Heat Yoga and Wellness was started in October of 2000 by Shawna Spellman. What began as a completely traditional Bikram Yoga Studio has grown and expanded to include a variety of fun and challenging classes for all skill levels.

 

ABOUT CLASS PRICING

We have a variety of packages and pricing to fit any budget. Click Purchase Classes Online for a complete list.

• $18 single class with special $14 discounted drop in classes
• $80 5 class card*
• $150 10 class card*
• $275 20 class card*
• $480 40 class card*
• $880 80 class card*
• $139 30 days unlimited
• $400 90 days unlimited
• $700 6 months unlimited
• $1320.00 1 year unlimited. Includes complimentary towel service

$99 monthly auto debit with 6 month commitment. No start up fee. $60 fee if canceled early. Please ask us about student rates, and military discounts.

*Class cards do have expiration dates that will begin once you activate the package by attending class, not at the time of purchase.

All sales are final. No refunds. Class packages may not be shared or transferred. Packages can not be frozen or extended for any reason. Classes subject to forfeit if not used prior to expiration date. Expired classes may be eligible to roll over to a new package purchased if approved by management. Please inquire via email or at the front desk for this option.

 

ABOUT SHAWNA SPELLMAN

When Shawna first began teaching yoga in 1997 she had no idea that she had found her passion and full-time pursuit. Initially she was self-taught from books, including her favorite, Raquel Welch’s Total Beauty and Fitness. Little did she know that the poses and advice she was reading in Welch’s book were the basis of the Bikram beginning yoga series. This would form the basis of Shawna’s path.

 

After two years of teaching yoga, Shawna began seeing significant changes in her students and in her own well-being. She knew that she had found her calling. So, in February, 1999 Shawna traveled to Los Angeles, California to train with Bikram Choudhury for three months. After a grueling stay, Shawna received her 500 hour certification in Bikram’s method. She spent the rest of 1999 traveling back and forth from Louisville to California, Oregon, Washington, and Vancouver in order to gain experience teaching yoga and running a business.

 

Over the years, Shawna’s personal yoga practice evolved, and she began modifications of the Bikram practice. In an effort to challenge her students, she created a studio that offers a variety of classes and a diverse faculty of certified teachers. And yet, Shawna has never lost sight of her principle that yoga is for everyone—including the people who can’t tolerate the high temperatures and intense discipline that is exclusive to Bikram’s series.

 

ABOUT HEAT YOGA & WELLNESS

After Shawna discovered her passion for yoga 1997, she began teaching in various yoga and fitness studios in and around Louisville. She even led a bi-weekly class in a Crestwood martial arts center, teaching yoga to parents while their children took karate!

 

In the year 2000, after receiving her Bikram certification, Shawna was able to open her own hot yoga studio in Crescent Hill. She called it “Bikram’s Yoga College of India Crescent Hill,” based on Bikram’s own recommendation, and began teaching Bikram yoga exclusively. Within a few years, Shawna found herself hunting for a larger space to accommodate her rapidly expanding clientele. After a four-year run in Crescent Hill, Shawna moved her business into St. Matthews.

 

As hot yoga became more popular in Louisville, the business gained momentum. Shawna was able to open a second location in 2008. Occupying a beautiful loft studio at Theater Square Marketplace in downtown Louisville, the second location offered daily lunchtime, early morning, and after work classes. In 2010 Shawna combined the two locations into one fantastic, state-of-the-art hot yoga studio with a new concept, a new schedule, and new name: Heat Yoga and Wellness.

 

All of the teachers at Heat Yoga and Wellness are friendly, with professional, yet laid back and lighthearted approaches to hot yoga. This approach is aimed to make the practice fun and accessible for our entire community. Now Heat occupies the upstairs of the old Vogue theater in St. Matthews—part of the second floor wellness center where people can get chiropractic adjustments, deep tissue massages, and of course, a session of hot yoga.

 

General Guidelines

• New students should arrive 15 minutes prior to class time to register.
• Yoga is done with bare feet. No shoes or socks in the hot room.
• Yoga mats must be used. Mats are available for rental or purchase if you do not have one.
• You will need adequate amount of towels to cover your yoga mat and absorb sweat. We recommend 2 large towels and a face cloth. Towels are available for rent.
• You will need a large bottle of water. Water and sports drinks are available at the front counter. We DO NOT have a water fountain.
• Come to class well hydrated and prepared to sweat — the yoga room will be HOT (over 100F).
• Come on a light stomach. We don’t recommend eating 3 hours prior to class time.
• Showers and changing rooms are available.
• We accept Cash, Checks, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover card.
• Please wear proper attire in the studio. No speedos, thongs, or bikinis.
• Please refer to Yoga Etiquette for additional information on appropriate conduct in our studio.

Frequently asked questions

 

What should I wear?
We certainly want you to wear what is comfortable, but realize the room is usually 95 – 100 degrees at all times. It is recommended that women should wear a close fitting tank top or sports bra along with shorts, or tight-fitting capri or yoga pants. We recommend running shorts, athletic shorts, or swim trunks for male students, provided they ensure full coverage. Most men do not wear a shirt in class but if you do, we recommend a fabric that wicks away sweat from the body. Please do not wear speedos, thongs, or bikinis.

 

What if I’m not flexible?
This is the most common misconception that prevents people from coming to a yoga class. Anyone, regardless of age or current physical condition, will benefit from stretching the spine and body, in the most effective, therapeutic yoga routine imaginable!

 

Why is the room heated?
The heat supports the natural healing process of the body, by increasing one’s flexibility, and releasing deep tension, while cleansing the entire body.

 

What are some of the benefits of Bikram Yoga?

Some of the benefits of Bikram Yoga include:

• Weight Loss
• Increased energy level, strength and flexibility
• Improved circulation, respiration and digestion
• Improved balance and concentration
• Increased muscle tone and bone density

 

Additionally, those who practice Yoga experience relief from stress and tension, and an overall health and wellness in body, mind and spirit.

 

How do I prepare?
Eat light the day of class; you may not want to eat anything three hours prior. Drink lots of water the day of class as it is important that you are well hydrated. Remember, you will sweat — a lot. Please try to arrive early so that you can start the class on time. First time students may wish to arrive 15 minutes early to speak with the instructor about any concerns or questions they might have.