Hot Yoga Baby!

My new obsession??? Sacred Hot Yoga. I had heard about this extreme yoga class from my bestie Angela but had always been scared to try it. Kim and I went a couple weeks ago to try out a black light class. When we pulled up to the front of the studio and saw all these people half naked we freaked. I said ok Kim lets get out of here! But Kim being her stubborn self made me go in. I can not thank her enough for having me take that first step. If you don't know anything about Hot Yoga let me explain some to you...

Sacred Hot Yoga includes the physical workout of other forms of hot yoga but with a stronger emphasis upon the spiritual teachings of yoga.

The Sacred Hot Yoga Method stresses during yoga practice conscious awareness of the body's alignment, breathing, and energy flow; and has the students set their intention for practice and use affirmations to direct the life force generated by the postures for manifesting healing and happiness.

The hot room allows increased stretching and flexibility which helps to prevent injury. With the combination of the heat, humidity and the yoga poses (asanas) you WILL sweat and burn calories. Your body will experience a huge detoxification. Drinking plenty of fluid before, during and after class is necessary. Hot yoga can help to improve flexibility, suppleness and strength. Hot Yoga can also help with the ability to deal with stress and to increase relaxation. Hot yoga can be a very effective way of losing weight and toning up.

Hot Yoga is practiced at a temperature of about 103 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit with 40% to 60% humidity.

I got this information from http://www.cloud9divine.com/. This is the studio I currently practice at.

After going the last couple weeks I can say I can see a difference in my body and mind. I have lost about 5 pounds and 3 inches in my waist. I feel stronger and have more energy. The nights I go to class I sleep better then I have in years. I feel GREAT! I have not been to a class since last Thursday and my body is craving it! My skin looks better, my hair is softer. I am AMAZED at what this one thing has done for me. I can not wait to continue my Sacred Hot Yoga practice. And for those of you who are in Albuquerque and want to try a class... come with me! You will sweat and have a hard workout but afterwards you will feel like a million bucks!