Yoga-related questions

Can beginners attend classes? 
Beginners are welome - Power Yoga classes are open to all levels. Beginners should pace themselves and trust their own bodies. In time you'll build strength, focus, stamina and flexibility. The benefits of yoga do not occur overnight but the results are lasting.

Will class be challenging for me?
Yes.  But you determine the intensity with which you work in each pose and throughout the process. Your first few classes may be difficult. No matter what your age or experience level, this yoga will take you to your edge and pull more out of you than you ever thought possible.

How often should I practice?
Successful yoga practice requires discipline and wisdom. Consistency is the key to success.  For life-changing results practice 4-6 days per week. 2-3 days per week done consistently will create transformation over time.  Power yoga is more than a workout – it’s a conscious journey of discovery.

What if I'm not that flexible? 
 Develop a flexible mind.  You don't need to be physically flexible.  All you need is to focus on letting go, sweating, breathing, moving and respecting your limitations.  A yoga pose will expose imbalances, as well as physical and emotional blocks.  Soon the tension, and sometimes fear, will release and your range of motion will naturally increase.

How does this yoga differ from other forms of yoga?
This yoga is based on intuition rather than tradition.  If you think you need to go to a health club to be wonderfully fit and beautiful, think again.  If you think that you need to escape to a cave in the Himalayas to find the enlightenment that yoga promises, think again.  You will discover strength and energy you never knew existed.

Does power yoga incorporate meditation?
Of course.  A more vigorous class is not necessarily less meditative than a slower, more mellow class. The ingredients for creating a meditative state are the integrity of the teacher, and the attention the student brings to the practice.

Massage-related questions

How often should I get a massage?
The answer to this depends on your physical condition, therapeutic goals, time and budget.  Generally once a month is the recommended minimum for stress and tension relief, and once per week is optimal.

What should I wear?
For Kripalu/Swedish relaxation massages, you will be unclothed (to your level of comfort) and under a sheet for the massage, so it does not matter what you wear.  For Thai massage please wear or bring light cotton pants and a long-sleeved shirt.

Should I shower beforehand?
Yes, please do.   Please pay particular attention to your feet, especially during sandal season.

Will it hurt?
Depends on the focus of the massage.  Relaxation and Thai massages will not hurt.  You may decide to accept deeper pressure in some areas for therapeutic benefits, particularly with Sports/Therapeutic massage but it is always up to you how much is done for how long. 

Will my hair get messed up?
Scalp massage is usually included, and while the therapist will not intentionally put oil in your hair, it is very likely that you will get some.  If you do not want your hair messed up, please ask the therapist to skip the scalp massage.

Have a Question?
Email:  Suzie@Namaspa.com