It is recommended to practice no less than 10 times a month to get the most benefit. The more you practice, the more benefits to your body. Consider your yoga practice as your “internal” hygiene: you have to clean out the insides to have good health.
- Why is the room hot?
The room is heated to warm muscles, which allows you to work deeper in a shorter time period, seeing results faster. Heat takes the trauma out of stretching and heals and helps prevent injuries. Yoga is not just about working muscles: you are massaging deep tissues, glands, and organs as well. As you work deep within your body, you may start to release “toxins” that have been stored there a long time. Your skin is the largest organ of elimination in your body. Sweating helps flush toxins from your body, giving you a wonderful glow from head to toe.
- I felt nauseous and a bit dizzy during class and very tired after. Is this normal? What I should I do about it?
It is not unusual to feel nauseous or dizzy during your first class. Practicing yoga in a heated room reveals to us our present level of health and inspires us to take much better care of ourselves. Usually, the problem is that we do not drink enough water for daily living let alone for exercising in a heated room. Nutritionists tell us that we need half of our weight in ounces of water a day to help the body stay hydrated, we need even more when we practice hot yoga. Hydrating not only with water but with electrolytes to replace what is lost when we sweat. If you feel disoriented or like you need a good nap after your first few classes, this is likely because your body has begun to heal itself as a result of the yoga practice. Don’t be scared. After the first few classes this sensation will pass. The more you practice and the more you give your best effort during class, the more energized you will feel throughout the class and throughout the rest of the day.
- What if I'm not flexible?
This is the most common misconception that prevents people from coming to a yoga class. However, yoga is not about flexibility alone at all. All that matters is that you try the right way and find your personal “edge”, and you will get 100% of the benefit! In fact, if you feel like you aren’t flexible, then yoga is exactly where you need to be.
- How many times per week should I practice?
- Is it cardiovascular workout, and can I lose weight?
No matter what your level of fitness, you will find hot yoga very challenging. With persistence, patience, and dedication, you can lose inches and develop muscle strength that might never come from other forms of exercise. Aerobic activity trains the heart, lungs, and cardiovascular system to process oxygen more quickly and efficiently to every part of the body by elevating the heart rate to its target level. As the heart muscle becomes stronger and more efficient, a lot of blood can be pumped with each stroke. Additionally, the digestive, endocrine, lymphatic, and elimination systems will begin to work harmoniously, with unhealthy cravings and sluggish metabolism diminishing. Remember, the more you put into your yoga practice, the more benefits you will receive!
- Can I practice with asthma?
Hot yoga is good for you in several ways. As yoga promotes relaxation of the nerves and muscles, it is the type of exercise that you can do with as little or as much intensity as appropriate for your needs. In other words, you can do each posture with less effort if you’re concerned about overexertion triggering an attack, so sit down, rest, and breathe deeply whenever you need during class. The practice will relax your mind and help let go of toxins, tension, and negativity. It strengthens your heart and lungs, improving efficiency and function. You will breathe easier and deeper than you ever have before.
- Am I allowed to leave class early?
To maintain the peace and tranquility of class, late arrivals and early departures are not permitted. Each studio offers 40+ classes weekly, please select classes that allow you the time and space to enjoy the full duration of class. We encourage students to stay in the room for the duration of class. Students are welcome to sit, lay down, rest and drink water until class has finished. Students are not required to do all the postures during class and it’s very normal to take breaks, as many as necessary.
- Can I still do other exercise if I practice hot yoga?
Yes, of course! Hot yoga is the perfect complement to any exercise or athletic program. As a matter of fact, if you participate in sports, it is highly advisable to have a regular yoga practice to lessen chance of injury and improve recovery from an injury. Many professional sports teams practice the Hatha and/or Vinyasa as part of their formal training.
- How do I sign up for classes?
On This Site:
1. Visit the studio location of your choice.
2. View the Schedule section, then select the “Sign-Up” button next to the class you’d like to book (Sign-ups open 7 days in advance on a rolling basis).
3. Press “Next” to confirm the class booking and log-in.
4. If you already have an account enter you email address and password. If you are a current student, but have never logged in to book a class, you already have an account (please do not create a new account). Select “Need New Password,” then follow the “create new password” link from your email, create your new password, and you will be automatically logged into your account. If you are new to Blue Moon Yoga, please select Create Profile to create an account. If you have a MindBody account, please use the same email address to create an account with us so that your profiles sync up.
5. Click SIGN UP NOW next to the class you want to register for, then click MAKE A SINGLE RESERVATION.
6. That’s it! You’re signed up for class.On the Blue Moon Yoga App:
1. Download the Blue Moon Yoga App on your smart phone.
2. Enter the email address and password for your account and log-in.
3. Select Classes + Workshops from the side menu, then locate the studio of your choice via the top search bar and select location.
4. Click on the class of your choice, the select Book Class. - What are the studio hours?
- What is the minimum age requirement to attend?
The minimum age requirement to attend the regularly scheduled classes is 14 with parent/guardian consent and onsite. The studio offers Kids Yoga classes once a month on Saturdays for little yogis ages 3 – 13.
- How do I sign up for classes if I am an ASHLink Network Member?
If you are a network member of ASHLink, and are interested in attending classes at our studio using the ASHLink program benefits, please first create an account with our studio by clicking here. Then send an email to hello@bluemoonyogafresno.com with your Fitness ID and someone from our team will follow up with you to confirm that ASHLink has confirmed your eligibility and that your package set up has been processed so that you can attend classes. Please note that the only package option offered through ASHLink is a 4 class package per month.
- What is Karma Crew and how do I apply?
Karma Crew is a work trade program with a weekly commitment of 2-hours of work (3-month minimum) in exchange for free unlimited yoga. Karma Crew team members are required to take class a minimum of 3 times a week (we typically have a crew waitlist and want to make sure people are taking advantage of the free yoga opportunity). To learn more about each crew and submit your application click here. After applying, a Crew Manager will contact you when an opening becomes available that matches your crew interest and availability. Thank you for your interest in joining the Crew!
