Climbers and couch potatoes, big, small, or tall, bendy or stiff as a board, young or old, shy or bold…all are invited to both Hot and Vinyasa classes. You will sweat, tone, strengthen and lengthen while finding balance, calmness and equanimity. Classes are taught with individual attention and patience, knowing that all bodies are different and will grow at their own pace. Open to all levels regardless of fitness level or experience. Simply put, you will look good, feel good.
THE STUDIO
Hudson Valley rocks hot yoga! We feature Enerjoy radiant heat panels, the heat choice for hot yoga studios around the world. No noise, dust, air movement or temperature fluctuations. Low-carbon foot print, requires less wattage and less BTU’s than any other system and are fully recyclable. Feels like you are in the sun without the harmful rays.
We have invested in the studio to create an aesthetic oasis to soothe the soul. Modern, clean, simply and artistically designed with cedar walls, blue stone tiles and bamboo flooring, sleek, new locker rooms facilitating an atmosphere of peace. In 2011, Yoga grew faster than any other sport. In America alone, an estimated 13.5 million people do yoga regularly and swear by its numerous benefits for their health and well-being. -Seattle Times
Stress: Research at Harvard as well The American Medical Association say that 80 % of illness and diseases are caused by stress. By reducing perceived stress and anxiety, yoga appears to modulate stress response systems. This is in turn, reduces the heart rate, lowers blood pressure and eases respiration.
Depression: The scientific study of yoga demonstrates that mental and physical health are not just closely allied, but are essentially equivalent. Studies at Boston University Hospital have found that practicing yoga helps elevate brain gammaaminobutyric (GABA) levels, the brain’s primary inhibitory neurotransmitter.
Concentration: Studies at the University of Wisconsin revealed that the meditative practices of yoga affects the structure ND function of the brain-changing it in ways that seem to increase attention span, improve memory, and sharpen focus.
Digestion: Yoga helps digestive symptoms in a few ways. One way is by stimulating the digestive system and massaging and twisting the internal organs responsible for digestion. This helps the systems of the body work more efficiently and improves symptoms that result from improper function.
Arthritis: Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis who practice yoga regularly showed statistically significant improvements in joint tenderness and swelling according to a study presented by the Arthritis Foundation. More benefits of yoga include-headache relief, posture alignment, increased immunity system and help with weight loss, scoliosis, insomnia……
As much as we love you and your kids, we are not able to leave them unattended in reception. It is against State Law. We want you to be able to come to class but are not able to watch them or let them be in the class while you practice.Come with an open mind and open heart and leave exhilarated and happy!