A Total Body Yoga Workout Built Around Real Strength

Elevated Total Body is a 45-minute class that brings a total body yoga workout approach to serious strength training. Set in the heat at The Hot Room in Vernon, BC, this class focuses on heavy lifting across lower body, upper body, and abs, with strictly no cardio. If you want to build capacity, challenge your muscles, and leave feeling genuinely worked, this is the class for you.

Vernon, BC Strength Class

Full Body Heated Yoga Meets Heavy Lifting

Elevated Total Body is not a light-weights-and-stretch session. This is full body heated yoga training with intention, pairing the benefits of a warm environment with controlled, heavy lifting. Over 45 minutes, you work through lower body, upper body, and core movements designed to build strength and flexibility across your whole body. The heat supports muscle pliability and helps you move with greater range, so each rep counts for more. Every session is structured and focused, with no interval cardio breaking up the work.

What to Expect

Strength and Flexibility Yoga in a Single Session

This elevated yoga class is built around compound and targeted strength movements that hit every major muscle group. Lower body work builds leg and glute strength. Upper body movements develop pressing and pulling capacity. Core sequences finish the session with focused abdominal work. Because the class runs in a heated environment, your muscles stay warm and responsive throughout, supporting both performance and recovery. Bring your mat, a towel, and water. The heat does the rest.

Who This Class Is For

Total Body Fitness Yoga for Anyone Ready to Lift

Elevated Total Body welcomes anyone aged 14 to 75 who wants to build real physical strength in a supportive, community-forward space. Whether you are a long-time practitioner looking to add resistance work to your practice, or someone newer to heated fitness who wants a structured strength session, this class fits. The studio in central Vernon is bright, airy, and purpose-built for movement, giving you the space and environment to focus on your practice without distraction.

The No-Cardio Difference

Pure Strength, No Filler

One of the things that sets Elevated Total Body apart is the deliberate decision to remove cardio entirely. This is a class about building strength and flexibility, not burning through energy with high-rep interval work. Every minute of the 45-minute session is dedicated to controlled, heavy lifting that challenges your muscles and builds lasting capacity. It fits neatly into a lunch hour or morning routine, making consistent strength training practical for busy schedules in Vernon and the North Okanagan.

Your Questions Answered

Common Questions About Elevated Total Body

  • Is Elevated Total Body suitable for beginners who have never lifted weights in a heated studio before?

    Elevated Total Body is open to participants across a wide range of fitness levels, including those newer to heated strength training. The heated environment supports muscle function by keeping your body warm and responsive throughout the session. If you are new to lifting or to heated classes in general, let your instructor know before class so they can offer helpful cues. The studio welcomes participants from ages 14 to 75 and is designed to feel supportive rather than intimidating.

  • Why is there no cardio in this class, and how does that affect the workout?

    Elevated Total Body is intentionally structured around heavy lifting only, with no cardio intervals included. Every minute of the 45-minute session is spent on controlled strength movements targeting the lower body, upper body, and core. Removing cardio keeps the focus on building muscular strength and capacity rather than cardiovascular output. The heated environment still elevates your heart rate and supports circulation, so the session is physically demanding without relying on high-repetition or interval-style cardio work.

  • What should I bring to an Elevated Total Body class at The Hot Room?

    For any heated class at The Hot Room, you will need a mat, a towel, and water. The studio is a heated environment, so staying hydrated throughout the session is important. Wear comfortable workout clothing that allows you to move freely through a full range of motion. No additional equipment purchase is required before your first class.

  • How does training in the heat improve a strength and flexibility workout compared to room temperature?

    Training in the heat keeps your muscles warm and pliable throughout the session, which supports a greater range of motion on each movement. This means you can work through strength exercises more fully and with better form, contributing to both performance and injury prevention. The heat also promotes circulation and supports the body's natural detoxification process. For a class focused on heavy, controlled lifting, this environment helps you get more out of each set than you might at room temperature.

  • How long is each session and how often does the class run each week?

    Elevated Total Body runs for 45 minutes per session. The Hot Room offers classes seven days a week, so there are multiple opportunities throughout the week to fit this class into your schedule. The 45-minute format is designed with busy routines in mind, making it practical for a morning session or a lunch-hour workout. Check the current schedule through the online booking system to find the times that work best for you.

  • Can I use a 10-class pack for Elevated Total Body, and how long is it valid?

    Yes, a 10-class pack can be used for Elevated Total Body along with other classes offered at The Hot Room. The 10-class pack is valid for one year from the date of purchase, giving you flexibility to use your classes at a pace that suits your schedule. Monthly auto-renewal memberships are also available if you plan to attend regularly. Both options are designed to make consistent attendance straightforward and accessible.