My first time doing hot yoga was against my will as my parents forced me to go at the age of 15. I absolutely hated it. I didn’t think twice about never doing it again. That was until recently, when I realized I really enjoy group workout classes, and how motivating they can be. My roommate and I tried a Pilates class near school, but it just didn’t fulfill us. I had heard good things about this one hot yoga place, but because of my first experience with hot yoga, I didn’t really take it into account. My father had recommended that I do yoga to ease my busy college mind, and I remembered about that one place. I decided to drink a LiquidIV and go for it! (Hydration was definitely key, because even though I was sweating everything out I didn’t get lightheaded). I absolutely loved it! The way I felt after was incredible. It was a mental and physical workout, and the amount of sweat attests to that release of toxins. After class, I signed up for a package that gave me unlimited classes for 2 weeks. I took advantage of that and tried to do it every other day. It definitely made me feel better holistically, which I haven’t really found through other forms of exercise. Now, it’s definitely my preferred workout, which I couldn’t have foreseen as my 15-year-old self. I highly recommend it!
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