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Benefits of Hot Yoga in Grand Rapids
Hot yoga in Grand Rapids has really take off over the last several…
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How to Avoid Dehydration During Hot Yoga
/in Grand Rapids Hot Yoga, Hot Yoga Benefits /by Shannon Austin“Make sure you drink lots of water.” I’m sure most of you have heard this at Fever Yoga Cycle Strength as you’re rolling up your mat and packing to leave class. In fact, you hear this tip frequently, whether you’re training for a race, practicing yoga in heated rooms, or simply maintaining a healthy life. […]
How to Choose the Right Mat for Hot Yoga
/in Featured, Hot Yoga, Yoga /by Shannon AustinYoga mats are a game changer when it comes to a sticky, sweaty hot yoga practice. Recently, I was far from my yoga home and decided to test out another hot studio. However, I did not have my favorite mat with me as I was out of town. I figured no big deal, I’ll just […]
When is the best time to practice yoga?
/in Yoga /by Shannon AustinShould you practice yoga in the morning or evening? Great question. As usual, the answer is more complex than you’d think and really comes down to your personal preference. From an Ayurvedic standpoint, it is recommended you wake up in between 4 and 6AM when the world is still asleep, and practice meditation and asana. […]
Why do I sweat so much in hot yoga?
/in Grand Rapids Hot Yoga, Hot Yoga /by Shannon AustinHave you ever thought to yourself mid-class: “Nobody could possibly sweat more than me right now”? Or, on the flip side, have you ever left your hot yoga class without a drop on your body wondering why everyone else is so much sweatier? We’ve ALL been there. Everyone’s body works differently, so you’re not wrong […]
5 Signs Your Body and Mind Want You to Practice Yoga
/in Yoga /by Shannon AustinDo you suffer from a tight, rigid body? Do you ever feel like you’ve been breathing shallowly all day? Can you not recall the last time you truly relaxed on a regular, routine day? If any of these sound familiar, your body and mind are trying to tell you to step onto your yoga mat. […]
What is Ashtanga Yoga?
/in Yoga /by Shannon AustinAshtanga yoga is a traditional series of postures performed in the same order every time. It’s incredibly structured and, after just one class, you’ll know exactly what to expect. The predictability allows some studios to offer classes where students move through the Ashtanga series without guidance. The majority of poses you work through in a […]
Stilling the body and mind through restorative yoga
/in Yoga /by Shannon AustinSitting in complete stillness and silence can be one of the hardest things to do. It might sound strange, but it’s actually much easier to run a couple of miles than it is to sit still for minutes at a time – without twitching, readjusting, or letting your mind run rampant. But that’s exactly what […]
Meditation: the art of focusing your mind
/in Meditation, Yoga /by Shannon AustinWe spend almost every day in the fast lane of life, facing enormous challenges like juggling finances, family, career, and relationships all at once. Ever feel like you’re running on empty? Keeping up with such a hectic pace produces high anxiety and stress, which causes us to become disconnected, mechanical, and sometimes numb. We end […]