Welcome to 8th State
Let’s Shift Your State of Mind
There’s working out, and then there’s stepping into your 8th state.
We created this space to be more than your average yoga and fitness studio. At 8th State Hot Yoga + Fitness, movement has meaning, the heat has purpose, and connection; to yourself and your community, is part of the experience. Our name is inspired by the eighth limb of yoga, Samadhi: a state of bliss, enlightenment, and inner peace. And you’ll start to feel the shift after your first session.
Not your average workout. Not your average studio.
Every class is infrared heated. Every playlist is thoughtfully curated. And every detail—from your welcome at the front desk to that cold lavender towel at the end—is designed to make this your favorite hour of the day. With hot yoga, hot mat Pilates, and hot sculpt under one roof, it’s easy to find a class that fits your mood and your schedule.
And we don’t stop at the mat. We host events that bring people together, like sound baths, social walks, and pop-ups that keep you connected to your fitness community. 8th State is more than a place to move, it’s a place to belong.
Welcome to 8th State.
Locally Owned and Operated in Wisconsin
In 2021, founder Christina Sommer noticed a wellness gap in Lake Country: there was no true home for heated yoga.
As a lifelong lover of fitness, she spent years exploring different workouts and studio environments, searching for the one that truly resonated with her.
What she discovered changed everything. Moving her body in a heated studio quieted her busy, work-driven mind while giving her the best workout of her life.
She was hooked. And inspired to bring that same experience to Lake Country, with one addition.
Christina didn't just want to create an exceptional class experience. She wanted to build a community that felt genuinely welcoming, where belonging was part of the workout.
That sense of connection was the missing piece she'd felt in every studio she'd ever trained at.
Nearly six years later, that vision has grown into three studios, one café, and a community that continues to be at the heart of everything we do.
We’re not your standard studio, and our community events are proof.
Our community shows up! Our events are some of the most-loved parts of the experience, bringing people together beyond class through events like Pilates & Pickle, Galentines Day, and pop-ups that deepen connection and keep things fun. These moments are where friendships form, energy builds, and the studio starts to feel like your place.
Because feeling good isn’t just about what happens on the mat, it’s about who you share it with.
Ready to find your 8th State?
Get Started with 3 Weeks for $65