The Benefits of Bikram Hot Yoga for Yogis in NYC
Bikram hot yoga is a style of yoga that has gained popularity around the world due to its many benefits. This type of yoga is practiced in a room that is heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit with a humidity of 40%, and consists of a series of 26 postures and two breathing exercises. One of the main reasons people are drawn...
What are the 26 poses and 2 breathing exercises of Hot Yoga?
Bikram Yoga is one of the most popular styles of yoga in the world. The original Hot Yoga inspired by Bikram is exactly the practice we teach at Hot Yoga Chelsea in Nomad, NYC. Since being founded, Bikram yoga maintains its original 26 yoga asanas and two pranayama breathing exercises that never change. That’s why sometimes you may hear people...
Directions to Hot Yoga Chelsea in Manhattan
Getting to Hot Yoga Chelsea NYC is fast and convenient. Our address is: Hot Yoga Chelsea NYC 115 W. 27th Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10001 You can get to our studio using a quick 5-15 mins cab or uber ride from most parts of Midtown and Downtown Manhattan. But here’s more details on other ways to make it to your...
6 Common Types of Yoga
So you’ve finally mustered up the courage to try yoga. But where to start? You may be surprised to find that not all yoga classes are the same. There are many different types of yoga out there, whether you want a more physically demanding class or an easy, relaxing class. Each style is a little different from the others but...
Top 4 Things To Do in the Flatiron District this Fall
Manhattan’s Flatiron District is known most for its famous landmark buildings and architecture. But this beautiful neighborhood in the heart of NYC has a little something for everyone. With so much to explore in the city, you may be tempted to skip this lovely area. So here is a quick list of the neighborhood’s best destinations you can cover in...
7 Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Athletes rave about the benefits of high-intensity interval training. HIIT workouts consist of alternating periods of short, intense anaerobic exercises with less intense recovery periods. The advantage: less total time required to make a big change in your body and health. Typically, a HIIT workout will range from 20 to 60 minutes. The actual activity being performed varies but can...
Why Savasana (Corpse Pose) is the Most Difficult Yoga Pose
On the surface Savasana seems like the easiest moment of a Hot Yoga practice. But what seems like a break has also been called the most difficult of the asanas. Many yoga students who can happily push and balance their way through the rest of class struggle with lying still on the floor. Much like sleep, the pose sets up...