"Not-So-Hot for the Not So Fit

 but ... Determined"

 

 

 

 

Classes will be paced according to student capability with poses being considerably modified as needed to allow for ongoing progress. More time will be taken to have students get used to the heat and the poses so they can stick with hot yoga long enough to gain the benefits and gradually enter the regular, more vigorous, hot yoga classes.

Having an older less flexible body myself gives me great empathy for what you are attempting to achieve by coming to yoga in the first place. It will be a very safe and encouraging atmosphere. Hope to see you there!


(Testimonials from Students -end of page)


Let me know if you're interested by emailing me at

krisanna@krisanna.com

 

 

Far Infrared Heat Benefits

Oceanside residents are fortunate to have an amazing state of the art yoga studio with far infrared heating. Far Infrared heat is reported to have many positive benefits of its own. Research on Infrared Heat Therapy reports the following: 

  • Decreases joint stiffness.

  • Relieves muscle spasms.

  • Increases blood flow.

  • Leads to pain relief.

  • Affects soft tissue injury.

  • Increases the extensibility of collagen tissue.

  • Assists in resolution of inflammatory infiltrated, edema, and exudes.

    •  Referenced from: Therapeutic Effects of Far Infrared Heat - Chapter 9 of Therapeutic Heat and Cold, Fourth Edition, Editors Justus F. Lehmann, M.D., Williams, and Wilkin.

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    Why Would We Practice Yoga in The Heat?

    Basically doing yoga in the heat is a way to re-create the conditions in India where yoga was developed. The body simply stretches better when muscles are more relaxed. And warm muscles are more relaxed and pliable. So you can expect changes in your body at a much faster rate practicing yoga in the heat. Also the hot room demands immediate presence, another quality that speeds up change and helps with emotional balance. So in a nutshell, from my own experience, what you can expect after practicing awhile is:

    Increased Strength
    Increased Flexibility
    Increased Balance
    Increased Focus
    Increased Peace of Mind
    Increased Circulation
    Detoxing
    Increased Self-Awareness

    Contact Information

    Please email with any questions or comments.

    krisanna@krisanna.com

    250-951-2299

     

    About Krisanna

     

    Why I Practice Hot Yoga?

    At the age of 53, after 20 years of Tai Chi and what I thought was an active lifestyle, I started looking seriously at a way to rehabilitate an ailing body and manage stress. I had become very inflexible, partially due to sitting so much as a counsellor. I was in a lot of pain and didn't have nearly the energy I wanted. 

    After trying a few styles of yoga I embraced Hot Yoga because of the fast results and huge cleansing benefits which ultimately gave me lots more energy, stamina, flexibility, strength and focus.

    I tell people it was the hardest thing I've ever done. When they ask me why I continued, I say "Because each class I attended I could do something I couldn't do before. And when you are getting older but the body is acting younger, that's pretty exciting!"

     

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    Why Am I Teaching Yoga?

    After experiencing what Hot Yoga has done for me I was dismayed by the number of people who would try it and feel it was too difficult for them. It saddened me that so many people would not ever get the benefits just because of the way Hot Yoga is traditionally taught (which is sometimes too difficult for many of us who are older, less fit or overweight). People would leave feeling both intimidated and hopeless about their conditions.

    I feel that less fit people can be introduced to the benefits of Hot Yoga at a much gentler pace. This allows them to get used to both the postures and the heat in a way they can cope with. 

    So off I went to Thailand to become Yoga Alliance certified as a Hot Yoga Teacher. Thus was born my passion to teach beginner yoga to the "less fit" group.

    I will still be counseling several days a week as well as  teaching yoga three times a week.

     

     

    Namaste

     

    Testimonials from Students

     

    "Krisanna is very cognizant of each students needs and limitations. She concentrated on doing poses safely. Soothing voice and manner. Within a very short time I noticed greater flexibility in my back"

                               Caroline Koncgey, Palm Springs, CA

    Excellent teaching skills, carefully controlled series of highly demanding poses; a terrific teacher; she knows everyone and treats all of us on a personal basis. She introduced us to the subtle benefits of yoga.

                                 W. Galloway, Vancouver, BC

    Krisanna is an excellent teacher. She expects a lot and gets a lot from the people in her class but at the same time she is very careful and caring about the special needs of everyone. And she explains the moves so they are easy to understand even if they are sometimes tough to do! I am coming off an injury and in just a few weeks Krisanna's classes helped my flexibility, strength and balance. She is a terrific smart teacher.

                                  Susan Freedman, Vancouver, BC

     I liked the feeling of the group...working hard and a sense of satisfaction after making an improvement in a pose even if the improvement was miniscule. I loved the calmness at the end of class and I got a better understanding of yoga.

                                   K.S., Parksville, BC

     

    Krisanna took the time to get to know everyone's level of flexibility and strength. She always gave us the option of doing the poses from beginner to intermediate or advanced levels. Krisanna is a very thorough and knowledgeable instructor. She works very well with the 55 and up age group. Krisanna's classes helped me to increase my flexibility and strength and also provided me with the technique of stress release and relaxation.

                               Lynn Caldwell, Crambrook, BC

    Krisanna was there 3 days a week with enthusiasm and encouragement for all levels. She knew your name and your ailing body parts! She was very careful about getting in and out of postures and explained the benefits of each position.

                                Mitzi Barttell, Marysville, WA

    Friendly relaxed atmosphere, non-competitive and safely focused with attention to individual limitations and injuries. Encouragement was given and correct technique stressed.

                                   BW, Kelowna, BC