Benefits of Hot Yoga

The temperature allows you to stretch strengthen and achieve flexibility deeply and safely. Thousands of people are now practicing hot yoga because they experience a type of body wellness that no other physical practice can provide.

Here are some reasons to practice hot yoga:

Your body burns fat more effectively. Your metabolism speeds up the breakdown of glucose and fatty acids.
The heat produces a fluid-like stretch allowing for greater range of movement in joints, muscles, ligaments and other supporting structures of the body.
Sweating promotes detoxification and elimination through the skin - which is the body’s largest eliminating organ.
Diminished lower back pain.
Remarkably reduces stress and anxiety as it calms and clears the mind.
Your muscles and connective tissue become more elastic and allow for greater flexibility with less chance of future injury.
Improved circulation.
Capillaries dilate in the heat; more effectively oxygenating the tissues, muscles, glands and organs and helping in the removal of waste products.
Your cardiovascular system gets a reasonable and well structured work out.
Just as when your body raises its temperature to fight infection, the raised temperature in the room will assist in improving T-cell function and the proper functioning of your immune system.
Aids in lowering blood pressure.

Meet Arianna… Your Director

Like most people, Arianna came to yoga for physical relief from disease. Back in Japan, in early 1991, she found herself doing yoga for the first ... read more

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What our students are saying:

What can I say? 6 months now and I still love hot yoga! It is a complete workout using every muscle -yet I leave feeling refreshed, energized, and happy! I feel strong and flexible! I sleep really well and my skin looks ...
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Phyllis, Virginia Beach, VA
"I went through the 200 hour teacher training program at CHY in 2011. Arianna is such a great teacher! She laughs a lot and genuinely respects her students. The course was extremely well organized with clear objectives ...
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Dr. Peter Jo, ANNANDALE, VA
I have and still visit classes by instructors who are either not RYT200 or received it from somewhere other than Chesapeake Hot Yoga. The one thing I find consistent is the failure of the instructors to teach yoga. It is ...
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Steven Herron, Chesapeake, VA
I was a little skeptical about trying hot yoga at first, but was going to give it a shot with my mom. I really enjoyed the class and could tell it was making a difference in my muscle tone fairly quickly. I have suffered ...
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Laura K., Suffolk, VA
I used to weigh 200 pounds until I went to Chesapeake Hot Yoga. I LOVE all of the great benefits of hot yoga and how it has dramatically changed my life. I have lost 80 pounds now and can see my feet again! Check out my ...
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Amy P., Virginia Beach, VA
Arianna and her staff are so passionate about what they do and their enthusiasm radiates into their classes which makes them really enjoyable AND challenging. After each session we all walk away feeling rejuvenated and can't ...
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Melissa, Chesapeake, VA
I heart this studio. When I was searching for a studio to get my RYT-200 certification, there are plenty of options in the area but none of which house Arianna Gallagher. She's a true yogi, well .... yogini actually. She's a ...
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Jennifer W.,
The teacher training program at Chesapeake Hot Yoga is amazing! You truly are being taught by some of the best in their fields. This is a wonderful place to start, whether you are new to yoga or expanding your practice. ...
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Briana W., Chesapeake, Va
"I attended the 200RYT training in early 2011 and it was an awesome experience. I had researched many studios and decided on Chesapeake Hot Yoga because of Arianna's extensive experience and her heart for Yoga. I live 4 ...
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Veronica Bullock, Lynchburg, VA
Training with an instructor who has such diverse experience - trained with Bikram, trained in India, and trained with BKS IYengar - has given me the confidence and experience I was looking for. Not only do I know and ...
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Annie, Chesapeake, VA