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Is “hot” yoga (doing yoga in a heated room) bad for you?

I’ve heard conflicting things about yoga that is practiced in heated rooms. Some people tell me it’s good for you because you sweat a ton and release toxins, and that it allows your muscles to warm up. Others have said that you shouldn’t exercise at all in heated rooms, and the last time I went to try “hot” yoga I did have a spell of dizziness and nausea during the class even though I was drinking water and not pushing myself too hard (I’m a beginner). I’m reluctant to go back and try “hot” yoga without knowing what’s best…thanks for any advice.

Floor SunSalutation with Francesca

Francesca Giusti’s debut with Yogatic is aimed at people that for some reason can not do their Sun Salutations standing up. As well when your body is tired, this is just what you need! Francesca’s blog is frankieglobetrotter.blogspot.com She is a very inspirational writer, check her out!

Butterfly pose

Here an example of how you can use your breathing to create better stability and opening in a yoga pose. Observe what happens when you breath this way, how it grounds your seat, protecting you from injury and helps you to find depth.

Restorative Yoga Poses

Two great restorative poses, and some ideas what you can do with your blocks! . A variation of supported baddha konasana and a variation of vipariti karani. I like doing them towards the end of class, but certainly the first pose, supported bound angle pose can also be done at the beginning of class. Even do them by themselves to give yourself a treat. Please comment how you feel after doing these and what use you would use them for, or if you have other creative ideas of how you can use yoga blocks!

YOGA for Opening the Shoulders

This sequence helps to release tight shoulders. Great to do when sitting at a desk all day! And great preparation for backbends. Inspired by Eric Schiffmann: www.movingintostillness.com