Sumit's Yoga was created by Sumit Banerjee based on his own years of experience practicing and teaching various yoga styles including Bikram and Vinyasa. His sequence and style of teaching reinforces his primary objectives as a teacher: helping others to realize the powerful wellness benefits of yoga including a stronger, toned and more flexible body and an improved state of mind encouraging relaxation, self-acceptance and awareness.
Classes at Sumit's Yoga flow to music through a sequence of both balancing and energizing asanas (poses) in a heated practice environment. Through his Bikram practice, Sumit understands the healing aspect of heat. Though his classes are designed to optimize physical health by waking and energizing the entire body, Sumit stresses that the greatest benefit comes not as much from the healing of the body, but from the healing of the mind.
Classes at Sumit's Yoga flow to music through a sequence of both balancing and energizing asanas (poses) in a heated practice environment. Through his Bikram practice, Sumit understands the healing aspect of heat. Though his classes are designed to optimize physical health by waking and energizing the entire body, Sumit stresses that the greatest benefit comes not as much from the healing of the body, but from the healing of the mind.
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Come to class fully hydrated: Ensure you drink plenty of water throughout the day so that you are prepared. Bring a large bottle of water with you to class or purchase chilled water at the studio. Stay in the yoga room during class. Feel free to sit or lay down if you feel overwhelmed. As you build the ability to focus your mind and still your body, the struggle will disappear.
Yoga is low impact and moves with your body's natural range of motion. It is excellent for cardiac health. Unlike other forms of exercise that can eventually damage the body from overuse, with yoga, the more you practice the more you improve. Often times, hot yoga can be the bridge that helps you repair your body while still moving forward in your training.
The heat helps you you sweat; sweat detoxifies your body by flushing toxins from your blood and metabolic waste from your muscles. This enhances blood flow so that more blood (and oxygen) is delivered to the muscles, joints, and the endocrine, thyroid, and lymphatic systems bringing natural healing and balance back to your body.
Reviews (10)
Dawn Hildreth
Dec 30, 2021
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Ashley Lumpkin
May 25, 2021
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Christine Hobbs
Mar 26, 2021
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My girl friends and I recently started hot yoga and we are all now hooked! Sumits is perfect for every level of experience. We are beginners and felt so at ease in the classes. It helps having an amazing instructor like Katy, too! She was the first person we had and I've come to her classes ever since. She makes everyone feel welcome and as though there is no judgement. The energy is amazing, and the class is fun yet challenging! I highly recommend Sumits to anyone interested in hot yoga! :)
Grant Peters
Mar 02, 2021
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I am still brand new with Hot Yoga - or any Yoga - but I can tell you every single staff member and fellow student are above and beyond friendly, accommodating and welcoming. There is absolutely no pressure, competition or expectation whatsoever. Today will be my 8th day in a row and I am fully hooked. The staff and the fellow students are the biggest reason why, other than of course the great sweat and workout. I cannot recommend this place enough. I will be a customer/student for as long as I am physically able to be there.
John Kuhn
Nov 22, 2020
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Wow - I love this place! They are awesome. I've been doing yoga for decades but had never tried any heated yoga. Something forced me to change workout venues and I tried Sumits. I am SO glad I did!!! The workout is so good. Mentally & physically getting through the class because of the heat definitely adds another element to yoga that I've never experienced. Just be careful... it's seriously addictive but at least it's not a bad addiction to have. I'm so glad to be able to practice yoga at Sumits!!! - Things to know: 1. The flow is the same every class. If you are new to yoga this is good because
Black People Who Hike
Jun 10, 2020
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We typically hike on Sundays but when the weather doesn't cooperate we look for new and challenging indoor activities. Today was our 2nd time attending a hot yoga with Sumits and we brought 13 people with 9 first time hot yogis/yoginis! We strongly encourage trying new experiences/stepping out of our comfort zones and hot yoga was definitely one of those new experiences! The environment was great! It was very welcoming to all levels of yogis. The studio is a very large space that provided a great forum for our large group. Mats are only $2 to rent! The cold lavender towels are life savers at the
Kelly Dent
Jun 11, 2017
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Ran into the studio last second before a class and the lady at the front counter (Melissa I believe) was so inviting. She fit me into the class and made me feel welcome and comfortable. She ended up being the instructor for that class.
Being only my second time doing hot yoga I was definitely struggling half way through. I almost felt like I was going to pass out and she came over and put an ice cold towel on my neck...that was a LIFE SAVER! I felt so much better after she did that and at no point did I feel uncomfortable sitting out some of the class to catch my breath. I have attended another
Being only my second time doing hot yoga I was definitely struggling half way through. I almost felt like I was going to pass out and she came over and put an ice cold towel on my neck...that was a LIFE SAVER! I felt so much better after she did that and at no point did I feel uncomfortable sitting out some of the class to catch my breath. I have attended another
Matt Dickson
Dec 30, 2016
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Toni Palm
Sep 18, 2016
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I've never had a workout I crave until now. Always feeling welcomed even when new and unsure. Had not worked out for years, not been a yogi but found I could follow and enjoy the routine. It seems the stronger I become, each pose brings new challenges and works every muscle in the body. My arms have gone from puffed to defined!! I LOVE the music!!! Each instructor brings their own unique energy and spirit to each class. All body types and levels. So often hear that someone has driven from the Hill or Washington, MO just for this Studio. Thank you for being less than ten minutes from home!!
Steffanie D.
Aug 14, 2014
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I was TERRIFIED of trying Hot Yoga, but completely intrigued at why people RAVE about it. So, I took the plunge this week and OMG it was fantastic...hard, relaxing, and empowering all at the same time. The instructors here are simply phenomenal...kind, welcoming, completely motivating and encouraging. Sumits St. Louis is super clean (a non-negotiable to me), great location, the decor is fabulous, and I felt at home the moment I walked through the door. If I can do this as a VERY beginner with asthma, so can you!!! I'm still nervous and a bit self-conscious (100% self-inflicted, trust me!), but
