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New Student FAQ

Why it's important to engage in a Yoga and fitness activity as we age

There is no magic pill to reverse the aging process. But if you want to counter the biological mechanisms that drive age-related conditions, like the accumulation of senescent cells, you will need to exercise.

The Pillar of Health

The pillar of your health lies in your breath. The energy, chi or prana in the body travels through the act of breathing. The capacity of the lung can be tremendously increased just by practicing diaphragmatic breathing. Warrior breath or Ujjayi breathing helps to increase vagal tone and stimulate the parasymphathetic nervous system, good for digestion and so much more. You will even learn to train the deepest layer of your abdominal muscles just by practicing breath alone! Don't worry if this sounds like unfamiliar territory, you will soon learn all these basic ancient secrets that have been around for thousands of years!

The Transformation

As a beginner practitioner, you must first learn to master your breathing and soon, you will see your daily workout and practice transform and benefit tremendously! If unsure where to start, perhaps begin with a simple inhale and exhale breath through your nose. To master movement, remember that you must first master your breath.

Why breathing properly is important

Re-discover slow, restorative breathing technique to alleviate stress and induce relaxation. Being calm helps you bring reason into your thought process, lowers your stress level and ultimately makes you happier. A calm mind cultivates inner strength, creativity and self confidence.

Why the heat is beneficial

A heated practice when compared to a non-heated class has many extra therapeutic benefits

This is the perfect venue to work through feelings of insecurity or frustration. You don't have to be flexible to do Yoga, neither do you have to be an athlete to take up an Inferno Pilates class! Although be mindful if you are working through personal injuries that may require some modifications on your part. We don't expect new members to work to their maximum, so start at your own pace, sit down when you need to and breathe.

If you are trying out Inferno Pilates or Hiit Yoga for the first time, please remember that these classes are designed to challenge your endurance, train your cardiovascular, work the muscles in your upper and lower body to get you into your best shape very quickly. So pace yourself as needed, keeping in mind that the room is still going to be heated to warm up your muscles quickly and get those sweat going! 

Hot Yoga and Pilates will not only get you in top-notch shape, it will help you grow spiritually and emotionally as well. The wonderful benefits of working out regularly expand far beyond the four concrete walls of the studio. Your skin looks better, your body more flexible, you will sleep better, more focussed with tasks at hand and perform better at work! Adding HIIT training into your practice will improve strength, balance, mobility and your overall posture to mention a few!

After a hot and challenging class, it’s beneficial to consume water-rich foods like orange, watermelon, berries, cucumber and pineapple. Some of our members love to replenish with an electrolyte drink, coconut water or water with lemon and touch of honey after class.

What to expect during and after a class

All first class is challenging, so don’t be too hard on yourself in the beginning. It’s normal to feel uncomfortable when you start something new.

Be sure to drink lots of water throughout the day. A well hydrated body is better able to sweat and dispel heat more efficiently. Bring a large bottle of water with you to class in order to hydrate moderately during the workout and right after class.

Arrive early to get in the right head space so you can tune into a more relaxed mindset for class. Change into your yoga attire, head into the hot room and find a comfortable spot to set up your mat.  Using a well-designed yoga mat that has a good grip is a great investment for a good workout. Be sure to put a yoga towel down on your mat because even a quality mat will get slippery due to all the sweating. Spend a few minutes on your back to relax, breathe, and acclimate yourself to the temperature of the room before class starts.

What you wear will also affect your practice in the hot room. Invest in a few good sports bras and a couple pairs of yoga shorts or leggings. It’s best not to wear baggy or loose clothing which will hinder your practice.

How to prepare for a hot class

Most of our classes are heated, reducing the need for a long warm up, helping with the initial inflexibility, plus it gets the heart rate up quickly.

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As a beginner, what class should I start with?

In general, all our classes are accessible to beginners and experienced students. Depending on your own personal well being, flexibility, age and fitness level, you may need to try out the classes in order to find the right fit.

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Are all the classes performed in the hot room? If yes, then how hot does it get?

Yes, almost all of our classes are taught in a medium to high heated humidified environment. Temperature ranges from 95 degrees Farenheit (35 degrees Celcius) to about 104 degrees Farenheit (40 degrees Celcius).

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After trying out the 2 Weeks Introduction Package, what next?

Amazing, now that you have experienced some of the classes on schedule, you are probably thinking of what kind of packages or membership best suit you.

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