Hi everyone! I came across this quote the other day and knew I had to share it.
Do you agree?
It is almost the weekend, and that means we have to hit it hard at the end of this week. Time to get in a super intense circuit. This one gets the heart pumping, and you will definitely leave the gym feeling great!
Thea's Weekend Countdown:
60 seconds mountain climbers
50 second burpee ball slam
40 seconds squat
30 seconds pushup
20 seconds kettle bell swing (or kettle bell wide leg squat pictured)
10 seconds box jumps
REST, THEN REPEAT!
Photos: Mike Byerly Photography
MUA: Amanda Kroon
Clothing: Lorna Jane
Mountain climbers
Burpee ball slam
Squat
Pushup
Kettlebell swing (or squat)
Box Jump
Thea's Weekend Countdown:
60 seconds mountain climbers
50 second burpee ball slam
40 seconds squat
30 seconds pushup
20 seconds kettle bell swing (or kettle bell wide leg squat pictured)
10 seconds box jumps
REST, THEN REPEAT!
Photos: Mike Byerly Photography
MUA: Amanda Kroon
Clothing: Lorna Jane
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I often get asked what my go-to items in my closet are, and I quickly realized how completely different each season is. As summer apporoaches I definitely have been pulling some looks more frequently than others. Here are some of my must-haves this summer.
1. A fun hat: During the day you can throw this to accessorize, to block the sun, or to just top off your outfit (pun!).
2. Slinky sandals: Slinky sandals can take any outfit from day, to a dressier day look, to a night look in seconds!
3. Short shorts: The look this summer is ripped off, cut up, and barely there! You can purchase them all over, or hit up your local thrift store and make your own!
4. Gold bling: We all love a good tan in the summer, and gold jewlery makes your tan POP. I love dainty gold rings and bracelets during the day and chunkier gold bangles at night!
5. A fun wallet/clutch: I know I am not the only one on the go during the summer months, why not make it easy to leave the house with a wallet. No need to lug around a big purse in the heat, stay fashion forward with a big bright wallet!
1. A fun hat: During the day you can throw this to accessorize, to block the sun, or to just top off your outfit (pun!).
2. Slinky sandals: Slinky sandals can take any outfit from day, to a dressier day look, to a night look in seconds!
3. Short shorts: The look this summer is ripped off, cut up, and barely there! You can purchase them all over, or hit up your local thrift store and make your own!
4. Gold bling: We all love a good tan in the summer, and gold jewlery makes your tan POP. I love dainty gold rings and bracelets during the day and chunkier gold bangles at night!
5. A fun wallet/clutch: I know I am not the only one on the go during the summer months, why not make it easy to leave the house with a wallet. No need to lug around a big purse in the heat, stay fashion forward with a big bright wallet!
With the warmer weather I have been craving refreshing fruity drinks. I decided make a fruity recipe and add greens for an extra boost of nutrients! Try this recipe, or get creative and make your own!
Ingredients:
4 Large strawberries
1 cup almond milk
1 tbsp flaxseed
1 shot wheatgrass (or spirulina powder)
1 scoop protein powder (my favorite Dale's Protein Powder)
Directions:
1. In your Vitamix or Nutribullet blend all ingredients!
Simple, and delicious.
Ingredients:
4 Large strawberries
1 cup almond milk
1 tbsp flaxseed
1 shot wheatgrass (or spirulina powder)
1 scoop protein powder (my favorite Dale's Protein Powder)
Directions:
1. In your Vitamix or Nutribullet blend all ingredients!
Simple, and delicious.
Do you want to workout when traveling, or when you don't quite have enough time to make it to the gym? Well I have a quick, and tough workout for you.
10 squats
10 lunges
10 Push-ups
10 Crunches
10 squats
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10 ROUNDS!!!!!
Perform each exercise then move to the next. Complete 10 rounds of these exercises as fast as you can!
Clothing: Lorna Jane
Do you need to tone your booty, and burn a ton of calories? Try this workout, and I promise you will feel like you got a BOOTY KICK.
Start with Exercise A, then immediately jump in to Exercise B. Finish 3 rounds, before moving on to the next set of exercises.
A)15 Leg press
B) 30 mountain climbers
A)15 Ball Curls
B) 25 sit ups
A)20 Squats
B) 10 Curtsey lunge (each leg)
Mike Byerly Photography
MUA: Amanda Kroon
Clothing: Lorna Jane
The weather is nice out, so why not cool down with a refreshing spring/summer cocktail! Try this out and you won't be disappointed!
Ingredients:
1 cup basil5-6 limes juiced
1/3 cup stevia
1 cup pellegrino
*optional add vodka*
Blend ingredients in Vitamix with ice!
I haven't done one of these reviews in a while, so here it goes!
When I go out to eat, I want it to be worth it. Meaning, I want the food to be knock my socks off amazing and delicious! My friend Kate and I went to a dinner spot in Hayes Valley this past weekend called Boxing Room and were delightedly surprised!
The service was great, and the food was unlike anything I have tried before! This Louisiana style food in a finer dining restaurant is the perfect mix between hipster and chic.
The menu had quite a variety, and we were hungry girls ready to treat ourselves after an uber hard week of double days in the gym.
We ordered the Sep Sauvignon Blanc to start. This wine was DELICIOUS and I HIGHLY recommend it! We also ordered starters
Boiled Cajun peanuts (delicious) &
Fried green tomatoes with shrimp marmalade. Wowza were these delicious!
I ordered the trout which came with turnips, artichoke, a carrot purée, and an olive tapenade. 
Kate got the steak which was dressed in a jalapeño mint chutney (sort of thing).
We were so pleased we couldn't help but immediately write a positive yelp review!
If you are looking for something a bit different, and something for a night off of eating too clean.. Try this!
I have been doing less and less long cardio sessions, and replacing them with intervals or sprints. Studies show that intervals burn more calories in less time, and also help maintain muscle. SIGN ME UP!
Here is workout you can modify for your gym! Try it out, and tell me what you think
3 minutes elliptical MODERATE pace
1 minute rower FAST pace
Repeat 4 more times (total 20 minutes)
I said this earlier today, and I believe it to be true. I've noticed over the years I have had this blog that more and more people are wanting to feel better, look better, or just eat better. THANK GOD.
You see, once you eat really clean (unprocessed, homemade, fresh, organic, healthy) foods, it's hard to stop. You can have those days off, vacations, and treat meals all you want; I promise you will want to go right back to eating healthy. I have taken days off and end up feeling lazy, tired, and moody. Once I get back on track, things change after a day or so.
Time to change up some of your bad habits, and make the healthier choice. The good thing is that now Clean eating is the new black!
Thanks to a friend Sophia I have been enjoying a delicious shot of wheat grass mixed with some yummy coconut water.
Ingredients:
Wheat grass
Coocnut- Coconut water
1. In juicer, juice wheatgrass.
2. Cut open coconut (or buy one already cut)... If you are in a hurry you can use cold coconut water.
3. In a cup mix one shot of wheatgrass with one shot of coconut water
Why should I drink this?
Wheat grass:
Increases red blood-cell count and lowers blood pressure.
Is a powerful detoxifier, and liver and blood protector.
Helps your bodys alkalinity - helps keep pH levels balanced
Good for skin
Coconut water:
Electrolytes
Potassium
Enzymes help in the digestion and metabolism.
Ingredients:
Wheat grass
Coocnut- Coconut water
1. In juicer, juice wheatgrass.
2. Cut open coconut (or buy one already cut)... If you are in a hurry you can use cold coconut water.
3. In a cup mix one shot of wheatgrass with one shot of coconut water
Why should I drink this?
Wheat grass:
Increases red blood-cell count and lowers blood pressure.
Is a powerful detoxifier, and liver and blood protector.
Helps your bodys alkalinity - helps keep pH levels balanced
Good for skin
Coconut water:
Electrolytes
Potassium
Enzymes help in the digestion and metabolism.
I have been loving jean lately (I'm all about the 90's) so I got this super cheap and cute vest to go with just about everything this spring. I decided to match it up with a super simple crop top, and flowy maxi skirt. What do you think?
Jean vest: Nordstrom BP Rubbish
Crop top: American Apparel
Maxi skirt: On sale from Marshalls
How would I accessorize?
Option 1:
Gold simple flats, and a few gold bangles.
A tan or beige small purse or clutch
Wavy hairdo
Option 2:
Summery Wedges
Big bright earrings
A side bang braid
Option 3:
Toms shoes (off white, peach, or crazy colored)
A little backpack
A cute off to the side pony
Jean vest: Nordstrom BP Rubbish
Crop top: American Apparel
Maxi skirt: On sale from Marshalls
How would I accessorize?
Option 1:
Gold simple flats, and a few gold bangles.
A tan or beige small purse or clutch
Wavy hairdo
Option 2:
Summery Wedges
Big bright earrings
A side bang braid
Option 3:
Toms shoes (off white, peach, or crazy colored)
A little backpack
A cute off to the side pony
I have to admit to y'all (I just got back from Texas and Y'all seems appropriate) that I have learned this the hard way. If you don't do you, you can't help others. Not only can you not help others, there's a good chance you cannot be the best friend, spouse, co-worker, or partner.
A lot of my work (both professional and personal) has to do with me trying to help people. It may be as small as teaching someone a new workout, how to make better eating choices, or be the person they have to lean on so they can get ready to make changes. I love my job, and I think I am really darn good at it.
I have just realized though, I am just like everyone else. I am not "all-knowing", nor do I "have it all", and no it sure doesn't come easy. I am going to tell you right now, I GET OVERWHELMED TOO!
This past week I got extremely overwhelmed with work, clients, friends, and family. I put everyone's needs first before my own. I wasn't happy with my week, so the people around me only got a percent of the little energy I had. My conclusion after this week is... I have to put myself first before others.
It sounds selfish; right? Well I have found out that if I don't do me, I really suck at moving in a positive direction in all the other aspects of my life. My "me" time recharges me, energizes me, makes me happy, and seriously keeps me sane.
I encourage all of you to DO YOU, don't be afraid to take a step back and realize you are human and need some time for you.
My ways to recharge:
Sleep (physical, mental)
Workout (physical)
Do yoga (more spiritual)
Sing or blog (spiritual)
Read (educational)
Cook (seems spiritual and a bit social)
Watch trash tv ( I don't know what it is but I sure do enjoy it from time to time)
What helps you recharge? Try doing some things on your list this week, and let me know how you feel after!
A lot of my work (both professional and personal) has to do with me trying to help people. It may be as small as teaching someone a new workout, how to make better eating choices, or be the person they have to lean on so they can get ready to make changes. I love my job, and I think I am really darn good at it.
I have just realized though, I am just like everyone else. I am not "all-knowing", nor do I "have it all", and no it sure doesn't come easy. I am going to tell you right now, I GET OVERWHELMED TOO!
This past week I got extremely overwhelmed with work, clients, friends, and family. I put everyone's needs first before my own. I wasn't happy with my week, so the people around me only got a percent of the little energy I had. My conclusion after this week is... I have to put myself first before others.
It sounds selfish; right? Well I have found out that if I don't do me, I really suck at moving in a positive direction in all the other aspects of my life. My "me" time recharges me, energizes me, makes me happy, and seriously keeps me sane.
I encourage all of you to DO YOU, don't be afraid to take a step back and realize you are human and need some time for you.
My ways to recharge:
Sleep (physical, mental)
Workout (physical)
Do yoga (more spiritual)
Sing or blog (spiritual)
Read (educational)
Cook (seems spiritual and a bit social)
Watch trash tv ( I don't know what it is but I sure do enjoy it from time to time)
What helps you recharge? Try doing some things on your list this week, and let me know how you feel after!
I never realized (until I made this recipe) that HOT DANG am I good at this preparing meals thing:) I seriously felt so amazing cooking this weekend, and back in my element. The results.... This amazing raw vegan lasagna.
This delicious lasagna is layered with fresh Raw veggies from the farmers market, and has 3 different sauces; marinara, pesto, and cashew cheese. All brought together to create a flavorful and delicious (and of course nutritious) meal.
Ingredients:
2 large zucchini
2 yellow squash
2 large portobello mushrooms
2-3 medium- large tomatoes
1 bunch basil
1 bunch parsley
5-6 large medjool dates
5-6 strips of sun dried tomato (sulfate free)
1 head of garlic
1 lemon
1 c. Raw cashews
1 c. Raw pine-nuts
1/2 cup water
Cayenne pepper
Himilayan Sea Salt
pepper
Paprika
Utensils:
Vitamix
Measuring cup
Big (deep) lasagna dish
A) First we are going to make the cashew "cheeze"
1. Measure 1 1/2 c of raw cashews and pour in to Vitamix.
2. Add 1/2 cup water
3. Add juice of 1/2 lemon
4. Add 2 garlic cloves
5. Add 2 tsp. cayenne pepper
6. Add a few pitches of sea salt and pepper
7.Blend on low, then on high until creamy.
8. Pour in a small bowl and place to the side.
B) Secondly, we will (in a clean Vitamix) make our marinara sauce
1. Throw in the Vitamix 2-3 tomatoes
2. Add in 5-6 sundried tomatoes.
3. Pit, then place in 5-6 mejool dates.
4. Place 2 garlic cloves
5. Add in 1 bunch parsley
6. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
7. Blend in Vitamix on low then high until thick and smooth.
8. Pour in a small bowl and place to the side.
C) Next, we are making the pesto sauce in a clean Vitamix.
1. Place in 1 c. raw organic pine nuts
2. Add in 1 bunch basil and 1/2 bunch of parsley
3. Add in Juice of 1/2 a lemon
4. Add in 3-4 Cloves garlic
5. (optional) 2 tbsp. cold pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil (you can substitute 1/2 a zucchini)
6. Add some paprika and salt and pepper to taste
7. Pour in to a bowl and place to the side.
NOW IT'S TIME TO MAKE THE LASAGNA
1. Thinly slice 1-2 zucchini long ways.
2. Lay zucchini slices along lasagna pan, covering as much of the pan as you can.
3. Lay a bunch of basil on top of the zucchini to close the holes.
4. Pour over your 1st layer (one of your 3 sauces). I chose the marinara.
5. Cut your squash long ways in thin strips.
6. Place your thin strips of squash long ways on top of your sauce.
7. Pour your next layer of sauce on top of the squash. I chose to spread on my pesto.
8. Cut your portobello long ways (so the mushroom stays wide) in to thin strips.
9. Place mushrooms on top of sauce, covering the sauce completely.
10. On top of the mushrooms, spread your last layer of sauce. (I chose my cashew "cheeze")
11. Cut in to thick slices, serve on a plate and enjoy!
Vegan or not, this recipe is absolutely yummy!
This delicious lasagna is layered with fresh Raw veggies from the farmers market, and has 3 different sauces; marinara, pesto, and cashew cheese. All brought together to create a flavorful and delicious (and of course nutritious) meal.
Ingredients:
2 large zucchini
2 yellow squash
2 large portobello mushrooms
2-3 medium- large tomatoes
1 bunch basil
1 bunch parsley
5-6 large medjool dates
5-6 strips of sun dried tomato (sulfate free)
1 head of garlic
1 lemon
1 c. Raw cashews
1 c. Raw pine-nuts
1/2 cup water
Cayenne pepper
Himilayan Sea Salt
pepper
Paprika
Utensils:
Vitamix
Measuring cup
Big (deep) lasagna dish
A) First we are going to make the cashew "cheeze"
1. Measure 1 1/2 c of raw cashews and pour in to Vitamix.
2. Add 1/2 cup water
3. Add juice of 1/2 lemon
4. Add 2 garlic cloves
5. Add 2 tsp. cayenne pepper
6. Add a few pitches of sea salt and pepper
7.Blend on low, then on high until creamy.
8. Pour in a small bowl and place to the side.
B) Secondly, we will (in a clean Vitamix) make our marinara sauce
1. Throw in the Vitamix 2-3 tomatoes
2. Add in 5-6 sundried tomatoes.
3. Pit, then place in 5-6 mejool dates.
4. Place 2 garlic cloves
5. Add in 1 bunch parsley
6. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
7. Blend in Vitamix on low then high until thick and smooth.
8. Pour in a small bowl and place to the side.
C) Next, we are making the pesto sauce in a clean Vitamix.
1. Place in 1 c. raw organic pine nuts
2. Add in 1 bunch basil and 1/2 bunch of parsley
3. Add in Juice of 1/2 a lemon
4. Add in 3-4 Cloves garlic
5. (optional) 2 tbsp. cold pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil (you can substitute 1/2 a zucchini)
6. Add some paprika and salt and pepper to taste
7. Pour in to a bowl and place to the side.
NOW IT'S TIME TO MAKE THE LASAGNA
1. Thinly slice 1-2 zucchini long ways.
2. Lay zucchini slices along lasagna pan, covering as much of the pan as you can.
3. Lay a bunch of basil on top of the zucchini to close the holes.
4. Pour over your 1st layer (one of your 3 sauces). I chose the marinara.
5. Cut your squash long ways in thin strips.
6. Place your thin strips of squash long ways on top of your sauce.
7. Pour your next layer of sauce on top of the squash. I chose to spread on my pesto.
8. Cut your portobello long ways (so the mushroom stays wide) in to thin strips.
9. Place mushrooms on top of sauce, covering the sauce completely.
10. On top of the mushrooms, spread your last layer of sauce. (I chose my cashew "cheeze")
11. Cut in to thick slices, serve on a plate and enjoy!
Vegan or not, this recipe is absolutely yummy!
I am headed to Austin and can't wait to wear some of my cute spring outfits! The weather should be nice and warm, so I'm going for something sort of edgy and easy to throw together.
Don't be afraid to take chances on something you usually wouldn't wear, that's most often when people notice your outfit and give you compliments!
Jean vest: Nordstrom BP
Tank top: Wildfox couture
Shorts: Levi's from LF
Don't be afraid to take chances on something you usually wouldn't wear, that's most often when people notice your outfit and give you compliments!
Jean vest: Nordstrom BP
Tank top: Wildfox couture
Shorts: Levi's from LF
Last night I did some cardio, and finished up my workout with this kicker. Try it out!
3 Rounds
15 Box Jumps
30 Double Unders
Immediately followed by...
2 Rounds
10 Burpee Box Jumps
30 Double unders
Have fun!
3 Rounds
15 Box Jumps
30 Double Unders
Immediately followed by...
2 Rounds
10 Burpee Box Jumps
30 Double unders
Have fun!
It's still warm out! What are you going to wear over the next few beautiful weekends? I threw this outfit together, and it was a hit!
1. Kimono blouse: Myne
2. Crop top: American Apparel
3. Vintage Levi short: LF
Accessorize with:
Option 1: strappy sandals, cute sunglasses, and a slangy purse and you're set!
Option 2: Flat tennies, tons of rings, and a big hat
Option 3: booties, tons of necklaces/bracelets/rings, and a ballet bun
1. Kimono blouse: Myne
2. Crop top: American Apparel
3. Vintage Levi short: LF
Accessorize with:
Option 1: strappy sandals, cute sunglasses, and a slangy purse and you're set!
Option 2: Flat tennies, tons of rings, and a big hat
Option 3: booties, tons of necklaces/bracelets/rings, and a ballet bun
Are you coming off a weekend of junk food and drinks? Don't worry!! Life is about forgiving yourself and moving on, so time to dial in and make it a great week!
Motivation Monday to me means a great great workout, centering my goals for the week, and eating right! Today it's time to do you!
1. Get a workout in: Whether it be a run, a new group fitness class, a long walk, yoga, a bike ride, or even a weight lifting session.
2. What do you want to accomplish this week? Make a list! Start with workouts, then meals, then house work, then outside stuff, and finally work to:do's.
3. Get to cooking or prepping. Plan out what healthy meals you are going to ear, and prepare them! Do you have to have a meal out? Look at the menu online beforehand and choose!
Happy motivation Monday! Rock this week:)
Motivation Monday to me means a great great workout, centering my goals for the week, and eating right! Today it's time to do you!
1. Get a workout in: Whether it be a run, a new group fitness class, a long walk, yoga, a bike ride, or even a weight lifting session.
2. What do you want to accomplish this week? Make a list! Start with workouts, then meals, then house work, then outside stuff, and finally work to:do's.
3. Get to cooking or prepping. Plan out what healthy meals you are going to ear, and prepare them! Do you have to have a meal out? Look at the menu online beforehand and choose!
Happy motivation Monday! Rock this week:)
Lately I have been getting more requests for posts on what clothes I'm wearing, Makeup I'm wearing, where I get my hair done, along with the normal health and fitness questions I love to get.
It's time to start incorporating beauty and fashion in to my blogging.
Here's a great outfit for a nice sunny day out! Lately hats have been my thing, so why not go for a big floppy one! I chose this tank, because I love the sporty neckline. The shorts are super casual, but with the little heeled sandal it all comes together nicely!
Hat: Urban Outfitters
Tank: Free People
Shorts: Vintage Levi's
Sandals: Jeffery Campbell for Free People
How to accessorize:
Option 1: Throw on a chunky necklace or statement ring, part your hair down the middle with loose waves
Option 2: Wear too many bangles, a pop of pink lipstick, and a brushed back loose low pony
Option 3: just wear a very dainty ring or bracelet(no statement pieces), do a winged liner, a nude lip, and Part your hair to the side down and straight
It's time to start incorporating beauty and fashion in to my blogging.
Here's a great outfit for a nice sunny day out! Lately hats have been my thing, so why not go for a big floppy one! I chose this tank, because I love the sporty neckline. The shorts are super casual, but with the little heeled sandal it all comes together nicely!
Tank: Free People
Shorts: Vintage Levi's
Sandals: Jeffery Campbell for Free People
How to accessorize:
Option 1: Throw on a chunky necklace or statement ring, part your hair down the middle with loose waves
Option 2: Wear too many bangles, a pop of pink lipstick, and a brushed back loose low pony
Option 3: just wear a very dainty ring or bracelet(no statement pieces), do a winged liner, a nude lip, and Part your hair to the side down and straight
I have been practicing Hot Yoga for about 4 years. I don't claim to be a yogi, but I do really enjoy going to yoga once or twice a week when my body is feeling like it needs some more attention. The workouts I typically do at the gym are very high intensity, heavy weights, and taxing on my body. It is important I don't over train or injure myself, so when I feel tight or tired I hit up a yoga class, hot yoga in particular.
What is hot yoga?
Hot yoga can refer to any yoga class done in a heated room. The room is usually maintained at a temperature of 95-100 degrees F . I enjoy these classes in comparison to Bikram, because each instructor gets to create their own flow. Bikram classes, on the other hand, will ALWAYS be the same series of poses wherever you practice (even if you go to a class on the opposite side of the world).
Why is it good?
- YOU SWEAT MORE- meaning your body is speeding up it's ability to detoxify! The additional heat and increased body temperature encourage toxins to be released via the sweat and active/deep breathing exhalations. The sweat is good!!
- YOU BURN 30% MORE CALORIES- heated yoga classes are shown to burn up to 1,000 calories per session. The heat improves circulation and metabolism and strengthens the cardiovascular system.
- IT'S AEROBIC EXERCISE- The heat & humidity of the environment create a much higher oxygen demand from the body than in a normal room. The requirement for more oxygen forces the lungs to expand to a greater capacity to hold more oxygen, meaning your working your cardiovascular system moreso.
- YOU GET A DEEPER STRETCH- When the room is heated, your muscles loosen up a bit faster. You are able to get a deeper stretch during the series of poses when the room is heated. Be careful to not push it too hard!
How to I arrive to the studio?
- Try not to eat an hour and a half before, you want the blood to flow to your muscles not your stomach
- Arrive a bit early to check in, lay out your mat, etc.
- A yoga mat, hot yoga or regular (if you have a regular you will need to bring a big towel to lay over your mat)
- A water bottle
- A smaller towel (sweat towel)
- Tight athletic clothes (loose clothes soak up the sweat, and tend to droop)
What is hot yoga?
Hot yoga can refer to any yoga class done in a heated room. The room is usually maintained at a temperature of 95-100 degrees F . I enjoy these classes in comparison to Bikram, because each instructor gets to create their own flow. Bikram classes, on the other hand, will ALWAYS be the same series of poses wherever you practice (even if you go to a class on the opposite side of the world).
Why is it good?
- YOU SWEAT MORE- meaning your body is speeding up it's ability to detoxify! The additional heat and increased body temperature encourage toxins to be released via the sweat and active/deep breathing exhalations. The sweat is good!!
- YOU BURN 30% MORE CALORIES- heated yoga classes are shown to burn up to 1,000 calories per session. The heat improves circulation and metabolism and strengthens the cardiovascular system.
- IT'S AEROBIC EXERCISE- The heat & humidity of the environment create a much higher oxygen demand from the body than in a normal room. The requirement for more oxygen forces the lungs to expand to a greater capacity to hold more oxygen, meaning your working your cardiovascular system moreso.
- YOU GET A DEEPER STRETCH- When the room is heated, your muscles loosen up a bit faster. You are able to get a deeper stretch during the series of poses when the room is heated. Be careful to not push it too hard!
How to I arrive to the studio?
- Try not to eat an hour and a half before, you want the blood to flow to your muscles not your stomach
- Arrive a bit early to check in, lay out your mat, etc.
- A yoga mat, hot yoga or regular (if you have a regular you will need to bring a big towel to lay over your mat)
- A water bottle
- A smaller towel (sweat towel)
- Tight athletic clothes (loose clothes soak up the sweat, and tend to droop)