Slow & Restore
Slower does not mean easier, it means held. Poses stay for longer, the heat does the opening, and nothing is rushed. Two of these are candlelit, which is why you may see the word Candlelit in both this group and the Candlelit Flow group. The difference is pace, not lighting.
Who it is for. All four are all-level classes. Hatha is the one the studio describes as a suitable introduction to hot yoga, so it is the gentlest place to start.
Plain english
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.
Hatha
Hatha is the foundational style: individual postures held one at a time, with attention on controlled breathing, relaxation and alignment. It is the gentlest way into hot yoga.
Yin
Yin is passive. Seated and supine poses are held for two to seven minutes a side, working into the connective tissue, ligaments and joints rather than the muscles.
Asana
Asana is simply the word for a yoga posture. You will see it used interchangeably with pose.
5 classes a week
Longer holds and deep stretch, with careful attention to alignment.
Gentle, restorative movement combined with breath work, aimed at relaxation, flexibility and mindfulness. Slow-paced poses held for longer durations to encourage deep stretching and release tension. Designed for practitioners of all levels.
The same restorative practice as above, in a 45-minute session rather than a full hour. Slow-paced poses held for longer durations, all levels.
An all-level class of passive, seated and supine poses held for anywhere from two to seven minutes on each side. Yin brings the focus to the connective tissue, ligaments and joints of the body.
Balance and breath. A foundational 60-minute practice focused on breathing technique and alignment, moving through individual postures that are particularly suitable as an introduction to hot yoga.
Before you come
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.
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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?
Long enough to try every class in this group and still have time to pick a favourite.