Hot Elevation Studios - Capitola, California

Valerie Jenvey

The hot room is not ventilated…takes awhile to get used to it. It’s also very slippery as the humidity is not controlled. You begin sweating before you even start Yoga. Once i got used to this, which was about 3 weeks, i could make it through an entire class. One is allowed to do 2 or 3 classes in a row. You can just put your mat in the back of the room,and you are allowed to take a spot for the next class before anyone else is allowed in the room. If you're one that uses the bar, thats never guaranteed. The warm room is definitely just warm . If you're looking for a sweat, best to go in the hot room. I didn't try the cycling so I'm not able to make a review on that. Its nice to always get a parking spot, and have a shower!

Kelly Rolston

Great teachers, good vibes, and the super hot and steamy rooms that really do the job!! I leave there sweating/ drenched from head to toe and the rest of the day I feel like I’ve gotten a deep tissue massage and brain massage. They do excellent classes and I keep coming back for more!

Jennifer Nielsen

I am completely OBSESSED with this studio. There are so many class options, I find myself wanting to come twice a day. The classes are challenging, the teachers are great and the staff is super friendly. They always greet me by name and make me feel so welcomed. I feel stronger and my mind is more clear since coming to Hot Elevation. They even have an amazing new student deal, I encourage everyone to check it out!

Daphne T

If you want abs, take pilates with Rae. I would follow her into the gates of hell. High intensity but absolutely worth every second. The staff is beyond friendly and attentive/accommodating, everything is clean, and the energy of everyone who works at this studio or attends classes is AMAZING and will bring you back with just that alone.

hannaH L

They have a policy that if you are sick you cannot come to class, but then charge you because you are sick. They would rather have students throwing up in a heated room than care about the students safety, and keeping the studios clean of vomit.

They also won't offer calls during calls during "normal business hours", per their VM, so you can never reach them. They expect you to email them, but it takes hours to get replies.

Aaron Williams

There are a handful of reasons why I would leave a lower review, but the main reason I feel inclined to say something is because of an in-class experience. I took Thomas’s class, and it was my first class after having three surgeries and a rib removed. Like some other teachers, he preached about listening to your body, but then offered the bikram-like, pushy style. I would have been fine with that because it was clear that the clients wanted what he was offering, but…There was a moment when he laughed about people not following his instruction for a pose and encouraged us to follow (contradictory to people ‘listening to their bodies’) - I looked around and I was the only one modifying the pose. I saw him look at me and continued the laugh, which got about ten other people to laugh, as well. A bit too much negative and selfish ego in the space. However, there was a nice woman who checked us in for class.

Elizabeth

Barre+sculpt in the wäarm room was absolute perfection: pilates + light weights + bar + stretch + light heat, and I was still dripping! Bravo, Mara!

However, the hot [steam!] room: oh HELL no. Stepped in, felt the choking heat + humidity, saw the literal puddles covering the floor, and walked right back out.

Jeana Perkins

Hot elevation studios in Capitola, Ca is my favorite place to practice, yoga and ride a cycle & do some TRX. This place is ideal. If you like it hot hot, hot !! The people are nice and there is lots of room and space to practice the have showers and even adorable clothes to choose from if you forget something, they have mats and towels and everything you need one stop shop, Yoga Center I totally recommend this place five thumbs up!!! ? then go up the street and jump into the ocean !!!