Situated in the former Fairwood Big Lots building, a new hot yoga and wellness center has opened to much anticipation (and perspiration).

Imagine Hot Yoga & Wellness had its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on March 7, offering two community classes, vendor events, snacks, skin care demonstrations, free adjustments and even vitamin injections.

Owner Renea Rayner had spent over 20 years working the corporate world before finding her passion in yoga.

“As we moved into final savasana, our instructor played ‘Imagine,’ and it struck me — this was the moment I imagined a new path,” said Rayner, recalling a vinyasa yoga class.

Imagine Hot Yoga offers a variety of wellness services, including warm and hot yoga classes, infrared saunas, cold plunge therapy, contrast therapy, showers and fitness classes that cover barre, pilates and HIIT.

To sign up for classes and to learn more about the new Fairwood fitness and wellness center, visit imaginehotyogawellness.com or call 425-462-4646. Located at 14201 Southeast Petrovitsky Road, #A1 in Renton.

The Imagine Hot Yoga & Wellness ribbon cutting brought a large crowd. Photos courtesy of The Pink Tree Photography

Hot Yoga is an increasingly popular way to become more fit and to practice wellness.

Imagine Hot Yoga also offers showers, contrast therapy and other fitness classes. Photo courtesy of The Pink Tree Photography.