April
2010
Seasonal Changes As spring finally settles in
heating up the longer days and nights of the new season a sigh of relief
escapes. The snow and cold of this incredible winter are behind us. To keep your body and mind
balanced, calm and healthy now is the time to expand and heat up your yoga
practice. We have added several Hot
Flow classes and an outdoor yoga class. Experience the nurturing warmth as
the heat surrounds and soothes the body and mind increasing flexibility and
the detoxification process. In addition hot yoga classes have been shown to
increase stamina and cardiovascular health at a faster rate. However, there
are some precautions and contraindications to be aware of. Dehydration can occur when
the body loses more water than it takes in. It is important to stay
hydrated before, during and after your practice. It is advised to drink at
least 16 oz of water 2 hours before exercise, consuming a full bottle of
water in class and after class a full 16 oz again. In order for the body to
cool itself evaporation of the sweat is essential. As the core works to
cool itself sweat is secreted through the pores, but this in itself is not
enough to cool the body. The sweat must evaporate from the skin. Wiping the
skin with a towel doesn’t allow the sweat to evaporate. So even though
towels are provided it is better to only use the towel on the mat and if
absolutely necessary the palms of the hands and soles of the feet to
prevent slipping. If you have uncontrolled
high blood pressure, chronic respiratory or heart conditions or are
pregnant please consult and follow the advise of your health care
provider. Check out the new schedule
and try one of these classes. I have heard so many
wonderful comments from our devoted Yogis and I would love to share these
comments with prospective students. So drop me an email (click the link to
the right for comments) and I will post these comments to the website,
newsletter and other promotional materials. I want to hear what all of you
have to say. So if you haven’t expressed your thoughts now is the chance.
What do you have to say about the studio, teachers, classes, etc? Click the
link to the right for comments and tell me what you think. As I stated above
I will be posting these to the website, newsletter and other promotional
items for the studio so list your name at the end of the comment as you
want it to appear (ie. Cindy L or CL). Thanks to all of you for
continued support and help in making our studio flourish. Cindy Upcoming Events/News YOGA IN THE PARK-Join us
beginning Saturday May 1, 2010 for free yoga at the Buncombe County Sports
Park off Sand Hill School Rd. More info to follow! ATTN VETERANS Now offering free classes to all
military veterans! Get all the details by calling today 828-337-1464 WIN $50.00 cash! Simply come to a class and enter to win our monthly drawing. Congratulations to our March winner (Drum Roll PLEASE) Olivia D !!!! Schedule Changes For the latest full
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