The Hot Yoga Spot

🌟 Join Us for YogaPalooza 2024! 🌟

Get ready for an unforgettable yoga experience at YogaPalooza! 🧘‍♀️✨

The Hot Yoga Spot is thrilled to lead a free, 60-minute, all-levels, outdoor yoga class in downtown Albany before this year’s PearlPalooza event. Come together with fellow yogis for a powerful community gathering and stay for the vibrant festivities that follow! 🌿🎶

Details:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
⏰ Time:Check-in at 10:30 AM, class starts at 11:00 AM
📍 Location: North Pearl Street, Albany
🚗 Parking:Green Hudson Garage (Green Street & Hudson Avenue), Riverfront Garage (2 Columbia Street)

What to Bring:
- Yoga Mat 🧘‍♂️
- Water 💧

Sponsors:
🌟 MVP Health Care
🌟 The Hollow Bar + Kitchen
🌟 WEQX
🌟 Downtown Albany Business Improvement District

Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to practice yoga in the heart of Albany, connect with the community, and kick off PearlPalooza with mindfulness and movement. 🌟💫

Sign up today and join us for a rejuvenating morning of yoga and fun! 🌿 https://loom.ly/3joEtlM

Happening Soon! Join us for a FREE MASS YOGA EVENT in downtown Albany. YogaPalooza happens on September 21 and we can't wait to see you there. Sign up now!

🌟Teacher Feature: Meet Amanda! 🌟

Amanda has been a dedicated yoga teacher for over five years, embarking on her journey after earning her 200+ hour certification in 2017. Impressively, she was one of the youngest graduates from the 200-hour program at CorePower Yoga at the time.

Since then, Amanda has passionately taught both online and in-person classes, with a special focus on yoga philosophy and mindfulness. Her commitment to growth and learning is evident in her continued education, which includes a 50-hour advanced training and another 50-hour training in yoga sculpt. Additionally, Amanda has received advanced training in yogic philosophy, incorporating storytelling in her classes, and movement.

When she's not teaching or practicing yoga, Amanda loves spending time outdoors and getting lost in a good book. Join her for a class and experience her unique blend of expertise and passion for yoga. 🌿📚🧘‍♀️

Book with Amanda! https://loom.ly/d6NMMQE

🌟 Meet our newest round of teacher trainees from The Hot Yoga Spot in Saratoga! 🌟

We're thrilled to introduce this passionate and dedicated group, who have successfully completed their 200-hour yoga teacher training. Their commitment, energy, and enthusiasm are truly inspiring. Join us in celebrating their hard work and welcoming them to our yoga family!

📍 Location: Saratoga

Interested in becoming a yoga teacher, check out our special events page to learn more about upcoming teacher training starting September 7th! https://loom.ly/3joEtlM

🌟 The Differences Between Hot Yoga and Traditional Yoga 🌟

🌡️Temperature: The most significant difference between hot yoga and traditional yoga is the temperature. Hot yoga is practiced in a room heated to between 90-105 degrees Fahrenheit.

🧘Poses: Hot yoga and traditional yoga also differ in the poses that are practiced. Hot yoga can sometimes be a regular yoga sequence but done in a hot room.

⭐Benefits: Hot yoga has a wide variety of physical benefits, including increased flexibility and mobility, improved cardiovascular health, reduction or elimination of chronic pain, increased muscle strength, and enhanced balance.

🎉Experience: The experience of hot yoga and traditional yoga is quite different. Even beginner-level hot yoga classes can seem more intense than their not-hot counterparts.

Ready to try hot yoga? Join us at The Hot Yoga Spot and discover the unique benefits and experiences that hot yoga offers! 🌿🔥🧘‍♀️. https://loom.ly/KwmbwCk

🧘‍♂️ Discover how yoga can enhance your mental well-being! Our classes at The Hot Yoga Spot are designed to support your mental health through various practices that promote relaxation, emotional balance, mental clarity, and self-compassion. 🌟

🧘Stress Relief: The practice of yoga offers a space where you can unwind and let go of the burdens that weigh you down.

⚖️Emotional Balance: Yoga is a powerful tool for cultivating emotional resilience and balance.

🧠Mental Clarity: During a hectic day, finding mental clarity can feel like an elusive goal.

🤟Self-Compassion: In a culture that often glorifies busyness and achievement, yoga invites us to cultivate a gentler, more compassionate relationship with ourselves.

Join us at The Hot Yoga Spot to experience these mental health benefits firsthand and enhance your overall well-being! 🌿🧘‍♀️https://loom.ly/KwmbwCk

Join Us for Gentle Yoga! 🧘‍♀️

Looking for a relaxing way to end your weekend? Come join us for Gentle Yoga at The Hot Yoga Spot's Latham location!

🗓 Date: Sunday, August 25th
⏰ Time: 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
📍 Location: Latham
🔥 Temperature: 90 Degrees
🧘‍♀️ Level: Beginner

Our Gentle Yoga class focuses on deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and healing. Perfect for all levels, especially beginners, this class promotes physical and mental wellness through poses, breathing exercises, guided imagery, and meditation. It’s ideal for those new to yoga, anyone with injuries, and seniors.

Expect a soothing practice designed to promote deeper stretching and relaxation, with a slower pace and detailed guidance. Develop body awareness, link your movement with breath, and learn basic poses with modifications. Emphasis on proper alignment will help you build strength safely and effectively.

Don't miss this opportunity to unwind and rejuvenate your body and mind. See you on the mat! 🌿✨

Join us! https://loom.ly/KwmbwCk

🌟TEACHER HIGHLIGHT: Amy S 🌟

🌟 Meet Amy S., a 500-hour E-RYT instructor and licensed clinical social worker. Amy teaches yoga to athletes and competitive sports teams across the Capital District and offers psychotherapy sessions.

As a mother of four young children, she brings a sense of humor and deep understanding to her teaching, making her classes both challenging and enjoyable.

Check out Amy S’s classes this week:

📅Date: August 20th
🧘Class: Hot Vinyasa
🕝Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
📍Location: Clifton Park

📅Date August 21st
🧘Class: Rise + Energize
🕝Time: 6:00AM - 7:00AM
📍Location: Clifton Park

Book with Amy S! https://loom.ly/IHWVl1k

Unlock your potential with our 200hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training! 🌟✨

Dive deep into yoga with our professional and highly effective program, designed to be both transformative and enjoyable. Join us at The Hot Yoga Spot in Latham & Albany to embark on this life-changing journey.

📅 Held at Latham & Albany locations
👨‍🏫 Lead Instructor: Aaron Styles
🧘‍♂️ Secondary & Anatomy Instructor: Sean Hodgkiss

Explore your highest potential and manifest your dreams, first sessions begin September 7th & 8th! 🌈 https://loom.ly/3joEtlM

🌟 YogaPalozza is COMING! Join Us for this FREE event on September 21🌟

This all-levels class is a fantastic way to start your day with community and mindfulness. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

⏱️ Time: Check-in at 10:30 AM, class starts at 11:00 AM

📍 Location: North Pearl Street, Albany

🚗 Parking: Green Hudson Garage (Green Street & Hudson Avenue), Riverfront Garage (2 Columbia Street)

🌟 Sponsors: MVP Health Care, The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, WEQX, Downtown Albany Business Improvement District

Check-in starts at 10:30 AM, and class begins at 11:00 AM. Don't forget to bring your yoga mat and water! 🌟💫

Come together with fellow yogis for a powerful community yoga gathering and stay for the vibrant PearlPalooza festivities! 🌿

Sign up! https://loom.ly/3joEtlM

Experience the transformative power of sound with Paul in our Meditative Sound Healing Journey. 🧘‍♀️🎶

🗓️ Date: August 17, 2024
🕐 Time: 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
📍 Location: Albany

Immerse yourself in the soothing tones and vibrations of hand-hammered Himalayan singing bowls, crystal singing bowls, and a unique gong from Kathmandu. Wear your coziest clothes and bring your mat, pillow, blankets, and anything else to comfort you as you bathe in sound.

Join us for an hour of deep relaxation and rejuvenation. 🌟✨ https://loom.ly/3joEtlM

🙌TEACHER FEATURE🙌

Meet Kendra: Kendra began her fitness career in 1999 and quickly fell in love with group fitness and personal training.

She holds certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and has competed in local bodybuilding shows.
Kendra discovered hot yoga and barre classes at The Hot Yoga Spot and became certified in BarreFlow and her 200-hour yoga teacher training, both at our studio.

She loves pushing herself and others outside of their comfort zones, and her passion for fitness is infectious.

💪 Kendra teacher barre and yoga with us across the Capital Region and you will love her classes. Her next class coming up is a barre bootcamp session in East Greenbush at 6:30 am on August 16th. The class that combines elements from barre, yoga, ballet, sports conditioning, and Pilates. This challenging fitness class will strengthen and lengthen every muscle in your body, all set to upbeat music- bring your energy and get ready to transform your body! 🩰🏋️‍♀️

Book with Kendra! https://loom.ly/_EWERrI

🌳 Embrace Nature: Benefits of Outdoor Yoga🌳

With the beautiful weather, there’s no better time to take your yoga practice outside! Here are some benefits of practicing yoga outdoors:

Connection with Nature: Experience the calming effect of nature and breathe in fresh air.

Enhanced Mindfulness: The sights, sounds, and smells of nature enhance your awareness and mindfulness.

Boosted Mood: Natural sunlight increases serotonin levels, boosting your mood and energy.

Varied Terrain: Practicing on uneven ground can improve balance and engage different muscle groups.

Join us for goat yoga at June Farms every Friday at 5PM.

🗓️ Date: Every Friday
⏰ Times: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Goat Yoga, June Farms

Join us! https://loom.ly/P5ukI64

Transform your life through yoga with The Hot Yoga Spot’s 200-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training! 🧘‍♂️ Led by the amazing Aaron Styles and Sean Hodgkiss, this program starts September 7th and spans 9 weekends of deep, immersive training.

Don’t miss your chance to unlock your full potential and manifest your dreams—early bird tuition is $2,500. Reserve your spot today and step into your new beginning! https://www.thehotyogaspot.com/teacher-training/styles-yoga-200-hour

🌌🔔Join Paul in Albany for a Meditative Sound Healing Journey from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM August 17th.

🧘‍♂️ Immerse yourself in the soothing tones and vibrations of Himalayan singing bowls and crystal singing bowls.

Wear cozy clothes and bring your mat, pillow, and blanket to create a comfortable space for this unique sound healing experience.

Let the calming sounds guide you into a deep state of relaxation and meditation, helping you release stress and find inner peace. 🌌🔔

Book here! https://loom.ly/KwmbwCk

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🌟 Self Care Sunday at The Hot Yoga Spot 🌟

Happy Self Care Sunday, yogis! 🌿💫
Today is all about taking a step back, unwinding, and prioritizing YOU. At The Hot Yoga Spot, we believe in the transformative power of yoga for both mind and body. Here are some ways you can indulge in self-care and recharge for the week ahead:

🌸Practice Self-Compassion 🌸
In our busy lives, we often forget to be kind to ourselves. Use today to practice self-compassion. Whether it’s through meditation, gentle stretching, or simply enjoying a quiet moment, remember to treat yourself with the same kindness you extend to others.

💧Hydrate and Nourish 💧
After your yoga practice, nourish your body with wholesome foods and plenty of water. Hydration is key to maintaining your energy and overall well-being.

🧘‍♂️Reflect and Set Intentions 🧘‍♂️
Take a few moments to reflect on the past week and set positive intentions for the upcoming one. Journaling, meditating, or simply sitting in silence can help you center your thoughts and focus your energy.

At The Hot Yoga Spot, we’re here to support your journey to wellness every step of the way. Join us today and let’s make this Self Care Sunday a day of renewal and peace.

Namaste 🙏✨

Join us! https://loom.ly/KwmbwCk

✨ Some positive vibes coming at you from our Saratoga teaching team! Our amazing teachers Amy and Lian invite you to explore a variety of classes at any of our six locations: Albany, Clifton Park, East Greenbush, Glenmont, Latham, and Saratoga.

From invigorating vinyasa flows to calming restorative sessions, there's something for everyone at The Hot Yoga Spot.

Rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit as you dive into a weekend full of yoga and community. 🌟💕

Join us! https://loom.ly/KwmbwCk

Only a few weeks left to sign up for our teacher training program. Learn more and sign up! https://www.thehotyogaspot.com/teacher-training/styles-yoga-200-hour

🗓️ MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Join us for a free, 60-minute outdoor yoga class before PearlPalooza in downtown Albany.

This all-levels class is a great way to start your day with community and mindfulness. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required.

Check-in starts at 10:30 AM, and class begins at 11:00 AM. Don't forget to bring your yoga mat and water! 🌟💫

🗓️Date: September 21, 2024

⏱️Time: Check-in at 10:30 AM, class starts at 11:00 AM

📍Location: North Pearl Street, Albany

🚗Parking: Green Hudson Garage (Green Street & Hudson Avenue), Riverfront Garage (2 Columbia Street)

🌟Sponsors: MVP Health Care, The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, WEQX, Downtown Albany Business Improvement District

Come together with fellow yogis for a powerful community yoga gathering and stay for the vibrant PearlPalooza festivities! 🌿

Sign up! https://loom.ly/3joEtlM

🙌TEACHER FEATURE🙌

Meet our incredible instructor, Annie. Annie began her yoga journey at 9 years old when she started practicing Bikram yoga on a regular basis with her mom.

Yoga has always been a part of her life and her love of the practice fueled her to study anatomy in college and major in biochemistry.

Annie completed her foundational 200-hour teacher training with our Styles Yoga program. She also received her SUP certification and Bikram training through The Hot Yoga Spot’s Hot 26 Revolution in 2018.

Annie has taught yoga in the Capital Region as well as internationally in Noord, Aruba and Florence, Italy.

Annie loves all styles of yoga from Bikram to Yin and is a firm believer that yoga is the answer to all of life’s struggles. She is also a proud co-owner of BARE Blends with stores all over the country!
Check out Annie’s classes this month:

📅Date: Mondays & Wednesdays
🧘Class: Barre Bootcamp
🕝Time: 5:45 - 6:15am
📍Location: Saratoga

📅Date: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
🧘Class: Hot Vinyasa
🕝Time: 6:30 - 7:30
📍Location: Saratoga

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Elevate your practice and transform your life with our 200hr Vinyasa Teacher Training at The Hot Yoga Spot! Led by Aaron Styles and Sean Hodgkiss, this program isn't just about teaching yoga—it's about unlocking your highest potential and manifesting your dreams. Join us for 9 immersive weekends starting September 7th.

Secure your spot now for an early bird tuition of $2,500 and embark on a journey that's both profound and deeply rewarding. Don’t wait—your transformation begins here! Sign up: https://www.thehotyogaspot.com/special-events

☀️ Join us on the private outdoor terrace at Complexions Spa overlooking Congress Park for special yoga sessions!

These classes are included in all regular memberships or can be purchased for $15. Sign up through our website to reserve your spot. 🌿🧘‍♀️

📅 August 8: Thursday at 6:00 PM
📅 August 18: Sunday at 10:00 AM

Bask in the summer sunshine while practicing yoga in a serene outdoor setting. These sessions offer a perfect blend of nature and yoga, helping you connect with your surroundings and deepen your practice.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to practice yoga outdoors with a beautiful view! 🌞

Register here: https://loom.ly/2eNt72c

✨A huge shout out to these two amazing ladies for hosting our Menla Retreat last month!

We had an amazing time rejuvenating and rediscovering ourselves at the perfect wellness weekend.

Keep an eye out for other upcoming retreats, and in the meantime treat yourself to some hot yoga 🧘