What is Hot Yoga
Hot yoga is essentially hatha yoga which incorporates balance strength and flexibility into form and movement while working in a heated environment. Hot Yoga is recommended for everyone, from first day beginners to advanced students. The tradition of this method is that everyone is practicing the same posture at different levels of ability, receiving the same benefits. There is an exact position for everyone at every level, which our trained instructors will help you find. Hot Yoga is our studios specialty.
Why the heat?
The room is heated to a warmer temperature to allow for the body to move deeper into postures, without the possibility of injury. It is 26 to 30 postures that are done in a systematic way (particular sequencing will vary) and your teacher will instruct you throughout. In hot yoga, the muscles will be stretched and contracted to improve circulation to the joints and ligaments. It is a holistic, whole body workout that is suitable for all levels.
Our Classes:
Hot Yoga
Description: This is a traditional form of yoga teaching in that there are no levels and no competition. Your registered instructor will guide you through the learning process by giving you a variety of poses. You will be amazed at how quickly you will learn and how quickly your body will become more flexible, relaxed and able to move like you never have before! The yoga room is heated to allow the body to deeply release into stretches and positions while avoiding injury. Everyone is practicing the same posture at different levels of ability, receiving the same benefits from their efforts.
Hot Vinyasa
Description: Hot Vinyasa is a vigorous class, combining upper body strength, flexibility and cardio. It is designed for students of all levels seeking a challenge and a good sweat. This class incorporates Asanas (postures/poses) from the Hot Yoga lineage into a Vinyasa (continuous flow) style. This style of yoga is available to any new or seasoned student.
Light & Warm
Class length: 60 minutes
By light we mean a milder approach suitable for BOTH regular practitioners and beginners. By warm we mean a gently heated room just like a warm summer day to allow you to flow through poses and ease away stiffness and stress. This blissful 60 minutes will either be a similar flow to our Hot Vin class OR a welcome surprise of body opening, playful poses.
Classic Rock
Class length: 60 or 75 minutes (depending on the day)
Put aside your thoughts and enjoy the rhythm and movement of the music. Similar to our 60 and 75 minutes classes.
*Thursday’s classes are 60 minutes and warm. Sunday’s classes are 75 minutes and hot.
A/C Yoga
Class length: 75 minutes
Take a break from the heat, not the yoga! Fabulous yoga in an air-conditioned room.
Morning Hot Yoga
Class length: 60 minutes
Hot Yoga to help you start your day!
Safety Tips
Doing Hot Yoga is like running 5 miles. You must eat, drink and prepare for this kind of exercise by following these safety tips.
- Sweating profusely causes dehydration. In order to prevent this, you must drink at least one 16oz. bottle of water through the first 40 minutes of class. Classes are 75 minutes long, so you must have (and drink) two 16 oz. bottles of water during the course of the class. Signs of dehydration are nausea, dizziness and weakness.
- Take your time during your trial week to acclimate to the conditions of the hot room by lying down, going at your own pace (like walking in a marathon), and avoid raising your head up too quickly.
- Eat properly about 60-90 minutes before class.
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:
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"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 ...
read more...Dr. Peter Jo, ANNANDALE, VA
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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 ...
read more...Amy P., Virginia Beach, VA
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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 ...
read more...Melissa, Chesapeake, VA
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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 ...
read more...Steven Herron, Chesapeake, VA
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"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 ...
read more...Veronica Bullock, Lynchburg, VA
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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 ...
read more...Laura K., Suffolk, VA
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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 ...
read more...Jennifer W.,
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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 ...
read more...Annie, Chesapeake, VA
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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. ...
read more...Briana W., Chesapeake, Va
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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 ...
read more...Phyllis, Virginia Beach, VA
