FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

1. What type of yoga does Living Yoga offer?

 

Living Yoga has two studios which allows our students to practice a variety of yoga disciplines.  Studio 1 is used for Hot Hatha 60, Hot Hatha 75, Hot Hatha 90 and Evolution 75, an Advanced Yoga class.  Studio 2, the Bamboo Room is used to teach Yin 60, Pilates 60, occasional Ashtanga and Anusara Yoga classes, and seasonal Kid's Yoga.    

 

Please check the Schedule & Events/Classes Online or Monthly Calendar for the current class offerings, .  No previous yoga experience is required or is necessary for most of the classes.  Evolution Yoga is recommended tor intermediate-advanced yoga practioners. 

 

2. How are the Hot Hatha classes practiced?

 

Studio 1 is automatically maintained to consistently provide a 100 degree temperature and 30% - 40% humidity. Since Hatha Yoga originated in India, a tropical climate, the heat and humidity duplicates this tropical environment and allows students to safely stretch their muscles and experience detoxification.  If you have experienced the July climate in Minnesota, you will have no problems adjusting to these classes.  During class, the Yoga Teachers can also control the ceiling fans, fresh air exchanger, humidifier and dehumidifier to maintain the optimum environment for your yoga experience.  The studios HVAC systems is a state of the art and proprietary system which has received accolades from visiting students around the US and our current student community.  

 

3. What is the time length of the classes and which class should I attend?

 

Hot Hatha 60 is sixty minutes in length. Hot Hatha 90 is ninety minutes in length.  Hot Hatha 75 is seventy five minutes.  Evolution 75 is an Advanced Yoga class and is seventy five minutes in length. Yin 60 and Pilates 60 are sixty minutes in length. The class time length is noted in the class name.   If you are a new student to yoga, the teachers suggest you attend a Hot Hatha 60 or a Yin 60 class for your first time.  Although, many new students attend a Hot Hatha 90 yoga class with no difficulty.  It just depends on your physical ability,  desire and willingness to learn the postures.  There are no secrets in yoga. Yoga requires a consistent practice to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Remember, at one time or another, all students were new to yoga.  In traditional yoga the key to your success is a consistent practice, good relationships with your yoga teachers and the community of students who practice regularly at the studio.   

4. How often should I attend class?

 

Your practice schedule depends on what results you want to achieve. For students practicing once a week, a yoga class will give you a good "stretch and sweat" work out.  Twice a week will allow you to assimilate the class and to start to see some health benefit in about three months. If you really want to see results happen fast, then we recommend coming to class three times a week or more for any of the offered yoga disciplines.  A dedicated yoga practice is not just a yoga class, it’s a change of lifestyle.  The teachers routinely refer to this change as a "healthy yoga lifestyle".  If you want to understand the results you can achieve, review our Testimonials and Transformations sections in this web site.

 

5. How will I feel during and after my first class?

 

Most new students experiencing yoga for the first time will feel challenged during their first yoga class. After your first class, it is common to be a little disoriented.  Performing yoga postures in our controlled heat/humidity environment or in our Bamboo Studio is challenging!  You may feel light headed, possibly have an upset stomach, these symptoms are not unusual.  By attending class regularly, these symptoms will disappear.  As you become familiar with the yoga series your body will acclimate and feel more comfortable with your new discipline. Always listen to your body and talk to your yoga teacher to understand and interpret what you are feeling.  For students attending classes the postures allow them to feel more relaxed, focused and energized.  All new students and practicing students need to follow the guidelines listed in New Student section of this web site.

6. What are some benefits of practicing yoga?

Yoga is an emerging practice and discipline that complements a variety of lifestyles. The Yoga Journal estimates  that over 16.5 million students practice yoga in the US.  Veteran students experience a loss of weight, increased mobility and energy, mental clarity, muscle tone and a general sense of well being. For example, professional athletes experience fewer injuries and increased range of motion. They practice yoga to supplement their professional sports training. The best way to understand the benefits of a healthy yoga lifestyle is to review our Testimonials and Transformations section in this web site.  Or, come practice with us and talk directly to members of our student community.

7. What are business hours of operation for the Living Yoga studio?

 

The studio doors are open 30 minutes before class to allow students to check in.  The doors are than locked during the scheduled class times.  The doors reopen for 30 minutes or longer after class to allow students to leave after they shower.

 

8.  There are so many yoga studios, what is unique about Living Yoga in Chanhassen?

 

This is a good question!  Throughout the world 99.5% of all yoga studios are independently owned and operated.  There are dozens of yoga studios in the Twin Cities which offer a variety of yoga disciplines, yoga retreats, specialized yoga workshops, yoga seminars and various yoga training for beginners through advanced practitioners.  In the last few years, several corporate franchise operations have emerged to offer yoga and a variety of “yoga type” programs simply because of the popularity of yoga in the US and their desire to capitalize financially on this niche market. The Yoga Journal estimates that 16.5 million people practice yoga in the US every day. 

 

The yoga franchise operations, larger studios and some independent yoga teachers have expanded their approach to become a community which encourages you to purchase yoga retreats, vacations and a variety of training programs to learn yoga.  It is certain that they feel these offerings appeal to their clients. They promote the “social” atmosphere to attract clients to yoga, rather than promote the practice of yoga for the individual.  It is through the practice of yoga that the individual can achieve remarkable results in body, mind and spirit.  The retreats, training programs and vacations are really “social” gatherings to help you feel included in their community.  All yoga is for beginners to advanced practitioners and does not require you to attend a beginners class.  By focusing on your practice and learning how to maintain a consistent practice, you will learn the postures and develop a relationships with other students and the teachers.

 

The basic difference is Living Yoga Chanhassen as a traditional yoga studio, promotes the development of a relationship between their students and teachers for the practice of yoga. Most traditional yoga studios adhere to this regimen. It is through the practice of yoga that students and teachers form a community of yoga practitioners.  We know that the practice of yoga is a student’s path or journey to fulfill their need for balance in body, mind, and spirit.  The community of students and teachers support each other during the journey for a healthy yoga lifestyle.

 

For any additional questions, please email Suzanne Collier-Wondrak, Studio Director/Owner.