Love this place!!! Staff is extremely helpful. Impressed by the knowledge and flow of the instructors. I used to go to core power in Westlake. This is way better!!! The classes are not crowded and the practice is way more mindful.‍ read more

There are 1 million reasons to come here but if you choose to do yoga it's important to come do yoga at a place that has a good energy and a high vibration read more

Sweat and challenging to the core. The variety of classes keep me coming back year after year. A good practice for your body, mind and spirit. It's worth every penny spent! read more

First of all I wanted to say that the instructors and the facilities were great. They offered different classes for different intensity of workouts which I loved, but there were two things that inevitably got me to stop my membership. 1. I've done a lot of hot yoga before, but I have to say the heat in these classes is somewhat unbearable. I love the Yoga Sculpt and hot Pilates class intensity, but that intense of a workout in that high of heat seems dangerous. I would leave and feel completely drained, and not in the Hot Yoga, rejuvenated way, but like I probably needed to sit in my car and wait to drive home safely. I thought maybe I would acclimate but after a couple months it still was too much. This probably could still work for some people, but if you are at all sensitive to the heat or if cardio is a struggle for you, I'd maybe look into a different studio. 2. What really adds to the heat is the amount of people they jam into one class. It's not only hot, but it gets grossly humid because of all the sweat from the people packed in around you. I mean seriously, you have barely any room to lay flat, let alone extend your arms to the side. I imagine they do this because classes already book up quickly, some over a week in advance. If they didn't pack you in, you probably would never get into a class. My schedule isn't flexible with work, so planning classes to attend over a week in advance is difficult. Then finally getting in a class only to have no space to workout was just too much. You can find great instructors at many studios, but if you can't be comfortable in the workout due to the space you're in, it doesn't seem worthwhile for the high cost. read more

This is my go to studio. I love the mix of different classes and also Original Hot Yoga classes. The instructors are great. They have early morning shorter classes as well. They have butt kicking inferno hot Pilates ... It's a great studio and I never feel Like it's over crowded where I can't move around freely . It's very clean. Def recommend read more

I've been coming here for almost a month now and I have tried almost all the classes here. It's so much fun! I was nervous about the heat because I usually feel uncomfortable in the heat but it's bearable. They had a deal for $59 for one month which is such a great deal! I'm glad I got to try it. Would definitely love to keep coming. read more

What An amazing experience!! If you have thought about trying hot yoga, DO IT! I was nervous about the heat before going but it is bearable and I felt great after !!! read more

ALL of the classes are well-structured and the instructors are truly passionate about what they do. I started my practice here and have been able to grow in so many ways. It's great to be part of such a positive community. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a hot studio read more

So great full for this beautiful HOT yoga studio! The owner shannon is a beautiful human and innovating buissness woman ! She has a wonderful and knowledgeable staff . The studio is clean bright and organized! I'm wishing success and exciting new times ahead for this wonderful yoga studio . Her studio down town was sweet , but this one is way more roomie, bright and easy to get to and easy to park!! So happy she found a new beautiful and easy location I recommend this yoga studio!! . Peace love and yoga ! read more

4/21/2017 Ok this is more of a testimony than review so bear with me. This is my original journey & review from 2012 updated 2017. Enjoy! Let me start by saying I've never EVER taken a yoga class in my life prior to Bikram. I'm not the exercise type. As in I drive to the mail box... Literally! I don't meditate. I'm rather type A. I have worked out occasionally at home to the latest DVD miracle, only to give in and collapse into a pathetic heap exhausted and sore. Never lasted more than a week or 2. Personal trainer/gym? Tried that. Again no stamina & very sore after wards not to mention very intimidated by the folks around me. A real social scene. Did I mention the 2500 dollar Bow-flex Tread-climber? Sits by my bed, I literally trip over it getting up. Do I use it? Nope. Boring, UN fun. Over the years I have developed a variety of different issues health wise, from insomnia to ruptured discs in lower back, to migraines. I have been fatigued, with minimal range of motion, and lethargic for AGES... I was in a local coffee place grabbing caffeine to ward off yet another migraine when I came across a little flyer: Bikram Yoga 10 classes. Something inside me said "Go for it." I went home and registered online and scheduled to go the following Monday not knowing a THING about Bikram Yoga or any other type of Yoga. Over the weekend I mentioned the class to a girlfriend of mine who said "Ooh isn't that that HOT YOGA thing? I hear it's really hard." Only THEN did I actually go online to explore the whole Hot Yoga/Bikram gig. Needless to say I was intimidated beyond reason but I had spent the $$ & was bound and determined to give it a try. So I donned my sports bra & shorts, squared my shoulders & went to the studio. 1st thought: (prior to going into the ROOM) : Clean, calm, charming, very nice. Very serene. I wonder if everyone will be in perfect shape. My mind is racing 90 miles a minute. 2nd thought: (after walking into the ROOM): Wow this is pretty hot... kinda feels nice, like a sauna... wait a minute... is that ME in those mirrors? Do I REALLY look this out of shape? Mind still racing. 3rd thought: (about 30 minutes into the gig) HOLY MOLEY THIS IS HOT... I may very well pass out.... can one REALLY sweat this much? Look at what my body can DO! Bravo to me.... wait a minute... what do you MEAN there's 60 more minutes to go? Mind melting more than racing now. 4th Thought: Zzzone... no thoughts... listening intently to the Instructor guiding me through each move... I no longer CARE about my flabby parts... nor anyone Else's... It's as if I'm the only person in the room... All I can do is surrender to the heat, trust my body, listen, and move... barely... through the poses. Final impression (immediately after class) I FEEL AWESOME. I am the Queen of the WORLD! My skin is GLOWING! I'm so RELAXED! When can I come back?! I have gone pretty much daily or every other day since. Over 5 years into it now & I am completely addicted. Migraines: GONE: I haven't had one since the 1st class. Insomnia: GONE: The very first night I slept like a log. Now, no more sleeping pills, & sleeping 6 hours a night or more EVERY NIGHT! (this in itself is a flat out miracle, I've been insomniac for YEARS) Back pain: GONE: Mind you I have ruptured discs. I've had intermittent pain most of my adult years. I've had absolutely NONE since I've started Bikram. Energy & Mood: THROUGH THE ROOF! I'm up chipper as a bird in the mornings... making my husband breakfast at 6am. He thinks I've been abducted by aliens & I'm a clone. I never EVER get up & cook ANYTHING without threat of bodily injury. Stress: Simply ERADICATED! The 90 minutes a day I give to Hot Yoga Ventura and Bikram Yoga has literally become my salvation. I honestly believe that this practice is transforming me from the inside out. I'm a different woman On a superficial vain note: Did I mention I am shrinking and I look 10 years younger? Don't get me wrong, I've always had a pretty good bod, just lucky, but MAN! I'm getting straight up LEAN & MEAN. I am NEVER very sore afterwards. As a matter of fact I have MORE energy when I'm done! And I'm serious about the decade younger thing. My skin is literally glowing. All of this & more is related DIRECTLY to Bikram Yoga and in particular, Hot Yoga Ventura & their STELLAR instructors. They are amazing, focused, knowledgeable, determined, funny, caring, and talented. I am SO grateful to have found this lovely studio. Everyone (I mean EVERYONE) I see asks me what I'm doing and/or if I've had "something done" I tell them YES! (and I then drag them to a class) Most of them love it & get into the groove. There have been a few that don't get it at all. But they ALL love & respect the practice & adore the studio. I am definitely a lifer. Give Bikram & Hot Yoga Ventura a go. Commit to a week. Feel your body and spirit change from the inside out. Give it your very best, & you will simply be AMAZED at your results. read more

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I felt amazing once I was done. Shannon was great. It was my first time ever doing it and trying yoga . I will have to come back

Shannon and her team are amazing. Every instructor is so kind and knowledgeable. This is truly the best hot yoga studio in the world. They've done an amazing job with all the curveballs thrown at them and the new studio is breathtaking - better than ever! I'm so happy we all have a new hot yoga home ‍ read more

worst experience ever, the place is way too crowded. only go if you want strangers' stinky feet in your face. personally i do yoga to achieve a sort of meditative state, however it is soooo distracting with the amount of sweaty strangers directly next to u. i will have nightmares about this place honestly don't get the hype at all ??? don't get me started on the price.... read more

I love everything about this studio! Shannon has created a beautiful safe space for all of us to transform our lives. Jolindas deep stretch class is pure magic. Wow! The energy is simply the best! Thank you to all of you... especially to you Miss Shannon! I am truly grateful! read more

This is a one of a kind studio. I can't say enough good things about fellow yogis and the owner Shannon. We moved to Ventura 5 years ago and I have been a member ever since. The studio is phenomenal in positive energy and pushes me to be my best every class. Additionally the entire team has been incredibly respectful and covid compliant during the last year. I feel safe and trust them explicitly to keep me safe and healthy in every way. read more

Love this studio. The classes offer a great variety. All the instructors are fantastic. Really nice space too.

My happy place! The practice is so very challenging it takes you to new levels of strength and it melts fat. All the teachers here are the best of people. Come here and get drenched. Get fit. Get happy. read more

LOVE this yoga! I was doing heated Vinyasa yoga until a fellow student, Aga,mentioned this studio teaching the original heated yoga (Bikram). Life changing practice. I enjoy all the teachers but really enjoyed taking a class with Aga due to her direction and vibe. she was lovely and confident and able to give me personalized correction for alignment. would love to see her more. This yoga is truly life changing. I have done yoga for years, and never experienced anything like this. read more

Oh my gosh. I am so happy I have this healing oasis to retreat to when I need some good exercise and mind body soul connection! All the instructors are fun and nice and great at what they do! I absolutely love the Pilates and the vinyasa!! Every class is a blessing. read more

Thank you Shannon and the team at HYV for creating a clean, healthy and safe experience at your studio. I was so impressed by all the precautions taken and the level of cleanliness. You can tell that a lot of love goes into this place. I felt right at home even though I haven't attended class for months. Thank you for always making me feel welcome and for all the hard work you do to keep the studio running smoothly amidst such a trying time. read more

Love love love this studio! I recommend it to anybody that wants to feel better and is willing to put in some work. The classes have all ages of people at all shapes and sizes with all fitness levels. The first couple of times you go in there you will want to leave the class and never come back but preserve, I promise you it's worth it. It's not just your body changes that include burning calories, building bone density, boosting your cardiovascular fitness, and improving your flexibility that will keep you going but the affect on your mood. If you are having any anxiety or depression issues you want be disappointed in this class and I'm speaking from experience! The owner and staff are very kind and available after class to answer any questions or concerns! If you are looking for a lifestyle change or want to stay in shape Ventura Hot Yoga is the way to go! read more

Great studio, in the heart of downtown! Parking free and convenient. I had never taken a hot yoga class before, they are very welcoming to beginners, and all of the instructors I've had have been awesome. They have some good tips on their website if you have never been before. The more classes you take, the better it gets. Challenging and rewarding. The studio is very clean. Great intro package. read more

I have now been coming to Hot Yoga Ventura for 7 months and all I can say is this place ROCKS!!!! I feel stronger, leaner and certainly cleaner ( can't help but sweat in the 105 degrees room during a 90 min practice.) One of the most remarkable things is that Shannon continues to add new challenges and classes to the schedule ; e.g. Bikram beats and Inferno Hot Pilates, that keep me on my toes and excited to practice. Thank you for bringing your fab energy and expertise to Ventura. read more

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I've currently been introduced to Hot Yoga of Ventura via Zoom due to the shelter in. The online classes have been great. I especially love Adriana's class. I have found her to be the easiest to keep up with and modify, as I have some limitations. She is encouraging, uplifting and motivational. Shannon has also been a great help with getting me set up. She is a smart, caring business owner and teacher. These classes have literally made my day, as i am used to getting out and working out every day before work. I would love to visit the studio in person one day when this is all over. read more

Firehouse Hot Yoga is by far the best Yoga/Pilates studio I have ever encountered! It is my happy place My backround is dance and after the pandemic hit, the dance studio I attended sadly closed down, but luckily I still had Shannon's yoga studio. At that time she had a studio in downtown Ventura, luckily she made it through the pandemic and now her yoga studio is on Main St across from Target, and it's beautiful and clean. The staff is amazing, they are friendly and they want to see you succeed in your yoga goals. The owner, Shannon, is a great instructor and very kind. It's my yoga home. read more

I've been wanting to get back into Bikram since I've been off from yoga for the last two years, and I've definitely stumbled into the right place at Hot Yoga Ventura. Upon the first day, I was greeted by Shannon, the owner, who was the instructor as well. I felt very welcomed and immediately felt right at home in the studio. I've been to many yoga studios in this is definitely one of the cleanest and aesthetically pleasing as well. I took the amazing deal of $29 30 day new student pass, and am taking advantage of the generous discount upon signing up after and am looking forward to continuing on with my yoga journey here! read more

I did the intro one month option and loved it. Such a gorgeous little space in a cute pocket of downtown. The instructors are light hearted and fun even when they are challenging you. Love the lobby, merch options, and that they have showers! Yay! Hope to sign up for another month! read more

Welcoming and amazing. Good for all levels. I had never taken any type of yoga class before.

A wonderful and welcoming studio with an amazing new owner - Shannon Engelhardt! It's not only such an amazing experience to practice here but also to teach! A thriving and loving yoga community at its best. read more

Finished my 30 days of Bikram Yoga today... this is awesome. Thank you Hot Yoga Ventura!!!!

Thank goodness Shannon rescued this beautiful space. It's undergoing a renaissance under her diligent and dedicated management. Solid teaching, interesting special additions. And there's a killer intro package for newbies. This is my new hot yoga spot. read more

New owner, new name, great new energy! I took a morning class with Shannon who is the new owner and she is wonderful! She greeted me with a smile and enthusiasm. I was a bit nervous because I was out of town on business for a while and didn't do yoga so I was a bit rusty, however the class went great! Shannon was very positive as she instructed and was very clear on how to do each posture, she was patient and went at a good pace. I love Bikram Yoga so this was much needed! Left class feeling happy and energized. I will definitely be back for Shannon and/or Ryan's next class! :) Namaste read more

I really loved visiting this studio while on vacation in Ventura! Their Inferno Hot Pilates class was challenging and fun. They follow the IHP workout program well and the teachers gave good demos of what they were asking students to do. I definitely recommend visiting for IHP classes! read more

This is a FANTASTIC Studio with Awesome instructors and Friendly fellow yogis! It's truly a pleasure to practice at Hot Yoga Ventura with inspiring, knowledgeable, helpful and generous Instructors! Shannon, Ryan, Stephanie, Vicky, Lisa, Renee, Kat - Thank you! And, a special shout out to RYAN for sharing your Delicious Organic Smoothies with us after class to to fill us back up with goodness! read more

Kat L.- was a great very enthusiastic instructor , big smile from the time you enter studio all throughout class up to the end! Hope to have her back again soon! read more

I have been a Bikram Yoga student for several and I have practiced at many studios. This is a beautiful studio. lt is clean, eco friendly and very well lighted. The owner is very professional and committed to creating a beautiful experience for everyone. read more

So happy we have an outstanding Bikram Yoga studio back! Shannon is a fabulous and inspiring teacher, and has a great staff. Thank you!

Congratulations to Shannon on owning THE BEST Bikram studio around. It was such a motivating experience having the opportunity to take Ryan's class with you. The energy in the room tonight was AWESOME!!! I have been coming here for about 5 months now and tonight's class was the best class yet. Packed full of our regulars and 6 new students. What a combination and everyone did great. Ryan is an AMAZING instructor! He never disappoints with his ability to memorize each and every student's name right before class. He guides us through all 26 postures with a fun and charismatic attitude every single class. He can make us laugh even while in the most awkward of postures. His encouragement and praise makes you feel as though you can do anything. I believe this Bikram studio has finally found the winning combination; with Shannon and Ryan leading the way, the future of Bikram in Ventura is nothing less than exciting. Thank you both for an excellent class. I cannot wait to bring more new Yogis into our family. read more

This is a beautiful studio--a great space and very clean. The staff is very professional and welcoming. I took two Bikram classes while on a business trip. Both teachers were outstanding. I highly recommend this studio. read more

Absolutely thrilled to give 5+ Stars to Shannon and her amazing staff of friendly, professional teachers. They inspire newcomers everyday ! They know every single student by name and truly make sure everyone is safe. The studio has been revived from the inside ! Clean, sunny, bright, true Hot and lovely, friendly people to meet and take class with on a daily basis. No longer need to be afraid to walk into a yoga class:) read more