faq:

1. How is Moksha Yoga hot yoga different from other hot yoga?

2. Is Moksha Yoga a cardio workout?

3. What if I'm not flexible?

4. Will I lose weight?

5. When should I avoid doing hot yoga?

6. What should I bring/wear? How long are the classes, and do I book in advance?

1. Moksha Yoga differs in the following ways:

Complete workout. On a physical level Moksha Yoga is a comprehensive workout that focuses on upper and lower body strength, balance and flexibility. Moksha Yoga also focuses on opening the hips where lower back and knee pain often originate. The intensity of the workout can be adjusted for any body type or fitness level.

Accessibility. Anyone can practice Moksha Yoga because our instructors are trained in the modifications to make Moksha Yoga practice safe for any fitness level or body type. And through our Karma Yoga Classes, one's finances need not be a barrier to a regular practice.

Community. In addition to making hot yoga more accessible through our Karma Yoga Classes, we work actively with local charities by providing regular donations and offering free yoga instruction in underserved areas.

Care for the environment. All Moksha Yoga studios are built with sustainable and non-toxic supplies, lights and heating systems are low consumption, and all studios are cleaned with environmentally friendly products. We also donate monthly to Zero Footprint, an organization that measures the environmental impact of our studios and directs us on how to best offset our 'carbon footprint' through donations to environmental protection groups.

Click here to visit our Philosophy section to discover more about what makes Moksha Yoga unique.

2. Is Moksha Yoga a cardio workout?

Yes, it is. The Moksha Yoga series incorporates many challenging postures that sustain an elevated heart rate.

3. What if I'm not flexible?

You don't have to be flexible to start yoga. The heated practice room allows tight muscles to stretch with greater ease.

4. Will I lose weight?

Yes you can. With regular practice students find their bodies becoming significantly trimmer and toned. The added bonus is that Moksha Yoga improves the major systems of the body, increasing health and vitality, which is the best way to lose weight in the long term.

5. When should I avoid doing hot yoga?

Hot Yoga is great for most people, however it is contraindicated under the following circumstances.

Pregnancy. Women in their first trimester of pregnancy, unless they have kept up a regular hot yoga practice for at least 6 months, are recommended to stay out of the heated room.

Heart Disease. Those suffering from severe heart disease that limits cardiovascular activity should consult their doctor about being in a heated environment.

Children. It is best that hot yoga is practiced only after the child's sweat glands have developed - usually around a girl's first menstruation or a boy's growth spurt.

6. What should I bring/wear? How long are the classes, and do I book in advance?

The Moksha Yoga series is 90 minutes long or 75 minutes for those on the go. There is no need to register in advance. Unless indicated, all classes are on-going and drop-in.

If you have any other questions, we'd love to hear from you! Please email your questions to info@mokshayoga.co.uk