When should I arrive?
First time students need to register at least 15 minutes prior to class. Please be on time.

What do I need to bring with me?

• Proper attire: wear something light and fitted such as: shorts, singlet top or Sports-bra, Lycra gym gear. Avoid sweats, long pants and heavy t-shirts as we heat the room.
• Positive attitude.
• Empty stomach.
• Proper hydration (2 litres of water before class, stop drinking 30 minutes prior).
• Bottle of water and a beach towel.

What do I need for class?
We require that everyone use a mat, they are free for your first class then you can rent them for $2. It is advised to purchase your own if you work out regularly. Bath sized towels are available for rent at reception for $2.

Who does Hot Yoga Benefit?

• Do I need to lose weight?
• Am I stressed out?
• Do I get tension headaches?
• Is my cholesterol level too high?
• Do I have an injury that just doesn't seem to heal?
• When I play weekend sports, am I in pain at the end of the day?
• Do I have trouble sleeping?
• Has my Doctor told me I need to get some form of exercise?
• Do I have back pain?
• Would I like to improve my surfing? golf game?
• Do I lack energy?
• Do I tire easily?
• Would I like to be able to play with my kids/grandkids more?
• Do I travel frequently?
• Do I sit at a computer for long periods of time?
• Do I have carpal tunnel syndrome?
• Do I feel tension and stress in my back, shoulders or neck?

If you answered "YES" to any of the above, then Bikram Yoga is for you.

Is Bikram Yoga a cardiovascular workout and can I lose weight?
No matter what your fitness level, you will find Bikram Yoga very challenging. Each posture combines flexibility, strength and balance to work your whole body from your bones to your skin. With persistence, patience, and dedication, you can lose inches, and develop muscle tone and strength that might never come from other forms of exercise.

Most people do not experience dramatic weight loss according to a scale because as you are losing fat, your are building muscle mass. What you will see is a general slimming all over: your clothes fit better, your posture is better, your skin will GLOW!

How often should I attend class?
For good results, we encourage a regular practice of 3 times per week minimum. For life-changing results, 4 or more times per week.

Why the heated room?
The heat combined with the sequence of the postures is what makes Bikram Yoga so special. The room is heated intentionally to warm muscles, which allows you to work deeper in a shorter amount of time, seeing results faster. Heat takes the trauma out of stretching, heals and helps prevent injuries. Also, your skin is the largest elimination organ in your body. Yoga is not just about working muscles. You are massaging deep tissues, glands, organs as well. As you work deep within your body, you may start to release "poisons" or "toxins" that have been stored there a long time. Sweating helps flush toxins from your body, giving you a wonderful glow from head to toe.

What if I feel sore after class?
Didn't know you had a muscle there? Congratulations, you have utilized 100% of your body. You are on the way to regaining your birthright: using your body in the full range of motion that it was designed for. It may seem impossible to imagine that coming back for more will help, but it is THE BEST way to relieve the soreness. If you wait too long to come back, then you will be starting all over again.

What should I do after class?

• Cool down
• Drink plenty of water
• Come back the next day, even if you're Sore
  Be prepared to sweat and have a great time!

What other things should I know?

• no shoes
• no gum
• no mobile phones
• no perfume or cologne
• no body lotion
• no excess jewelry or watches
• Please wear appropriate attire
• Please be sure you have showered recently