A man who has spent decades repairing damaged spines is about to become his own experiment…

When Dr. Yoshi Katsuura walked into Hot Yoga Republic for his first class on June 26th, 2026, we thought he was just another nice guy trying yoga.

Turns out he's one of Northern California's leading spine surgeons.

He's spent his career repairing backs, pioneering minimally invasive spine surgery, teaching at some of the nation's most prestigious medical institutions, and helping thousands of people move without pain.

So we had one question:

What does one of the region's top spine surgeons really think about hot yoga?

The question sparked a collaboration that will start on August 1st, 2026.

Join us as Dr. Yoshi embarks on a year-long journey exploring the science, the surprises, and the personal impact of hot yoga—through the eyes of a world-class spine surgeon.

His first discoveries may change the way you think about your own body.