Today we’d like to introduce you to Emily Lam.
Hi Emily, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I started out in environmental science, then moved into advertising sales at Yelp, where I learned a lot about small business ownership. After that, I spent ten years in corporate tech sales. I was good at it, but I got burned out.
Yoga had always been part of my life—especially after I had open-heart surgery at 25. Recovery was tough, both physically and mentally, and yoga became my lifeline. It helped me heal, both body and mind. Later, when I discovered Ritual Hot Yoga in San Francisco, it became my safe haven during those high-stress corporate years. I befriended the owners and watched the studio thrive, and I realized I wanted more than just personal relief—I wanted to help others experience it too.
Eventually, I left corporate life and bet on myself. Today, running Ritual Hot Yoga Salt Lake City allows me to combine my business experience with my passion for helping people manage anxiety and stress. It’s incredibly rewarding to create a space where people can heal and grow, just like I did.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Growth has been steady, but it definitely hasn’t been smooth in the traditional sense. I started with a super lean budget and no investors, so I had to be really scrappy—figuring out creative ways to reach people, build a community, and keep the studio thriving. Every step has been a learning experience, but that’s part of what makes it so rewarding.
As you know, we’re big fans of Ritual Hot Yoga. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Ritual Hot Yoga is more than a yoga studio—it’s a space where people come to release stress, move their bodies, and tap into their energy in a bold, modern way. We specialize in hot yoga classes that combine traditional practice with music, modern elements, and an immersive, almost sensory experience. Our classes aren’t just about stretching—they’re playful, edgy, and sensual, giving people a chance to feel alive, confident, and connected.
What sets us apart is our focus on both mental and physical wellness while keeping things fresh, creative, and fun. I’m especially proud of the community we’ve built: people come for the yoga, but they stay for the energy, the music, and the way it makes them feel seen and supported.
Our offerings include dynamic hot yoga classes, immersive workshops, and special events that integrate movement, music, and mindfulness. What I want people to know about Ritual Hot Yoga is that it’s a place to recharge, reconnect, and feel empowered in a way that’s playful, seductive, and unapologetically real.
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
Tenacity, grit & playfulness
Pricing:
- Intro offer 10 days of yoga for $75
- $240 unlimited membership
- $35 drop in rate – mat & towel included
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.ritualhotyoga.com
- Instagram: Saltlakecityrituals
- Facebook: Saltlakecityrituals
- Yelp: https://yelp.to/yTOpOzLXFj
