OUR STORY
ABOUT 8TH STATE HOT YOGA + FITNESS
8th State Hot Yoga + Fitness is Wisconsin’s highest rated and most reviewed infrared hot yoga and mat Pilates studio.
We’re a fitness-focused hot yoga and mat Pilates experience that facilitates stillness and strength building for positive mental and physical growth.
Our purpose is to help our kinetic community reconnect with themselves, build self-belief and renew the confidence they approach life with.
OUR NAME
Our name, 8th State Hot Yoga + Fitness, relates to the eight limbs of yoga. The 8th limb, Samadhi, represents a state of bliss or enlightenment. 8th State Infrared Hot Yoga + Mat Pilates is a place for a new state of being found only within the walls of our studio. It’s a blend of athleticism and relaxation, stillness and strength, a state of pure bliss.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Our Core Values help us succeed as a community and as individuals.
NASCENT (beginning to develop into your full potential)
At a time when we are more connected with the world around us, we often find that we are disconnected from ourselves. 8th State is a destination for everyone who wants the time to reconnect with themselves. We create the space to focus within. We facilitate stillness and a centered approach in hot yoga to develop physical and mental strength and fortitude. Nascent, for us is the art of continuously reinventing ourselves and moving towards our full potential.
COGNIZANT (having knowledge or awareness)
We are a team of sociable and easygoing people who share a passion for yoga. We are welcoming and curious about those who enter our studios. At 8th State, we are cognizant of the emotional landscape around us and navigate with empathy. We are eager learners who adapt to make yoga as impactful as possible. Our vibrant energy coupled with a detail-oriented approach provides an upscale experience for customers.
KINETIC (full of life, spirit, energy or movement)
Our studios are open to anyone who enjoys yoga and likes to socialize with new people. We are for the fitness enthusiasts who take time for their physical and mental well-being. Our community is a kinetic tribe that follows expert instructions with enthusiasm. Their healthful choices extend beyond the body and mind. They are advocates of a holistically sustainable lifestyle.
SASSIVATION (sassy and motivating)
We speak with a conversational tone. Friendly, welcoming, and fun. Inside or outside the studio, we lift each other up. We motivate each other. If needed, a cheeky nudge in the right direction. We keep things fun and light-hearted. Yet we keep all fluff to the side. We are focused and intentional, speaking with confidence and a touch of sarcasm.
ELEVATED (raised, to lift someone’s spirits, to honor, to increase)
Being with 8th State comes with the opportunity to be a part of a something new. Imagine your friends following you to this cool new place and enjoying your time here. You’ll wow the crowd with your healthy habits. As you finish your hot yoga session, you’ll feel strong, capable, and ready for more. Proud that you’re positively pushing yourself towards a breakthrough. You will find the confidence to elevate all aspects of your life.
OUR SMALL, LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS IS WOMAN OWNED AND OPERATRED
Christina Sommer Retreat Facilitator, Hot Yoga and Mat Pilates Teacher, Yoga Teacher Training Lead Teacher, and Founder of 8th State Hot Yoga + Fitness
“I have been practicing hot yoga since 2018. What started as a way to destress after challenging workdays at my corporate job in Human Resources Management turned into a passion for sharing the positive mind, body and soul benefits of movement with others. I earned my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification in Peru in 2020 and began teaching online to friends and family in April. On January 1, 2021 we opened 8th State Hot Yoga in Oconomowoc and I taught my first in person yoga class that day.
Since then, my passion for learning has led me to earn my 300 hour Yoga Teacher certificate and additional certifications in Yoga Sculpt, Children’s Yoga, Yin Yoga, Pranayama and Sound Healing. My favorite styles of yoga to teach are Yoga Sculpt, Vinyasa Flow and 26+2 Bikram. I can’t wait to help you deepen your practice and share the incredible experience of teaching yoga with you!”
INFRARED HOT YOGA + MAT PILATES BENEFITS
HEALTHIER BODY
- Increases strength
- Improves flexibility
- Anti-aging
- Burns major calories
- Better balance and stability
- Builds bone density
- Improves lung capacity
- Strengthens your immune system
- Improves posture
- Normalizes hormone levels
- Improves circulation
- Increases mobility and range of motion
- Helps with healthy weight loss
- Increases heart health
- Detoxifies your body
- Relieves back pain
- Glowing skin
- Increases overall fitness level
- Deeper connection to your own body
HEALTHIER MIND
- Lowers stress levels
- Boosts mood
- Promotes mindfulness
- Helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Helps with sleep
- Sense of peace
- Improves relaxation
- Provides mental clarity
- Increases vitality
- Focuses your mind
- Positive outlook on life
- Connection to like-minded community of people
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