STUDIO ETIQUETTE
Coming to your first studio class might feel intimidating but please relax, we have all felt like that when we did our first class.
We come in all shapes and sizes and ages and our students vary from complete beginners to more experienced. You will not feel out of place we promise you.
Our doors open 15 minutes before class starts. If it is your first class aim to arrive at this time so that you have plenty of time to be shown around the studio and get settled before class starts.
Come to the studio with everything you need to practice – avoid bringing extra belongings as much as you can. Wear comfortable clothes – rather like what you would to the gym. Lightweight and easy to move around in.
Please bring your own mat and a towel long enough to cover your entire mat. Should you need to, you can rent these for £1 each (please bring cash).
We have lockers available for valuable items to be stored.
Make sure you have water!
Bring a bottle with you and we have a filtered water machine at the
studio should you need to top it up.
📵 No Phone Policy
To ensure you and your classmates have the best possible experience, we operate a strict no phone policy in the hot room during class. This helps create a calm, focused environment with no distractions, allowing you to fully switch off and get the most out of your practice.
Our classes are a chance to disconnect from everyday life and be fully present—both for yourself and those around you.
It’s also worth noting that the heat and humidity are not suitable for phones and can cause damage over time.
Don’t worry—lockers are available for storing phones and small valuables safely during your session.
We have changing facilities on site, including showers. Please bring your own towel and toiletries, all we ask is that you try to keep showers quick to avoid putting too much pressure on the heating system!
🔥 What to Expect from Hot Yoga
Our hot yoga classes iare designed to take you through a structured, full-body practice that builds strength, flexibility, and focus. Classes typically begin with breathing exercises and gentle warm-up postures to release tension and prepare the body.
You’ll then move into a sequence of standing postures, designed to improve balance, build strength, and open up the body. This is followed by a series of floor-based postures, including backbends, forward folds, and twists, allowing you to move deeper into the muscles and improve mobility.
In some classes, postures are repeated to help you refine alignment before progressing further, while others may introduce more advanced movements such as arm balances. Every class finishes with a final relaxation (Savasana), helping you reset both body and mind.
If you’re new to hot yoga, come with an open mind. Some people love it immediately, while others take a few sessions to adjust and feel the full benefits. Consistency is key.
🔥 What to Expect from Inferno Hot Pilates
Inferno Hot Pilates is a high-energy hot Pilates and HIIT workout designed to strengthen the core, build lean muscle, and improve cardiovascular fitness. Performed to motivating music, this class combines Pilates-based strength exercises with interval training to help you burn fat and increase metabolism.
Expect a challenging but fun workout that will leave you sweating and energised. The heated environment helps to intensify the session, supporting faster results and improved endurance.
All exercises can be modified, making the class suitable for all fitness levels, from beginners to experienced participants. After your first class, you’ll feel muscles you didn’t know existed—and that post-workout feeling is what keeps people coming back.
❓ How often should I attend classes?
How often you practise depends on your goals. Many people experience benefits from attending once per week, although these effects can start to fade after several days.
For more noticeable results—such as improved fitness, strength, and body composition—we recommend attending 2–3 times per week. For faster progress, some students attend more frequently.
If you’re unable to attend regularly, you can still benefit by combining studio classes with a short home yoga or Pilates practice, even just a few minutes a day to support mobility and mental wellbeing.
🔥 Why is the room heated?
Practising in a heated room provides both physical and mental benefits, making it a key part of hot yoga and hot Pilates.
Physically, the heat helps to raise your heart rate for a more effective workout, warm the muscles for safer, deeper stretching, and encourage sweating, which supports circulation and gives you that post-class glow.
Mentally, the challenge of the heat helps to build focus, resilience, and concentration, while also encouraging you to stay present and connected to your body. Many students leave class feeling a strong sense of achievement and mental clarity.
❓ I’m worried about the heat – should I be?
It’s completely normal to feel unsure about exercising in the heat, especially if it’s new to you. Some people love it from their very first class, while others take a little time to adapt.
Your body typically takes around 1–2 weeks to acclimatise to exercising in a heated environment, so it’s important to go at your own pace. You can always rest, sit out a posture, or modify exercises whenever needed.
Focusing on slow, controlled breathing can help regulate your heart rate and keep you comfortable during class. Over time, most people find that they not only adapt to the heat, but begin to really enjoy the physical and mental benefits it provides.
But don’t just take it from us, here is what a student had to say about the heat, “Before trying Hot Yoga and Hot Pilates I had thought that the heat would be distracting, but actually I’ve found it helps focus.”
I go to the gym and don’t sweat – will I really sweat in this class?
The simple answer is YES!
So long as the heat and humidity are sufficient, then you will indeed sweat. However, you will quickly get used to the feeling of sweat running down your body and allow it to do its thing.
The sweat is cleansing and feels good. It helps to keep you cool and if you wipe it away, then that prevents its cooling effect and your body will sweat even more.
What if I’m not flexible?
Many people think that they need to be flexible to do Yoga, but we tend to think that’s like saying you need to be strong to lift weights – just as you become stronger by lifting weights, you’ll start to gain flexibility by doing Yoga.
This is especially true of Hot Yoga – because your muscles are warm, your body will be more open and pliable and you’ll find that you can stretch more deeply than you can at room temperature.
What if I’ve never done Yoga or Pilates before?
Great! We’re glad that you are looking to start now. All of us were beginners once and can remember our first class, and perhaps you are both excited and nervous.
Many people come to Hot Yoga without any previous Yoga experience because this type of Yoga is great for people who are stiff or have had injuries or just like the feeling of having a really good workout.
You’ll be amazed at how quickly you start to see progress and feel the benefits. Many people report already sleeping better after the first class.
What if I have an injury?
In general, Hot Yoga and Pilates are great for helping you recover from an injury and many athletes use Hot Yoga and Pilates as a way to prevent injury and enhance their performance.
If you are currently healing, then make sure you let your teacher know before class about what you’ve done and how it is currently feeling. Often, we can make suggestions or recommendations for you to adapt certain postures to your current abilities.
Know that it is your practice and your primary concern should be taking care of yourself. Be aware of your edge and respect where your practice is on the day.
You must check with your doctor if you feel there is any physical reason why you should not take class.