Candlelit Vinyasa Flow
4 a weekThe most-scheduled class on the timetable, four times a week. Breath-linked vinyasa in the candlelit room, at the studio's usual 95 to 102 degrees.
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Candlelit Flow
Candlelit Flow
This is the practice Lotus is known for. The room is candlelit, the sequence is continuous, and on most nights of the week singing bowls play underneath it. Eight of these run every week, more than any other family of classes here.
Who it is for. Anyone. Every class in this group is written for all experience levels, so it is a fair first hot class as well as a regular one.
Plain english
What the words actually mean
You do not need to know any of this to walk in. It is here so the schedule reads like a timetable instead of a foreign language.
Vinyasa
Vinyasa means the flowing movement between postures, with each change linked to a breath. A vinyasa class is a continuous sequence rather than a series of separate holds.
Asana
Asana is simply the word for a yoga posture. You will see it used interchangeably with pose.
Sound vibration
Sound vibration means singing bowls played during the practice. The tones are used to deepen relaxation and settle the mind.
Studio signature · 8 classes a week
The classes in Candlelit Flow
Breath-linked flow in the candlelit room, with singing bowls woven through the sound vibration sessions.
Candlelit Vinyasa Flow and Sound Vibration
2 a week · 60 minA 60-minute hot practice: an integrated flow of postures and sequences focused on the connection of movement and breath, with sound bowl vibration to deepen relaxation. Welcoming for all experience levels.
Candlelit Vinyasa and Sound Vibration
2 a week · 60 minThe same 60-minute flow of postures and breath, held in a peaceful candlelit room, with sound bowl vibration running through it. All experience levels.
Before you come
The heat, and what to bring
The room runs between 95 and 102 degrees and classes are 50 to 60 minutes. Doors open 20 minutes before, and the studio asks you to arrive 10 minutes early so your body can adjust to the heat. Classes start on time and the doors lock at the start, so there is no late admittance.
Read the full first-visit guideThe room
Far infrared heat, between 95 and 102 degrees. It warms you rather than the air, so it feels radiant instead of stifling.
Arriving
Doors open 20 minutes before. Arrive 10 minutes early to adjust to the temperature. Classes start on time and the doors lock, so there is no late admittance.
Your mat
Bring your own if you have one. There are a limited number of free mats to borrow, with a small contribution asked for the studio's mental health charity jar.
If it is your first
Eat two to four hours before class, dress lightly, and drink plenty of fluids before, during and after.
Found your fit?
Two weeks unlimited, $40
Long enough to try every class in this group and still have time to pick a favourite.