Sumits was my gateway to yoga.  \n\nWhen I first moved to AZ, I tried a  (non-Sumits) Bikrim class and hated it.  The heat was unbearable and I was so grossed out by the humid, surely fungus-infected carpet, not to mention turned off by the drill sergeant, vaguely cultish, you must stay in the room BS. \n\nSeveral years later a friend took me to Sumits at McCormick Ranch.  Much more appealing. A set-series, Sumits flow is a nicely-composed hybrid of Bikrim and vinyasa, perfect for people who crave a lil' motion in their practice.  The class emphasis is more about feeling good, staying positive, and sticking with it than about how well you can do the pose.  If you are new, the staff will take time to introduce themselves and learn your name.  After you finish your first class you'll be congratulated and encouraged to return (smart marketing eh?).  If only all studios and fitness clubs treated people that way!  \n\nThough hot, the room temps aren't as stifling as traditional Bikrim.  Luckily Sumits has wood floors so when you do sweat - and you will - it's not going to be memorialized into a bio hazardous carpet.  Thankfully they mop the floors between each class.\n\nOnly the flow portion of the class is conducted to music. Like the other reviewers I too wish they'd turn the volume down, it doesn't accomplish anything.  Shavasana is a bit perfunctory - they don't really give you enough time to melt into your nothingness, but you can stay in the room longer if you like.\n\nI am perplexed why all women don't race to the showers after class - the changing rooms and showers are always very clean and stocked with cleaning products.  A cold shower feels blissful after sweating your brains out for over an hour.  Their loss, my gain I guess. \n\nSumits is a great choice for people of all ages and abilities who like a good (HOT) workout or want to try yoga in a positive environment.  If you are a more experienced yoga practitioner, Sumits is a nice addition to a more robust practice.  Do not expect to receive adjustments, tips on technique, or to explore more advanced poses - that's not what this experience is about.  That said, Sumits has been expanding its offerings over the past few years - from integrating flow classes to workshops - so there appears to be new opportunities for yoga growth within the Sumits brand.\n\nBring water, a hand towel, and invest in a yoga towel mat.  Smile. Have fun!