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Class #43 Vinyasa-Style Yoga Thursday 5:15 a.m. (Jane)

After a couple days of high-intensity cardio classes, I'm in dire need of a yoga class! This morning's Vinyasa-Style Yoga is just what the doctor ordered. Practicing yoga has always provided me with a healthy balance in my fitness regimen and I'm really looking forward to Jane Harkin's well-attended class.

An important feature of this particular class is the environment. It's a flow-oriented practice, but with the added challenge of a warm studio set at 90 degrees. Around the Club, Jane's Tues/Thur 5:15 a.m. classes are affectionately referred to as "hot yoga".

I arrived a bit early for class this morning. This is my second hot yoga class and I've noticed the regulars often show up 15-20 minutes early to get acclimated to the heat. This is a quiet, focused morning group and it's a great class for experienced yogis. The vinyasas/poses are moderately challenging and the high temperature definitely adds some additional workload. The heat has benefits. It also enhances early-morning range of motion, which I personally appreciate being a broken-down old runner.

This morning's practice included lots of easier poses during the first part of class, allowing us to stretch and wake-up our systems. We loosened-up our muscles and established a steady "asana" breathing pattern. Jane skillfully led us through a lengthy series of sun salutations before we moved on to an equally long segment of warrior 1, 2, and 3 poses. Most yoga classes include some balance poses and I've found I'm much more wobbly in the early morning hours.

Jane showed us a really cool variation on one of my favorite poses, the side plank. She had us add a twist by lowering our extended arm and it really challenged my core strength and balance.

It's amazing how much I sweat in this class. After 45 minutes I'm pretty much soaked, but it feels great and I do have more range of motion.

We finished our practice by spending a few relaxing minutes in shivasana pose. I'm relaxed and ready for the busy day ahead.

The PAC gift card winner for this morning's practice is Tom Grosscup. Congratulations Tom!

PARTICIPATION HONOR ROLL:

Tom Grosscup (gift card winner)
Linda Joseph
Craig Joseph
Louise Potter
Paulette Watts
Donna Williams
Mike Aldridge
Brian Brown
Jeff Nicosa
Bill Hughes
Don Thompson
Lexa McDaniel
Katie Overman

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