Common Postures:
Warrior poses, chair, single leg balances, twists and backbends.
Body Benefits:
Strength, Flexibility, balance
While many associate hot yoga with Bikram Yoga the two are not the same. Bikram is a specific style of yoga that became popularized in the early 1970’s. Classes are 90 minutes long and consist of a 26 posture sequence. The practice room is heated to 105 degrees with 40% humidity, and the teaching style is more aggressive and rigid than most yoga classes. In contrast, hot yoga is not a style of yoga. Postures and sequencing vary by studio, as do the temperature, humidity and class length.
At Yoga Six, all Hot Yoga classes follow the same core sequence but the experience is always unique. Teaching style, instructional cues, and musical selections vary from teacher to teacher - and we always give students the option to take on an advanced pose, or take a rest, when needed. One interesting thing about set sequence classes is that they allow you to notice the differences in your body from day to day. Removing poses as the variable helps you tune in, and highlights your progress!