Flourish with Sol Hot Yoga

Flourishing is more than just feeling good.ย  To flourish is to cultivate resilience, connection, and purpose. At Sol Hot Yoga, these elements come together in each class; through mindful movement, breath, and intention. Here’s how: 1. Resilience: The Fire of Transformation Resilience is the ability to adapt, grow, and remain steady in the face of…

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Happier Hips with Sol Hot Yoga

Matt practicing for strength & flexibility at Sol Hot Yoga Studio.

Hot yoga is one of the best modalities for physical therapy, offering a unique combination of heat, movement, and mindfulness that promotes healing and recovery. The heated environment enhances flexibility by warming up muscles and connective tissues, allowing for deeper stretches and greater range of motion without the risk of strain. This makes it especially…

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3 Ways Sol Hot Yoga Can Lift You Up

Three women practicing yoga in meditation.

Thereโ€™s an expression, โ€œA rising tide lifts all boats.โ€ Sol Hot Yoga is not all about adjusting the shape of our bodies, or how we look in the mirror.  Rather, itโ€™s more about adjusting our minds to the shape of our lives. In this way, we share the potential to transform lifeโ€™s struggles & elevate…

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FOCUS! The Mind of a Peaceful Warrior

Woman exercising on a sol hot yoga mat.

First, thanks for allowing us to โ€˜geek outโ€™ just a little. ย Over the last few blogs, weโ€™ve explored the chemical cocktails created in the mind of the Peaceful Warriors at Sol Hot Yoga class. ย We find it amazing! Just one more (for now), and this is on FOCUS! ย A call to action for our Peaceful…

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Happier Hips with Sol Hot Yoga

Human pelvic anatomy illustration with labeled muscles.

The pursuit of happiness in our lives might be constrained by unhappiness in our hips. ย Our pursuits can be limited by a combination of factors: 1. Physical Strain: Prolonged sitting in poor posture, standing with poor posture, or repetitive loaded movements with improper alignment are three primary causes of tightness in the hip flexors, glutes,…

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5 Physical Benefits of Sol Hot Yoga (2-minute read)

Woman practicing yoga on blue mat.

Hot yoga offers a wide range of physical benefits, making it a powerful practice for improving overall health and wellness. At Sol Hot Yoga, the heated environment enhances the effects of traditional yoga poses by promoting deeper stretches, increased circulation, and a more challenging workout. One of the key benefits is improved muscular strength &…

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8 Benefits of Practicing Sol Hot Yoga

Focused athlete preparing for workout session.

The best incentive to practice Sol Hot Yoga depends on your personal goals and motivations. Here are eight compelling benefits we hear from our guests: Enhanced Physical Fitness: Hot yoga improves strength, flexibility, and balance while offering a full-body workout. The heated environment can also aid in muscle relaxation, allowing deeper stretches.ย  Detoxification: Sol’s unique…

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Open Chain – Closed Chain : Beautiful & Organic

Skeleton in a yoga pose against black background.

Closed & Open Chain: Beautiful & Organic As yoga instructors, we are taught to see the musculoskeletal alignment of the students in our class.ย  We are trying to see how bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and connective tissues are working together. Our skeleton provides a framework for our muscles and other soft tissues. Together, they support…

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Closed Hip – Open Hip : Why it Matters

Woman practicing yoga in an industrial setting.

How many times have you heard a yoga teacher say, “Square off your hips,’ ‘Level off your hips,’ ‘Stack your hips,” or the magical & mysterious “Scoop your tailbone under.”? You’ve probably heard all of those, repeated several times in every class. Ok, so after awhile you might begin to wonder, “What’s this all about?…

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