Hot Elevation Studios - Capitola, California

Loved B. U.

This studio is fantastic! It's sad to see so many negative reviews. Hot Elevation Studios has full schedules daily of an eclectic mix of many classes of many modalities. Cycle, Barre, Pilates, Sculpt, Yoga, HITT and more. I particularly enjoy Mara's classes (especially Saturday Barre, hope to see you there!). Mara was named by Good Times Magazine as one of the top yoga teachers in Santa Cruz, for good reason!

I have also been able to attend classes by Wesley, Lee, Michelle, Tate and Bijou, who are all masterful in their own right.

The staff behind the counter is super friendly. I have some of my best workouts here and hope people will drop in and check it out!

Madeleine M.

I've attended classes at Hot Elevation since the studio opened, maybe 12 or more years ago? I've watched it transform from just one practice space to adding the warm and cycle rooms. I don't think there is a studio (heated) with this diversity of classes (barre, HIIT, yoga, mat pilates and cycling) and the number of classes in the area. As someone with a busy schedule I appreciate the large offering of classes.

I've had really great instructors over the years, some are still here! I certainly have my favorite instructors and classes and have migrated more into the warm room but I really appreciate the option to have classes in the hot and warm rooms. My current favorite classes are barre and HIIT. The rooms and equipment are cleaned after each class because it does get quite sweaty. (That's the practice!)The women's changing and shower area can get crowded during the busy time but its usually manageable.

Jeana P.

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 !!!

Valerie J.

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 R.

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!

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.

Jennifer N.

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!

Indigo A.

UPDATE SINCE I HAVE BEEN ATTENDING CLASSES: One thing that elevation could improve on though is reaching teaching front desk staff members about gender inclusion. I’m non binary and I def have experienced a couple of individuals on the front desk staff who seem to not really “get it” and I can see that they treat me awkwardly as a result (compared to how I observe they treat other members). The teachers, however, never skip a beat…I always feel like they see me for who I am and they act inclusively.

Original post, still relevant:
I’m so glad my friend recommended Hot Elevation Studios to me. I was looking specifically for yoga sculpt classes because I love yoga but I also love HIIT cardio+strength training. I work with a body builder and needed some diversity in my workouts with built in flow, stretching and expansion of my body movement. The array of classes and instructors are great (special shout out to Olivia, Thomas and Ashley) and the workout I get (mentally and physically) is other worldly 😊 Really love the energy and commitment to mind body fitness and strength. Especially in times like these, community and practice have been critical for me to stay centered and leave “it” on the mat. 🙏🏼 If you’re someone who stays clear of “hot yoga”; I def recommend still checking it out: There are so many options to try here. I typically only sign up for classes outside the hot room and I never run out of viable options!!