Yoga Can Heal

Are you finding yourself stressed and tense towards the end of a long week? Do you have a hard time finding moments of peace for yourself? Are you constantly having injuries? Yoga might be the practice for you. Yoga is a great practice to help improve mental wellbeing, strength, flexibility, balance and boost immunity. It is able to calm those chronic stress patterns as it builds awareness and harmony in both the body and mind. There are also studies shown its helped blood pressure, insomnia, and improves respiration and energy. Yoga has the overall ability to enhance your quality of life. Luckily, there are many different styles of yoga, studios and levels that are available to everyone right here in San Marcos, Texas.

Body Shop Movement Studio

Body Shop is a new studio here to San Marcos. They offer a variety of classes such as Hot 26, Vinyasa, Yoga Boot Camp, and Slow Stoic Flow. One of my favorite classes to take is the ashtanga primary series. The term ashtanga means “having eight limbs or branches.” Ashtanga yoga focuses on all eight limbs of yoga helping you develop physical, mental, and spiritual health. Aside from weekly classes, they also do monthly workshop courses such a sound bowl meditations or full moon ritual led by instructor like Dipali Patel who trained and taught yoga in India for many years before moving to San Marcos. A course is offered this July 30th called “Amethyst Detox”. This class is led by guest teacher Ellie Bostwick. In this course Ellie brings amethyst crystals to class that are available for students to place next to their mats. She asks everyone to set an intention in your stone and use it as an energy guide throughout the experience. She will also be doing a small sound bath during the final resting pose. This course is $15 just like majority of the courses. You can also book class drop-ins or try a week of unlimited classes for $30. To book this class or try out another go to bodyshoptx.com

HOTWORX

If you are wanting to try it yoga in a more private setting with infrared saunas then HOTWORX is the place for you. Bring a friend or two and enjoy a short 30 minute class in a heated room just for you.  The infrared sauna allows you to rid toxins and increase calorie burn during this workout. This hot yoga class focuses on core conditioning while also allowing you to get your zen on. They also offer other classes that are not yoga. For more information on HOTWORX San Marcos visit, hotworx.net.

SUP SMTX

If you love yoga with a beautiful scenery then this class is for you. Stand-up Paddle board Yoga is a fun and exciting way to enjoy yoga with a beautiful view of the San Marcos river. They offer yoga every Sunday, 9-11 a.m. It is an inclusive all levels yoga class with modifications and variations for all abilities. There is no paddle board or yoga experience necessary.  The paddle board as your mat allows for a more intense core and balance practice while also being enjoyable. The class is $45 per yogi which includes your board. You must reserve your board the Friday before class. To book visit, supsmtx.com.

Yoga with Adriene

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If any of these options still seem intimidating to you, feel free to try out Yoga With Adriene. Adriene is a yoga instructor with a Youtube channel that has over 11 million subscribers. She teaches a variety of classes, all different lengths and focuses. She encourages those who may have never been on their mat and allows them to build a strong foundation. This is a great way to see if yoga is something you want to began practicing. Also this is accessible to those wanting to do yoga in their busy schedule and can’t attend classes. It allows you to slow down and create your own safe space in your home. Feel free to check out her channel or any other content creators.

Accessibility

Overall yoga has options for everyone. It is made to be a safe space for anyone who wants to learn. I encourage all ages and genders to open their mind to practicing yoga. I have learned some of the greatest tools through yoga and I encourage anyone who feels pulled to learning to try a class or even a youtube video. It is also great way of practicing mindfulness if you have a hard time meditating. Yoga allows a fluid practice with conscious breath work and moments of pause while also using your body. There are all sorts of classes depending on the type of day you have. If you want a very intense workout in your Hot yoga class or you just want to lay on your back for Yin yoga class, there is a class for you.