HIYOGA

Fantastic experience: Great studio! Enjoyed the class - Mai FM FREE Hot HIIT Pilates! Highly recommend to anyone to try!

Fantastic experience: The session was warm, energising, but most importantly - FUN! I really appreciated Monzie’s session set to different songs… what a fun way to move the body

Positive experience: Quite an intense class if you are a beginner but definitely one of the most challenging hot yoga classes and the class was very hot. You will need a towel and change of clothes as you will be drenched if you do the 90 minute class. I would return but less is more for me. I think there should be more advice given to beginners as they might find it too hot and should take a break. Definitely worth trying and if you want to push yourself. Otherwise, studio was nice and instructor friendly too! :)

Fantastic experience: I went for a yoga session with my friend chi chi on wednesday . It was high intensity and the trainer bosco was excellent .

Negative experience: They don't teach yoga per se. It's good for the physical, but that's not what yoga is about. Also traditional yoga isn't taught in a heated room at 40 degrees with no windows for 90 mins and with no space between participants. This place is very cosy and clean tho, however the classes aren't ideal for yogis or people looking for a conventional yoga class. It could be suitable for Pilates but the so-called Yoga classes they offer are very Westernised. Vinyassa, Hatha, Yin or Kundalini yoga aren't offered at all. I believe the name "hiyoga" is misleading. Having said this, the staff is very lovely and kind.

Negative experience: I registered on the website, bought a month pass and then the website refused to let me book, not recognising the (verified) email or password. I can’t reply to your comment below. Just reply to the emails I have sent you. This customer service is crazy bad.

Negative experience: My friend and I came in for a free class (with mat & towel included according to the promotional card & via email), to see if we would enjoy the class & space as we are looking for a studio we could visit together once a week to compliment our already established exercise routines. - There was no health & safety waiver, which we both found to be odd as we were expecting to do some high intensity exercises in a heated room. - Mats & towels were meant to be included in our free trial class. Email correspondence confirmed this, as well as the initial chat with a staff member. When we went to ask for a mat for the class, the same staff member who told us it was included said “that’ll be $4”. There were multiple staff behind the desk who we did not find particularly friendly and felt that they stared at us as though it was silly that we even assumed the mat was included. The staff said we wouldn’t likely need a towel, didn’t give one to us, but then proceeded to charge us for one anyway… so we paid $16. We both have our own mats, and could have brought them if they had just told us to from the beginning. - The equipment (mats & weights) were incredibly poor quality. The rubber around the weights was falling apart and the metal that was showing through was rusted. The mats were falling apart underneath our feet. Chunks of the mat were coming off as we were doing plank jacks during the class. We felt this was unacceptable. We have been to many studios across Auckland that offer mat hire with higher quality mats at a cheaper fee. - The instructor for our HIIT Pilates class was absolutely lovely. And we don’t want him to feel that our experience had anything to do with him, but he was/is not ready to be an instructor yet. He was enthusiastic, which we appreciated. But the class did not flow like a normal fitness class should. There was no structure to the class, and there was no proper warm up or cool down which should be an essential part of the class, especially considering the type of exercises that were being done. The class was scheduled to be 45 minutes but we finished in 30. Our instructor didn’t correct form, didn’t inform us what weights to grab, and was not very clear with his instructions (like when to hold, pulse, go slower or faster, etc.). We both did not feel challenged by the workout or had a sense of accomplishment at the end of the class. Again, this is not the instructors fault and want to make it clear that this review is not a reflection of him. We both felt this was the studio and higher managements fault who would have approved him for teaching when he is not ready. That’s not fair for him or for clients, especially the ones who are paying for this. - Cleaning of the mats included spraying what we hoped was sanitiser in an unmarked spray bottle, and hanging them “to air out” in the same hot room that people are sweating in. We felt this to be unsanitary and can be improved. We left hiyoga feeling obviously disappointed in the experience, and it’s fair to assume at the end of this review that we won’t be returning.

Fantastic experience: Great experience

Fantastic experience: Love ❤️ being in the studio and the teachers

Fantastic experience: Excellent hot yoga class!! My friend and I took the 90 min Monday morning class with Trish. We were just passing through town and wanted to do some Bikram yoga as it’s not widely available where we live. It was such a good class - an absolute treat!! Trish was so kind and welcoming (and a world class teacher) this studio is certainly accommodating for foreigners/ppl passing through town. I deff recommend if you’re local or visiting. Thank you for such a lovely class!

Fantastic experience: Hiyoga is a hub of calm in downtown Auckland. The instructor taking the session I attended had excellent timing.

Fantastic experience: Had my first ever hot yoga class yesterday with Ruby… it was AMAZINGGG. I literally have never gotten so sweaty in my life, and despite my being a beginner, Ruby created such a good communal atmosphere that everyone in the class felt super safe, and gave me personally the confidence to get outside my comfort zone and be more in touch with my body than I’ve ever been! Thank you so much Ruby and hiyoga ❤️❤️

Fantastic experience: I’m very excited to start practicing at hiyoga and have been super impressed so far. All the staff have been super friendly and informative. I’ve attended 2 of Ruby’s classes and am already craving more! While it definitely has been challenging I have felt cleansed and strong and Ruby’s way of explaining things has made it that much easier. Expect to come out drenched in sweat and confident! I also really appreciate Ruby’s understanding of having newcomers and providing poses to sit in if you need to breathe mid class. Looking forward to seeing how far I can come with my practice!

Fantastic experience: Great place, lovely people

Fantastic experience: First time doing hot yoga. I enjoyed the class and the vibe. The trainer/coach was amazing and so caring when I felt a bit sick as I’m not used to working out in a heated room - so I felt looked after and I was happy I did not give up and did my best to complete the class ;)

Fantastic experience: First try fly yoga, very good experience!

Fantastic experience: World class yoga studio right in the heart of Auckland. Very clean and modern with a warm and earthy vibe. All of the teachers and staff are so friendly and supportive. If you haven't tried hot yoga before, don't be scared! It's an amazing experience every time

Fantastic experience: The hot yoga is great, the studio is such a pleasant and blissful environment - teachers are lovely and supportive

Negative experience: I have been here for quite a while now, today I arrived 2mins late and the door is locked, phone went to voicemail straight away, staff came down saying we couldn’t be let in as the class has started. A bit disappointed as it was not communicated before hand, and there is no refund or anything like that. Credit just gone. Update: the staff turned me and a few others away not due to security reasons - she stated it was because the class already began and we couldn’t join. Will not be returning.

Fantastic experience: I enjoy doing hot yoga. It helps with my mobility and also practice my focus.

Fantastic experience: Today I had my first trial session for hot yoga. I must say I am very impressed by the professionalism and kindness of our teacher Wendy. She was very welcoming on my arrival and throughout the whole session. During the class she was helping and explaining the poses. I highly recommend to try this yoga studio!

Fantastic experience: Hot Yoga is back with a new version of Hi Yoga ‍♂️ I recommend trying a great new experience vibes with warm & friendly and professional instructors.

Fantastic experience: Great facilities, love the colour harmony and design scheme, making a fresh, very welcoming environment, staff/teachers are amazing, knowledgeable and well qualified. Friendly teachers and always going the extra miles to suit your needs and when appropriate correcting postures and techniques during practice with HOT YOGA or HIIT PILATES. After each practice (HOT YOGA AND HITT PILATES) I feel that I am improving my posture, my strength, my mental focus and general wellbeing. It is such a positive and essential benefit in my life and cannot do without it! 100% guarantee that you will see the amazing transformation straight away, a new beautiful you!!

Fantastic experience: Best studio, so welcoming, great teachers and vibes! Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Rebeckh and the team have done an outstanding job in the new studio. Teachers are exceptional! This is for me the best place in AKL for improving you body and mind wellness!

Fantastic experience: Best in NZ

Fantastic experience: First time trying yoga in my life. Loved this place! A lot of beginners friendly classes, where teachers take you through every move so you can get up to speed in no time. Plus the room is heated up and you can get a real workout out of each session.

Fantastic experience: Did 90min hot yoga beginners. Great class, extremely challenging even for a seasoned yogini, but left feeling 10cm taller and felt great the whole day after

Fantastic experience: Hot Yoga Works have a great time of professionals with lovely energy and the instructors really look after your practise and care for your progress. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Instructors are professional and so welcoming! Sessions with Eleanor are brilliant. Improving postures and improving outside of class with focus. So good!

Fantastic experience: Very cool people for hot yoga (pun intended). Other gyms claim to create a community feel, but Hot Yoga Works really do - it comes down to their teachers being really passionate about the experience. It’s hard work but totally worth it

Fantastic experience: Everyone is very welcoming, the classes are really professionally run and challenging. And the facility is always clean and is generally a great place to be

Fantastic experience: Place is great, instructors are awesome - so glad i found a studio to practice Bikram again !!

Fantastic experience: I love this studio. It’s extremely welcoming, and has a real community feel. It’s not pretentious at all and the instructors give great guidance.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been coming here for years. Warm friendly atmosphere with great knowledgeable teachers! And great facilities to top it all.

Fantastic experience: Friendly teacher, felt well looked after as a beginner, and there were excellent facilities.

Fantastic experience: Good place, good teachers, affordable pricing!

Fantastic experience: Just replying to guy scrutinizing the owner for being a white lady as if that matters. Im from a hindu family and i firmly believe yoga does not discriminate. Next time leave race out of your opinions.

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff, very passionate about what they do and bring a great energy. I've tried several hot yoga studios around Auckland and this one is the best.

Fantastic experience: Super kind ppl community and awesome classes!

Fantastic experience: Facilities are great, staff made it feel welcoming and friendly. The class is a great work out!

Fantastic experience: First time attender, welcoming and supportive, great facilities. Great instructor - clear instructions, adaption to different capability level, supportive and encouraging.

Fantastic experience: Very nice studio located in the center of Auckland. Classes are full but not overcrowded, men and women equally represented. Teachers are open for questions after class and helpful.

Positive experience: The yoga classes are intense, if that is what people want. It does make you flexible so they're not bad. For the most part though it is a overpriced yoga studio run by a white lady in a gentrified part of town. If you are after a more authentic experience please look elsewhere.

Fantastic experience: Very enjoyable, energizing & relaxing, refreshing, awesome instructors, lost nearly 5kgs in just 13 days, 19 session, amazing experienced, loved it want more, hot yoga works commerce st 5star A+++++++++

Fantastic experience: Love the place, the people, the instructors.

Fantastic experience: Fabulous studio, amazing teachers, great choice of class times.

Negative experience: Locked the door when I arrived bang on time and they wouldn’t answer calls or messages really annoying as ubered to get there on time

Fantastic experience: I absolutely LOVE this spot. Reasonably priced, warm atmosphere and friendly staff. I would highly recommend attending one of Eleanor’s classes and doing the intro package (2 weeks for $40).

Fantastic experience: I just completed the six week challenge at Hot Yoga Works and I can honestly say that this is the best yoga studio that I’ve ever been a member at. They offer a wide range of class times that suites everyone’s needs, have excellent instructors and the overall vibe there is so welcoming and friendly. I achieved fantastic results and feel like I’ve found my yogi family. If I could give 10 stars, I would!!! ✨✨

Fantastic experience: Friendly, relaxed and welcoming studio. Did a 6 week challenge to test the waters. It’s been over a year and Im addicted

Fantastic experience: I recently visited Auckland and decided to do a Bikram Yoga Class and Hot HIIT Pilates. Both classes were great, superb service and lovely instructors. Give it a go, suitable for all types!

Fantastic experience: Great studio...run by great people This place has changed my life Hot yoga has done wonders to my health

Fantastic experience: I love hot yoga works, the people are so welcoming and kind, the whole experience is really nice every time

Fantastic experience: Great & friendly & healing vibes

Fantastic experience: One of the few fitness things I've stuck at - mainly due to positive community spirit. Teachers and classmates are friendly and accepting (whether you are expert or a total beginner like me) and you are encouraged to have fun. Highly recommend the dance class on Wednesdays! They also offer concession cards as well as weekly membership so you can choose whats best for you.

Fantastic experience: Best thing I have done for my health

Negative experience: Im sure I would have loved this place but i couldn't find the entrance. Got fed up trying to find the one on Fort lane and went home.

Negative experience: Hot yoga in a carpeted room? No thanks. The smell was the most disgusting thing I have ever experienced. I gagged. I also felt extremely uncomfortable that they would let a grown man participate in just a pair of tiny cotton underwear. I'm sorry but I had to leave before the practice even started. Will not return. I did give one star because the staff were friendly.

Fantastic experience: Hot yoga has been a blessing and the instructors are amazing.. I came to hot yoga to challenge myself, mind and body and they allow me to do so.. There is no pressure on you.. And I love that.. Usually I'm very competitive but here at Hot Yoga I can let my guard down and just work at a pace that suits me.. I love that..

Fantastic experience: It feels like home ❤️

Fantastic experience: Hot yoga works is fantastic, the staff are knowledgeable and cater to beginners to experts. I had not done this type of workout for many years, and loved getting back into it with the positive attitude from the instructors.

Fantastic experience: Good service.

Fantastic experience: A lot of classes every day, very professional team, good location, good deals, love the design. Best place for Bikram I have seen so far. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: This journey in Hot Yoga Works has been mindblowingly amazing. I love every single teacher there, they compliment each other, so the whole experience is complete. I have learned that whit the help of the teachers and your own stubbornness, it's possible to challenge yourself with 30 Days of yoga or even yoga 3 times a day. Everything seems possible there, the sky is the limit! Thank you for being there for me side by side with every single muscle ache and helping me adjusting the poses. Cannot wait to discover new muscles with you and sweat together in the next class!

Fantastic experience: Just wow! If you are looking to detox, lose weight or want to strengthen your spine, this is the place to be.

Fantastic experience: Friendly and supportive staff and an amazing environment overall! I highly recommend joining this studio:)

Fantastic experience: Loving my visits... classes are great. Keeping up my practice on my travels #travelingyogi @youryogacentre Lovely vibes #❤

Fantastic experience: LOVE this studio!! Great schedule, awesome instructors and such a friendly vibe! Excellent facilities - a very easy and chill place to practice!

Fantastic experience: Great space and very thoughtful teachers, little messages after your practice are such a boost! :)

Fantastic experience: As a first timer to studio I was quite nervous but Rebeckh and the team were so welcoming. The instructors are so encouraging and motivating. I don't know how I didn't find this place sooner. The health benefits are amazing!

Fantastic experience: Great instructors! Always an enjoyable time :)

Fantastic experience: I love so much hot yoga works, i have been going to the classes and i had a very good time. The teachers are really energétic and very friendly.

Fantastic experience: Going to Hotyogaworks at Britomart is what you call a treat. A treat for the mind, body, spirit and for your sanity. I absolutely love going and love the Yoga .... great teachers, great environment and lovely supportive vibe. This place is everything you need to set you on the way to a more peaceful and healthy existence XXX Hot Yoga really does Work X

Fantastic experience: Great studio in perfect location with really nice, supportive teachers.

Fantastic experience: Friendly and excellent trainers, nice studio with variety of activities available during weekdays and weekends. Just love it!

Fantastic experience: Great studio, people and awesome Bikram!

Fantastic experience: I have been doing bikram yoga 6 weeks so far ,my flexibility kept improving day by day.Thanks for all the instructors.

Fantastic experience: nice and professional! lots of motivation and fun

Fantastic experience: One of the hardest, best things you can do for yourself!

Fantastic experience: Great location, instructors and classes!

Fantastic experience: I’m really enjoying the benefits of attending bikram yoga Britomart. I’ve been attending regularly since December last year so not very long but my entire body feels better in terms of flexibility, well-being and being able to manage and control stress more effectively. I feel more calm and my energy levels have increased significantly. Just simple every day activity such as bending down to pick something up or sitting up from a lying down position it's not so tiring on my back anymore as the yoga teaches you to engage your core. I definitely have a spring in my step again the way I did when I was younger. Bikram yoga keeps your body young and your mind calm. Thanks to all the amazing and encouraging instructors for their wisdom and motivation.

Fantastic experience: Amazing instructors who are super motivating and encouraging. Very personalised experience and quite good value for money.

Fantastic experience: Great studio, amenities, and plenty of classes to suit your schedule. Also convenient location close to Britomart.

Negative experience: I've had to think seriously about posting this review, but I feel it's the responsible thing to do. I paid for a one month pass with Hot Yoga Works during the last month of a marathon training program in the hopes that using Bikram/Yoga to complement my training program would help with muscle conditioning and general wellbeing. For background, I have been practising Bikram for eight years, and I am a trained and certified yoga teacher (previously registered with the Yoga Alliance). My first class was with Louise, who is a fantastic instructor. She brings a huge amount of positivity and energy to the room, and inspires you to dig deep to push further in your practice. The only issue we came into was during the standing wide-legged poses, where we were asked to step off our mats. The floor in the studio is carpet, but has been worn down and no longer has the same grip that a proper mat might offer. I am wary of how prone to injury you can be during the last few weeks of a marathon program, as I was recovering from a broken foot and being seen by a podiatrist to help strengthen my legs to move the 'right' way after the foot healed wrong the first time (I have knee valgus and am cautious about this, as I want to avoid surgery on my knees where possible). When I felt that I might slip on this surface, I stepped back onto my mat, and Louise reprimanded me in front of the class. However, when I approached her after the class and explained the situation, Louise was extremely gracious and supportive, and agreed that I should do what I need to do to avoid injury. My next class was with David. Louise was present, but didn't have the chance to tell David about my knee issue. Therefore, when it came to stepping off the mats, I didn't, and David reprimanded me in front of the class. I already felt uncomfortable that David had done two things I had never seen a Bikram Yoga Instructor do: - He used comparison to bully a new practitioner into trying harder ("Your [standing one-legged] pose is the worst one here!"); - He adjusted students; - He focused all of his encouragement on the male yogis in the room and used negative feedback with mostly female beginners. When I did not respond to his bullying manner, he took to singling me out during a savasana, accusing me of 'thinking I knew better than him', and suggesting that 'yoga cures everything'. He had not bothered to learn my name, but already claimed he knew my body better than me. Please remember that I had simply not stepped off my mat, instead choosing to do the same poses but sideways (to stay on the grip of my mat as a safety precaution). I spoke to Louise about it after the class, and she assured me she would make my situation known amongst the teachers. However, the next time I attended a class (with David as a teacher, as much as I would have avoided it), he took the same attitude. I was really alarmed at the lack of compassion he showed his classes, as I have come to expect basic decency from a yoga teacher. I found his teaching style to be quite unsafe - not only from the perspective of ignoring individual's needs due to different body types and histories, but simply from the language he uses and the way he speaks about his practice and students. Although he accused us, in the class, of being egotistical if we wanted to do different (safety-oriented) adjustments to the sequence; I feel it was in the reverse. I believe it is the job of a yoga teacher to listen to their students, be compassionate and kind towards them in class, and support them in their practice, no matter what stage they are at or what different needs their bodies have. I did not feel I got this from David. Tired of the bullying during classes (every time the standing postures came around, I would be met with the same pointed comments and general 'bad vibes'/frustration from this teacher), I once tried to step off my mat and ended up injuring my MCL, 2 weeks before my marathon. I am now being seen by an orthopaedic surgeon because of this injury, which might have permanent consequences.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic!! Great staff and atmosphere

Fantastic experience: Nice studio, good layout, great teachers and sweaty stuff!!! wonderful! I have lost 10kgs since starting and actually not as ashamed looking into the mirrors anymore!!! :-)

Fantastic experience: Excellent Yoga Studio with a variety of teachers and class times. Really helpful instructors who encourage you to do your best. Centrally located and a nice friendly atmosphere :)

Fantastic experience: Fantastic classes! Great enthusiastic teachers...even when my motivation is waning and the muscles are aching.

Fantastic experience: Really enjoyed my hot yoga session with Connie!

Fantastic experience: Class every day. A discipline of joy. Daily class at Hot Yoga Works prepares my body for dance rehearsal, for dance performance and for dancing in my spirit. It's all very good.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love practicing at Hot Yoga Works! It’s such a wonderful space! I have been dealing with some serious alignment issues in my body and I’ve noticed I’m healing so much stronger from practicing here. The teachers are great and I really am happy to review and rate this place with 5 golden stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic experience: Wonderful teachers, great studio, awesome location!

Fantastic experience: Great studio, awesome instructors & the best way to clear your mind & tone your body. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I've now done 40 classes at Hot Yoga Works! It's been quite a journey, initially I found the heat challenging and I kind of dreaded it, but felt like a hero for completing a class so would go back ... but ... sonewhere along the way I noticed my body starting to work properly, I've made some flexibility gains which have amazed me and now I'm a complete convert! Of course, it helps to have encouraging and supportive instructors!!

Fantastic experience: The best Bikram yoga experience - beautiful surroundings, lovely instructors and a great variety of classes on offer - definitely highly recommended..!

Positive experience: Can get quite busy during lunch so get there early to get a good spot

Positive experience: Awesome place. I have asthma so it's perfect for me. Staff are cheerful and helpful. I wish the changing rooms were a little bigger. My skin is glowing after a session.