Welcome to Hot Yoga REpublic

Your New Favorite Bay Area Hot Yoga Studio

Locations in Mill Valley and San Rafael

It all began on a dark and stormy night…

Hot Yoga Republic was born in 2018 on a cold and rainy December night in the parking lot of the Jewish Community Center in San Rafael, California.

After a good sweat with a bunch of Russians in the JCC steam room, high on endorphins and camaraderie, we (HYR Co-Founders Jessica and Kathryn) chatted for hours in Jessica’s jeep about all our yoga hopes and dreams.

We talked about how we wished, despite our lack of funding or any real understanding of the practicalities, that we could open a truly unique yoga studio that would change the world, or at least our tiny corner of it.

It was then, in the shadow of the JCC, that we decided it was time for Jesus, certainly a pretty good Jew, to take the wheel.

We decided to go for it.

Hot Yoga Republic was set to open right as the world shut down in 2. So instead of welcoming students, we hunkered down and wrote our Mission Statement—and the guiding principles to keep us on course.

With 367+ days to reflect (and plenty of time to talk... and talk), one thing became crystal clear: it’s all about the people we serve.

Below is the HYR Mission Statement & Guiding Principles—born from an unexpected pause that turned out to be exactly what our young business needed.

(Funny how life’s biggest curveballs often bring the best surprises.)

  • "Great location, easy access right off the freeway, huge parking lot and hands down THE CLEANEST studio I have ever practiced at (in 15 years). Up-beat, friendly and welcoming vive with a variety of classes to satisfy those looking for a moving mediation all the way to serious cardio fitness through yoga."

    —Leah L.

  • "Epic teachers, kindest owners, impeccably clean, state of the art heating/humidity system, sweetest desk help, beautiful retail and myriad of classes"

    —Heather P.

  • "Hot Yoga Republic is the most special yoga studio in Marin. I practice there regularly but recently have been on the road a lot. This morning I was back in class and simply rejoicing in being there...the community is diverse (age, gender, fitness level) and supportive and kind. The teachers are expert and dedicated to helping you find strength and balance, in both mind and body. It is truly a sanctuary of good feels. And if you like it hot - it is SUPER hot!"

    —Annie R.

  • "The two women who own this studio are amazing. Staff greets everyone by name, the place is immaculate and the teachers are very caring and professional. I’m so happy they’re expanding and sharing their vision of what an inclusive studio can be- I’m a tall, heavy set man in my late fifties. Not all studios are welcoming, these folks have built a community."

    —Per C.

  • "So much respect for this space and now these spaces.. San Rafael plus Mill Valley. For me, it’s about the place, the people and the intention. HYR delivers on all 3 +++."

    —Melanie A.

  • "Truly the best studio I’ve had the opportunity to practice at in California. The teachers are knowledgeable, kind and helpful during classes, the facilities are kept clean and the energy of the staff/other HYR regulars is contagious as soon as you walk in the building, making this studio a beautiful community to be a part of."

    —Kara H.

The HYR Mission Statement & Guiding Principles

★ “We strive to provide a community in which our members, teachers, contractors and all of the people we serve, will feel better emotionally, physically, and socially for having spent time with us.”

★ We exist to make other people as passionate about hot yoga as we are.

★ We hire fantastic people who share this passion.

★ Our members are the most important part of our company.

★ “Members” include our members, cleaning team, yoga teachers, contractors, support staff, vendors, recycling & sanitary services folks, and anyone who is served by, or contributes to, Hot Yoga Republic.

★ We do what we say we are going to do, and we do the right thing. 

★ We treat every relationship as though we are at the beginning of that relationship. 

★ We are excellent with names. 

★ We are kind, compassionate & curious. 

★ We are immaculate because a clean studio shows that we care about our clients, and the environment in which our teachers do their work.

★ We are joyful and take joy in teaching and practicing yoga. 

★ We embrace change and keep our eyes on the horizon. 

★ We look for ways to better our community and give to charity when we can.

★ We are grateful.