I hadn’t done hot yoga since my freshman year in college (8 years ago, whoa); I didn’t hate it, but I was a bigger cardio queen back then than I am now, so it just wasn’t on my radar.
But a friend of mine was trying it in the New Year, so I decided I would too. After many failed attempts at scheduling a class together, I had to go solo to the 6 AM class today. Whether my newfound appreciation for yoga in my “adult” life, or the fact that I was sweating my ba buns off and had to work hard, I loved it! I loved the feeling both during and after, despite going first thing in the morning and not conciously hydrating hours before as recommended. There were a couple times when I felt of wave of dehydration, but it was nothing a sip of water couldn’t fix. There are so many benefits, both physically and mentally, that I am going to try to keep it up. I have already booked another class for Friday!
Have you ever done hot yoga? What are your thoughts?
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For me, I need to have it be fast moving so like vinyasa or bikram hot yoga. I do though love the heat, it is my favorite part
I know exactly what you mean. My class this morning was Vinyasa and it was perfect!
Love it! I’m obsessed with hot yoga – it’s hard at first, but keep it up and you won’t regret it!
I plan to! I can’t wait for the next one
I’m a fan of hot vinyasa. It’s so dynamic and gets my heart going. But Bikram though I did it in college, is not my thing anymore
I love vinyasa! I just purchased a Groupon for a month unlimited at a studio near me. I need a kick in the rear these days to get myself to exercise (for various reasons) and so I’m hoping this does the trick. I agree with Alex, the best part is the heat!!