Yoga blankets are used in several different ways. During meditation, they are used to place over your head to make the mediation process seem more surreal. Blankets are also used for stability while you are in a sitting pose. Use a yoga blanket that is colorful and pleasing to your eye. You want the blanket to be made of materials that are not itchy or uncomfortable.



Hot Yoga is a series of yoga poses done in a heated room. It is created by Bikram Choudhury who is also known as a living expert of Yoga. Choudhury's version of yoga is composed of a set sequence of 26 yoga positions including two Pranayama exercises. Each is executed two times in a single session that generally lasts for 90 minutes. The room is usually maintained at a temperature of 95-100 degrees.

Many Christians see yoga as an obstruction to Christianity. I see it as an enhancement. Like meditation, Christ-centered yoga (and other various forms) acts as a chasm or tunnel that ushers me to enter into the deeper chambers (the presence) of God. It does this by helping me to clear away the weights, worries, and the negative mindsets that so easily latch onto me as I go through the day and then to release them to Christ. Colossians 3 tells us to put off the old man. Through subduing of the body and controlling the breath the choreography of yoga can calm the restless beast in each of us allowing us to open our hearts more fully to pilates memphis our Creator.

The letter "I" stands for Incentive. You must have something inciting you to action...your ultimate "Why". Why are you doing what you are doing? Why do you want to begin that business? An Incentive builds the foundation that keeps you focused on your Miracle. No doubt about it! But again, it is your responsibility to determine what your incentive is and how it will drive you toward your Miracle.

A lot of people want to go for the thinnest mat that gives them the most padding. I strongly suggest going for a thicker mind body haus mat for your hot yoga class. Many of the positions will be really strenuous on your joints, having the extra cushioning will do you wonders. I have even seen people have two yoga mat's in their Bikram yoga class, they will switch out for the thicker mat when doing these positions. I personally think that's a little excessive, but whatever you prefer!

Yes and no. I get into weight lifting zones. I find it exhilarating and relaxing... much like what hot yoga delivers. I've always loved weight lifting. Therefore, interrupting yoga poses with weight lifting sets doesn't have any adverse effect on the effectiveness of yoga. Instead, I gain flexibility, rest and fast workouts.

One style of yoga that is best for losing weight is called vinyasa or "flow yoga". The poses are called "sun salutations" and they are very athletic and really work up a sweat.