Alexandra Smith
Alexandra leads hot yoga in Santa Fe, mostly at Dirty Laundry Hot Yoga in the Pacheco neighborhood. Alexandra's classes run in a heated room, with the heat set around 105 degrees and humidity near 40 percent.
17 classes in the next two weeks at 2 studios.
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Practice with Alexandra
Alexandra leads 17 classes in the next two weeks at Dirty Laundry Hot Yoga and FRAME Angel. The next three:
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Wednesday 11 November
The practice
Compared with the rest of Santa Fe, Alexandra leans toward Core and pelvic floor 6.3×, Balance 5.2× and Earth 3.3×.
How Alexandra's classes feelStyles, energy and the body, against the rest of Santa FeAbout Alexandra Smith
Alexandra leads hot yoga in Santa Fe, mostly at Dirty Laundry Hot Yoga in the Pacheco neighborhood. Alexandra's classes run in a heated room, with the heat set around 105 degrees and humidity near 40 percent. Most of Alexandra's practice falls in the morning, and the work covers balance, core and strength alongside the yoga itself.
It suits you if
- you like heated, sweat-filled practice
- you prefer mornings before the day starts
- you want strength and core work at a controlled pace
At a glance
Read more about AlexandraWhat Alexandra's classes are, How Alexandra's week runs
What Alexandra's classes are
Alexandra's classes are mostly hot yoga, held in a room heated to 105 degrees or above. The temperature can shift a little depending on who is leading, so the feel of each session may vary. Alexandra's classes are built around yoga with a focus on balance, core and pelvic floor work, and strength.
The classic sequence Alexandra teaches is 26 and 2, a set order of 26 postures and two breathing exercises. The Old School 84 class follows Bishnu Ghosh's 84 hatha postures in a fixed sequence with a half moon, and runs longer than Alexandra's other classes.
How Alexandra's week runs
Most of Alexandra's classes begin in the morning, and about one in ten start before 9am. Alexandra's earliest start is 8:30am and Alexandra's latest is 4:30pm. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays carry the most classes, and weekend classes make up about a fifth of Alexandra's schedule.
The classes at Dirty Laundry Hot Yoga run about an hour, with the Old School 84 class as the exception at 90 minutes.
Alexandra Smith: questions and answers
What kind of yoga does Alexandra teach?
Alexandra teaches hot yoga, with most of Alexandra's classes running in the heat at Dirty Laundry Hot Yoga in the Pacheco neighborhood. The room is heated to 105 degrees or above, with humidity around 40 percent or more, and the heat varies a little with each facilitator.
When do Alexandra's classes usually start?
Alexandra's classes start between 8:30am and 4:30pm, and most begin in the morning. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays tend to be the busiest days, with 10am, 4:30pm, 4pm and 8:30am the most common start times.
Are Alexandra's classes good for beginners?
Yes. Alexandra's Slow + Dirty class is listed as good for beginners and welcomes all levels, and about half of Alexandra's classes are described as suitable for a first class ever. The strength and core work is paced so people can move at their own speed.
How long are Alexandra's classes?
Most of Alexandra's classes run about an hour, while the Old School 84 class is longer at 90 minutes. The longer class follows a set sequence based on Bishnu Ghosh's 84 hatha postures.
Does Alexandra teach in Santa Fe at more than one studio?
Alexandra's classes are in English. They are taught at Dirty Laundry Hot Yoga in Pacheco, where most of Alexandra's sessions are held.
Where does Alexandra Smith teach in Santa Fe?
Right now at Dirty Laundry Hot Yoga and FRAME Angel. The classes on this page update from the studios' own timetables.
What does Alexandra teach?
Hot yoga and hatha.
How do I book a class with Alexandra?
Choose a class above. Booking happens on the studio's own page, so you pay the studio directly.