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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the room heated?
What if I am not flexible?
I've never done yoga before. Can I do this?
Is it a cardiovascular workout and can I lose weight?
What are the benefits of doing yoga?
How does yoga work?
What are the higher goals of yoga?
What should I know before I arrive for my first class?
What is yoga?
Yoga means union of body, mind and spirit. Hatha Yoga is the physical form of yoga designed to bring balance and well-being into your life. It is the perfect lifetime fitness program and totally different from any other kind of exercise. We stretch the body from the bone to the skin and from the head to the toes, which helps to quiet the mind, and energize the body. The movements of yoga reach deep into the tissue, relieve tension and stress, revitalize and assist in overcoming many physical and emotional problems, such as sciatica, back and neck problems, and depression.
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Why is the room heated?
The room is intentionally HOT. It is heated to warm your muscles, prevent injuries and allow for a deeper release in your body. Sweating will also help flush toxins and poisons from your body.
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What if I am not flexible?
This is the most common misconception that prevents people from coming to a yoga class. Yoga is not about how flexible you are; it is about stretching your body, quieting the mind, and healing the soul. The more inflexible you are, the more you need yoga. You become flexible by doing yoga.
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I've never done yoga before. Can I do this?
Anyone of any age and physical condition can do this yoga. All students work at their level and beginners work right alongside more experienced students. The aim of this system is to strengthen the body's natural range of motion, to restore flow throughout all bodily systems. The students at our studio range from people with chronic illness to athletes, every body shape and size.
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Is it a cardiovascular workout and can I lose weight?
No matter what your level of fitness, you will find the yoga challenging. Each posture combines flexibility , strength, and balance to work your whole body. With persistence, patience , and dedication, you can lose inches, and develop muscle tone and strength that might never come from other forms of exercise.
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What are the benefits of doing yoga?
There are unlimited benefits to yoga. It reduces stress, increases blood circulation, and improves strength and flexibility. Regular practice (at least three times per week) can reduce the symptoms of many chronic diseases (e.g., arthritis and thyroid disorders). It also promotes relaxation.
Benefits:
- Regulates cholesterol in the blood
- Supplies oxygen and nutrients to blocked or stagnant areas
- Eliminates toxins
- Flushes the lymphatic system
- Strengthens the immune system
- Balances the endocrine glands
- Improves spinal flexibility and health
- Expands lung capacity and strengthens the heart
- Lubricates joints
- Treats and prevents autoimmune disorders
- Strengthens bones, and stretches and tones the muscles
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How does yoga work?
By the tourniquet effect: stretching, balancing, and creating pressure all at the same time. The blood supply in arteries and veins is being cut off, creating pressure. When released, a lock gate effect is created, causing blood to rush through veins and arteries, flushing them out. Also, pressure is applied to the heart by its relative position to the rest of the body.
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What are the higher goals of yoga?
Deep breathing is the key to longer life. Yoga achieves union of body, mind and spirit. It stills the thought waves of the mind and helps achieve liberation and relief from suffering of all kinds.
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What should I know before I arrive for my first class?
- Show up 15 to 20 minutes early for your first class, and 5 to 10 minutes early thereafter.
- It's best to practice on an empty stomach. If you do eat try to eat something easily digestible, such as fruit.
- Inform your instructor of any serious health problems or injuries.
- Dress lightly. The room is hot and you WILL sweat. Tank tops, shorts, yoga pants...But no sweat suits.
- Practice - Watch - Listen - Do. Focus your attention on your own body when in the postures, listen to the verbal cues from your instructor and apply what you see and hear to your posture.
- Remember to breathe! Yes, it's true; many of us will hold our breath during physical exertion, so keep breathing even if you are only taking small sips of air.
- Patience is one of the most challenging aspects of Hatha Yoga. Listen to your body and advance at your own pace.
- Finally -- "It's the intention, not the perfection" - see you in class!
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All other questions can be answered via phone or email.
319.338.YOGA info@hothouseyoga.com