Is Vinyasa Yoga for me?
Ask yourself the following questions:
- Do I need to lose weight?
- Am I stressed out?
- Do I get tension headaches?
- Is my cholesterol level too high?
- Do I have an injury that just doesn't seem to heal?
- When I play weekend sports, am I in pain at the end of the day?
- Do I have trouble sleeping?
- Has my Doctor told me I need to get some form of exercise?
- Do I have back pain?
- Would I like to improve my surfing? golf game?
- Do I lack energy?
- Do I tire easily?
- Would I like to be able to play with my kids/grandkids more?
- Do I travel frequently?
- Do I sit at a computer for long periods of time?
- Do I have carpal tunnel syndrome?
- Do I feel tension and stress in my back, shoulders or neck?
If you answered "YES" to any of the above, then Power Vinyasa yoga may be beneficial for you.
Is yoga a cardiovascular workout and can I lose weight?
No matter what your fitness level, you will find classes challenging. Each posture combines flexibility, strength and balance to work your whole body from your bones to your skin. With persistence, patience, and dedication, you can lose inches, and develop muscle tone and strength that might never come from other forms of exercise.
Most people do not experience dramatic weight loss according to a scale because as you are losing fat, your are building muscle mass. What you will see is a general slimming all over: your clothes fit better, your posture is better, your skin will GLOW!
How often should I attend?
For good results, we encourage a regular practice of 3 times per week minimum. For life-changing results, 4 or more times per week.
Why the heated room?
The room is MILDLY heated intentionally to warm muscles, which allows you to work deeper in a shorter amount of time, seeing results faster. Heat takes the trauma out of stretching, heals and helps prevent injuries. Also, your skin is the largest elimination organ in your body. Yoga is not just about working muscles. You are massaging deep tissues, glands, organs as well. As you work deep within your body, you may start to release "poisons" or "toxins" that have been stored there a long time. Sweating helps flush toxins from your body, giving you a wonderful glow from head to toe.
What if I feel sore after class?
Didn't know you had a muscle there? Congratulations, you have utilised 100% of your body. You are on the way to regaining your birthright: using your body in the full range of motion that it was designed for. Muscle soreness is a build-up of lactic acid. What's the best way to get rid of the lactic acid? Stretching. It may seem impossible to imagine that coming back for more will help, but it is THE BEST way to relieve the soreness. If you wait too long to come back, then you will be starting all over again.
What to do after class?
Many people use a few minutes after class to completely relax and allow the body to recover from its intense workout.
- Leave the yoga room as quietly as possible and close the door behind you.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Rental mats are hung up over the railing inside the yoga room. If you have a rental towel they go in the cane baskets located in the locker area.
- Chat to your new yoga friends in the reception.
- Talk to the teacher or staff if you have any questions or concerns.
- Check out the notice boards to see what upcoming workshops or social events there are.
- Come back the next day, even if you're sore.
- Ring your friends and get them to come with you tomorrow!
- Relax in an Epsom salt bath to relieve sore or tired muscles.
Why do I need to drink water after class?
Drink plenty of water. You can lose up to 1 - 1.5 litres of water weight during a class. This is NOT good weight to lose. It is easy to get dehydrated, so make sure you are drinking plenty of water after class and the entire day before you come to class. You are less likely to feel light headed or dizzy during class if you've had enough to drink in the hours preceding class.
How much is enough? This is going to vary on a person-by-person basis. Typically a good formula is to drink 3% of your body weight in water. If you weigh 50kg you would need to be drinking 1.5L of water per day minimum, 75Kg you would need 2.7L per day. Seem like a lot? Remember our bodies are 70% water. Being fully hydrated helps take pressure off organs to do their jobs and helps flush the body and keep it running smoothly.
The most typical excuse for not drinking water is the increased visits to the restroom. Your body will adjust to the increased water intake. You may also find benefits of decreased body odour, smoother skin, and shinier hair.