Firelight Yoga

Approach with caution. The class description is not accurate. I really want to love it, but it's not always easeful to be here.
I've taken several classes, and there's only 1 instructor that is trauma informed, and ends class on time, at least for heated classes. When I look at my watch, and we're still in intense flows at 45 min after, I'm concerned. I'm a trained hot yoga teacher as well, and it's definitely not customary to lay on the ground for the first half of class, and then try to flow, leaving 1 min before class ends for savasana. There is no announcement of, "hey, it's x o'clock, so if you need to leave, no problem". But frankly, it's careless, and poor time management to hold a class over the time allotted. At a studio I worked at previously, the instructor was let go for continuously holding class over time. I wish there was more respect for people's time.

The teachers at Firelight are so deeply kind and welcoming and I love the cool eucalyptus towels after every hot yoga class. This studio truly gives back to their community and creates a safe space for all. Their sliding scale classes make yoga accessible for those who don't want to or can't pay for a monthly membership but still want to attend classes semi-regularly. I love FLY!

I'm 45 years old and have been to multiple studios in different states/countries/etc and this place is my absolute favorite. Each instructor brings a different quality to the class and the range of classes is vast. They are inclusive and supportive. You will get whatever it is you need and are looking for here - a workout, peace, energy, community, a mood boost, a nice sweat...I can't recommend this place enough

I have been going to this studio for about 5 years now. The staff is consistently amazing. Firelight offers a variety of classes and the descriptions on their website are accurate. Their signature Hot Fly class is a must try, it combines a little of everything leaving you feeling refreshed afterwards.

I have to write a review because I am moving away from Portland soon and one of the saddest parts about leaving is leaving this studio! I am so happy to have found such a great place to practice yoga. The classes are always so fun and the teachers are so encouraging. They make getting up for the 6 am classes so much easier. The studio is cute and clean. The classes are engaging and always a great work out. All of the staff seems lovely, but special shout-out to the teacher's whose classes I take weekly -- Leah, Hailey H., Ace, Joey, Majo. I highly recommend taking a class with them! Caro and Gavin also always make me feel very welcome. Definitely go check out Firelight if you're looking for a great studio!

One of my favorite places to do yoga! This place has the hottest rooms, most burning workouts and most awesome teachers! And the classes are always full so book it early!

While the classes are okay, this studio has a pretty terrible vibe. It feels like they look for every opportunity to keep your money while not providing a service. I was 4 minutes late and they wouldn't let me in to class or give me a refund. They have an 'expiration' on their class passes that is in the realm of months. During covid when they closed down classes, they still let class passes expire with no refund, even though they couldn't actually be used. This place is like 4 blocks from me and I would still rather get in the car and drive somewhere than walk to the class in the fresh air and then have to deal with the 'gotcha again, nothing I can do' attitude of this place. No thank you.

Every class, every instructor is so great. I've being practicing yoga for years, in multiple different states and this is one of my favorite places. The yoga instructors guide your through a sequence but really value the practitioners intuition and encourage the students the practice at their own pace according to how their body feels that day. I can't recommend this studio enough.

Love it there! Everyone is so kind and supportive and inspiring. I love that there are early morning and later classes, and that there's options for heated or non heated. My favorite classes are the hot dynamic flows!

Cant wait for covid to end so I can work my way up to gaining endurance for hot yoga again. Firelight's easier classes are more challenging compared to a lot of other hot yoga classes. I don't think it's necessarily hard but that it's so hot it makes it hard. Before covid times, peak hours packed almost 50 students in a class, and honestly..... I loved that. Love the eucalyptus towels after class and great to see environmentally friendly shower products in the locker rooms.

Cons- so far for me since I'm in Hillsboro beaverton side, parking, small lockers lots of students.