Tried the 10 day trial- I've been doing Hot yoga for over a year at another studio. It was cheap enough that it was worth a shot. I was pretty disappointed Pros: -they provide towels and mats, but they also don't let you use your own if you want to. The mat towels are not Yogitoes or towels with grippers on the bottoms, so despite the clamps they slide. I would much rather be allowed to use my own equipment. Cons: -The studio bathrooms and showers are pretty beat up, it seems like they're charging fancy gym prices (ie. saying they have Eucalyptus towels) for YMCA facilities. -Super crowded classes. The room is too packed to see your reflection in the mirror or use that for balance. I tried multiple instructors but found the cues to be unique to this studio and hard to follow. -Instructors are yelling instructions the whole time so there is very little meditation -The website only works on certain browsers, so its inconvenient to sign up or cancel classes. -Biggest one for me: There is no pose correction or feedback! Because you are barely holding a pose for 10 seconds, nobody is giving feedback to people holding poses incorrectly! This seems like the biggest red flag to me- a huge part of learning yoga is learning form, not forcing your body into a posture that you "could do" but really aren't ready for. Tons of people around me were new to yoga or not regularly going and nobody was helping them with form. I would far rather have a simple studio experience with no frills, towels, massages, etc. but actually have an hour long class with attention to poses.

Came here for a ClassPass class and was surprised by how interesting the experience was! Good: - Good amenities - showers, towels, mats and blocks - Fun class - felt like it was pretty hard for a yoga class - they even had some pretty long core sections in the middle of it and the instructor was great about teaching - They even did a mini massage at the end that I enjoyed. Bad: - Smelled pretty funny in the studio - Super hot in the studio - wanted more water break cues Overall enjoyed the novel experience here! Good instruction and service.

Comically bad. Instructors call out poses in lieu of giving instructions or demonstrations, postures aren’t corrected, moments at the end of class which should be for contemplation or at least relaxation are always punctuated by the instructor telling a grim story about their past transgressions or traumas. Very strange. At least the room is warm To their credit they do provide good amenities - many class options, yoga mats, towels, water bottles, and kombucha on Fridays

I booked a 6am class when visiting San Francisco and no one showed up. While waiting with another 4 people for over 20 minutes outside, another person mentioned the same had happened to her a few days before. I contacted the studio and they provided an explanation, mentioned they would refund me and offered another class later that day. I asked if I could do the free class the following day and never heard back. I also had to follow-up on the refund as it wasn’t done when they mentioned, but only two days later.

This was the first yoga class I’ve ever taken where there were no cues to move between poses - eg(from downdog.. step right foot forward between hands, back foot at 45 degrees, sweep the hands up - warrior 1)… instead the pose was called out and then one movement that was part of the pose afterwards -absolutely backwards. it was at such a rapid pace - there was no time to focus and engage into the majority of poses. the transitions made no sense - high plank to handstand was a transition or lateral lunge to reverse warrior on the opposite leg - these are nonsensical transitions for a vinyasa flow. No true prep for peak poses - doing camel pose without a set of chest and back opening poses like cobra, puppy, or bow is dangerous at best and because there were no cues beginners wouldn’t know about variations of camel… that or moving into handstand/headstand without cues will likely lead to new people being injured at this studio. Maybe it was one class but since it was at a main hour on a weekday, have to assume typical. Studio is nice and modern.

The teacher showed up fifteen minutes late. The door was locked and the students were waiting outside. When the teacher arrived there was no communication. People just filed in and the class started. It was my first time. I had no idea what props to grab or what to do. There was very little instruction. I surrendered to the idea of a teacher or a class and just enjoyed the heat, which felt quite good. It was almost a bit comical.

I've been coming to ritual hot yoga for over a year now and I Love Ritual. Every teacher is unique in their own way but the style of the class is the same. It's a challenging 1 hour yoga class in a hot room (inclusive of intro meditation and savasana). They welcome all bodies and styles. You get a warm up, then a flow that we reeat 4 times x2 for each side. 2 with guidance and 2 in our own. There is also a bit of an ab workout and finally more flow. There is a peak pose each week and you can see how much you improve. Levels are up yo you but they do from 1 to 4. I can personalize it depending on my goals and how my body feels. The music and flows depend on the teachers. For example, one will have more arm work and another one zero. They also offer yin restorative yoga classes and I use these to work through any pain.

What a great studio! If you come early, just know they open the doors 15min before class starts. It's huge and has plenty of space to hang out after a class. They have amazing amenities (including showers). I'm glad I didn't have to bring a mat or towel. Highly recommend taking a class with Dottie, I loved her energy.

2-star yin yoga experience, increasing to 3-star because staff were friendly and good equipment. Could barely hear the instructor, who read things off a script with barely any move demonstrations. Terrible experience for beginners & experienced class participants alike. Also not a fan of the very dark decor - not a good ambiance for a yoga studio.

Hands down the best hot yoga studio! Ritual is a super unique yoga practice where you flow to the beat of the music. First timers, don’t shy away after your first class! It does take some getting to the ritual flow style. I love that I’m constantly challenged by the flows and peak postures of the week. I 100% attribute Ritual to pushing my limits in the best way, I’ve learned so much, and now able to do some cool arm balances. Love the community and the amazing teachers here! 🫶🏻

Unlike other yoga studios in SF. Ritual has a fun, high intensity, beat driven, but also mindful approach which I love and does not get boring (even after a year now). The staff instructors are all super professional and friendly with different teaching styles, music and flows. Don’t get me wrong it is hot and challenging! On the flipside there is tons of encouragement and inspiration from the teachers plus a cold eucalyptus towel at the end. I really appreciate that all towels you need are included because it’s a real good sweat. If you are considering trying it out check out Kelly or Marcela for your first time and come prepared with a growth mindset :). Favorite studio in town!

I found this place while on a vacation trip to San Francisco. Went to a class unannounced and was warmly welcomed by Kelly. She offered me the ten day special, signed me up, and showed me around. They have everything and are a full service studio. They provide all the needed supplies and so many amenities- mat, towel, face towels, blocks, straps, water station, showers with goodies to use, and lockers come with a lock. The class is very unique than most yoga I have done. The hot room (FiDi location) is painted a deep maroon and class is performed in the dark. Kelly’s class was fast paced, challenging and so fun. I sat on the struggle bus—-but as an advanced yogi that was excellent. During the 50 min hot yoga class, Kelly gave cues for the flow with beautiful demos. She offered encouraging remarks by name to all the yogis in attendance. She empowered me with the offerings of levels one to four for each pose. By the end of the class, I was trying higher levels of poses I don’t typically do in my practice. The class also included a few moments at the beginning and end with some essential oil massage and a cool eucalyptus towel during savasana. What a wonderful experience the entire thing was for me! Thank you Kelly for the energy you shared with me. I can’t wait to go back!

This was my first experience attending live yoga classes. At first, I was attracted to the dark atmosphere that contrasts from everyday surroundings. Though, the new facility is not what I'd label as luxury. It's more about the class. After a few sessions, I became impressed by the song selections, variety of flows and detox sweating. (Don't be ashamed to wear earplugs - you'll never go back to raw audio). Classes typically begin with a moment of calmness, then they kick off with some quick ab work followed by a power-esque intro to each pose, and a fast-paced flow that demands your full physical and mental focus. With only a few breaths in each pose, you are challenged to do your best in the present moment and transition with graceful control. Over the course of several months, the Ritual Hot Yoga practice dramatically improved my physique and posture. The instructors are superstars.

It took me a few classes to get the hang of it, and every instructor is a bit different. After several classes with each instructor, I feel I generally get a great workout, and if I ever find myself unable to keep up or get lost, it’s fine to hang in a static pose until I figure it out. Super helpful instructors, and always a good workout. I find it is sensory overload, music, lights, etc, but I am super focused and feel amazing all day after class. Rachel in particular, whom I had my free yoga sesh with, was detail oriented, thorough, and super helpful to guide me to further enhance my growth. As a minimum wage worker in the city I do find the price to be high, but also feel I get FULL value out of it—it is my one fitness investment, and I am super happy to get everything I need and more from a workout in one location. Might not be best for beginners, one should definitely know a few poses before coming to help feel established.

I used to live at 6th and Howard and being near Ritual was one of the only benefits of living in that neighborhood. Room is super hot, music is super loud, lights off so you can focus on yourself. No need to bring your own mat or towel. While I'm very glad I don't live nearby anymore, I do miss Ritual!

I have been going to Ritual for several years and it's been an absolute pleasure! The staff is inviting, friendly, and willing to help any way they can. The experience can be intense for newbies but I highly recommend sticking with it by attending multiple sessions and you'll be hooked. Members get one, monthly private session with instructors to work on form, too. Overall, happy to have this studio so close to home!

Love the all inclusive experience, no need to bring anything, just show up. They have all the tower and equipments you need for class and shower etc. very continent. Taco Tuesday smells so good. Con is I feel the class is best for ppl who are used to their pace, it was dark and fast pace, hard to follow for new comers. It’s like a yoga HIIT class. Not suitable for ppl who have injuries, and I felt it’s was a bit easy to hurt myself I’d move too fast or do it wrong. They have TA to help on correction but felt not enough instructions overall. My bkg: I’ve done yoga many years, knows most typical poses, but have leg and wrist injuries. But the teacher’s voice was beautiful and the ending towel was nice. Not much massage though, it was more of holding your upper arm for 5s.

The best yoga studio in SF! Be ready to sweat. It’s hot, its loud, it’s fast flow, very dynamic. If you’re that kind of person you will love it. Kelly is the best of the best.

Best yoga studio in SF. Super supportive environment and catered to all levels. The class is done in low light and always has a great playlist. Seriously, the best 50 minutes you’ll have!

Really great studio. The flow is pretty fast paced. Sort of combines yoga elements with the vibe/intensity of a spin class.

I'm new to yoga. I came here via class pass for the first time a little over a month ago. I liked it so much I bought the 10-day unlimited new student exclusive. Today I went ahead and purchased a membership.I tried more traditional yoga studios and it's just not my thing. I'm really glad I found this place before I gave up on yoga all together. The studio is clean and the instructors are very helpful and hands on. Solid studio, awesome music and great energy.

I came yesterday and the service of the front desk was great! The lady ( unfortunately I didn't ask for her name) was really friendly, she answered all my questions and she asked me about if it was my first time taking hot yoga, she explain to me where the maps are located and all the supplies that I may need during my class.. The result? I paid my first special month! That is the importance of the "first face " of the business!

The best yoga studio in the world!! It’s a really unique style of practice. All the teachers are incredible and keep classes fun and interesting. The studio is really clean and love all the amenities and convenience this studio offers. Never have found a studio like it :)

All of the instructors here are so helpful and encouraging. The space is also calming and welcoming. I love coming here knowing I will get the best workout in.

I love this studio. It’s a great workout and I love the pace and instructors. It’s 50 minutes which is perfect. They offer multiple classes a day which makes it easy to get a class in everyday.

This place is changing my life! I signed up for the 30 day trial for $50 and I'm addicted! I go every day after work and truly feel a change in my body, mood, and attitude. Absolutely love it and the instructors are all so amazing!!!

It’s a hit or miss depending on who the instructor is. Generally I love the studio, the music is a bit too loud but you get used to it. I love taking Kelly’s classes. I stay away from Sydney at all cost! I gave her 4 chances, over few months and nothing has changed. She stands in the corner, reads the moves from her phone, with no demonstration what so ever! To be honest, Sydney is the reason I’m giving this studio 3 stars vs 5