Best Hot Yoga in Los Angeles: 8 Studios Compared
Hot 8 Yoga in Pasadena and Sherman Oaks are dependable all-rounders, shefayoga in Venice has the most variety, and Hot Yoga Pasadena is the one for Bikram. Eight Los Angeles studios compared by style of heat.
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For hot yoga in Los Angeles, Hot 8 Yoga in Pasadena and Sherman Oaks (both rated 4.9) are the safest all-round picks, shefayoga in Venice has the widest choice of heated styles, and Hot Yoga Pasadena is the one for traditional Bikram. This guide sorts eight studios by the kind of heated class they do best.
Heated classes run from the 26-posture Bikram sequence to sculpt classes with weights, and the studios below cover both ends. Browse every hot yoga studio in Los Angeles on the map, or see yoga studios in Los Angeles for every style. For something other than yoga in the heat, read our guide to hot Pilates in Los Angeles or the wider best yoga in Los Angeles.
Hot yoga with barre, sculpt and yin
Hot 8 Yoga, Pasadena (177 E Colorado Blvd, rated 4.9) offers hot yoga, barre and yin. Reviewers describe a clean, spacious studio with eucalyptus towels and a quiet outdoor area, and teachers who are supportive and motivating. Some say the monthly price is high and that the heat is not for everyone.
Pasadena
Hot 8 Yoga
Hot 8 Yoga Pasadena is a vibrant yoga studio located in Pasadena, California.
- Hot Yoga
- Yin
- Barre
Hot 8 Yoga, Sherman Oaks (15260 Ventura Blvd, rated 4.9) is a similar mix of hot yoga, power yoga and yin. Visitors praise a friendly staff and clean rooms, and call the classes intensive but enjoyable. The cautions are a strict late-entry policy, an inconvenient cancellation policy and rooms that some say get hotter than is comfortable.
Sherman Oaks
Hot 8 Yoga
Hot 8 Yoga in Sherman Oaks is a vibrant studio known for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse class offerings.
- Hot Yoga
- Power Yoga
- Yin
Both studios belong to the Hot 8 chain, so the format will feel familiar if you try more than one location.
Hot yoga with the widest choice of styles
shefayoga Venice (245 Main St, rated 4.8) has several spacious rooms and classes through the day. Reviewers mention hot yoga, sound baths, a salt room, a heated Rocket Vinyasa class and a monthly power yoga class led by Bryan Kest. Yancy Schwartz is praised for his Rocket Roast class and Dan for bringing breath, movement and philosophy together. Newcomers are described as welcome and the studio as very clean.
Venice
shefayoga Venice
Venice yoga studio with several rooms, all-day classes, hot yoga, power yoga with Bryan Kest and sound baths.
- Hot Yoga
- Power Yoga
- Vinyasa
Kinship Yoga (5612 N Figueroa St, Highland Park, rated 4.8) combines challenging hot yoga with workshops and multiple studios and outdoor areas. Stella and Meg are the teachers named. Some reviewers raise cleanliness in the hot rooms, crowded busy classes and an unhelpful response from management to feedback.
Highland Park, Los Angeles
Kinship Yoga
Kinship Yoga in Los Angeles is a warm, welcoming space with exceptional instructors and diverse class offerings.
- Hot Yoga
- Restorative
- Workshops
Infrared heat and strength work
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Calabasas (23317 Mulholland Dr, Woodland Hills, rated 4.9) holds every class in an infrared room. The schedule mixes hot yoga with high-intensity and strength classes that use weights. Members say the heat helps them stretch deeper and recover well, and that the unlimited membership is good value with no pressure to attend. Regulars attend most days, and the community is the most common theme. One reviewer found management unkind.
Woodland Hills
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Calabasas
Woodland Hills heated studio for infrared hot yoga and strength classes, known for a warm community and owner Anna.
- Hot Yoga
Hot power, close to the beach
423 Yoga (423 S Pacific Coast Hwy, South Redondo, rated 5.0) is the highest-rated studio in this guide. It offers hot yoga, power yoga and mat Pilates. Reviewers praise knowledgeable, encouraging teachers, clean facilities with private showers, and ample parking. The caveats are a small area for belongings and some very challenging classes.
South Redondo, Redondo Beach
423 Yoga
This is a highly rated yoga studio located in Redondo Beach, California.
- Hot Yoga
- Power Yoga
- Pilates
Heated hatha and traditional Bikram
North Ray Yoga, Echo Park (1755 Glendale Blvd, rated 4.6) is known for heated hatha and hot yoga, with vinyasa flow and yin as well. Anita is praised for calm, clear instruction and Sabina for a Flow 2 class focused on connecting to yourself rather than deep poses. Reviewers also report changes since a rebrand and new ownership: parking is limited and charged, latecomers are turned away and contrast therapy is pricier.
Silver Lake, Los Angeles
North Ray Yoga - Echo Park
Echo Park yoga studio with heated hatha and hot yoga, a friendly community and calm teachers, though parking and rules draw complaints.
- Hot Yoga
- Hatha
- Vinyasa
Hot Yoga Pasadena (2089 E Colorado Blvd, rated 4.8) teaches Bikram classes, including a high-energy version that adds weights. Reviewers describe clean showers and locker rooms and a strong community. Newcomers should expect an adjustment period to the heat and odours, and some soreness afterwards.
Mid Central, Pasadena
Hot Yoga Pasadena
Hot Yoga Pasadena is a top-notch yoga studio located in Pasadena, California.
- Hot Yoga
Side by side
| Studio | Address | Rating | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot 8 Yoga, Pasadena | 177 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena | 4.9 | Hot yoga, barre and yin | Price, high heat |
| Hot 8 Yoga, Sherman Oaks | 15260 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks | 4.9 | Intense hot and power classes | Strict late policy |
| shefayoga Venice | 245 Main St, Venice | 4.8 | Choice of heated styles, sound baths | – |
| Kinship Yoga | 5612 N Figueroa St, Highland Park | 4.8 | Hot yoga plus workshops | Cleanliness, crowding |
| Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Calabasas | 23317 Mulholland Dr, Woodland Hills | 4.9 | Infrared heat with strength classes | One report of unkind management |
| 423 Yoga | 423 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach | 5.0 | Hot power yoga near the beach | Small area for belongings |
| North Ray Yoga, Echo Park | 1755 Glendale Blvd, Silver Lake | 4.6 | Heated hatha | Parking, strict start times |
| Hot Yoga Pasadena | 2089 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena | 4.8 | Traditional Bikram | Heat and odours for newcomers |
Which studio is right for you?
If you want a dependable heated class with barre or yin on the side, go to Hot 8 Yoga in Pasadena or Sherman Oaks.
If you want variety, with sound baths, a salt room and a heated vinyasa, go to shefayoga in Venice.
If you want to lift weights in infrared heat, go to Oxygen Yoga & Fitness in Woodland Hills, and if you want a hot power class near the sea, go to 423 Yoga in Redondo Beach.
If you want a neighbourhood feel in Highland Park or Echo Park, try Kinship Yoga or North Ray Yoga, and if you want the traditional Bikram sequence, go to Hot Yoga Pasadena.
This guide was compiled from studio listings and visitor reviews, with AI assistance.
Top-rated hot yoga studios in Los Angeles
Live from the FindYoga directory, ranked by rating and number of reviews. Paying never changes this order.
Pasadena
Hot 8 Yoga
Hot 8 Yoga Pasadena is a vibrant yoga studio located in Pasadena, California.
- Hot Yoga
- Yin
- Barre
Sherman Oaks
Hot 8 Yoga
Hot 8 Yoga in Sherman Oaks is a vibrant studio known for its welcoming atmosphere and diverse class offerings.
- Hot Yoga
- Power Yoga
- Yin
Venice
shefayoga Venice
Venice yoga studio with several rooms, all-day classes, hot yoga, power yoga with Bryan Kest and sound baths.
- Hot Yoga
- Power Yoga
- Vinyasa
Highland Park, Los Angeles
Kinship Yoga
Kinship Yoga in Los Angeles is a warm, welcoming space with exceptional instructors and diverse class offerings.
- Hot Yoga
- Restorative
- Workshops
Woodland Hills
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Calabasas
Woodland Hills heated studio for infrared hot yoga and strength classes, known for a warm community and owner Anna.
- Hot Yoga
South Redondo, Redondo Beach
423 Yoga
This is a highly rated yoga studio located in Redondo Beach, California.
- Hot Yoga
- Power Yoga
- Pilates
Silver Lake, Los Angeles
North Ray Yoga - Echo Park
Echo Park yoga studio with heated hatha and hot yoga, a friendly community and calm teachers, though parking and rules draw complaints.
- Hot Yoga
- Hatha
- Vinyasa
Mid Central, Pasadena
Hot Yoga Pasadena
Hot Yoga Pasadena is a top-notch yoga studio located in Pasadena, California.
- Hot Yoga
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Questions
What is the best hot yoga studio in Los Angeles?
423 Yoga in South Redondo has a 5.0 rating, and Hot 8 Yoga in Pasadena and Sherman Oaks, and Oxygen Yoga & Fitness in Woodland Hills, are rated 4.9. The best choice depends on whether you want power classes, barre and yin, or infrared heat.
Where can I do Bikram yoga in Los Angeles?
Hot Yoga Pasadena teaches Bikram classes, including a high-energy version with weights. Reviewers describe clean showers and locker rooms, and note that newcomers need time to adjust to the heat.
Is there infrared hot yoga in Los Angeles?
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Calabasas in Woodland Hills holds every class in an infrared room. Members say the heat helps them stretch deeper and recover well.
Which hot yoga studio in LA offers more than yoga?
shefayoga Venice offers hot yoga, sound baths, a salt room and a heated Rocket Vinyasa class. Hot 8 Yoga in Pasadena adds barre and yin.
Are there hot yoga studios near the beach in Los Angeles?
Yes. 423 Yoga in South Redondo is rated 5.0 and offers hot yoga, power yoga and mat Pilates, and shefayoga is in Venice.
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- Bikram
- Infrared