What are your thoughts on hot yoga?

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rskidmore
rskidmore Posts: 212
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What are everyone's thoughts on hot yoga? What are the advantages and disadvantages? What are your experiences? I've been thinking about trying Moksha Yoga....

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  • YogaRunner
    YogaRunner Posts: 652 Member
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    I love hot yoga! I've done a lot of Bikram Yoga. I've never heard of Moksha Yoga, though. Bikram leaves me feeling very mellow, very relaxed and my muscles really thank me! It helps a lot with my running since I am a marathoner. I say go for it.
    Risa
  • lizzys
    lizzys Posts: 841 Member
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    what is hot yoga
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
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    Dang it was HOT!!! Was my primary thought. For the longest hour of my life.

    I felt uncoordinated and embarrassed that everyone else in the class was WAY better at it than I was, and I was shocked at how red my face got, and how long it took for it to go away. :blushing: :blushing: :blushing: :explode:

    I went once, and won't be back. I wasn't my cup of tea.

    But I have tremendous admiration for those who can take the heat!!
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
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    if you do try it, HYDRATE yourself. heavily. you're going to sweat a shocking amount of liquid out of your pores, so make sure you don't faint by drinking up before you go:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
  • rskidmore
    rskidmore Posts: 212
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    what is hot yoga

    It's yoga, but done is a heated room :)
  • erica79
    erica79 Posts: 242 Member
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    I did Bikram (90 minutes in 105 degrees) for about 2 weeks. I loved it! I could not do half the poses...some of the time I just layed there and did nothing because it was so hot. I came out so refreshed and relaxed and soaking wet. :smile: My skin was soo nice while I was doing it too. If it didn't cost so much and wasn't so time consuming I would still be going. But financially its not possible right now. I am hoping after the wedding I will be able to afford it. I would love to be able to master each position.
  • rskidmore
    rskidmore Posts: 212
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    Yes, it sure is expensive. I was looking on Moksha Yoga's website and I can either purchase 20 sessions for $270 or an unlimited monthly pass for $116 a month. When i thought about it after looking at their schedule of classes, I realized I would only be going twice a week, and that a 20 session pass would last me ten weeks! So I can either buy three months of unlimited for $348 or 20 sessions for $270! I think I'll go with 20 sessions...lol. I'll probably do a 5 session pass first to see if I like it though. :)
  • Jana_lee
    Jana_lee Posts: 1
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    I loved it. Went a number of times to Moksha. Let me know Rach if you want to chat more about it.
  • alantin
    alantin Posts: 621 Member
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    Yoga in a sauna..? :noway:
    Sounds interesting..
  • yoginimary
    yoginimary Posts: 6,787 Member
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    My main thought is - if they don't let you bring water in, don't go. Some people swear by it, others swear during it. :wink: You should be able to take one class for free (or just pay for one class) - never buy a pass until your second visit.
  • kennedar
    kennedar Posts: 306 Member
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    I love it! I did Bikram and it was one of the most relaxing and soothing expirences I have ever had. I hurt for days afterwards but it was so worth it! The only downside is the cost. There was just no way I could justify the expense. Our gym membership is $40 a month and the yoga was well over $100, so we went with the gym. Make sure you bring water and a towel. If you are feeling exhausted, it is totally acceptable to just lay down and skip a pose. The more you go, the more you will be able to push youself. Also, the studio should be open a few minutes before the class begins, make sure that you go and warm up in the studio before the class.

    Now I want to go! I may drag my husband on sunday!
  • Babybear12
    Babybear12 Posts: 1
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    I love Bikram and the heat starts to feel normal after a few classes. Has anyone found a good calculator to figure out how many calories you can burn in a class? I know it various to height, weight, etc... but I've seen post as high as +1000 and others claiming it's only 500. I would love to help myself stay on track!
  • iamstaceywood
    iamstaceywood Posts: 383 Member
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    I love love love hot yoga! I have nothing else to add really. Just that its super fantastic!
  • nurseandi
    nurseandi Posts: 80
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    my old gym where i used to live offered hot yoga. it was sooo nice and relaxing. The only thing is i hurt my shoulder and the doc said that ligaments and tendons get very flexible during hot yoga so he told me not to push too much. like i said it's a steal if your local gym offers it. if youre in the boston(and suburbs) or nyc area this is a great studio http://www.pranapoweryoga.com and you can pay as you go. enjoy but be careful :)

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