The Beginner’s Guide to Yoga at Collective Studios
At Collective Studios, every yoga class is designed to meet you where you are and help you grow from there. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or coming back to your practice after a break, our classes build on one another so you can move confidently, safely, and with purpose.
Yoga at Collective Studios isn’t just for seasoned practitioners. It’s for anyone looking to move better, feel stronger, and find balance. Our yoga classes can be a complete fitness routine on their own or the perfect complement to other workouts like running, cycling, or strength training. Yoga helps improve mobility, flexibility, and breath control while also supporting recovery and preventing injury.
If you want to deepen your practice, we offer two main yoga styles to guide your journey: Slow Flow, a calm and unheated class ideal for learning foundational poses and transitions, and Flow (hot yoga), a heated, athletic vinyasa practice that challenges strength and focus while remaining accessible and inclusive. Both formats offer their own rhythm and rewards, and together, they create a strong path toward balance and growth.
Slow Flow: Your Starting point
If you’re new to yoga, Slow Flow is the perfect place to begin. This unheated class introduces you to the movements, breathwork, and terminology that form the foundation of a vinyasa-style practice. You’ll learn what it means to link breath with movement, explore alignment in key poses, and move through sequences at a pace that allows you to truly feel each pose in your body.
Slow Flow gives you time to build confidence while learning the language of yoga, so when an instructor cues “chaturanga” or “downward dog,” you’ll know exactly what to do. It’s also a great space to refine form, focus on balance, and understand how to modify poses for your body’s needs.
Because the room is unheated, you can concentrate on control, strength, and mobility without the intensity of heat. This makes Slow Flow ideal for beginners, those returning to practice, or anyone looking to deepen their understanding of movement before stepping into a quicker-paced, heated class.
Flow (Hot Yoga): Turn Up the Heat
Once you’re comfortable with the basics and ready to take your practice further, Flow (Hot Yoga) is the next step. Practiced in a heated studio, Flow classes combine strength, flexibility, and endurance for a full-body workout that’s as empowering as it is energizing.
The warmth helps your muscles open safely, allowing you to move deeper into poses while also building focus and stamina. Expect creative, thoughtfully sequenced flows that challenge both body and mind, raising your heart rate, improving circulation, and leaving you with that unmistakable post-class glow.
Like Slow Flow, our hot Flow classes are designed for all levels, including beginners. Our instructors provide clear cues and offer modifications for every level, so whether you’re newer to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, you can move confidently at your own pace. The heat simply adds another dimension of awareness, as it teaches you to breathe through challenge, stay present, and find calm even when things get tough.
Which Class Is Right for You?
Both Slow Flow and Flow are open to beginners, and you’re welcome to join either class at any time. Our instructors always provide guidance and modifications so you can move safely and confidently, no matter your experience level.
That said, if you’re looking for a clear path to build your practice, we recommend starting with Slow Flow so you can get comfortable with the foundational movements and terminology of yoga. Once you feel confident in your form and ready to explore more intensity, step into our hot yoga classes for an added challenge.
Explore More Yoga at Collective Studios
In addition to the classes mentioned, there are plenty of other ways to expand your practice at Collective Studios. Every class offers something unique, and you’re welcome to try any of them at any time, depending on what your body and mind need that day.
Some classes to explore:
Yoga Sculpt — Yoga Sculpt is a heated fusion of yoga, strength training, and cardio bursts. Expect dumbbells, high-energy playlists, and movement that builds power while keeping you grounded in mindful flow.
Hot Pilates — Focused on core strength and full-body stability, Hot Pilates blends precision with flow for a challenging yet energizing experience.
Release — Release is a yin yoga class designed to deeply stretch and release your muscles and tissue by holding gentle stretches for several minutes.
Restore — Our restorative yoga classes are focused on complete support and relaxation to reduce muscle tension, improve sleep, and support total body healing.
Exploring different formats keeps your practice fresh and helps you discover what lights you up, whether that’s building strength, finding stillness, or starting your day with energy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yoga for Beginners
What type of yoga is best for beginners?
At Collective Studios, we recommend starting with Slow Flow. This is an all-levels class that will help you feel comfortable with basic poses, alignment, and terminology before moving into more dynamic classes.
Do I need to be flexible to start yoga?
Not at all. Flexibility is something you build through yoga, not a requirement before you begin. Come as you are and our instructors will guide you with modifications to meet your body where it is today.
Can I take hot yoga if I’ve never done yoga before?
Yes! Anyone can join our hot yoga Flow classes. But you’ll get the most out of them if you’ve first explored a few Slow Flow classes to start, since Slow Flow gives you the basics you’ll need to feel strong and confident in the heated studio.
What should I bring to my first yoga class?
We recommend:
A yoga mat (rentals available at the studio)
A towel (especially for heated classes)
A water bottle (bring your own or purchase/refill at the studio)
Wear comfortable, breathable clothing that allows you to move freely
How hot is hot yoga at Collective Studios?
Our heated Flow classes are kept between 90–95 degrees with balanced humidity. The warmth helps muscles loosen safely, supports deeper stretching, and gives your practice an energizing boost.
Is yoga really for all levels?
Absolutely. Every class at Collective Studios is designed to be accessible. Our instructors offer modifications for beginners and challenges for seasoned practitioners so everyone can practice together in the same supportive space.
Start Your Yoga Journey Today
No matter where you’re starting from, there’s a place for you on the mat at Collective Studios. Our classes are designed to help you build strength, find balance, and feel connected, whether you’re stepping into yoga for the very first time or returning to deepen your practice.
New to Collective Studios? Explore our intro offers:
2 weeks of unlimited classes for $49
3 classes for $45