Has anyone tried "hot yoga" and did you enjoy it?

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   jenbeach21posted 11 years ago

   Has anyone tried "hot yoga" and did you enjoy it?

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   Kate Mc Brideposted 11 years ago

   No I haven't tried it but it looks like something good to do

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   peachpowerposted 11 years ago

   Bikram, right?? I have friends that SWEAR by it- they go 2 or 3 times a week. I cannot stand to be hot and sweaty, so I neither do hot yoga nor exercise... which is NOT a good thing. I gotta get busy on that or I won't be setting myself up for old age too successfully. Groupon sometimes runs deals on Bikram if there are studios near you, so that might be a good way to go about your first class- at a discount. Then you won't be out a ton of money if you find you hate it. Just a thought

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      jenbeach21posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for the advice. Great idea about the Groupon.

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   healthylife2posted 11 years ago

   I went a few times with a friend and didn't really enjoy it. The class was 90 minutes and the minimal benefit of being slightly more flexible in the heat didn't outweigh feeling faint and having to prepare ahead by eating very far in advance and bring clothes to wear on the way home.Also, I could do maybe 5 of the 26 poses and they are all done twice.  I feel yoga in a normal temperature is equally beneficial but I have a friend that loves it.

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   viewposted 11 years ago

   I haven't had a chance but its followers really enjoy it.

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   jbrock2041posted 11 years ago

   I've tried it and it's got it's pros and cons. I suggest only going if you have already been active for a while. It's a lot of heat to put your body through so I also suggest the first few times that you go that you go for a shorter class and help your body buildup to the intensity. I enjoyed a milder heated class that was still heated but not at 90 degrees. Try different instructors and studios and you will probably find one you like.

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