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About ALIVE Studios

ALIVE Studios is a hot yoga and immersive fitness studio with three locations in Dallas–Fort Worth, starting a class every 30 minutes for people who want to practice on their own schedule.

Classes are guided by floor-to-ceiling video, sound and lighting, in rooms with patented heat and humidity control. Whether you're a beginner or a long-time practitioner, each class is built to guide and progress your practice.

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What ALIVE Studios does

Every class type runs at every studio, all on one membership.

Hot yoga and flow yoga

Hot yoga from static-posture sequences to long yin holds at ~92°F to ~100°F, and breath-led flow classes up to power flow. Every pose can be scaled, so the same class works for a first-timer and a long-time practitioner.

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#183 Plano, TX 75093
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Pilates and barre

Mat pilates and ballet-inspired barre at ~85°F, using bodyweight, light hand weights and bands. They build core strength, posture and lean muscle with low impact on the joints.

FLUX hybrid classes

One session made of stages from different disciplines: yoga, barre, pilates, cardio and strength. Stay for one stage or all of them, which makes FLUX a good pick when you're short on time.

Meditation

A guided meditation follows every 45-minute class, using the same visuals, sound and warmth. Stay after class or come for the meditation on its own.

Workshops

Periodic teacher-led sessions on technique, alignment and mobility. They go deeper than a daily class and are open to every level.

What makes ALIVE different

A class every 30 minutes

Studios that need a live teacher at the front of every class have to schedule around teacher availability. ALIVE classes are led by video, so each studio starts one every 30 minutes: 34 a day Monday–Thursday, from 4:30am to 9:00pm. You fit class around your day.

Patented heat and humidity control

Traditional hot yoga studios heat the room with forced air. ALIVE rooms control the dew point directly (US Patent 12,209,760), holding the temperature and humidity set for each class across the whole room. The heat is real, but sweat still evaporates, so it stays breathable.

Coaches who only coach

In a traditional class most of the teacher's attention goes to demonstrating and cueing the whole room. In an ALIVE coached class the video does that, so the coach spends the entire class on individual form and modifications.

Floor-to-ceiling video and original music

Every class plays on floor-to-ceiling screens with synchronized sound and lighting, and the music is written for ALIVE. Each posture and class element is chosen by our Content Director, Wendy Hartsell.

One membership, every class, three studios

An unlimited membership covers every class type at all three Dallas–Fort Worth studios: hot yoga, flow, pilates, barre, FLUX and meditation. Practice near home in the morning and near work at lunch on the same plan.

Who practices at ALIVE

  • People new to yoga or to heated classes. Coached classes and beginner-friendly classes like Atom, Electron, Glow and Aura are the usual starting point.
  • Experienced practitioners who want a consistent heated room and sequences that progress.
  • Early risers and commuters. The first weekday class starts at 4:30am.
  • Anyone whose schedule changes day to day. With a start every 30 minutes, there's no single class time to plan around.
  • Members who mix yoga with barre, pilates and high-intensity work on one membership.

The team behind ALIVE

ALIVE grew out of 24 years of running yoga and fitness studios. The team has operated studios under Sunstone since 2002, and ALIVE is what they built from that experience: video-led classes that can start every 30 minutes, in rooms engineered for heat.

The first ALIVE studio opened in Plano, Texas in March 2022. Today there are studios in Plano, Southlake and Las Colinas, run by a team that combines fitness instruction, content production and member service.

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Brandon Hartsell

Founder & CEO

Founded ALIVE in 2022. In the fitness industry since 1992 and CEO of Sunstone Fitness Holdings since 2002, he chaired the Yoga Alliance board from 2011 to 2016 and invented the dew-point control system in ALIVE's studios (US Patent 12,209,760).

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Jodie Hudson

Chief Operating Officer

Runs daily operations across all three studios, from the facilities to the member experience at the front desk.

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Chelsea Wade

Customer Success Manager

Leads the customer success team that answers member calls and messages about bookings, billing and memberships.

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Wendy Hartsell

Content Director

Yoga instructor and fitness specialist with more than 20 years of teaching, and a trained opera singer. She hand-selects every posture and class element in the ALIVE class library.

How ALIVE works

  1. 1

    Start with a Trial Month

    $24.99 for 30 days of unlimited classes at every studio. Cancel any time during the trial with no further charge.

  2. 2

    Book online or in the app

    The schedule opens about 6 days ahead. Cancelling a booking carries no penalty and frees the spot for someone else.

  3. 3

    Pick immersive or coached

    Immersive classes are guided entirely by video and audio. Coached classes show a coach's name on the schedule, and that coach spends the class helping people one to one.

  4. 4

    Arrive 15 minutes early the first time

    We provide a sanitized mat and a fresh towel, so bring a water bottle. After the first visit, 5 minutes early is enough.

  5. 5

    Reach us when you need to

    Call (214) 999-8987, Option 2, write to us through the service page, or ask the AI assistant on this site. Chelsea Wade's customer success team handles bookings, billing and membership questions.

Key facts

Company nameALIVE Studios
TypeHot yoga and immersive fitness studio
FoundedMarch 2022, Plano, Texas
FounderBrandon Hartsell
HeadquartersPlano, Texas
Websitewww.alivestudios.fit
Locations
  • Las Colinas (Irving): 975 W John Carpenter Fwy #109A, Irving, TX 75039
  • Plano: 4909 W Park Blvd #183, Plano, TX 75093
  • Southlake: 2140 E Southlake Blvd Suite H, Southlake, TX 76092
Core offeringHeated yoga, pilates, barre, FLUX hybrid and meditation classes guided by floor-to-ceiling video and sound, in rooms with patented heat and humidity control
Class scheduleA class starts every 30 minutes. Per studio:
  • Monday–Thursday: 34 classes, 4:30am to 9:00pm
  • Friday: 30 classes, 4:30am to 7:00pm
  • Saturday–Sunday: 25 classes, 7:00am to 7:00pm
216 classes a week per studio, 648 across all 3 studios.
Class formatsALIVE Immersive (video and audio guided), Coached (a coach gives individual help while the video demonstrates) and teacher-led workshops
Room conditionsEvery class is heated: ~85°F to ~100°F and ~50% to ~65% humidity, set per class
TechnologyDew-point control system, US Patent 12,209,760 (granted January 2025, inventor Brandon Hartsell)
Pricing
  • Trial Month: $24.99 for 30 days of unlimited classes
  • Unlimited: $159/month with no contract, lower with a 12-month or annual plan
  • FLEX: pay per class with a monthly cap
  • Single class: $30
Contract termsMonth-to-month plans cancel with 30 days' notice and no fee. Discounted plans carry a 12-month commitment. A trial can be cancelled any time.
BookingOnline or in the ALIVE app, about 6 days ahead. No penalty for cancelling a booking.
Customer support(214) 999-8987, Option 2, the service page, or the AI assistant on this site
Google reviews307 reviews: Las Colinas (Irving) 4.4★, Plano 4.8★, Southlake 4.7★
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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer a trial membership?

Yes! Your first 30 days are just $24.99 — the same at all locations — and you have two ways to start:

Trial Month (Unlimited) — 30 days of unlimited classes for $24.99, including every class type (yoga, barre, pilates, workshops), the guided meditation at the end of every 45-minute class, and full studio amenities. After your trial, your membership continues on the Unlimited plan you selected — $119/month on the monthly plan, $999/year on the annual plan (best value), or $159/month with no contract — unless you cancel before the trial ends.

FLEX — pay only for what you use: $24.99/month including your first class each month, then $14.89 per class, always capped at $159/month. No commitment.

Start anytime on our Trial Month page. Cancel anytime through your Membership page.

Are all classes heated? What are the temperature levels?

Yes, all ALIVE classes are warm—we don't have traditional room-temperature classes. Our studios use patented environmental controls to create the ideal heated environment for each class type.

Temperature levels:

  • ~85°F / ~50% humidity — Moderate warmth (Gravity, Particle, Spark, Universe, FLUX, workshops)
  • ~92°F / ~50% humidity — Warm (Electron, Glow, Wave, Nucleus, Aura)
  • ~98.6°F / ~60% humidity — Hot (Atom, Big Bang, some FLUX classes)
  • ~100°F / ~65% humidity — Extra hot (Photon)

Looking for lower heat? Try classes at ~85° like Gravity (Pilates), Universe (HIIT), or Spark (Total Body Barre).

See all class temperatures: Visit our Classes page where each class shows its exact temperature and humidity right under the name.

Is hot yoga safe for beginners?

Yes, hot yoga is safe for beginners when approached sensibly. Start by hydrating well throughout the day, wear lightweight moisture-wicking clothes, and listen to your body during class. It's completely normal to rest on your mat if you need a break — every experienced practitioner started exactly where you are.

At ALIVE Studios, all classes can be scaled to your fitness level. Our coached classes are especially beginner-friendly because instructors provide real-time modifications. We recommend starting with 2–3 classes per week to let your body acclimate to the heat. The Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic both note that hot yoga is generally safe for healthy individuals who stay hydrated and don't push beyond their limits. Ready to try? Check our Trial Month to get started.

How far in advance can I book classes?

You can register for classes approximately 6 days in advance through our schedule page or mobile app.

If you're trying to sign up for a class further out and it won't let you, that's because the schedule hasn't been published yet. Check back closer to the date!

Is there a cancellation fee?

It depends on your membership type:

Month-to-Month (MTM): No cancellation fee. Just 30 days notice required.

Monthly (12-month commitment): A contract buyout fee may apply. The fee is the difference between your discounted rate and the month-to-month rate for the time you were a member—capped at the lesser of your remaining commitment or the rate difference.

The buyout fee is not lost — it comes back to you as store credit. The cash you pay toward the contract buyout fee comes back as ALIVE store credit for future purchases (a new membership, class cards, anything on your account). That store credit never expires. If your cancellation is scheduled for a future date, the credit becomes available on that date. Existing store credit applied to the fee is considered spent and not returned. This is our pay-it-forward model.

Yearly (paid upfront): No cash refunds, but you'll receive store credit for the remaining value to use in the future.

To see your specific fee: Go to your Membership page, find your membership, click Manage, then Cancel. The system will show any applicable fees before you confirm.

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