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Here are some commonly asked questions when one begins a yoga practice. Thank you for considering yoga in your life!

If I'm new to yoga, how often should I come to class?

What if I have an injury?

What should I wear to class?

Which class will be best for me?

How hot do you keep your studio?

If I'm new to yoga, how often should I come to class?
The ideal answer to this question is three times per week. Consistent practice will provide better results than the once in awhile drop-in class. The more time you allow between each session the harder it is for your body to "remember" those movements. If you can't manage three times a week, two is better than one, and if your schedule only allows you to attend one class a week, we recommend you practicing once or twice a week on your own. Our instructors are available for private sessions that can develop a short routine for you to follow on your own when you can't attend class or when a class does not fit your busy schedule.

What if I have an injury?

If you are injured, we recommend you introduce yourself to our Beginner Yoga classes. You are certainly not limited to these classes, but the class format allows the instructor to spend more time with you on your injury. You should ALWAYS inform your instructor about your injury at the start of class. No matter what the format of the class, the instructor can only help you if they know what's going on in your body. Many repetitive use injuries can actually be helped by proper alignment and consistent yoga practice.

What should I wear to class?
Although yoga has many relaxing benefits, yoga is most certainly a physical practice. Come wearing clothes that allow your body to move, bend and breathe unrestricted. Shoes are not necessary.

Which class will be best for me?

Beginner:
If you have little or no yoga experience, are injured, or pregnant, we suggest you start with a beginner class. Beginner classes follow a slower pace and focus on holding asanas for longer periods of time. Detailed instruction and personalized adjustments can also be expected from the teacher. Any class on our schedule that is noted as a Level 1 will be suitable for most students.

Not so beginner…
If you have taken some yoga classes and want to advance your practice, we suggest that you try our Level 1-2 classes. These classes will have a quickened pace, called flow that moves you from posture to posture. A raised heart rate and slight perspiring "glow" can be expected until your body becomes acclimated to the pace of the class. If you want something a little less traditional, you might try our Zen Spyn class that includes 30 minutes of cycling and then moves to Vinyasa Flow.

Intermediate/Advanced
The classes designated as intermediate expect students to be very familiar with standing postures and somewhat familiar with inversions and forearm balances. These classes will be more physically challenging and will typically move along at a faster pace. Keeping in mind B.K.S. Iyengar's definition of an intermediate yogi - "Someone who can hold a bad pose longer."-the intermediate classes will continue to provide corrections and instruction, and students are encouraged to work together on more challenging postures. These classes are defines as levels 2-3 on our class schedule

Expert
We have a limited amount of expert classes. These classes will engage in intermediate to very advanced asanas, and a strong understanding of yogic philosophy is recommended. If you would like to learn more about the level of these classes please refer to our Level 2-4 or 3-4 classes on our weekly schedule or email: info@castlehillfitness.com

How hot do you keep your studio?
Many have heard about the 105 degree heated yoga rooms typical of Bikram yoga. We are not a Bikram studio. To a certain degree, the temperature of the classroom will be determined by your instructor, but within the range of 72 to 80 degrees. We have an independent air system to serve the yoga studio, so the air is always fresh, and filtered, and can be set to comfort by each instructor.

If you would like to keep updated on any changes to our regular class schedule and upcoming workshops and class series, sign up for our e-newsletter by sending an email to info@castlehillfitness.com