Welcome!

We’re thrilled you’ve decided to join us at THE HOT ROOM°, Long Beach. The introduction of a steady movement practice into your daily routine will be one of the most profound things you ever do—and, we’re not even kidding! It will undoubtedly be life changing, and we’re honored to be part of this experience with you. The movement journey is lifelong—and unique—for everyone. You’ll experience a range of emotions, from exhaustion to exhilaration, sadness to euphoria, soreness to herculean strength, anxiety to fearlessness. Nothing will be untouched!

But, don’t be nervous—anyone can do this!! Just know you aren’t alone, and you have an amazing community of teachers and students to support you!

We’re so excited for you, and can’t wait to see you on the mat!

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Things to Know

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What to bring

  1. Bring water

  2. A towel (Yoga specific towels are great, but not necessary)

  3. Yoga mat

    (we sell all these items at THE HOT ROOMº). Yogi Toes and other movement minded towels are highly recommended for the top side of your mat—they fit snugly to your mat and help with sweat absorption and slip resistance.

Come Early

Arrive 15 minutes before your first class, ensuring time to get checked in and ready, late comers will not be allowed.

Enjoy

Relax and have fun! This movement stuff is a completely organic entity. Let it evolve and unfold with grace and gratitude!

The Benefits of Heat

Here are reasons why we love the heat and why you will too … we promise!

 

  • Hot yoga and Pilates classes are held in a studio that is heated to approximately
    95 degrees and up—depending on the type of class.

  • The heat warms the body’s muscles and joints, encouraging blood flow
    and helping protect the body’s muscles while stretching.

  • Muscles, fascia, and connective tissue become more elastic allowing
    for greater flexibility with less chance of injury.

  • Promotes sweating, which assists the detox process using the body’s
    largest eliminating organ – the skin.

  • When the body is warm, T-cell output from the thymus gland is
    multiplied 20 fold. T-cells fight infection, in turn, keeping the immune
    system functioning properly.

  • Warmer temperatures produce a fluid-like stretch that allows for greater range of motion in the joints.

  • Heart rate becomes elevated, thus improving the cardiovascular system
    (heart and lungs).

  • Warm muscles burn fat more effectively. When we stretch, the fat has
    no room to sit so it redistributes to the bloodstream which we then
    use as energy.

  • Capillaries respond to heat by dilating. This allows more oxygen to
    muscles, tissues, glands, and organs, aiding in elimination.

  • Higher temps improve the function of the nervous system, meaning
    that messages are carried more rapidly to and from the brain or
    spinal cord (you think more clearly!).

  • Improves strength because proteins are utilised more effectively.

  • Speeds up the breakdown of glucose and fatty acids.

  • Provides strengthening of willpower, self control, and determination
    through such a challenging environment!