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Increases Energy & Vitality
Postural Alignment
Corrects Back/Neck Problems
Injury Prevention
Sports Rehabilitation
Strengthens Immunity
Relieves Stress, Tension & Headache
Improves Flexibility
Regains Physical Condition
Mental/Emotional Balance
Why practice yoga in a heated studio?
The heat enhances vasodilatation so that the more blood that is delivered to the muscles. This means that the capillaries that weave around the muscles respond to the heat by dilation. This brings more oxygen to the muscles and helps in the removal of waste products such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid.
The heat allows oxygen in the blood to detach from the hemoglobin more easily. When blood passes through warm muscles, oxygen releases more easily from the hemoglobin. Blood passing through cold muscles releases less oxygen. The heat also speeds up the breakdown of glucose and fatty acid that makes muscles more elastic, less susceptible to injury. It reduces heart irregularities associated with sudden exercise and improves coordination.
The heat also burns fat more easily. Warmed muscles burn fat more easily that cold ones which allows fat to release during stress. The stress of a intense exercise can cause the deluge of fatty acids into the blood stream. If you exercise with cold muscles, they cannot use the fatty acids, and end up in places where they are not wanted such as in the lining of your arteries. Higher temperatures improve the function of the nervous system, meaning that massages are carries more rapidly to and from the brain and spinal cord. Warmer temperatures also produce a more fluid stretch, allowing for greater range of motion.
What to expect from a heated studio?
Expect to sweat, so dress accordingly. To prevent dehydration from loss of retained water through sweating drink plenty of water prior to and after class. It is important to drink water after class as well to replenish water lost during practice. Note: headaches are the first sign of dehydration.
Expect to be in a heated room (90-100 degrees) for 60-90 minutes. It is common for new students to experience dizziness or nausea if they are not acclimated or accustomed to the heat. The only goal for a first time student is to remain in the heated room for the duration of the class, most students do not complete all physical asanas the first time. New students must take rest if their body tells them to do so. Expect to focus on yourself and your practice for 60-90 minutes. To complete the postures, which are very physically demanding students must drop all mental baggage or restless minds at the door. Injury most often happens when students are not focused on the posture at hand and are thinking of other things outside the yoga room.
*MOST IMPORTANT: Expect a to gain a calmer mind, a more open body, stronger muscles and a fine-tuned physical appearance.
What if I am not flexible?
Flexibility is the side effect of a good yoga practice. It is not a requirement; the physical benefits of yoga can be attained without flexibility. Flexibility will come with time.... remember, "The prize is in the process."
What to bring?
Sticky yoga mat, towel or Yogitoes®, water bottle and most important, bring a good attitude.
Note: what not to bring: valuable personal belongings or jewelry that you would not feel comfortable leaving in the cubbies in the entry, as we do not allow miscellaneous items unnecessary to yoga in the practice room. Personal belongings including pagers, cell phones, pda’s must be kept out of the yoga room.
What to eat or not to eat before practice?
It is recommended not to eat for 2-3 hours prior to a heated yoga class. Food on the stomach will increase to likelihood of nausea during class. More importantly the body uses internal energy to break down and digest food. If you are digesting food in a yoga class your body is diverting precious energy away from your physical asanas to your stomach.
What do I wear?
It is recommended to wear light and breathable clothes. Your skin is the largest organ on the body and it needs to breath during practice. Cotton pants and sweats re not recommended. They capture the sweat and actually overheat the body. Nylon pulls sweat away from the body. Nike, REI , Whole Earth and Whole Foods are great retailers that stock plenty of yoga clothes. The teachers love ordering from Prana, Lululmon and Be Present. Once you start wearing yoga clothes, they will become part of your wardrobe due to their comfort.
First Time Students Read this:
Here are a few tips for students.
Please make sure you are on time. Students will not be allowed to enter in the room once class has started.
Keep very quiet in the practice room. This room is for releasing and distressing. For some, this is the only peace during the day. If you have questions please ask- the staff can answer them either during or after class.
Please let the instructor know if you have any injuries. We want to help you heal. Yoga will heal you but we need to know your aliments.
If you have high blood pressure, low blood pressure, glaucoma, or are menstruating, refrain from inversions such a headstand and shoulder stand. The instructor has other postures for you to practice.
Place all props back in their original place. Help us keep the studio neat and clean.
Come with a great attitude and share your love and peace with the studio. And finally, please pay your dues on time. We will expand as soon as possible.
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