r/HotYoga

Does anyone else do a combination of strength training and hot yoga? I’m trying to figure out a good routine that incorporates both because I’m really missing my yoga! I started my hot yoga journey back in 2008 with good ol’ Bikram and I was OBSESSED 😂 I was going at least 4 times a week, sometimes 5–6, because I was fully in the “the more yoga, the better” mindset they drilled into us. And honestly, I was in amazing shape! (Obviously I was also younger… let’s not give all the credit to Bikram 😂.) I ended up doing the Bikram teacher training in 2014 and taught quite a bit before all the studios started shutting down. Last year I bought a hot yoga dome for home and I actually really enjoy it. My husband, however, is not quite as enthusiastic because we live in a one-bedroom and apparently my yoga comes with A LOT of noise 😂 But it’s so nice not having to drive somewhere to do it. I’m in the Vancouver area and the only decent studio near me that offers traditional 26&2 is quite a drive. Lately I’ve mainly been doing weights and cardio at the gym before work because I like getting my workout done first thing in the morning, but I really do miss my yoga. I still have that old Bikram mindset of wanting to do it as often as possible 😂 Does anyone who does both strength training and hot yoga have a good routine they follow? How often do you do each? I also have some dumbbells at home, so I could probably incorporate a little strength routine around my yoga days too. I’d love to hear what works for you! 🥹🧘‍♀️💪

Hey everyone, I have about 130 classes under my belt but recently took about a month break from hot yoga and noticed I am feeling tired after a morning of hot yoga. I think before the break i was just used to being more active. Does anyone have any tips for recovering best after hot yoga?

For several years I have had wrist pain (right wrist only) from Pilates and yoga. It has flared up badly recently while I’ve been taking 6 yoga/ Pilates classes per week.

What can I do to help this? I don’t want to practice less because my classes give me structure, routine and sanity. I’ve moved to a new city where I don’t know anyone and have very little to do, so my days would be pretty grim without yoga.

Does anyone have experience with this? I figure it must be common for yogis!

Hi! Does anyone have a yoga mat they absolutely swear by for hot yoga or sculpt?

I currently have a Stakt mat and LOVE how grippy and cushioned it is, especially on my knees, but I find it sooo bulky and awkward to carry around 😭 I’m thinking of selling it and switching to a regular roll-up mat.

My non-negotiables are:

• Super non-slip even when really sweaty
• Good cushioning for the knees (ideally around 5mm)
• Easy to carry with a normal mat strap/bag

Any holy grail mats? 🤍

I will brace for the downvotes, but after some non scientific and anecdotal research, I have concluded that either Liforme yoga mats smell like they’ve never been cleaned or the people who use them do.

Maybe a causation vs correlation situation, I’ll never know. But I will now move across the room if someone rolls one out next to me.

Please wash your mats, I’m begging you. That is all! hides

I still have to talk myself into it most days, so curious when it actually starts feeling different.

I mainly wear Vuori and some alo…
I usually do conquer tanks from alo and kore shorts from Vuori. My towels are all manduka. Any other recommendations for hot yoga? My clothes sometimes get waterlogged by the end of class. Sometimes I go shirtless but I hate to be “that guy”

Right now my routine is pretty simple but still somehow takes forever. I lay out my clothes the night before. I pack my mat towel and a smaller face towel. I fill a big water bottle and leave an electrolyte stick next to it so I don’t forget it half asleep. I usually drink some water when I wake up then bring the rest into class since I sweat like a broken faucet in there.

After class I need to move fast so I’m trying to figure out what gear is worth it and what is just extra stuff. Better towel? Bigger bottle? Insulated bottle? Grip socks? A wet bag for soaked clothes? Some kind of mat cleaner that does not smell like a spa exploded? Want to know more about what do people do for hydration , I don’t like the super salty mixes and try to avoid sugar in the morning plus I’ve been leaning toward magnesium based electrolytes like Magna since my legs cramp less and I don’t feel as wiped after class but I’m open to hearing what actually works for you.

Does anyone have a good resource to purchase a 90 and 60 minute audio and video class?

I am more interested in someone who was taught with the evolation training but open to a Bikram trained teacher as long as they do some modifications in the dialogue, and make it their own.

And who have a softer, more compassionate delivery and tone of voice, not a drill sergeant barking orders harshly.

Also, flow of delivery is so important to me as well, so that in the dialogue there aren't silences that make you wonder how much longer the pose will last.

I personally don't want to hear the words "japanese ham sandwich" every time :)

I had some amazing teachers who had this in the past, but I'm now located in an area without any studios at all to practice in so need to do it with a recording.

Thanks in advance.

Hey guys! I'm an entertainment industry expat interested in getting certified to teach group fitness classes - specifically pilates, strength/sculpt, hot yoga, etc...

I notice there are lot of recognizable studios out there that position their teacher training situations as a whole leg of their business. Corepower, Lagree and the like, charging thousands of dollars for their teacher training, running them multiple times a year, serving IG ads to susceptible targets lol. But then I know there are certain studios such as Solidcore that, while competitive, offer paid training for their proprietary certifications.

I know I can expect to invest at least a little bit into proper certifications and intend to obtain a CPT cert through NASM or something similar down the line, and save up for a 200HR yoga teach training as these seem to run 2K+ across the board - but in the meantime I was wondering if anybody can recommend any studios or places that will train without such a large investment as I'm just starting out and shifting from being unemployed for coming up on 2 years from the entertainment industry and looking for a new way to earn.

Also interested in getting my foot in the door working front desk at a studio that doesn't put you in the trenches with sales or facilities and could eventually lead to growth / certifications in the industry.

I love strength training, hot yoga and pilates (mat and reformer) and would just be so glad to have some more direction as to how to get on track to becoming an instructor without sinking thousands of dollars into it if I can avoid that. If not, I'd love to become employed at a fitness studio and save up (and potentially take advantage of a discount) for whatever certifications are most recommended. It seems like you can come at it from many different angles so I was hoping to hear advice from those who've done it, what would be the best way to go about it.

Can anyone recommend a list of studios or gyms I should look into if I wanted to become an instructor without much formal experience in this space? I am an ex-gymnast and a front-row regular at my favorite studios and have been told I would make a great teacher :-)

Thank you so much!

A friend pointed out that heated Yin is counter productive because Yin is supposed to calm your nervous system, but heat immediately spikes your heart rate and puts your body in stress mode which defeats the point of trying to drop into a parasympathetic state.

I do find non heated to be an entirely different/ more restful experience and sometimes a heated yin class does feel unnecessary. Any yogis have insight on this?

I love this new studio I started going to but they don't have changerioms or showers. So I leave drenched, drive home for 15 minutes and shower at home. Thing is, I love the classes. Is this a deal breaker for you? They do have one washroom but it's always busy and I dont want to wait.

Many years ago, I went to a yoga class and the teacher was this beautiful long haired hippie with huge feet. She had a kind and nurturing personality and I can’t stop thinking about her . So now I’m on the quest to find someone similar woman.

I know this is a common topic- sorry! I’m a complete beginner and willing to invest in a good mat without a towel? I’m 5’4 about 140 and will be doing hot yoga. I’ve been looking at yoloha’s aura and unity collection. What do you recommend?? 💗

I practice 26&2 three or four days a week and use a freshly-washed Yogitoes towel each time. Over time, all of my Yogitoes started to develop a permanent stink that wasn’t there when dry but reactivated when they got wet.

I decided to give the Lysol Laundry Sanitizer (free & clear specifically) a try. I soaked the Yogitoes in a mop bucket with the diluted sanitizer and then washed normally. It worked super well! No more stink. No damage to the grippies that I can tell.

I haven’t tried on my activewear yet. Sharing in case help to someone!