| Breathe Hot Yoga

New Students

Great! Here are a few pointers to help make your experience more enjoyable:

Men: Nylon shorts, swim trunks or speedos. Please no underwear/boxers or sweat pants. Shirts are optional.
Women: Nylon shorts or capris, tank top, sports bra, or swimsuit. Please no sweat pants.

Plan in advance: Beginning yoga students generally have a better experience when they plan 12-24 hours in advance. This allows ample time for proper hydration and nutrition.
Come to class well hydrated: We recommend one gallon of water in the 12-24 hours prior to class. Good hydration supports the healthy function of all the bodily systems and makes the heat more comfortable! It is also a mandatory safety precaution for first-time students.
Come to class on an empty stomach: Large meals should be consumed 3-4 hours before class. Light healthy snacks, fruit, veggies, nuts are okay 1 1/2-2 hours before class.
Arrive 10-15 minutes early for your first class: This allows plenty of time for registration and orientation. Please note that our doors will be locked once class starts so please be on time!
Class Essentials: You'll need a large towel, yoga mat and bottle of water. If you forget we have all three for rent or purchase.
Come to class with a positive, open attitude: A positive outlook does wonders for your yoga practice. As a newcomer you have the advantage of an unbiased eager perspective.

Practice Practice Practice: Remember that every yogi started out as a beginner. Yoga practice is much like learning to play an instrument or speak a foreign language, a little effort every day goes a long way.
Take a second class within 24 hours: Class is usually much easier the 2nd day and it will help relieve sore muscles.
Hit the ground running: Practice 10 yoga and/or Hot Pilates classes as quickly as possible. Ten classes done in 3 weeks or less creates a great baseline from which your new yoga/fitness practice can soar.

What kind of classes do you offer at Breathe?: We offer a balanced variety of Power Vinyasa, Yin, Bikram, our very own Bikram inspired Breathe Yoga series and Hot Pilates. Hot Pilates is a Pilates based high intensity interval training fitness class, aka HIIT. Our class offerings have been carefully chosen to work together such that you can create an optimal weekly workout schedule. Please ask us about putting together a class schedule tailored to your personal needs. We're happy to help and we offer this consultation for free!
How hot is the room?: All of our classes are heated so come well hydrated and prepared to sweat. Room temperatures vary according to class and location. All of our studios have zoned heating and your teacher will be happy to point out the hot spots and the cooler spots before class starts.
What if I'm not flexible or in shape?: What if you don't know Spanish before your first Spanish class? That's why you're here. You don't have to be in shape or flexible to take any of our classes. Over time, in a gradual way, you will lengthen muscles and increase range of motion. Yoga improves everything, including strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, concentration and relaxation.