Bonita Hot Yoga

May 2024

After nearly a decade of exploring other yoga studios due to a move, I've joyfully returned to my home base, Bonita Hot Yoga, and I couldn't be happier! From 2011-2015, this studio was my sanctuary, where I eagerly attended 5-7 classes a week. Having ventured far and wide, I can say with certainty that no other place matches the high standards and genuine spirit of this wonderful studio. Bonita Hot Yoga remains a pristine oasis for anyone seeking the traditional and challenging 90-minute Bikram yoga sessions. The studio is immaculately clean, perfectly heated to enhance our practice as Bikram yoga requires, and filled with a refreshing aroma of essential oils diffused through humidifiers, creating an inviting and serene atmosphere. Sonia, the owner and a phenomenal instructor, teaches with a dedication to technique that I've found lacking elsewhere. Her classes are not simplified like many others; they retain the integrity of traditional Bikram yoga, pushing us to achieve postures I once thought were beyond my reach. It's astonishing how, under her guidance, I've been able to perform poses that eluded me for the last ten years! There's an electrifying energy Sonia brings to each session that leaves you feeling supercharged--like you've been filled with rocket fuel, ready to take on the world, as opposed to needing hours to recover, which was often the case at other studios. The community here is just as lovely--warm, welcoming, and supportive. The studio itself mirrors this spirit, beautifully maintained and radiating the true essence of yoga. Although it's a bit of a longer drive than some nearer options, the unparalleled experience makes every extra minute on the road completely worth it. I am truly blessed and grateful to be part of this exceptional yoga haven once again. Thank you, Sonia and the Bonita Hot Yoga team, for maintaining such a high standard of practice and integrity. Looking forward to many more sessions here!

Aug 2023

I’ve been going to this yoga studio of and on for about 2 years. I’ve been to every Bikram yoga studio in San Diego and although they are all pretty good, this studio is my absolute favorite. The studio is maintained clean and tidy, the staff and fellow yogis are all very welcoming, and the owner and studio stays true to the practice.Even though the dialogue is the same during each class each yoga instructor offers their own special touch which I enjoy. I feel proud and grateful to have found MY bikram studio and at one point I was driving 30 minutes to this studio when there were 2 other studios closer to me (which I had tried out).The owner Sonia is someone I’ve...read full review

Nov 2022

This is the only true 26 & 2 hot yoga studio in San Diego that has a parking lot WITH available parking. It is perfectly set up to book your exact time and spot in the room online - there is a confirmation email that goes out with a ton of information once you book your class so you know exactly what to expect. Good for people with intense anxiety like me to know. It is so intimidating to go to these classes for the first time especially - but you will be met with compassion and empathy. Everyone in that room has walked into it for the very first time and it's a feeling you never forget overcoming. This yoga sequence changed my entire life - it is sincerely true that if you can do this practice consistently the things you want will just come to you. Sonia and her studio are incredibly important and effective aspects of my life, healing, and strength. In the 12 years I have practiced this yoga in many cities 99% of the studios have not survived. I am grateful every day for how hard Sonia has worked so that I have this space to come to just do the work in order to empower myself. The strength this practice gives me allows me to create a beautiful life for myself & my family.