radi8 HOT YOGA — Attraction in Phoenix

Nestled beneath the backdrop of Camelback Mountain and directly in the middle of a neighborhood shopping center that (despite its young age/prime location) has almost comically become a revolving door of failed restaurant, bar, and coffee concepts that line Indian School Road just west of 40th Street, lies its crown jewel--a ~2000 square foot oasis called radi8 HOT YOGA

As an enthusiast of this awesome neighborhood I work and live in we call Arcadia, of yoga as a a client, and of retail real estate, I can say with full conviction that a laser focus on people, simplicity, and the utilization of every square inch of its space are all paramount to their success and to remaining firmly planted as the anchor of this center since day 1.

Upon arrival you’re greeted by your name almost every time—no matter who is working, and always a genuine smile. A painless check in process has you on your mat swiftly and efficiently.

As you begin the class and look around, you find yourself sweating profusely with a wide span of ages, genders, and bodies of all different shapes, sizes and colors in an effortlessly judgement free and inclusive environment.

While the heat, humidity, and sequence of poses are consistent, the instructors all come with their own unique blend of heart, zeal, and sass, and playlists to match.

Make no mistake, the struggle of 65 minutes is real—you feel pushed to your absolute limit mentally and physically. But the little things go a long way through its peaks and valleys—a simple opening of the door to let fresh air in for a brief respite, a cold towel on the forehead between flows.

As you walk back to your car in 105 degree heat that feels like a cool breeze, you realize not only that so much life is about perspective, but also that you shed the sweat and stress of the day/week/month/pandemic quarantine lockdown and filled the void with energy, strength, and an even keel to face what lies ahead.

Here’s to Radi8, to the advancement of small local business, and to many years of...

I arrived for my 430 class at about 415. The doors were locked so I sat on one of the two wooden benches out front. Inside I could see women preparing for the class and students exiting from the 3pm. It looked as if the students had gone to battle. Covered in sweat and a deep sense of peace. A sense of accomplishment and pride was felt from their energy, from their soul. At about 420 people began to line up near the door. I got the feeling that these were "yogis." They looked seasoned, experienced. I felt my usual feelings of insecurity and fear but they spoke heart-forward and my fear subsided. The doors opened at 425 and I walked through the glass doors to be greeted by two beautiful women checking in the guests. I felt like family. I could feel the humidity and heat escaping from the room within. I began to prepare my mind and unroll my mat, under a heater (like I needed it 🤣). The bottom half of each mirror had condensation from the previous battle, I mean class. The flow started with cat cow and the usual down dog or two and that's when the fun started. Calling Radi8 hot yoga would be an injustice. Radi8 is the hottest yoga. I sweat more than I have in a long time and questioned my life choices throughout. Cold towels were strategically timed to cool me down and the doors opened periodically to let in cooler air. I left feeling out of body. I watched myself walk outside. Every millimeter of my soul was cleansed and renewed. I was a new man. A few tips from listening to the others: The front of the room is going to be the hottest. Stick near the doors if the heat worries you. Start hydrating a few days before. Remember, it's ok to rest :)

Radi8 challenged my mind, body and soul. l left feeling stronger, refreshed, renewed. There was a common bond with the others. We had fought together and were stronger because of it. Radi8 has the ability to change your life. If nothing else, it will most certainly change your...

I’m not one to write reviews but I had to come on here and let it be known that this place is EXTREMELY over packed. It’s kind of crazy once I wrote this review it seemed like radi8 had people come leave 5 star reviews to help boost their rating back up. (13 new reviews within 10 hours lol prior to mine there hadn’t been a review left in over a month) But don’t be fooled this place is extremely over packed. I have been coming to radi8 for YEARS and I have always truly loved this place and the flows. However lately the classes are just so full now. I’m talking 60 people per class where mats are not even an inch apart from each other. Not every class is like this but I’ve noticed the early mornings and late evenings are always the worst. I had to leave 15 minutes early today because I was SO close to the person next to me that he was getting his sweat on me!!! It felt so unsanitary and I was so grossed out because it continuously kept happening throughout the class. The studio and staff are honestly amazing and it really use to be a great spot but if there is any suggestion you may take from your customers and lover of radi8 please please please lower your class , it’s way to many people to to be able to enjoy a flow. We do yoga to relax, reset, be present and that’s really hard when we have other people dripping sweat and over lapping me...