Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I prepare for class?
- Come fully hydrated —- drink lots of water before and after class
- Come on an empty stomach
- What should I wear to class?
- Very light workout clothing (shorts and tank top or sports bra for women, shorts and optional t-shirt for men)
- No baggy pants or sweats, please! (They just get in the way)
- No excessive jewelry
- Please leave valuables at home
(Mountain Lotus Yoga is not responsible for lost or stolen items)
- Why is it hot? We heat the room to help you:
- Increase cardiovascular workout
- Increase elasticity of the muscles
- Improve lung expansion capacity
- Flush toxins from the body
- Reduce the signs of aging by replenishing skin cells
- Burn 680 calories per class (That’s a minimum! If you work hard, you’ll burn even more!)
- What should I bring, and what should I expect from my first yoga class?
- Bring a yoga mat, a large towel and a bottle of water.
- We encourage you to buy your own yoga mat, and keep it clean by airing it out and spraying with tea tree oil and water mat cleaner.
- Bring a change of clothes — it gets sweaty in the studio and you don't want to leave with a chill!
- Expect encouragement from all those around you (we've all been to our first yoga class).
- Expect all ages, and all body types (yoga's not just for skinny, flexible people). Remember that yoga makes you more flexible and helps you lose weight.
- Expect to work hard, have fun, sweat, smile, laugh and discover an entirely new energy within yourself.
- Hot yoga is slow-paced so you can follow along, but not so slow that we lose your attention.
- Each hot yoga class follows the same sequence of postures and breathing exercises so you see real improvement fast, yet no class ever feels the same.
- Beginning and advanced students practice side by side.
- At first the heat may be challenging, but within the first week your body will adapt, and you'll grow to love the healing and detoxifying powers of the heat.
- Since hot yoga is a form of moving mediation, expect to become centered and calm as we gracefully guide you through a powerful, safe, and effective practice each time you enter the room.
- Our certified instructors have nothing but love to give, and are happy to answer any questions you may have.
We rent yoga mats and towels for $2 each/class. Bottled water and coconut water is also available for $2 each.
Massage Therapy
We have a beautiful massage therapy room just steps from Lake Tahoe. Come for the ultimate relaxation package – a cleansing yoga session followed by a soothing massage from one of our wonderful therapists.
