Best Yoga Classes in Saint Albans

Hot yoga is a series of postures and breathing exercises performed in a heated room. The heat allows the body to stretch and compress more deeply, minimising the risk of injury or strain. The heart lungs and circulatory system are required to work harder, giving you a cardio vascular workout. The warmth aids sweating and thereby giving you the added benefit of a detox.

No is the simple answer. The point of the heat is to warm the muscles and to allow the joints to be bathed in synovial fluid. It also allows blood vessels to dilate and for your immune response to be gently elevated. The asanas are undertaken in stages, to prepare the body and to give you an option to stop or rest or relax if it becomes too challenging. Our classes are not competitive in nature and although you will work hard, we encourage students to find balance, breath and grace in their practice.

General rule of thumb is the shorter the class e.g. 60 or 75 mins, the less intense the experience. We encourage newbies to stick to the shorter sessions and avoid the 90 mins or 100 mins sessions until they have been practicing for a few weeks. But you are able to try any class. Take a look at the different classes we offer.

If you are very dehydrated, or suffering from any cold or flu like symptoms. Everyone is asked to complete a brief health questionnaire prior to taking class, there may also be some circumstances whereby it may be inadvisable to practice, if you have any concerns or would like further clarification please contact us.