Hot Hatha is practiced in 105 degrees.

UPRISE is practiced in 80 degrees.

Hot Yoga is 90 degrees.

UPLIFT is 80 degrees.

Step Up is unheated.

Warm Yin & Flow to Restore are 75 degrees.

We use a forced hot air system with commercial-grade humidification (humidity levels 50%+) that provide a very pleasant and sweaty experience (without the “OMG, I’m gonna die!” feeling).

We use a gas-powered, high-efficiency forced hot air system, combined with commercial-grade humidification. Why?

Simply put, infrared heaters are detrimental to health. Radiant electric heat sources (such as infrared), which aim to heat the object in the room instead of the room itself, have been shown to cause cellular damage and destruction in organisms that are exposed to their wavelengths. Far infrared has also been shown to cause damage to retinal tissue and collagen stores, contributing to aging. Our forced hot air + humidification system provides an experience that is more like a tropical island than an arid desert, and we like it that way.

We aim to be your little slice of the equator here in Maine.

*IMPORTANT: Freeport has TWO “21 Main St” addresses, and the GPS will often bring you to the wrong location.

We are in the old “When Pigs Fly” location, on the same street as LLBean in Freeport.

You can use this Google pin to find us: VV4V+27, Freeport, ME 04032

We are not located in “South Freeport”

Anywhere! All of our instructors are experienced helping beginners find their way around a new class. At this studio, we are all about getting out of the comfort zone!

Sami is the owner and founder of Uprise, and coming to her classes ensures you will have the most welcoming experience possible.

We always recommend booking a class before coming in to the studio, to ensure you have a spot saved. We have a small studio and classes fill up quickly. Walk-ins are welcome, but there is no guarantees of a spot in class. To book a class, visit our schedule page here.

The easiest way to book and cancel classes is through the Walla app. Download it here!

We highly recommend you bring your own mat. We have a small number of mats available for use. We also recommend bringing a full water bottle and a small towel. We have filtered spring water available to fill up.

If you are running late to class, we ask that you call the studio so the teacher is aware. Please note that we have a “zero minutes late” policy for everyone’s safety & enjoyment. This ensure that teachers & students will be able to start class on time.

If a student needs to cancel a class booking, they must make sure to do so at least 8 hours prior to the start of class. If a student is unable to attend a booked class or if they fail to cancel 8 hours prior, their account will be charged a $3 fee and the class will not be refunded (from a class pass, drop in, or limited membership). We often have a waitlist for our classes, and this policy encourages students to cancel early so another student has the opportunity to practice. See how to cancel a booking here.

Cancelling a class is easy and can be done via the website, mobile, and our app. Cancel at least 8 hours before class to avoid our no-show fee.

We donate these fees at the end of each month to a charity of our choosing.

If a class is full, you can sign up for the waitlist. You will be notified at least 30 minutes prior to the start of class if you have been moved from the waitlist into the class. You can remove yourself from the waitlist at any time.

YES! We now have showers available for use after class. Please bring your own towel.

Yes! We have 14+ spots available in our lot, along with street parking. We share a lot with Arlberg Ski & Surf shop. There is additional parking available in free lots throughout Freeport.

We cancel class in emergencies, due to weather, and we reserve the right to cancel class if we determine necessary due to under-enrollment. Our booking software will automatically notify you if class is cancelled. Please download the Walla app for weather cancellation notifications!

Yes. The studio space is available to rent for heated and non-heated classes. Please email support@hotyogamaine.com with inquiries.

Uprise Hot Yoga is named for Bob Marley's 12th studio album, Uprising. We are inspired by Marley's ability to bring people together in love & devotion and to inspire change and brotherhood/sisterhood.