Arrichion

The hottest studio in Charlotte! 106 degrees that kicks my butt every time. I have been going for over a year and a half now and I can’t get enough. This studio is unique because their classes incorporate strength, flexibility, and cardio. I never thought my heart rate would get so high in a yoga class, yet I’m building strength and flexibility at the same time. They are also unique in the fact that they offer circuit training (which I love). The variety of the yoga classes, combined with the circuit classes keeps me from getting bored (and I often get bored in my workouts).
Quinn and Clay and their instructors are so welcoming and helpful! They make Arrichion feel like a family. They have quite the number of clients now, but they still know my name every time I check in, and I like that.
MMA yoga is by far the toughest! I burn 500+ in 45 mins. Tigers Eye is also challenging with the half circuit/​half hot yoga. They also offer Topaz and Diamond, which are more laid back, but are great additions to making you an overall athlete. They even have a hot pilates class– ow my abs!
I never thought I would get into yoga b/​c I usually want my butt kicked in my workouts– and I have found a lovely combo of yoga and butt kicking here at Arrichion. I can go for a killer workout, or I can go for a nice, relaxing stretch. They have it all. Give it a whirl!
The only downside I have noticed is the size of the yoga space. People love Arrichion and it is continuing to grow, so I often go when I know there will be fewer people b/​c the room can get quite full.

Super hot and sweaty and an awesome workout!!! I love all of the different class styles, I don’t think I can pick a favorite. Warning — it’s addicting!

The front desk staff, teachers and other students were all extremely warm and welcoming and one of the teachers who just finished class took me on a quick tour… Something I don’t think I’ve ever had as a new student at any of the 25+ studios I’ve tried all over the country. That was an welcoming introduction. For the class… I’m more of a traditional-​style yoga person so it was a shock. Tape on the floor where to put your mats, no Sanskrit, no real savasana, etc. I usually prefer a class that focuses more on intention, doing things at your own pace and ability level, mindfulness, etc… This was not that. At all. I felt like the room was so hot I wasn’t able to focus on my breath or the right way to do the poses. Also the class moved very, very quickly — which was mentioned in the description, however I’ve been practicing yoga for 8 years and am currently getting certified to teach so I feel that if I felt it was moving too quickly to be sure what pose to be in I cannot imagine what would happen to someone who did not have a lot yoga experience. While I felt I got a great work out and I will certainly come back another time or two when I’m nearby, this is a far cry from my normal yoga class experience… Which I think will be a good thing to sprinkle in occasionally. I can see the appeal for competitive and type-​A people who need to sweat in order to feel like they got a work out from their yoga class, however many yoga classes build heat internally, not from a loud heater in the corner. A place like this is a great alternative for the people who don’t like the touchy-​feely type yoga class, so I’m glad it’s out there and I’m glad I gave it a try. It’s always good to get out of your comfort zone and clearly they have found a niche that was needed in the Charlotte market because the classes are packed. However I hope that people 100% new to yoga don’t think this is representative of what most yoga studios are like; it’s not at all. I do worry that there is not enough adequate instruction on poses and knowing your own limitations and while I do know the poses and know what my body can and cannot do, I don’t think everyone in the class could say the same.

I love this place! The classes and staff are both great. However, they really pack you in tight here. I’ve done hit yoga in NYC and they give you more space than this! It almost ruins the class for me because you can’t put arms to sides. I had a girl drip sweat on me yesterday. I’ll finish the classes I’ve paid for but be looking for a new studio that doesn’t make you put your mat on top of the mat next to you

I’m impressed. I love the studio! The classes are great, but what really sets this place apart is the instructors. The owner is clearly so passionate about yoga and that makes you want to get better and keep coming. They are also welcoming and help you to work with your ability level. I had to move away, but Arrichion has definitely set the bar. Let me know when you want to start one up North!

I moved here from Utah. The last 5 years the majority of my practice has been Bikram yoga. I discovered Arrichion by searching for hot yoga in Charlotte. I found a Groupon that was $ 25 for 20 classes. I really like the Topaz class. It’s more beginners yoga but it’s always good to find that basic form again. Add beginners yoga with heat and you got yourself a nice yoga session!!! I enjoyed the different variety of classes. The atmosphere at Arrichion is friendly and provides a schedule that can be worked with depending whether you want yoga at night or in the morning. They also have circuit training there which I have not tried yet. Anyway. Hot yoga is what sold me here. I like my yoga and I like it hot. Thank you Arrichion for having a place that I can practice at with the community feel.

Finally. Hot Yoga since I left Cali! I signed up for the $ 20 for 20 days of unlimited yoga (you get 10% off that deal online). I actually paid $ 18 for the 20 days, not a bad trial considering 1 class is $ 15 normally. All the instructors are very encouraging and friendly. The Charlotte location is a smaller studio with a circuit room and a heated yoga room. There is also a shower and changing rooms if needed. I hope they move to a larger location or open up more classes during the day, I feel like there are people signing up for a deal or membership every time I go in. Parking can get crazy after work hours, I have heard you can park in the lot across the street without getting ticketed.
I have tried the following classes:
Krystallos: challenging core Pilates (with yoga bits) class. I did not expect to work up the sweat I did. Definitely complements the yoga classes to building good core strength.
Topaz: a stretch yoga class focused on standing poses with some sitting. I was a little disappointed with the fact that I did not do one chataranga or any of the warrior poses. I prefer more flow in my practice but its a good beginner class for those new yogis.
Bloodstone: a flow yoga class packed with all your warrior stances and a good amount of chatarangas. It focuses on the Sun Salutation, I loved this class. You definitely feel the burn. Its ended with a good ab series as well. I have heard bloodstone + warrior = amazing body, will have to work my way up to it.
Black Opal: hip opener! This class also includes a good amount of Sun Salutations and chatarangas. I also enjoyed this class. You’ll feel more stretch than burn.
You will feel a difference in your energy and strength levels after a couple of weeks of consistently practicing. The post-​yoga high you get afterwards feels amazing!

HOT HOT HOT! but oh so relieving! I loooove arrichion. I just happened to stumble upon it while I was looking through groupon and I’m so happy that I did! I took hot yoga a few years ago and loved it then, but arrichion has me in love even more!
They have a wide variety of classes from beginners classes to challenging classes. They keep the yoga room at about 105 so all of the classes are definitely a challenger because of that factor alone. But try all of them! They are all fun and all leave you feeling awesome afterwards. Make sure to bring a towel and lots of water!
They also have cross fit classes which are awesome! I did one for the first time yesterday and boy am I hurting! They are intense and so worth the sweat! I was thinking cross fit at a yoga studio? I’m going to have to do my normal workout when I get home because this can’t be that tough, I was wrong! I can barely move today and it’s a good pain! Try these all also! I know I can’t wait to!
The studio itself is really nice and really well kept. It’s welcoming and everyone there is really nice. The instructors are helpful and understanding if you need to go at your own pace. This is so worth the investment, especially if you can catch the 20 classes for 25 $ on groupon!!!

Holy good gravy does this place you sweat!
I’ve always heard of hot yoga and heard of this place, but I never really came here until I found a Groupon. I bought it, signed up and rang the place up to know exactly what I needed to do. They let me know that I needed to bring a yoga mat, towel to put over the mat and DEFINITELY water. Do not forget water!
The parking lot is a good size and you can also parallel park in the street as well. I will be honest and tell you I can’t park, so I always show up early to class to make sure I can get a spot. Once you walk in the door, there is someone there to greet you to check you in for the class. The lobby is small, but it feels cozy with people chit chatting in there before and after class. The dressing room for the women is a good size with cubby holes. There are two good sized bathrooms and I believe one shower. The bathrooms are always nice and clean, so kudos for that!
There are actually two different rooms for workouts. There is one room that is the hot yoga room that is towards the right when you walk in to the left, there is a workout gym with weights. What I like about the hot yoga room is that there are parking spots for your mat so everyone has a designated place and you don’t have to worry if you’re in the wrong spot or not. The gym room (I don’t really know what name they call it) is pretty cool as there is a matted section for different activities and then a corner for weights. They have classes in there as well as it is super awesome.
Every since I came to my first class, I have enjoyed coming here. I mean, I’m getting such a good sweat and getting flexible and toning myself! The people here are great and very nice. The teachers are always understanding for us to go at our own pace and let us know if different options to modify the poses when we’re new.
If you can, definitely check this place out. Sure, during the hot yoga class you’ll be thinking «WHY DID I DO THIS TO MYSELF!!! IT’S SO HOT IN HERE!!!,» but then once you walk out, you’ll feel awesome and proud of yourself for sticking it out.

This is the best place in Charlotte for Hot Yoga. I’ve also been to their Durham location and it’s just as great. I love the class schedule and the fact that the room stays at a consistent temperature. What’s the point of doing hot yoga if the rooms not hot?!? Great question. This is the #1 reason why I pay to come here b/​c they provide the services that you pay for. If you want a cold room or fans blowing during your yoga practice, go to a regular yoga class people! BTW, Yoga room is super clean, relaxing and HOT!!!

Most amazing experience EVERY time!!! Classes are challenging and motivating. All the teachers are extremely positive and truly have a passion, not only for yoga/​circuit training, but a strong passion to help each student succeed.
Atmosphere is everything!!! At Arrichion a positive, encouraging and challenging atmosphere is what you get.

Where to even begin with this place? I’ve never found a studio or work out that’s as sustainable as Arrichion. I totally fell in love with everything about this place! The instructors are amazing. They are encouraging, helpful, and all together delightful. I love the atmosphere and the way it’s a community of people who want to become better inside and out. It’s not just about yoga, it’s about mental, physical, and emotional strength. I highly recommend this place to everyone! You won’t be disappointed!

Before I found Arrichion, I didn’t realize yoga could be a «real» workout: I found it nice for people who liked to stretch or find zen, but to be honest, I thought yoga a tad boring, and I didn’t like stretching because I was inflexible and thought it «too difficult». But Arrichion is different: it is the perfect yoga and circuit conditioning for athletes. The workouts are challenging, full-​body conditioning, strength training and cardio all in one space. I’ve been a member of the studio since December of 2011, and it has become my second home.
And as far as yoga being a «real workout»: I sweat more at a yoga class here than I ever have in any other exercise (including running a marathon!). I am a total pusher of Arrichion for runners: I have shaved more than a minute off of my average mile pace since I began taking the yoga and circuit training classes. Another bonus: Arrichion taught me very quickly to also crave the stretching and zen portion of my life that I had been lacking prior. It’s the perfect place to be after a stressful day at the office!

Signed up with their groupon special … 20 classes for $ 20. My wife suckered me into it, but I can’t say that I hate it! I love the warrior circuit classes. Starts out with 30 minutes of hot yoga followed by 30 minutes of circuit training. My only qualms are that the class (the 3 I’ve been to so far) have been extremely fast paced. It’s hard to keep up being a noobie, Ive barely gotten into a pose and the instructor is already finished with the next one. My advise, run through all the poses one or twice at the begining of class so it’s easier to pick up. Especially for us visual people who need to see something rather than just hear what to do to pick it up. Speaking of that … Save some room in the back row for new students. I had to sit in the front row (my fault, I guess) because the room was full when I got there. The front row: meaning the instructor was 5 mats OVER from my, not in front of me … so I couldn’t see what she was doing to try to follow along.
Overall, the staff is extremely nice, they seem to try and keep it clean and organized, and I look forward to going back to try out some other classes besides the warriors.

I’ve been going to Arrichion Hot Yoga almost every day for the past 3 years. I never imagined I would find a yoga studio that offered a wide variety of classes along with circuit and weight training that pushed me every day, combined with teachers always willing to challenge and support me, and members with whom I would grow close and eventually call true friends. After my first few classes at Arrichion, I knew that I had finally found all three.
The atmosphere created by the teachers and members stands out the most and is unlike any other yoga studio I have ever attended. Each day, you can come as you are and know that you will be surrounded by good people encouraging you to help reach your personal fitness goals, whatever they may be. The workouts are intense and the class schedule is set up in a way that offers a wide range of classes at different times throughout the day to accommodate all types of home and work schedules. Of the core classes that I take Monday through Saturday, each one is different than the other and getting to the studio at some point during the day is never an issue, even with a busy work schedule and two small kids at home.
My physical and mental health have never been better. I’m actually stronger today in my late 30s than I was in my early 20s and am excited about what goals I will reach next. I’m thankful every day that Arrichion is such an integral part of my life.

Just wanted to throw out there that I’ve now been a member of this wonderful studio for nearly 2 years. If anything, my resolve and determination have doubled since I started. The community of yogi’s, fighters, lifters, runners, etc… is so wonderful that it’s more like an extended family than just the people I workout with! As long as these doors stay open (I mean, they’re locked during class, so don’t come late or anything!) I’ll be coming back again and again!

To any guy on the fence about joining a hot yoga gym: Try it. Don’t not try it. In fact, to ANYONE on the fence about it. You can do it!
I started at Arrichion about 2 years ago when a friend of mine gave me her soon-​expiring groupon just before she left for vacation. I went to a few classes, and discovered quickly that not only did I like the challenge, and the fact that it gave me a chance to get in my own head and compete against myself, it also made me a better all-​around athlete.
I’m primarily a cyclist, and yoga has helped me to be more flexible on the bike (which means I can get tucked into the drops just a little tighter, and have no back pain after a 4 – 6 hour ride). I’ve also dropped a bunch of weight since joining, and have gotten lots stronger, thanks to the group weightlifting and circuit classes offered at Arrichion.
This is all not to mention the people there. The gym is run by the friendliest, most accepting, down-​to-​earth group you’ll ever meet. They’ll work with you to help you get better and stronger at everything you do. From elite endurance athletes to triathletes to dancers to hobbiests to runners and people just trying to get into shape, there’s so many great people at Arrichion, you’ll wonder why you wasted your time NOT going there before.
It’s a game changer, and a life changer. You won’t want to stop. I haven’t, some 200 classes later. And I’ll be back for more.

I’m feeling *HOT* HOT *HOT*
They told me that they have the hottest studio in town. That’s no joke. Classes are short and sweet. You definitely get your sweat on. Look for discount deals on their website and daily deal sites. They seem to always be running something. Bring a mat, towel and water and you’ll be set.

I’m so happy to be writing an update two years after my first experience at Arrichion that is even better than before. I loved Arrichion two years ago when I started working out there — so much so I thought about quitting my corporate job and trying to get certified to teach yoga. The community, the people, the atmosphere, the sweat… everything about it is addicting. Sadly, shortly after I joined two years ago I landed a job in Ballantyne and moved closer to Southpark, which made the trek uptown almost impossible for the classes I wanted to get to. Alas — I ended my love affair with Arrichion and found a gym that was easier on my schedule… but the flame was still there… burning like an ember in my sweaty yogi heart.
Last month I moved back uptown, and lo and behold Arrichion ran another Groupon for 20 Classes for 20 Dollars (what are the chances!?). I met a friend for my first Tiger’s Eye class in two years and I walked in the door and Clay (one of the owners) remembered my name! I was shocked and so humbled. Another reason why this place is unbelievable. It’s a family and the management team goes above and beyond the call of duty to make you feel at home and welcome.
Tiger’s eye didn’t disappoint. I walked out of Arrichion a sweaty and exhausted mess… which is exactly what I want after a good workout. Needless to say the love affair has been reignited and I won’t let it slip away again!

Well, I figured I should probably update my review. So how do I feel about this place 325+ classes later? Love it more than ever.
I would like to start with a new student who walked in and said, «oh my place is intense. The heat is at like 80 degrees.» Aw, isn’t that cute. You’re in for a shock here. These hot yoga classes flirt around the triple digit range.
One of my favorite things about the A is the family like feel. Members and staff become friends. Feel like flaking out and skipping your workout? There’s always someone to push you. Encourage you. Make you a better person each day.
Want to try it out? The 20 for 20 deal is still one of the best in town. $ 20 for 20 consecutive days unlimited for new students. This let’s you explore all the different classes.
Break down of the classes:
Topaz: your basic hot yoga class. Traditional poses
Diamond: Topaz but with less instruction. Room is lit with candles.
Krystallos: think hot pilates. All abs, core work
Black Opal: fun, challenging pose class
Bloodstone: flow. Lots and lots of flow
Warrior: circuit class. Stations (pulls ups, bench, jump box, etc)
Tiger’s Eye: 30 minutes of flow hot yoga and 30 minutes of circuit. This is one of the hardest classes I’ve ever taken… and I LOVE it.
Sparta: for all you people who enjoy crossfit
Any level can do any class. You go at your own pace. Noon classes are my favorite because they are not as crowded. The evening classes (especially the 6:15pm can get pretty busy). They are getting ready to add a 7:45am class on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Quinn and Clay take great pride in what they do and their students. I’m happy to have found them and this place. Here’s to hoping to hit my next milestone by the end of the year… class #500.

Great hot yoga place. They like it hot and so do I. The classes on Sundays are packed so if you don’t feel comfortable doing yoga with someone 3 inches from you then this is probably not your place. I enjoy the instruction because it is the same every time. I feel like I always know what to expect although I see some of the reviewers did not like that aspect. I do feel their prices are a tad high but it’s worth it. Namaste

This place is small but great for what they do. I have never seen a studio offer the variety of classes that they do and at different times through out the week so you can always find a class that fits your schedule.
My first class was the Tiger’s eye class which is 22 mins of circuit and 22 mins of hot yoga. the circuit part was definately challenging but the variety kept you going. I loved it. The 22 mins of Hot Yoga on the other hand was extremely difficult. After the 22 mins i did not think I could handle a full 45 mins of hot yoga but decided to try the Topaz class which is for beginners. If you are new to hot yoga this is definately where to start. It was a lot easier which made staying in the hot room for 45 mins a lot easier. I am still undecided about hot yoga but I love their circuit training classes.

Hooooooooot. Arrichion isn’t kidding when they said this was HOT yoga. 102 degrees hot (for some classes).
I was originally intrigued by Arrichion’s studio when I saw their card dropped into my mailbox. Since I live only a block away, as soon as I saw the Living Social deal ($ 20 for 20 classes within 2 months), I jumped on it. Inside, Arrichion is a sweet, well put together yoga and martial arts studio (two separate rooms). Since it’s in South End among a handful of industrial like buildings, there should be plenty of parking nearby.
And how about the classes? I went to Arrichion’s first Saturday morning class (after the LS deal was announced) and oh my it was crowded. And hot. Did I mention it was hot? Pile in more than 50 people and you have a sweaty yoga party. But the instruction was spot on — quickly moving through the repetitive poses you won’t have too much time to ponder how toasty you are while in warrior I or downward facing dog.
A few things to remember when stopping by Arrichion: 1) If you are heading there for hot yoga, bring a mat and a long towel so you don’t slip all over. 2) They offer a variety of hot yoga class types, martial arts and a mixed class of cross training and yoga (named Warrior), 3) Be prepared to sweat. I know I mentioned this plenty of times already, but with the super hot room, the (potentially) packed house and the challenging and fulfilling workout you will be gleaming! I’m looking forward to heading back to Arrichion for more hot yoga and trying out their other classes, too! Namaste!