Hot Yoga!

[bloop2]

Hey Guys!

I just got home from doing hot yoga with a friend for the first time and let me tell you it is amazing!! Never have I felt more calm, cool, collected until I have done hot yoga.

For those who are not familiar to Hot Yoga, it is a room with a yoga instructor but the only difference is that the room itself is heated to a specific temperature, the temperature which is exactly the same in your body to allow, the muscle to loosen and be more flexible without causing strain. And because of the warm temperature everyone including myself was sweating profusely that I literally looked like i got caught in the rain IT WAS AMAZING!! I had my mom touch my shirt and shorts and she was amazed by how soaked it was and also the setting was lovely, the lights were dimly lit, calm relaxing music and the candles along the sides were a perfect touch.

I have had a wonderful first experience and will be going back again soon with a friend. YOU SHOULD TRY IT TOO! :thumbs up:

 

[Tom]

I just started doing yoga about 5 weeks ago, the room is very warm, but not hot. I've heard of that and would love to try it. I work out everyday and when I'm done I always go stretch in the sauna, because I love the heat. Unfortunately our gym isn't equipped for a hot yoga class.
The other thing I love is being barefoot. It feels so free. I'm barefoot at home, but this is so different. So now of course I want to try naked yoga, which I know will never happen, besides I would be "stiff the whole time"

 

[bloop2]

It was such a cool experience, you're able to go topless for guys, but thats about it. But it was a lot of fun and really calming. Give it a try next time when you have a chance!

 

[XMan101]

Hey Bloop - you've given me a great idea!! Thanks, I'll investigate it around my area. That sounds awesome!! It'll certainly do me the world of good

 

[newage]

that sounds great, except well. I can't touch my toes, and my body is so tightly strung i can't even seat indian style!

 

[bloop2]

LOL i couldn't touch my toes either, and unless your incredibly experienced flexible then don't feel so bad, im going again tomorrow and im quite excited! The instructor at the hot yoga place I go to is aware that everyone is on a different level of experience so she takes it easy or she allows those who can't keep up take a breather or some water

 

[Tom]

Yes give it a try!
It took me a while to get up the courage, because we typically think it's more a girl thing for exercise, but it's not.
It is great for stretching and core strengthening.
I lift weights all the time, and weight lifters tend to loose full range of motion because of their workouts.
I love going, and I think it's going to help with some shoulder issues I've been dealing with for years.
It's great for tension release through the stretching and breathing.
There are classes for every level.

( I still think it would be fun to do it hot and naked, then massages after.)
I don't have the courage to try a massage either, cause I know I'll get a stiffy right away. But maybe someday.

 

[slimjim]

that sounds great, except well. I can't touch my toes, and my body is so tightly strung i can't even seat indian style!

Me neither !! :rofl::rolling eyes:

 

[bloop2]

LOL omg thats insane!