Mindfulness Through Movement
Begin your journey to discover the healing benefits of a Hot Yoga practice. Join us for daily in-studio classes at the hottest studio in Northern Virginia.
About our Hot Yoga Classes
Grounded in the Bishnu Gohsh tradition of Hatha yoga, the Beyond Hot Yoga series consists of a core series of postures and breathing exercises know as the 26 + 2. These Essential postures in conjunction with our signature heated room, heated to 105 degrees with 40% humidity, are what define most of our classes. The Beyond Hot 90 and Beyond Hot 60 classes, use these essential series of movements and breathing exercises as a template and foundation. Below you can find pictures, descriptions, tips and potential physical and mental benefits for each posture.
Our Hot Flow classes are inspired by the Bishnu Gohsh tradition and will expand on many of the postures in the traditional 26+2. These will include sun salutations, deep lunges and more twisting postures. You can expect music and dim lights as you move and sweat.
Our offerings
Class Descriptions
BEYOND HOT 90
Our signature 90-minute Hot Yoga class.
Also referred to as Bikram Yoga. In this class, you will perform a sequence of 26 postures + 2 breathing exercises that systematically work every part of the body, including your muscles, ligaments, joints, bones, and internal organs, helping you maintain optimal health.
BEYOND HOT 60
Get ready to shift your preception of Hot Yoga.
In this 60-minute version of our signature class you will still do the traditional sequence of 26 postures + 2 breathing exercises, but in a slightly different format, including some flows, as well as fun variations and modifications. Although this class is only 60 minutes, you will still receive maximum benefits.
HOT 60 FLOW with MUSIC
A studio favorite. Most of the postures in this class come straight from our signature Hot Yoga class but are presented in a flow form, with low lights, and set to music.
Throughout the 60 minutes, you will do at least one set of each posture and the teacher will give plenty of variations and modifications making this class perfect for a seasoned practitioner who wants to try new things, as well as a beginner who is completely new to the practice of yoga. Also, enjoy a refreshing mini mediation at the end of each practice.
Yoga Strengthening and Conditioning (120 mins)
An opportunity to dive deeper into your Hot Yoga practice.
Also known as the Hot Yoga Advanced Class join Jessica as she leads you through the original 84 postures in this two hour class every other Saturday. In this class, you will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the core 26 + 2, while also having the opportunity to try out many new postures.
Hot Pilates
A hot high-intensity, low impact workout with music.
Combining traditional Pilates principles with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) focusing on core strength, muscle toning and controlled movement set to music. Option to use weights and resistance bands.
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Pricing
Class Packages
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Unlimited Intro Week $49
Available to new students, great way to get to know our studio and yoga community.
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Single Drop-In $30
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3 Class Pack $85
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8 Class Pack $200
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10 Class Pack $225
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30 Class Pack $600
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Monthly Unlimited $185
One month of unlimited yoga. Package starts on the day of first use.
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Annual Membership $1650
One year of unlimited yoga. Package starts on the day of first use.
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Private Class (Email studio to schedule) $150
Take your practice to the next level by scheduling a one-on-one private class with a certified instructor. Please email the studio to schedule your private class.
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What Students Say About our studio
Owners Jose and Maria have created a beautiful, community-focused yoga studio. The teachers are encouraging and each of them help my practice in different ways. I also love that the studio offers Yin, Vinyasa and Bikram classes.
Julie P. | Student since 2016
The Essential Hot Yoga Postures
The Essential Hot Yoga Postures are the foundation of most of our classes at Beyond Hot Yoga. Divided into two categories, the standing series and the floor series, these postures ensure a well rounded class that will leave you feeling balanced, grounded and energized. Learn more about the Essential Postures below.
Standing Series Breathing Exercise
Pranayama Breathing
Standing Deep Breathing is typically how we prepare for our yoga practice. A good exercise for mental relaxation, Pranayama Breathing also helps oxygenate the muscles in the body. Each deep breath increases lung capacity and elasticity and helps maintain proper blood pressure and blood circulation. Helps warm up the upper back, neck and shoulders… in fact this breathing exercise is a good warm-up before any kind of exercise.
Tip: Work to slow your breathing down to a six-second inhale and six-second exhale. A great way to begin to understand the connection between breath and physical movement.
Standing Series Posture
Half Moon w/ Hands to Feet Pose
Ardha-Chandrasana with Padha Hastasana helps warm up the entire body by stretching the spine in different directions. First side to side, then with a backbend and finishing with a deep forward fold. This posture will help improve your spine flexibility, strengthen your core and stretches your hips and hamstrings.
Tip: In the side bends, one lung is compressed and the other is stretched, so breathing can feel awkward. Try keeping the lungs filled to about 80% full, breathing with the top 20%. This is called 80/20 breathing.
Standing Series Posture
Awkward Pose
Utkatasana works all the muscles in your legs and helps strengthen your arms and abdomen. This posture will help create traction and length in your spine, while improving strength in the weight-bearing joints.
Increases blood circulation to the lower part of your body while promoting concentration and mental focus.
Tip: Take full deep, relaxed breaths in the posture. Even though you can expect to work hard in this posture relaxed breathing will help focus your effort and find a balance between exertion and relaxation.
Standing Series Posture
Eagle Pose
Garurasana, the last posture in the “warm-up” sequence is a compression posture that helps open fourteen major joints, mainly in the shoulders and arms, hips and legs to help prepare you for the upcoming postures. In addition Eagle pose will help flush and activate the lymphatic system and supplies increased blood flow to the kidneys. This posture will also help improve your balance, mental focus and concentration.
Tip: Aim for stillness over depth in Eagle Posture. Put all the pieces of the body into place to align yourself properly, and work on being completely still for a few breaths.
Standing Series Posture
Standing Head to Knee Pose
Dandayamana-Janushirasana is the first of three postures that comprise the standing, one-legged concentration series. It will help Improve flexibility of the sciatic nerve, strengthens the hamstrings and leg muscles. Works the lower back, biceps and triceps. The you can eventually get your head to knee the front side compression will stimulate blood flow to the gall bladder, pancreas and spleen. In addition Standing Head to Knee helps develop concentration, determination and patience.
Tip: The intention is to grab the foot in a stable and secure way, in this posture, so that you don’t spend too much energy on re-gripping. Grip the foot by interlacing your fingers underneath the ball of the foot. Thumbs don’t need to be interlaced but place them under the foot for a more secure grip.
Standing Series Posture
Standing Bow Pulling Pose
Dandayamana-Dhanurasana is the second posture in the standing, one-legged concentration series. It uses both elements of extension and compression to essentially get you in a backbend while on one leg. The backbend massages the adrenal glans, reducing stress. It will stretch the chest legs, hips and shoulders while building strength in the feet, legs, hips, back and shoulders. Standing bow will truly challenge and benefit the entire body and will help build balance, focus and determination.
Tip: This is a back bending posture. Lungs are extended so use 80/20 breathing, same as Half Moon Pose. Use the breath to stretch the chest up and forward as the spine compresses and twists.
Standing Series Posture
Balancing Stick Pose
Tuladandasana, the third and final posture in the standing, one-legged concentration series sends high speed blood to the heart, cleaning out the veins and arteries, especially the neglected lower region, strengthening the heart muscle. Elevates the core temperature and ignites the cardiovascular system. It will help improve flexibility in the spine and can help with lower back pain. Balancing stick will help build strength in the legs, hips, back and shoulders.
Tip: The hips need to be even and in one line in this posture to maintain balance and stability. At first, if this is not possible, bring the hands to the hips. This reduces the load on the back and hips, and will help you develop the necessary strength to do this posture.
Standing Series Posture
Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose
Dandayamana-Bibhaktapada-Paschimotthanasana is considered an inversion posture that will help release tension in the lower back, helps with sciatica, massages the internal abdominal organs and improves flexibility of hamstrings, hips and spine. It also increases circulation to the brain and adrenal glands.
Tip: When coming up, take your time. You can expect a little light-headedness, which is normal. Your blood pressure is returning to its upright status, so breath deeply as you exit the pose. You can also try and “inhale lengthen” halfway up, before coming to a standing position.
Standing Series Posture
Triangle Pose
Trikanasana is a great posture that will help strengthen and increase flexibility in the hips. It strengthens the legs and stretches the chest and spine. This posture has long lines of energy, so it develops confidence and focus.
Tip: A certain amount of hip rotation is often inevitable in this posture in the straight leg creating a slight twist. Try to not overdo this rotation to maintain the intention of this posture which is to open the hips.
Standing Series Posture
Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose
Dandayamana-Bibhaktapada-Janushirasana is a deep front side compression posture that will improve digestion and help balance the endocrine system by compressing the internal organs, intestines and the glands in your throat. Also a very therapeutic posture for the entire back and spine that will at the same time strengthen hips and legs.
Tip: The deep frontside compression in this posture will give you a “throat choked” feeling. Keep the breath short and try not to release the compression for 10 seconds.
Standing Series Posture
Half Lotus Tree Pose
Tadasana considered the gateway to lotus will help improve your posture and balance while increasing flexibility of the knees, hips and ankles. It will also help strengthen the hip stabilization muscles and improves balance and concentration encouraging a calm and focused mind and energy flow in the pelvis.
Tip: This pose is the gateway to Lotus. Work of rotating your hips so that eventually your two knees are in one line from side to side. It may take some time and patience.
Standing Series Posture
Toe Stand Pose
Padangustasana the last posture in the standing series opens and strengthens the knee, hips toes and feet. It helps build tremendous focus and can help improve concentration.
Tip: When you are sitting on your heel, try squeezing your knees towards each other. It will help engage the pelvic floor and stabilize the low spine making balancing easier.
Floor Series
Savasana
Savanna or Dead Body Pose is a relaxation posture intended to help balance the energy of the postures that came before. It facilitates powerful blood flow, creating internal cleansing and magnifying all the benefits of the class. This pose is where most too the healing and growth takes place. Eventually helping return circulation back to normal will promote mental clarity and relaxation.
Tip: Breath with as little effort as possible. Let your body draw the breath that it needs, try not to contol it.
Floor Series
Wind Removing Pose
Pavanamuktasana Helps relieve lower back pain stretch and improve alignment in the hips and spine. Compresses the colon and improves the digestive system. Stimulates the liver, spleen, small and large intestines and transverse colon. Strengthens the arms, abdomen and thighs.
Floor Series
The Sit Up
Pada-Hasthasana stretches the spine and helps build abdominal strength. Energizes the body through strong breath control.
Floor Series
Cobra Pose
Bhujangasana strengthens the muscles that support the lumbar spine, potentially relieving lower back pain and combating slipped discs, herniated discs, scoliosis and arthritis. Increases spinal flexibility and stretches the front side of the body, increasing energy flow.
Floor Series
Full Locust Pose
Salabhasana strengthens the muscles in the upper back and spine. Helps increase flexibility in the arms, shoulders, chest and throat. Improves circulation in the arms, combatting tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Floor Series
Locust Pose
Poorna-Salabhasana strengthens the muscles that support the middle spine, opens the ribcage and firms the abdomen, thighs and arms. Compression of the kidneys and adrenal glans can potentially help reduce stress.
Floor Series
Floor Bow Pose
Dhanurasana works and strengthens the entire spine improving flexibility of the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine while strengthening hips, improving posture and spinal health through increased blood flow to the region. Improves small and large intestines function helping digestion.
Floor Series
Fixed Firm Pose
Supta-Vajrasana increases circulation and mobility to the knees, hips and ankles. Stretches and strengthens the psoas muscles and improves flexibility of the lower spine potentially helping relieve lower back pain. Improves the autoimmune system, nervous system and metabolism.
Floor Series
Half Tortoise Pose
Ardha-Kurmasana gently stretches the spine and back muscles. Helps lower the heart rate, calm the mind and nervous system by focusing pressure on the forehead. Front side compression increases blood circulation to internal organs, lungs, heart and coronary arteries. Can potentially relieve neck and shoulder pain and stretch ankles, knees and hips.
Tip: Once in the posture take full, deep breaths, perhaps retaining the breath after the inhale and exhale.
Floor Series
Camel Pose
Ustrasana maximizes the stretching and opening of the front side of the body including hips, stomach, ribs, chest, shoulders and throat while compressing the entire spine opening energy channels, leaving you feeling restored and energized. It also promotes blood circulation through compression of the kidneys, adrenal glands and the back of the lungs.
Tip: Once you can see the floor behind you, there is no need to continue to push deeper into this posture… you should move on to the more advanced posture Full Camel.
Floor Series
Rabbit Pose
Sasangasana maximizes extension of the spine helping increase spine mobility and flexibility. Deep compression in the intestines, stomach, liver and pancreas promotes increased blood circulation to those specific organs. Compression of the thyroid and pressure on the top of the head draws energy upwards and can potentially help lower blood pressure and heart rate.
Tip: The deep forward fold will compress the lungs, try to keep your breathing smooth and easy. Use the exhales to increase the compression of the font-side, this will help increase backside stretching.
Floor Series
Head to Knee Pose
Janushirasana with Paschimottanasana is truly a full-body posture. The head to knee portion generally improves your posture by engaging the abdomen and stretching the lower back. It compresses and messages the stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines while stretching the kidneys and back-side of the lungs while stretching legs, rotates the hips, lengthens the static nerve and hips and stretches the shoulders. The stretching portion helps stretch hamstrings and lower back potentially helping with lower back pain and stiffness.
Floor Series
Spine Twist Pose
Ardha-Matsyendrasana improves flexibility and blood circulation to spine, supporting nerves and vertebral disks by twisting the entire length of the spine. Stretches the muscles and tissues of the neck, chest, back and hips helping relive back pain. Massages kidneys, liver, gall-bladder, spleen and pancreas.
Tip: The lungs are twisted in this position, so breathing will feel short. Use the inhales to expand and stretch the torso.
Floor Series
Kapalbhati Breathing
Kapalbhati in Vajrasana is the final breathing exercise in the hot yoga series. It oxygenates the body and helps get rid of toxins by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the body. Strengthens the nervous system and will help you feel reenergized. Improves digestion and is good for internal organs. Strengthens the chest abdominal and lower back muscles.
Tip: You may notice after completing the exercise that your breath becomes slow and shallow. Embrace this development, it’s the purpose of the exercise. Controlled stillness in the breath is an important landmark on the journey towards a still mind.
Studio Rules & Polices
Studio Etiquette
Classes are designed for all levels and beginners are encouraged to try all classes.
- Please note that our studio doors are locked in between classes and doors open 15 mins before class is scheduled to begin.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for your first class and check-in at the front desk.
- All classes start on time and the studio door is locked once a class begin, so please be on time.
- You are welcome to bring a yoga mat, large towel, and water with you. Otherwise, these items are available for rent or purchase at the studio.
- Please place your phone or other electronic devices, such as Fit Bits, Apple Watches, etc., on silent upon entering the studio.
- Listen carefully to the teachers’ instructions and feel free to ask any questions before or after class.
- Get ready to sweat, make new friends, and have fun!
Reservations Policy
Please look at our online schedule and book your class before coming to the studio to help streamline the check-in process once you arrive at the studio. If you are unable to book your class online, you can still “walk-in” and reserve a spot if you arrive at the studio 15 mins before class begins.
Cancellation Policy
If you have booked a class and cannot make it, please make sure cancel at least 30 minutes before class so another student can have your spot in class and so that you do not lose the class.
Refund Policy
Prior to purchasing a class, package, or membership, please make sure you can attend since we are unable to refund classes once they are purchased.
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