5 Key Health Benefits to Yoga

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Top Tips For Hot Yoga Beginners
 
 
 
 

What do I need to know for my first time?

The room is heated to 42 degrees Celsius so be prepared to work hard and sweat.

Be hydrated! Have at least 3 liters of water in the 24 hours prior to your first class. Doctors estimate we need at least 2 liters for normal body maintenance.

The class is designed for all levels of fitness but if you have special medical conditions please consult your doctor first.

Please do not wear strong perfume and deodorants – some people may be allergic.


What should I wear?

As little as you feel comfortable in! Shorts, running vest, leggings – something light (dress for the beach) sweatpants and baggy clothes not recommended.


What do I need to bring with me?

A large towel or two

Yoga mat (you can borrow one of ours to start with - although we wash them regularly with environmentally friendly tea-tree based products, your own will be more hygienic. We also sell mats at the club).

Water

Sense of humour

Open mind


How will I feel after Class?

Shower, put on dry clothes, drink plenty of water, eat whatever you fancy and then listen to your body – you may feel energised, completely and deliciously relaxed or even a little emotional! All reactions are normal.

The next day you may feel a little sore (though less than if you had practiced in a cool environment) - the best thing to do is come back the next day or within 48 hours and allow the magic to work.


Abandon the competitive mindset

Although Yoga Championships have been held in India for thousands of years, your own practice is absolutely non-competitive nor is it merely a physical workout program. It’s not about how far one goes into a posture, but rather how mindfully. To stay present in your body to every feeling, to remain conscious of every breath is to do yoga. Yoga is skill in action.


Abandon all fear

We encourage you to let go of all fear and speculation, to let go of your thinking mind, to walk confidently into your first class and remember that every single person around you also, at one time, had their first class. The best way to conquer fear is to walk right into the heart of it. Give it a go, Hot Yoga might well change your life, forever.

Rules & Etiquette

Yoga is a discipline. Please arrive 15 minutes before class - no late arrivals.

Mobile free zone - enjoy your peace!

Clean bare feet only in the yoga studios - put your shoes in the cubbies at the door.

Quiet please in the studio before and during class and 15 minutes after final savasana - use this time to acclimatize to the heat and chill out!

Please avoid wearing perfume or smoky clothes to the studio - some people have allergies.

Remain in the yoga studio during class to acclimatize to the heat.

Please advise us of any medical conditions.

Please help us to keep the studio and changing areas clean between classes - put your water bottle in the recycling bin.

Lost property will be kept for one month only.