Ommmmmmmm.....HOT YOGA!

Yoga is an ancient practice of meditation, strength building, breathing and spiritual enlightenment techniques.
Yoga poses work to increase strength, flexibility, balance, spinal health and joint mobility. In addition to working on skeletal muscles, yoga poses are designed to increase circulation to the internal organs, glands and tissues.
Twists are well thought out poses that essentially wring out the internal organs, releasing built up toxins and debris.
It is important to drink a lot of water before, during and after Yoga, this will help to flush the toxins out of the body.

HOT YOGA is an excellent way to practice while detoxifying the body at the same time. The temperature inside the studio can range from 80℃ to 98℃, this depends on many factors, studio size, number of students, studio practices, etc.
Like any yoga class, students are encouraged to revert to Balasana or Child's Pose whenever the class becomes too intense, or the student simply needs a rest.
The sweat that happens in a HOT YOGA class is like nothing I have ever experienced before, even in a dry sauna, the sweat is different. During the class the feelings of detox can be felt on a mild or intense level, this is very individual.
Expect to be dripping in sweat....Bring water!

Several HOT YOGA studios in Toronto offer daily classes, one studio in particular is on my list of FAVORITES:
The Moksha Downtown Studio

Located in in the heart of the downtown core, this calm oasis is a welcoming environment that is sure to relax any fast-paced lifestyle.
Amenities include showers & change room, as well as complimentary mat cleansing spray, shower toiletries and herbal teas.

The studio also has a small retail section, items include mats, towels, blocks, raw chocolates and energy bars. Mat and towel rentals are also available.

Trying HOT YOGA for the first time?
Take advantage of the awesome Promotion at Moksha Downtown for first timers, pay only $20 for 10 consecutive days of unlimited classes. This allows new students the opportunity to get a true sense of their body responds to HOT YOGA practice.


The beauty of any yoga practice, whether it be HOT YOGA, meditative yoga, power yoga or otherwise, is it can be practiced by children, adults  at any fitness level, and elderly alike.
Yoga can be as challenging or as relaxing as the individual decides it to be. The popularity of yoga continues to grow, new practices and variations are constantly emerging, HOT YOGA is one form of practice I really enjoy!

Total fitness and health is not just about eating right and hitting the gym! Be kind to the body that works hard day after day after day... Assist the body in building strength, regenerating tissues, repairing muscles, restoring blood flow, calming the mind.

Athletes, elderly, children, pregnant women, healthy men and women of all ages can benefit from introducing yoga into the lifestyle.

There are hundreds of studios in every major city, however if there isn't a studio nearby consider purchasing a yoga video to practice at home.


Studios offering HOT YOGA in Toronto:
Moksha Downtown
The Danforth Yoga Sanctuary
I am Yoga

More information on HOT YOGA:
HOT YOGA Article- Globe & Mail