What our students are saying…

Briana W. - Chesapeake, Va

The teacher training program at Chesapeake Hot Yoga is amazing! You truly are being taught by some of the best in their fields. This is a wonderful place to start, whether you are new to yoga or expanding your practice. Arianna's enthusiasm and extreme wealth of knowledge is infectious. You can be sure you are training with the best!!!
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Amy P. - Virginia Beach, VA

I used to weigh 200 pounds until I went to Chesapeake Hot Yoga. I LOVE all of the great benefits of hot yoga and how it has dramatically changed my life. I have lost 80 pounds now and can see my feet again! Check out my progress:

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Phyllis - Virginia Beach, VA

What can I say? 6 months now and I still love hot yoga! It is a complete workout using every muscle -yet I leave feeling refreshed, energized, and happy! I feel strong and flexible! I sleep really well and my skin looks better! Another benefit is cleansing of the toxins from your body. The expert staff at CHY are all knowledgeable and friendly, they make you feel like family! I recommend it to everyone!
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Annie - Chesapeake, VA

Training with an instructor who has such diverse experience - trained with Bikram, trained in India, and trained with BKS IYengar - has given me the confidence and experience I was looking for. Not only do I know and understand the poses, I have refined tips on how to work towards achieving those poses so I can better help my students grow their practice. Additionally, every instructor that works at Chesapeake Hot Yoga is a testament to the training program - they are all special, dedicated individuals who help you become a great teacher by setting a great example! Without Chesapeake Hot Yoga's training, I wouldn't be the confident, able, gifted teacher I am today!
Category: Teacher Training

Veronica Bullock - Lynchburg, VA

"I attended the 200RYT training in early 2011 and it was an awesome experience. I had researched many studios and decided on Chesapeake Hot Yoga because of Arianna's extensive experience and her heart for Yoga. I live 4 hours away, so the drive up on the weekends was a challenge, but the training program, the teachers and the friends I made, made the drive worth it!! I had previous background in Yoga, but it's a different animal trying to teach a class. Arianna's program teaches you the proper form of traditional Yoga asanas and their benefits. You also learn a great deal about the flow of a class including the timing of the individual asanas and how to be direct!! The Teacher Training program was a wonderful yet challenging experience. I would do it again...just to do it!"
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Jennifer W. -

I heart this studio. When I was searching for a studio to get my RYT-200 certification, there are plenty of options in the area but none of which house Arianna Gallagher. She's a true yogi, well .... yogini actually. She's a purist to the trade and has been practicing for over 20 years, travelled throughout that time and learned from masters of our time; B.K.S. Iyengar and Bikram. It's an incredible place to practice and learn. Hot yoga is invigorating, challenging, healing, and inspiring. Probably one of the best things you can do for yourself at one of the top places in town!
Category: Teacher Training

Dr. Peter Jo - ANNANDALE, VA

"I went through the 200 hour teacher training program at CHY in 2011. Arianna is such a great teacher! She laughs a lot and genuinely respects her students. The course was extremely well organized with clear objectives for each weekend. Each weekend module had specific reading assignments, homework and postures. Any program is only as good as the people who run it. Arianna brings in the best teachers who are experienced experts in their respective fields. Every person involved with the program is a true professional from top to bottom. They genuinely love teaching and love training yoga teachers. Arianna is a person who has lived and breathed yoga for most of her life. So have confidence that you are learning from a true student of yoga. She exudes warmth and understanding and she will treat you like she cares about you. You really have to meet her; she has the enthusiasm of a teenager and the maturity of a seasoned yogini! There is no 'professional distance' in her methods. She smiles, laughs, hugs and tries so hard to coax the best teacher out of her students. Her program was so good that 6 months later, my wife went through the same training. Absolutely- great- program."
Category: Teacher Training

Steven Herron - Chesapeake, VA

I have and still visit classes by instructors who are either not RYT200 or received it from somewhere other than Chesapeake Hot Yoga. The one thing I find consistent is the failure of the instructors to teach yoga. It is evident they lack a true understanding of how teaching yoga differs from instructing it. Most anyone can call postures; it is rare when a teacher informs the students of why the posture is beneficial; what it is doing to their bodies and health; correcting their postures; use Sanskrit as well as English; and adequately address safety issues. Everyone of the teachers I have experienced that come from Arianna's training are masters of all of those, and more.
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Melissa - Chesapeake, VA

Arianna and her staff are so passionate about what they do and their enthusiasm radiates into their classes which makes them really enjoyable AND challenging. After each session we all walk away feeling rejuvenated and can't wait for the next class. I recommend CHY for everyone!
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Laura K. - Suffolk, VA

I was a little skeptical about trying hot yoga at first, but was going to give it a shot with my mom. I really enjoyed the class and could tell it was making a difference in my muscle tone fairly quickly. I have suffered with chronic fatigue and insomnia for years, but after a class I feel great, sleep well, and wake up feeling ready to get out of bed. I did not think it was possible to be in a good mood in the morning! I truly enjoy it and am so glad my mom got me interested. Another good thing is that there are people of all ages and body types in the classes so you do not need to feel self-conscious at all. I really love these classes. The only suggestion I'd give is to open a studio in Suffolk!!
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