I realize it has been a while since my last blog post but this ad for a used yoga mat and the story of how it came to be was making the rounds on Facebook today and I found it worthy of a quick share. If you have ever taken a hot yoga class, you just [...]
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So, you go to Hot Yoga class regularly. You know all the teachers. You have a group of yoga class friends. You even have your own "spot" in the room. Despite all of this and the fact that you grab every opportunity to rave about hot yoga to your non-yogi friends, and you're pretty sure [...]
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When it is hot outside, staying hydrated is essential and requires a little mindfulness. True, it might seem obvious (drink water or die?) and also true, we tend to be thirstier during the warmer months. Still, we can forget to drink enough water. Go figure. Then again, even if we are paying attention to our [...]
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Do you find quotes as comforting as I do? Something about ‘em, right? Like, hearing your own thoughts and feelings phrased in such a succinct and beautiful way. They’re not necessarily profound, or even unique, insights but they’ve got that certain something that triggers within you a resounding “YES!” So, hand-picked by yours truly … [...]
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Time for Some Smile Therapy. I like to think of it as my contribution to the popular Laughter Yoga movement. Here’s a list of 10 things they leave out of the oh-so-enticing, hot-yoga-will-change-your-life brochures. 1. The stink. Your clothes and towels will find it. After a few hot yoga classes you will notice it. And [...]
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I am simply amazed at the popularity of yoga these days. With so many styles and talented teachers out there, it is relatively easy to find a style that is right for you, but what is "Hot Yoga" exactly? A common misconception is that Hot Yoga is synonymous with Bikram Yoga. While Bikram Yoga is [...]
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If you are curious about hot yoga and perhaps thinking about taking a class, read this article I wrote for Hot-Yoga.net first to learn what you can expect before, during and after your first class. If you have never done yoga, perhaps simply the word inspires images of hyper-flexible people positioning themselves into seemingly impossible, [...]
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This is probably the question I am asked most often as a Hot Yoga teacher. Yes, the room is intentionally heated to about 90-95 degrees and in some studios, even hotter (Bikram studios will be around 105). While it is true that the heat is not necessary to practice yoga, it is absolutely safe and, [...]
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