H E A T + Y O G A
How it works
When the body is warm, muscles, fascia and connective tissue are more elastic allowing for greater flexibility and less chance of injury. Combine this with the intelligent sequence of poses that safely stretches & strengthens muscles, ligaments and joints, and you have the perfect system of exercise to bring back natural range of motion to bodies.
The sequence is made up of beginner's poses and are suitable for all abilities. Our goal is to teach students to take each pose step by step. Step one, learning to engage the right muscles and align the body. Step two, learning to breathe and still the mind once in the pose. And, step three, finding your depth, both physically and mentally.
Sometimes referred to as an open-eyed moving meditation, students are led through the sequence by a set of detailed instructions designed to guide them in and out of poses safely. All classes are the same; same poses, same breathing exercises, same instructions - so you know exactly what to expect.
The sequence is made up of beginner's poses and are suitable for all abilities. Our goal is to teach students to take each pose step by step. Step one, learning to engage the right muscles and align the body. Step two, learning to breathe and still the mind once in the pose. And, step three, finding your depth, both physically and mentally.
Sometimes referred to as an open-eyed moving meditation, students are led through the sequence by a set of detailed instructions designed to guide them in and out of poses safely. All classes are the same; same poses, same breathing exercises, same instructions - so you know exactly what to expect.
T H E B E N E F I T S
So much more than flexibility
Improved heart &
lung capacity The sequence teaches you to breathe fully and correctly, training your respiratory system to work more efficiently. Improved
blood circulation The poses move freshly oxygenated blood throughout the body, stimulating organs, glands and nerves, restoring them to a healthy working order. Weight loss
A 90-minute class can help you burn up to 1000 calories, which is just as good as various other forms of cardiovascular exercise. |
Elimination of
toxins & chemicals The heat promotes sweating, which helps the body to detoxify and eliminate toxins and chemicals. Healing old
injuries Specific poses will cut off blood supply to a certain area, upon release, highly oxygenated and nutrient-rich blood will flow to the damaged area. Reduced stress
The sequence encourages stillness in between poses, training the mind to be still even in stressful situations. |
Stronger
heart & lungs Practicing the poses in the heat, elevates the heart rate, strengthening the cardiovascular system, making it stronger. Improved focus & concentration
The sequence’s emphasis on proper alignment, breath and controlled movement, encourages concentration and focus. Strength training
The sequence target all of the major muscle groups in the body, giving you a great full-body workout. |