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NWR: Hot yoga

TatiMarieTatiMarie
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Have any of you ladies tried this?  I have two friends that LOVE this so it has made me more curious about taking a class or two.  I've been warned that the first time can be a little overwhelming (and you have to get used to the smell of everyone around you sweating so much?) but my friends think I will be okay since I routinely work out 3x a week.  I mainly want to try it because it's supposed to be such a great stress reliever.  Please share your stories! TIA : )
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  • angeliu27angeliu27
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    edited December 2011
    I have tried it and my DH and I love it. I was so suprised that he is more flexible than me. The first class we went to, we didn't know what to expect. You feel like you shed about 5 lbs of water just sweating. There are a couple of poses, like the camel pose, that is supposed to open your heart chakra and it makes you extra sweaty. Drink a lot of water before the class. I would freeze a big bottle of water and by the time the class would end, my water still would be cold. After the class I would leave euphoric. It is a great stress reliever. Last tip and I'll shut up...bring a clean set of clothes, it'll make the drive home a lot better.
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  • ennaerb80ennaerb80
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    edited December 2011
    A few of my friends do it, but I'm concerned that with the heat and profuse sweating I'd break-out.  I noticed this with one of my friends...anybody else experience that?
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  • TatiMarieTatiMarie
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    edited December 2011
    My friends that do it tell me their skin has cleared up a lot and they have a "glow" since you're supposedly sweating out a lot of toxins, but I could believe the sweat could make someone break out as well. Maybe if they have sensitive skin or the skin isn't cleaned properly right after and all the sweat can clog the pores? hmm.
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  • schaiblejenschaiblejen member
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    edited December 2011
    I LOVE IT!!!  Its great!  You really have to be okay with other peoples sweat and during busy classes you are pretty close to all the other people.  I feel great afterwards...    Its really relaxing and calming but a great workout too.  I never noticed any breakouts from it.  I recommend Om on the Range on Ravenswood and Grace, its clean and smells a bit better than other studios I have been to...  I also like Bikram Yoga of Chicago its on Clark just south of Fullerton, and they have another studio on milwaukee as well.
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  • ennaerb80ennaerb80
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    edited December 2011
    I'll just have to try it for myself and see.  I can say that my friends look fantastic since they've been doing it.  They were always in good shape, but now they are slender.
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  • jess&lane52804jess&lane52804 member
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    edited December 2011
    I have done this and I liked it, but I'm a pilates girl through and through. My advice is to make sure that you dress warmly after the class even though you may be burning up. Some friends and I went in the middle of winter and I was stupid and didn't put all my layers back on because I was so hot, so my muscles tensed in the cold and I was sore for days.
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