Business Details
Welcome to Chesapeake Hot Yoga - Your Yoga Home in Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake Hot Yoga has been the leading yoga studio in Southeast Virginia for over two decades, offering a diverse range of classes designed to accommodate practitioners of all levels. Our certified instructors, each holding RYT 200 or higher credentials, guide students through traditional yoga practices that emphasize physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. We specialize in hot and non-heated classes, including power yoga, prenatal sessions, and restorative practices, ensuring accessibility for every age and fitness level. Our philosophy centers on yoga as a healing science, fostering inner strength and flexibility through breathwork, postures, and mindful meditation. With a commitment to community, we provide specialized programs like Mini & Me classes for children and parents, teacher training certifications, and workshops that deepen personal practice.Our facility prioritizes a welcoming environment where students can explore yoga's transformative benefits without judgment. The studio's founders and instructors have extensive experience, having trained under renowned yoga experts globally, and bring this expertise to every class. We maintain rigorous standards for instructor certification and curriculum development, ensuring high-quality instruction aligned with Yoga Alliance guidelines. Our 200- and 300-hour teacher training programs, led by seasoned professionals, have graduated hundreds of certified instructors since our founding. Chesapeake Hot Yoga remains dedicated to evolving with the needs of our community while upholding the authenticity and integrity of traditional yoga practices.
Services
Hot Vinyasa
Restorative Yin
Prenatal Yoga
Kids Yoga
Teacher Training
Candlelight Flow
NuPower Yoga
Classic Rock Yoga
Yoga Workshops
Private Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience as Southeast Virginia's first hot yoga studio.
- Our instructors hold RYT 200-500 certifications with specialized training in prenatal and kids' yoga.
- We provide Yoga Alliance-registered teacher training programs with global faculty expertise.
- Our facility features specialized classes for all ages, including therapeutic and restorative options.
- We maintain small class sizes to ensure personalized attention and safe practice environments.
Associations and certifications
- Yoga Alliance
What people say
Instructor was funny and helpful
Relaxing and therapeutic
Welcoming environment
Accessible for all levels
Great modifications for injuries
Services
Hot Vinyasa
Dynamic sequences in a heated environment build strength and flexibility. This practice detoxifies through sweat while improving cardiovascular health. Ideal for those seeking physical challenge and stress relief through continuous movement synchronized with breath.
Restorative Yin
Slow-paced poses held for extended periods release deep tension and improve joint mobility. Focused on connective tissue health, this class promotes mental calmness and emotional resilience through meditative stillness and supported postures.
Teacher Training
Comprehensive 200- and 300-hour Yoga Alliance-registered programs develop skilled instructors. Curriculum covers anatomy, philosophy, teaching methodology, and business practices. Graduates receive credentials to teach nationally recognized yoga classes.
Kids Yoga
Age-appropriate sessions combine movement, games, and mindfulness for children aged 3-7. Develops physical coordination, focus, and emotional regulation through playful yoga sequences and interactive storytelling in a social setting.
Prenatal Yoga
Specialized practice prepares bodies for childbirth through safe postures and breathing techniques. Addresses pregnancy-related discomforts while fostering community support and mind-body connection for expectant mothers.
People
Briana Ward
Founder/E-RYT 500
20+ years teaching experience, certified by Yoga Alliance. Developed chronic pain management through yoga after degenerative disc disease diagnosis. Trained under Jason Crandell and Manju Jois. Oversees teacher training programs.
Jessica Brink
RYT 500
Started teaching after certification at CHY in 2006. Created kids yoga program and community school initiatives. Focuses on creating safe spaces for physical and mental yoga challenges with humor and encouragement.
Jenn Corton
E-RYT 500
Trained at Chesapeake Hot Yoga before military assignment in Germany. Returned to teach advanced classes. Specializes in combining traditional yoga philosophy with modern therapeutic applications for diverse practitioners.
Kevin Crawford
RYT 500
Former professional dancer with 20-year entertainment career. Completed RYT 500 training at Hot House Yoga after certification at CHY. Brings movement expertise to yoga instruction for athletes and performing artists.
Natalie Fortunado
RYT 200
Former yoga studio owner with expertise in mindfulness and holistic wellness. Teaches gentle encouragement with intentional sequencing. Helps students of all levels feel supported through personalized modifications and mental focus techniques.
Questions
What yoga styles do you offer?
We provide Hot Vinyasa, Restorative Yin, Prenatal Yoga, Kids Yoga, Candlelight Flow, and Classic Rock Yoga classes for all experience levels.
Do you require prior yoga experience?
No prior experience needed. Our instructors modify poses for beginners while offering advanced options. 'If you can breathe, you can do yoga' is our guiding principle.
Are teacher training programs available?
Yes! We offer Yoga Alliance-registered 200-hour foundational and 300-hour advanced training with payment plans. Graduates qualify for RYT 500 certification.
Can I attend classes online?
Zoom class options remain available for members and unlimited pass holders. Contact us to set up your virtual account for remote participation.
What payment options exist for training?
We offer payment plans for teacher training: $500 deposit with monthly installments, or full payment by training start date.
Do you have family-friendly classes?
Our Mini & Me program offers 45-minute interactive sessions for children aged 3-7 and adult companions with yoga, games, and bonding activities.
