For many, it can seem as though your yoga class consists of 5-year-olds learning to do push-ups or slightly-out-of-shape hippies stretching their elbow against the wall for advice. Unfortunately, there are times when Yoga can get out of hand. In recent years, it has become more common for yoga to function as an entertainment, turning into a place where people sit and mumble to themselves and get sweaty instead of the way it was supposed to be — a time to practice for fitness and health. Before heading to the studio with your friends or even going alone to find someone you can practice with, here are the three essentials you need to know when looking for a new yoga studio.
Location: What are their close-by studios?
When you do decide on a yoga studio, you will want to find a studio that is close by so that you can return and share your experiences. Not only that, but you want to go with a group so that you all benefit from the same experience. A place that is extremely far away will throw things off and put stress on everyone. After all, if you have four gyms within a 10-minute walk away, you will likely find something you like there. However, if you are looking for a class that everyone can feel comfortable and nobody has to push through sweat, a closer studio will be best. Find the closest studio to your home and ideally go a few times a week to truly see the benefits of the studio.
The studio you choose will also be at least a five-minute walk away from the office so that you can give the studio some consideration when you are looking at making a schedule. This is an important consideration as you want to be honest with yourself about how long it will take you to get to the studio and what other obligations you have outside of working out.
Cost of the Class: Do they offer different levels?
Do the studio offer an introductory class? Or does the studio require you to register first? This can be a great opportunity to see what the studio has to offer. If the studio offers an introductory level that doesn’t cost anything, see if you can come up with a smaller fee for a higher level class. Do they offer different levels for older students?
They have to be free because for many, going to the studio is their way of spending time doing something that they love. However, if you will be paying for the class you take, you want to get the class you need to make sure that you will be working out and strengthening properly. If you choose a higher level you can simply skip the very beginning class to begin.
Outfits: Do they have diverse outfits?
I like to dress like the basic yoga member I am at the end of my yoga session. When going to a yoga studio, you want to make sure that they have multiple types of yoga that are appropriate for you. If you are sick, it’s best to stay away from hot yoga or even if you just don’t feel like working out, stay away from a class that is intense or boring. A nearby studio that has a mixture of different kinds of classes is ideal.
Finally, you have to consider the type of equipment. Do they have floor mats? If so, will you be able to choose any from the room? Are there big enough ones for you? Also, if they have plyometrics or foam rollers, are they in or out? Balancing the equipment properly to help the class go smoothly is an important consideration.
Finding the perfect yoga studio is never easy, but doing so with the right information can lead to improved health and fitness. Start by using the services of SmartMiles to help you see which yoga studios your friends have frequented and what people have said about their experience. You can also begin learning about each studio by reading reviews posted to Yelp, Google, or social media to help you spot potential problems.
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Location: What are their close-by studios?
When you do decide on a yoga studio, you will want to find a studio that is close by so that you can return and share your experiences. Not only that, but you want to go with a group so that you all benefit from the same experience. A place that is extremely far away will throw things off and put stress on everyone. After all, if you have four gyms within a 10-minute walk away, you will likely find something you like there. However, if you are looking for a class that everyone can feel comfortable and nobody has to push through sweat, a closer studio will be best. Find the closest studio to your home and ideally go a few times a week to truly see the benefits of the studio.
The studio you choose will also be at least a five-minute walk away from the office so that you can give the studio some consideration when you are looking at making a schedule. This is an important consideration as you want to be honest with yourself about how long it will take you to get to the studio and what other obligations you have outside of working out.
Cost of the Class: Do they offer different levels?
Do the studio offer an introductory class? Or does the studio require you to register first? This can be a great opportunity to see what the studio has to offer. If the studio offers an introductory level that doesn’t cost anything, see if you can come up with a smaller fee for a higher level class. Do they offer different levels for older students?
They have to be free because for many, going to the studio is their way of spending time doing something that they love. However, if you will be paying for the class you take, you want to get the class you need to make sure that you will be working out and strengthening properly. If you choose a higher level you can simply skip the very beginning class to begin.
Outfits: Do they have diverse outfits?
I like to dress like the basic yoga member I am at the end of my yoga session. When going to a yoga studio, you want to make sure that they have multiple types of yoga that are appropriate for you. If you are sick, it’s best to stay away from hot yoga or even if you just don’t feel like working out, stay away from a class that is intense or boring. A nearby studio that has a mixture of different kinds of classes is ideal.
Finally, you have to consider the type of equipment. Do they have floor mats? If so, will you be able to choose any from the room? Are there big enough ones for you? Also, if they have plyometrics or foam rollers, are they in or out? Balancing the equipment properly to help the class go smoothly is an important consideration.
Finding the perfect yoga studio is never easy, but doing so with the right information can lead to improved health and fitness. Start by using the services of SmartMiles to help you see which yoga studios your friends have frequented and what people have said about their experience. You can also begin learning about each studio by reading reviews posted to Yelp, Google, or social media to help you spot potential problems.
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