, and constant encouragement without making them feel behind.
Other instructors also receive commendation. Didi (likely Diana, an owner) is noted for her next level hot pilates classes. Iana is called amazing for a refreshing and rejuvenating class that included sound bowls. Daphne is said to teach a great class that is easy to follow and at a comfortable pace. The collective sentiment from one long-term visitor is that every teacher is fantastic. It’s important to note that experiences can vary; one visitor had a negative experience with an instructor named Leebo, feeling the instruction was lazy because the instructor did not demonstrate poses. However, this appears as an isolated critique amidst widespread praise. The studio promotes a new student offer of $69 for 30 days for those wanting to explore the practice. The overall picture painted by visitors is of a studio with a passionate teaching staff capable of guiding a diverse range of students, from absolute beginners and those in recovery to seasoned practitioners seeking intensity.