30 November Ray Child November 30, 2011 Work Life Management: Yoga and Your Workday Hot Yoga balance, hot yoga, sunstone, work life management 0 Comment Believe it or not, yoga and your workday can go hand in hand. No matter how busy your schedule, making time to add hot yoga practice to your day will help with your work life management by adding more grace and less stress. Caloric Efficiency When you’re working your hardest to meet deadlines and keep up with family, friends and all the demands of daily life, finding a truly efficient workout lets you get the most out of your fitness schedule. A typical hot yoga practice uses all the muscles in the body and puts each muscle through its full range of motion. This stimulates all muscle groups, as opposed to running, which works only about 25% of the body’s muscles. More muscle activity means greater all-body toning and greater caloric burn! Adaptability You can practice yoga anywhere. Yoga is always there to give you a little break, even if you just need to move for a few minutes before meetings. Performing one or two simple poses before heading out for the day, at your desk, or jumping into a quick class can refresh both mind and body. “You-Time” Yoga gives you a mini-break – a chance to focus your energy and attention on you, no matter where you are. It’s hard to think about all those daily problems, the things you can’t control, when all your attention is focused on standing on one foot and holding onto your ankle! A yoga practice is not just an appointment with yourself but an appointment for yourself. It’s a practice that combines a real physical workout with “you-time” so that you return to your day refreshed and renewed. Mental Acuity Remember what we said about standing on one leg and grabbing that ankle? Those maneuvers work more than just your body! If it takes all your attention; it’s improving your mental focus! So while you’re letting go of outside stress, you’re also gaining a little clarity inside. Keep in mind that just like physical activity, mental focus takes practice too. So the more you work at it, the easier it becomes and the more skill you gain. Creativity Exercise affects your ability to create, build, and innovate. Exercise can also affect our ability to manage uncertainty, risk, and anxiety in healthy and exciting ways. Says Jonathan Fields in a Fast Company Blog, “For artists, entrepreneurs, and any other driven creators, exercise is a powerful tool.” Balance Hot Yoga can help with physical balance, obviously. Perhaps one of the biggest benefits our students report, however, is increased emotional balance. Hot Yoga classes teach you how to breathe through discomfort and to manage thoughts so that you’re calmer in stressful and strenuous situations, both on and off the mat. No Experience Necessary Whether you’re an advanced yoga practitioner or a complete newbie, yoga is both accessible and challenging. There’s something you’ll be able to do well, and something to work on that will hold your attention through years of practice. Always familiar but always new, yoga will keep you coming back for more time and again. No More Excuses! No matter how busy your workday, we have the flexible schedule to help yoga and your workday work together. Our days run from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m., 364 days a year, at 12 different locations! Our class options will fit any schedule and let you customize your time in the studio each day of the week. Our three membership levels at three different price points help you find an option that works for you. Start today! Related Articles Yoga Tips for Beginners: What To Know Before Your First Yoga Class Yoga Tips for Beginners: What To Know Before Your First Yoga Class If you’ve been thinking about getting into shape, you may have considered taking a yoga class. Yoga can be a great way to either get in shape or maintain your level of fitness. It builds strength and flexibility while simultaneously allowing you to focus on your breathing. By practicing yoga, you learn how to control your breathing, even during some rather challenging poses. This in turn helps you in virtually every other area of your life, as it allows you to remain calm and stay in control of your emotions. Yoga also helps you become more in tune with yourself. Therefore, you have the chance to reap both physical and mental benefits of practicing it. Here are some top yoga tips for beginners: Workshops and Yoga What is it about workshops and yoga? Every yoga-centric magazine you open contains pages upon pages of ads for yoga workshops and retreats enticing you to practice with X guru in Y exotic location, attend a quick weekend “detox,” expand your horizons at a R & R retreat, and so on. Each one sounds better than the last, so how do you choose among them … or are you even ready? Whether you’re a regular workshop attendee or just wondering whether attending one is right for you, there are several key questions to ask yourself: Pilates vs Yoga Pilates vs Yoga – Which is Right for You? Since I was given the opportunity of growing up overseas as a Missionary girl; I learned at a young age to value the art of learning to understand where concepts originated from – so that would include the practice of Pilates or Yoga. I can share with you what I have learned so far and maybe you might be able to add something of value to your own experiences and journey. Who Does Yoga? – Breaking Through Dallas’ Hot Yoga Myths Yoga has been around for thousands of years, but it’s still a very misunderstood form of exercise in America. Misconceptions about yoga, most especially Dallas hot yoga, are still, (sadly) widespread in the West. Here are a few of the most far-reaching yoga myths. You have to be in perfect shape if you want to do yoga. Don’t Settle for “Gym Yoga” – Dallas Hot Yoga is a Cut Above Gym Yoga Do you know what the difference is between “gym yoga” and Dallas hot yoga? When you take a yoga class at the gym, you may get a sub-par experience that leaves you disappointed. Gym classes are designed for the broadest audience, and sometimes even taught by instructors with no certification and little experience. Be Engaged Throughout Your Class Last week, we introduced Sunstone’s vision as well as the Five Teaching Principles that guide our teachers in helping our students cultivate their very best selves. These principles are our core values, the foundation on which we've built our studios. They are equally valuable for you, our students. They create the landscape for what your experience with us can be like. Whether you're in your second class, or well on your way to building a body, mind, and life practice, these words describe behaviors that can turn what seems to be the simple action of taking a yoga class into something truly life-changing. Comments are closed.