It doesn't matter. You don't need any yoga experience, flexibility or strength
The class is challenging and perfect for any level of fitness and flexibility
Get psyched to really sweat, detox & de-stress for 60 minutes
Just bring an open mind and your smile
I've already tried hot yoga. Is this the same?
This Hot Yoga consists of a set series of 26 postures, repeated twice and held for a specified amount of time
Every class is the same, but your experience is always different
What are the benefits?
This amazing hot yoga series works the entire body from the inside out, stimulating the glands and regulating the digestive and nervous systems
It aids in weight loss, injury recovery and detoxification
See and feel an increase in strength, flexibility and muscle tone
Respiration, circulation, concentration, balance and posture will improve
Regain vitality, energy and inner peace
In other words, yoga will help improve your mental, physical and spiritual condition!
Is it hard?
The class is challenging and perfect for everyone at any level of fitness and flexibility
Just begin from where you are and you’ll be amazed by the immediate results of just 1 class, as well as the long term benefits of a regular practice
Why is the room heated and how hot will it get?
The room is heated intentionally. Pre-heating the muscles takes the trauma out of stretching, promotes flexibility and allows you to work deeper in a shorter amount of time, so you see results faster
The room will be hot enough so you can sweat freely, facilitating detoxification. Ok, you’ll be dripping wet!
You’ll be able to stretch further than you ever thought you could and actually get addicted to the heat!
The room won’t feel like a sauna and you will absolutely be able to breathe
Give your best effort, and rest if you need to
How will I feel after class and when should I come back?
You’ll feel a lot better than before class, that’s for sure!
It is important you drink plenty of water after class; maybe some replenishing juice or coconut water to restore minerals. After you’ve practiced for a while the body grows accustomed to the heat, but at first, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Overall soreness & muscle fatigue is a buildup of lactic acid. The best way to get rid of lactic acid is by stretching. It may seem impossible to imagine that coming back for more will help, but it is THE BEST way to help relieve the soreness.
Take your 2nd class as soon as you can to get that “yoga buzz” again!
The positive effects of a Hot Yoga practice are cumulative and it’s OK to practice yoga every day. Remember, that even if you had a hard time and couldn’t do all the postures, you are still getting the benefits!
What should I know for my first hot class?
Be prepared to sweat. A lot!
Arrive 20 minutes early to register
Classes are 60 minutes
Make sure you come on an empty stomach. No food 2-3 hours before class.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day so you come to class hydrated. Good hydration makes the heat feel less overwhelming. It’s hard to catch up once the sweating begins.
Wear lightweight exercise clothing ~ bring clothes for after class
Bring/rent yoga mat, water, large towel
No showers. Sorry
How can I have a better yoga class?
It’s important to drink plenty of water throughout the day so you’re well hydrated for class.
No food 2-3 hours before. If you must have something, eat an orange or melon.
Take the pressure off yourself & don’t get frustrated if...
You can’t do a pose or you’re not good in the beginning. Be patient, have fun and just
keep coming to class and trying your best.
Remember to breathe. Sometimes we hold our breath during physical exertion, so keep breathing
even if you are only taking in small sips of air.
When in doubt, go easy. It’s your instructor's job to push you to your limit, but at the same time respect
your body and your abilities. Only you know how and what you feel on any given day. Patience is one
of the most challenging aspects of Hot Yoga.
What's really the bottom line?
Ninety-five percent of your practice is simply getting to the studio. So just show up.
No excuses, No compromises!
It's the intention, not the perfection.
Just come to class. Breathe. Smile. Sweat. Repeat.
