"Destin Hot Yoga is awesome! The instructors are top-notch and the studio is inviting and relaxing. I especially like the "soft-floor" because it helps reduce pressure on the joints. The one week unlimited membership is perfect for vacationers near Destin who want to keep up with their practice or maybe try yoga for the first time!"
Yoga is one of the few things that really helps my body rebalance and heal itself. I have struggled with chronic injuries in the past and was in a cycle of injury/recovery until I made yoga a priority. Yoga also is one of the few things that calms my mind, helps me stop racing from one thing to the next and just focus. It has made me more accepting of my own body and appreciative of what my body is capable of.The community here is so warm and welcoming and friendly and just fun! It is the community that brings me back to this studio as much as I can. Also DHY has some really excellent instructors (and I'm picky!) Thank you DHY for all you do!! Namaste friends :)
I started my yoga journey 5 years ago at Destin Hot Yoga. I originally started doing yoga to battle the havoc I wreaked on my body during college...I was also interested in eastern cultures and meditation, so yoga intrigued me in that regard. What brings me to my every day is receiving my daily zen. The practice keeps me balanced, mentally and physically. It's an addictive practice and when I miss a day or two, I feel it. I start to crave the sweat and the heat. I played a lot of sports growing up and practiced martial arts daily for almost ten years. Hot yoga was a good transition for me as an adult to have a daily practice at something. Being on my mat gives me a place to practice presence and get a hell of a workout while doing it. The intensity is what I love most about Destin Hot Yoga. The space. It's like my sweat box dojo. I've dedicated myself to the practice and I believe I'm a better person because of it. It teaches you to get comfortable in an uncomfortable situation. Life can get uncomfortable at times for all of us and using the techniques practiced everyday like breath control and meditation is so beneficial in both yoga and life. I credit DHY for much of the positive growth I've seen in my life over the past 5 years and hope to continue the practice for years to come.
I started my yoga journey decades ago in Minneapolis. Like many of you, I needed a way to reduce the stress I was feeling from work and thought yoga would be a way to relax. I remember my first yoga practice vividly. I moved my body in ways it had never moved before and felt emotions that came up for me I didn't know I was carrying. In one practice, I knew I would come back to the mat as a place to release the day-to-day pressures and simply be present to breath, move and reconnect to my inner guide.I come back to the mat as often as possible for different reasons now but the benefits are always the same -- a reconnection of mind, body and spirit. It's a place of peace I wouldn't otherwise have.DHY is a place I go to regularly after work to connect socially with my fellow practitioners and yogis. The studio has just seen an amazingly positive transition with John and Tracey's leadership. I appreciate so much the love and energy that Jess and the yogis bring to that space. The light in me honors the light in each and everyone of you at DHY. I'll see you in class!Namaste.
I began my yoga journey with a search for work- life balance and a physical challenge a few years ago. I have been in and out of studios trying to find a good fit that would accommodate my schedule and offer the mental and physical challenge I needed. It was not until I found Destin Hot Yoga that I realized the true benefit of the practice. I love the positive energy at DHY. Each instructor brightens my day each day I walk in to the studio. I feel like a part of a family. The other members that share their energy are all so inviting and warm, even when I fall out of a pose. I truly walk away from each class grateful for a new thing in my life, that I would not have noticed before due to my focus on work.
When I moved to Destin a few years ago I started running the beaches and paddle boarding. These are favorite hobbies but I missed yoga. I came to Destin Hot Yoga and found my “home away from home”. It's difficult moving across the country, away from everything you've ever known. Yoga helps me deal with this on a daily basis! The instructors are incredibly thoughtful and caring. I come to class to be taken care of. I try to make it a daily practice. I have found my quality of life increases with each yoga class. Thank you for all you do!!!
I have been diagnosed with severe fibromyalgia and have symptoms of aches, pain, fatigue, digestive issues that have plagued me since childhood. When I emerge from a session at Destin Hot Yoga, the soreness and tension in my muscles has melted away. I feel reborn! My circulation improves, I feel energized, and I sleep better. I believe the hot yoga sessions play an important part in my wellness and help improve my quality of life.
I have been practicing yoga over 12 years, and I have to say how lucky I feel to be able to practice here anytime I choose!! The teachers are amazing and each one brings a uniqueness to their class. I love the variety, and I never get bored. They are always trying to challenge us in new ways. I love Destin Hot Yoga!!
I love this studio. The instructors are all helpful and knowledgeable, and welcoming to everyone regardless of level. Yoga has been something I’ve always avoided, but as a long distance runner with very tight hips, needed. When I was invited to compete in an ultramarathon in Death Valley, I knew hot yoga would be a great addition to my training, but I truly dreaded it. Jessica went out of her way to help me. She made sure I knew the proper positioning for difficult poses, and made it fun while still challenging. Because of Jessica and all the instructors, I have slowly started to enjoy yoga and now incorporate it into my regular training. Can’t recommend this group enough.
What do I love about DHY? Everything! The space has such a great energy and vibe. The teachers are amazing, encouraging, and knowledgeable. They offer different events and workshops outside of normal yoga classes, it gives you a chance to explore something new. I’ve enjoyed getting to know other DHY students as well!
Great studio! It’s clean and inviting. Each instructor brings their own unique experience and expertise to the classes. There is something for everyone here, all types of classes offered as well as wonderful weekend workshops on all different topics. I would recommend to any level student. The cool wash cloths at the end of each class are an added bonus to my practice!
I committed as a member in June & in only 2 months, my life is changing! Shedding inches & simply feeling fabulous! My skin is even starting to glow again! Hot Yoga creates a balance in your life, helps you learn to let go of negative thoughts that do not serve you all while giving you strong muscles & great posture! It's the perfect practice for living life to the fullest! ♥️
I have always enjoyed every aspect of fitness. For years, I even said out loud how much I wanted to fall in love with yoga. I just couldn't seem to get there. It wasn't until I discovered Destin Hot Yoga that I actually fell head over heels. I began consistently attending two classes per week in October 2016. On January 1st, I dedicated 2017 to be the year of yoga. At first, I just wanted to lose the baby weight, lose the thyroid weight, and gain flexibility for my dance class. I expected to sweat. I expected to improve. I even expected to fall in love. But what I didn't expect was the inner peace, the gratitude for my body, the community, the love, the respect for each other, the respect for myself, the patience with my mind, body, soul, and so much more. Destin Hot Yoga is so much more than just a yoga studio. It is where you find yourself.
Destin Hot Yoga ~Great place to get your zen on! Always great to take a break from teaching & go to another teacher's class. Thank you for a great class~home away from home on my mat! namaste
~Colleen B., owner/instructor karma lotus yoga, LLC
I attended two classes while on Vacation in Destin during the week of July 17th. It was my first time ever trying yoga. I absolutely loved it!!! Since being back home in Atlanta, I have found a studio in which I would like to continue my practice. This was truly the highlight of my vacation!
While on vacation my dad and I saw a flier for this class and decided, why not? We went to the 9:15 warm yoga class with very welcoming instructor Melissa and to our surprise we sweat A LOT, but it was a nice way to start the morning and do something neither of us have done before. When we come back to Destin we will definitely do it again
I started doing yoga about 4 years ago. A few years into yoga I had a wrist injury (from other causes). The doctors told me I would never practice yoga again. I became really depressed and felt hopeless. Fitness was my passion and it appeared I would never be able to pursue it to its full potential. I started coming to DHY with hopes I would eventually be able to use my wrist again. With proper direction and encouragement from the DHY team I am happy to say I have complete use of my wrist again! Yoga has not only changed my physical side but it has helped me to connect with myself on a much deeper level. The kindness and compassion that each of these instructors show is truly remarkable! Every day when I show up to my mat is the best part of my day! Yoga has become my passion and I am happy to say I now plan on becoming a yoga instructor myself. Thank you to the DHY team for being such an inspiration. I appreciate each and every one of you for motivating me along my journey.
"Destin Hot Yoga Studio has been a sanctuary for me. I am so grateful for the restorative environment of healing and love which is expressed in these four walls. Membership at this studio for the past two years has been a remarkable influence on my life - emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Truly mind, body and soul may sound over the top however being able to connect all three in such a safe space is a gift. I am blessed to have a wonderful church to fill me up, and this studio adds to the overflow! Thank you Destin Hot Yoga."
"I am now a believer! Since retiring from the military seven years ago with many aches and pains from 26 years of bodily wear and tear, I have found significant relief from those injuries with regular yoga practice. I especially enjoy practicing at DHY because of the diverse classes, varied styles, quality teachers and interesting workshops. By dabbling in the variety of classes and styles, my enthusiasm stays peaked and my fitness level continues to improve. At 53 years of age I am in better physical condition than I was at 42 as an active duty service member. DHY really makes a difference in my life. To the DHY Staff, thank you."
When I first came to Destin at the beginning of December 2016, it was all I could do to complete 3 classes a week. Now I'm just recently up to 7 and 8 times/week and I'm feeling great. I'm even doing double classes on Mondays & Thursdays. I've lost 5 pounds and have absolutely NO cravings for sweets or any other type of junk food. This is a feeling that I've never experienced in my life! Destin Hot Yoga, your wonderful studio is what brought me back here this winter and I hope to be back again next year.
Thank you Destin Hot Yoga for helping me lose 30 pounds! I was struggling with finding an exercise program that I didn’t dread, I can’t believe that I found hot yoga and I look forward to coming to classes! I feel great and my and energy level is so high I feel 10 years younger. I love the teachers, your schedule, the new flooring and the community here. I would highly recommend Destin Hot Yoga to anyone looking to exercise to feel better.