Blissful Spirits Hot Yoga

My chiropractor suggested that I start yoga to prevent my scoliosis from getting worse. I found this place online and was mostly interested in it because they offered a deep stretching/​healing (Yin Yoga) class. Here I am a year-​ish later and I’m addicted to this place!
They have a wide variety of classes, convenient hours, two locations (one on the south side of Paseo, and one in Rio Rancho), and super friendly and helpful instructors (Donna and Laura are my faves!).

I’m about a month into attending this studio and I love everything about it. This is the most amazing yoga studio there is in New Mexico. Everyone who works there is kind, friendly, knows what they’re doing and can help you every step of the way. The instructors and help you understand your body (nothing is taboo), find spiritual peace and can most certainly give the best workouts out there.

This is my home away from home! Love this studio and the instructors! The energy and flow are always exactly what I need!

this is not a blissful yoga studio. ive taken approx. 20 classes. the yoga instructor s are in general very good. if youre looking for a place to socialize, this may be it. the classes are load and boisterous, people talk at full volume, cell phones are commonly used in the class, and that appears to be the culture at Blissful Yoga. recommend if you like chatting, Ido not reccomend if, like me you want a quiet peaceful enviro.

This isn’t somewhere you want to go if you’re new to yoga, strapped for cash or care of people are polite to you.
It’s a beautiful studio in an interesting location, but after the facilities, there wasn’t much I liked.
The instructors know what they’re doing, but they’re too hard core and expect everyone in class to be on their level. If you know anything about yoga, you’ll likely be happy with their expertise, but if you don’t practice everyday, or don’t know a ton, it’s very easy to get lost.
The people who attend seem like mostly hoity toity older ladies that spend all of their time working out and generally there is an air of disdain for the younger set or anyone who can’t manage the most difficult poses or who feels the need to sit out on certain poses.
Their Groupon, the last time I got one, only worked if you had never attended classes there. Also, the place is crazy over priced, 1000 bucks for a year’s worth of judgemental yoga classes? No thanks.

Good workout and exercise class, does not offer the spiritual aspect of yoga. At the end of class the instructor did a 30 second shavasana. 3 stars for good workout!

I am writing this review for the Rio Rancho location. This studio is very clean. They provide mats if you forgot one, but I suggest taking your own and also bringing your own towel. I took the hot yoga class which was a good work out. During our session, the instructor focused alot on the spiritual aspect of yoga. She handed out cards with inspirational messages at the beginning of class and infused the air with essential oils which I found relaxing. I’ve only been to one other hot yoga studio and I didn’t feel like I worked up as much of a sweat here, I am thinking this might be due to the fact that the room didn’t feel as humid. The web site claims the room is set 105 degrees and 40 — 60% humidity, but I felt my contacts drying out alot during class so I think the humidity might not have been as high as they claim. That aside, I got a great workout, thoroughly enjoyed the spiritual messages and essential oils and am excited to come back for my next class!

I’ve been here 5 or 6 times now. I got a group on for 20 classes for $ 20. I’m really enjoying it so far. The instructors are great. I’ve done hot yoga, warm and gentle yoga, hot vinyasa, and TRX. I love the TRX classes and would to go to more if my schedule allowed. The other classes have been great. Beware that hot vinyasa is more of an advanced class. But the instructors will work with you and you can definitely go at your own pace. I like the locker room/​ladies room. They have showers and cubbies to put your stuff.
The only reason I don’t give this place 5 stars is because the facilities are a little outdated. The yoga room is great, but the TRX room is a little dank. There’s carpet and I don’t think a place where you sweat that much should have carpet. It can also get kinda stuffy and stinky in there (probably because of the carpet).

I’ve done yoga on and off for over 10 years and this was the first time I’ve ever tried hot yoga. Let me tell you, it brings your yoga practice to a whole new level. I did the Hot Vinyasa yoga which is a level II class at this stuido and really enjoyed it. I found some poses to be nice and gentle and then the instructor threw in some poses I had never done before which was a great change. I went to the 12:00 class and it was not crowded at all.
I was a little surprised by the facilities. When you first walk into the front door, the space there was very small with a desk to sign in at and then the instructor guided me to the womens locker room/​chaning area. The locker room was very nice and I was surprised to see that it was stocked with shampoo and other various shower necessities.
The yoga room itself was a lot smaller than I was anticipating. I can see how it can get quite croweded in there very quickly. The floors were very clean and the room was hot for sure! The thermometer was reading 105 degrees when I walked in. The feel of the studio didn’t really strike me as saying «yoga» but I was OK with that.
The class itself flowed very nicely and I really appreciated the challenge. My only complaint is that at times the music seemed to be a bit loud for me and I found myself losing concentration. I did like that the music wasn’t your typical yoga music. It was more upbeat which really kept the energy of the class up.
I’m looking forward to going back and trying different classes!

I’m practicing at Rio Rancho location; so far I’ve done 4 classes w/​different teachers. Each have their own style and I’m pleased with all of them. Upon my first class I was given a tour and a brief rundown what to expect. Phenomenal first impression of facility, I was amazed by the cleanliness and lack of stench from the studio– even after a previous class. I’m new to the RR area and tried a different studio, if you too have been you can relate and if not think dingy carpet with sweat spots and smell. As for postures, I was introduced to more than standard «26» and certainly received a total body workout. I personally enjoy the variety versed working same body parts repeatedly. Some may not like change though and that’s understandable. Other reviewers mention music, yes there’s tunage but I also enjoy that because it helps ease me into postures. True it can drown out instructors but they all have moved around the room actively, demonstrate and offer corrections. I benefitted from personal adjustments because I could certainly tell the difference between right and wrong way. Another comparison from other studios in addition to variety is the teachers understand and enable you to modify exercises which is huge if you’re injured, not to mention let’s face it our bodies are not cookie cutter so we each need to adapt accordingly verses breathing through and hurting yourself. Yes, I overstretched my hamstrings and strained my back from «locking my knee». It was acceptable for me to modify accordingly to what my body allowed during my practice. I also appreciate the essential oils offered during class which enhanced it (thanks Mel). Lastly, Blissful is one of 24 studios across the US which will be participating in a benefit to support St Jude. This is huge to me and shows there’s a genuine concern for well being of the community.
In short, there is an awesome introductory offer… give it a try and I suggest more than one class before you hang up your mat. Granted it’s not for everyone again, if you don’t like change maybe not so much for you but if you’re ISO a total body makeover or more meditative practice this is the place. Namaste!

So I cannot call myself a Yogi just yet, but I’m well on my way, and it’s because of the awesome instructors at Blissful! I’ve only been going for about two months, but getting addicted quickly. There are classes for all levels of practice. From warm & gentle yoga, to Vinyasa, Hot yoga, Sacred yoga, and even hot Pilates and hot yoga sculpt.
As many reviewers have stated before, the location is a bit strange, being that it is in a more industrial part of town, but once you find it, it’s easy to get to. They usually have deals for first-​timers ($ 30/​month unlimited), which is what I started with. After that, you can choose between a variety of different packages to best suit your schedule/​wallet.
The facility has lockers, changing rooms & showers for you to use (which I’ve heard a lot of other spots do not – especially the showers). There are free yoga mats for all to use, and if you forget a towel, you can always borrow one. I have met several of the instructors and they have all been nice & helpful to a newbie like myself.
Try it for yourself, I think you’ll become addicted~ Namaste ya’ll!

Blissful, although in a strange industrial area of town, is very good at providing varying degrees of difficulty. I have been doing yoga for over 10 years but am still fairly new to hot yoga. The carpeting, as some Unilocalers mentioned, is a little strange but it’s one of the only hot yoga/​bikram studios I’ve gone to which doesn’t reek of BO when you walk in. They have two studios based on how busy the classes get, and they even offer childcare by donation. Yes the front desk can get a little hectic, but that’s because so many people are coming to classes that the layout creates a bottleneck.
If you want a hard workout I suggest Pilates with Kelly, Sculpt with Nicole or any of Kimberly’s classes whereas Denise, Becky and Cypress’ are more spiritual and traditional classes. I haven’t tried all the instructors, but I have been over 20 times to different classes and I am never disappointed with the workout.

I’ve been going to Blissful Spirits since Oct. 2011. I started with a coupon deal, and after I used my 20 sessions I liked it so much I purchased a monthly membership. I really like the instructors, the great workout, and the variety of class times.
I typically attend classes after work, 5:30PM or 6PM, so I can’t address what some other reviewers have said about the morning classes. I especially like the classes from Meredith and Kim, they are both very motivating.
I personally really like that they play «workout» music during the hot yoga and vinyasa classes– but if you’re looking for a really serene yoga experience it might not be the best fit.

I arrived about 20 mins before class so I could change and get my payment squared away… the doors were locked and the instructor arrived 2 mins til class start time. The front desk was a mess… and there was stuff all over the floors. To my dismay — there was a sign that said «no outdoor shoes»…so I had to walk barefoot on the nasty floors/​rugs that looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in years.
I did the «hot vinyasa» class which was awful. It was my first yoga class ever and I could not hear the instructor at all so I had to look around and just copy what everyone else was doing. Since the room was so huge — they would of needed a speaker system or something.
Overall, I just thought the place was quite dingy and decided that «hot yoga» is not for me. I’ll just stick to spin class.

I’ve been going here for 4ish months now and I really enjoy it. I practiced bikram for 2 — 3 years on and off, and have found that hot vinyassa and hot yoga have been a nice change. Overall, the instructors are all great, friendly, really laid back and say whatever comes to mind. Some of the instructors are way more challenging than others, but it’s nice to mix things up!
I must say, I really like the pilates caliente class! Just went to it like a month ago, wish I had been going to it all along! If you decide to check this class out, be advised, it’s SUPER popular. So be sure to get there early, it fills up FAST.
btw, they also have a babysitter during some of the class times, and have movies and games for the kids.

I have been going to this studio for 5 months and I am very surprised to see any negative Unilocal reviews.
I had never done hot yoga before I came here. Their 90 minute classes are an INTENSE, amazing workout. I am completely soaked and exhausted (in a good way) when I leave class.
This is a very laid-​back studio. The owner, Rebecca, and the other teachers are funny, fun and extremely relaxed and encouraging. They teach without being judgmental or condescending, and they respect that everyone is looking for their own unique yoga experience (ie, some people want the spiritual affirmations and some people just want a good workout).
I can honestly say that this studio has made my move to Albuquerque a lot easier. Expanding my yoga practice in such a positive, supportive atmosphere has been really meaningful… not to mention, I am more toned now than I ever was when I was just doing traditional cardio!
I would definitely recommend.

I have been to yoga studios all across the country having done yoga of all styles for over ten years and am a certified Baptist style yoga teacher but I found this place pretty terrible. The instructor encouraged students to do moves that they were not ready for, had no instruction for, and could possibly be hurt by.
In addition to the moves being not wel thought out there was hip hop playing so loud that I couldn’t hear the teacher at all. The topper was when positions were called out incorrectly. The «triangle» was an extended side angle for sure unless the music was so loud I couldn’t hear it.
Just an FYI — the classs was at 6:30am so if you like a loud class at 6:30am where poses are just called out willy nilly and not correctly then this is for you!
P. S. This place is not clean. I brought a yogi toes towel to cover the mat I borroweed and it smelled so badly when I left I had to add bleach to the wash when I returned home.

Did the instructor/​owner really say that?! During class? I didnt need to hear about the gas she had the night before, nor the «healing» she experienced («I can’t see straight today!»). YIkes.
The first red flag was arriving at 6:15 for a 6:30am class and the studio wasnt open. There was so much crap on the front desk that I couldn’t find a space to sign my credit card (only $ 5 for first class — good!). I walked into their «retail» space to grap a paid water and clothes on the floor, props everywhere — a mess!
Walking back to the women’s room, the white linolium floor looked like it hadn’t been cleaned. Ever. Bright florescent lights led me back to an even dirtier women’s room. Trash, wrappers and dirt belong in a garbage can, not on the floor where I soon went barefooted.
I was the first one to arrive inside the studio — 5 minutes before class. Students strolled in at exactly 6:30, while the class started late.
The «hot vinyasa» was more like a hot stretch. I barely sweated. The instructor did the class with us… and was more concerned about telling us about her life than leading us into postures.

I have been to Blissfull Spirits ten or so times and have been very pleased with my experience. The atmosphere is more laidback than any studio I have been to which offers quite a homely and welcoming feeling. The studio room itself is a double wide room offering plenty of space for a large class, while not feeling at all cramped. The music choices played by the instructors are by far the best I have heard for a yoga studio. They offer vinyasa, hot yoga, gentle yoga, and nia to suit all types.

Stopped in for a hot yoga class while driving to CA. The location is a bit strange for a yoga studio, it is in an industrial area. The people in class as well as the instructor were very nice. First timers only pay $ 5 for a 90 minute class. I did not have my map or towel with me and the instructor was very kind in lending me both, she also gave me a bottle of water.
The only thing I was not a fan of it the carpeted flooring. I prefer a yoga floor to be wood for cleanliness and smell.
If I lived in the area I would go back for sure, but not sure it it would be my go to studio.