Review

Hotpod Yoga review: yoga in a 37 degree inflatable pod

I tried a heated yoga class inside an inflatable pod at 37 degrees. Here is how it went, and who it is for.

By Tanika ThotaOctober 2026

Hotpod Yoga conducts classes in an inflatable pod with mood-lighting and fan heaters to make the room a whopping 37 degrees Celsius.

The pod has an internal sound system and different aromas are diffused into the air to create an ambient experience.

The inside of the inflatable pod lit in purple and pink with a dark padded floor — Inside the inflatable pod.

Below is more information on the memberships they offer and the pricing.

A chalkboard listing Hotpod membership options and class pass prices — The membership and pricing board.

Upon entering the venue, participants are asked to remove their shoes and walk to back to place their belongings.

As someone who doesn't do well with heat, this was a comfortable heat and I felt relaxed from the second I walked in.

There are also spacious changing rooms and a bathroom/shower facility for members to use.

A changing room cubicle with a curtain, a stool and a plant by a window — The changing rooms.

As it was our first time, the session was free, we were also given additional 'yoga towels' which you placed on the yoga mat to 'prevent us from slipping' stated the yoga instructor.

When inside the pod, there were several Dyson heaters scattered around the inflatable cocoon.

The cocoon felt safe and quiet compared to the noise pollution outside.

Two cards in a wire basket reading Please don’t assist me today and I’d like to be assisted today — Cards let you choose whether the instructor adjusts you.

The session started with some calming music and the yoga stretches slowly became more difficult as the session continued.

I would not recommend this class for someone who is a beginner and has no yoga experience, because I was seriously struggling by the second half.

The intensity of the yoga and the heat did get overwhelming at some points, but you could just sit down, rest, and take a few deep breaths to bring yourself back into equilibrium.

I stopped several times due to the heat getting to me and spouts of dizziness, although the rest of the class seemed to be coping just fine.

I assume the outskirts of the pod were the warmest and that's exactly where I placed my mat in the hopes that I wouldn't be in the way of the other participants.

Standing and sitting up so many times was a recipe for fainting in my eyes, which is why it's essential to know your body's limits so you can rest when necessary.

In short- it was not for me, but I can see why this can be enjoyable for some, maybe someone should invent a yoga steam room so you wouldn't feel like you were in the apocalypse from all the dry heat.

If you are looking for a relaxing yoga session, this is not the place to visit.

However, if you are an experienced yogi and want to test your yoga capabilities, this would be perfect for you.