Often times, just showing up at your first "power yoga" class can be quite intimidating.  So, I acknowledge you for making the decision to give it a try!  Be patient and give yourself time to acclimate to the heat.  If you feel nauseated or light headed, you aren't the only one.  The heat is intense and this practice is challenging and it's probably unlike anything your body is used to doing.  So, be gentle on yourself and ease your way in.  After a few times, you will become more accustomed to it.  The sooner you come back in and the more consistant you are with the practice, the more natural it becomes for your body.

After your first class come back in and give it another try, sooner rather than later!  Your second class is always free. For results, practice 3 days per week.  For life transformation, practice 5-6 times per week!

Baptiste power yoga

We are a Baptiste Affiliate Studio.  This means the owners, Dave and Stacy are trained by Baron and are in continual contact with the Baptiste Power Yoga Institute .  All of the teachers at The Yoga Project are at some level of training with Baron himself.   

A great guide to what we practice, physically and philosophically can be found in Journey Into Power by Baron Baptiste .  You can pick up this book at the studio.  Here is an excerpt:

"The key to learning yoga poses is to take your brain out of it. You can line it up, take my cues, and do whatever you need to make the pose feel comfortable, and then from there, just let go and glow!  See if you can perform with half your brain tied behind your back.  Come out of your thoughts--your doubts of "I can't do that," or your worries of "Am I doing this pose right?", your fears of "Am I going to fall?"your frustrations of "Why can't I do this as well as she can?" and your ego resistance of "If I can't do this perfectly, then I won't do it at all"--and just be in your body.  When you let go mentally, there is a shift physically.  Doubt your doubts and they vanish.  Feel your fears and they fade.  Let go of your worries and they fail to materialize. What will it take for us to really get it that life is about letting go?"

 

The number one thing to remember is to take care of yourself. If it doesn't feel right then modify and adjust until you get there. We will teach you to feel your body and listen to your intuition to do what's right for you.

• Modify - Every pose has a modification and it's always there if you need it.

• Child's Pose - This is a resting pose designed for you to reset and come back into your breath. This pose is always there for you and no one will be counting how many time you come here.

• Hydrate - Please make sure you drink plenty of fluids before and after class. A few common signs of dehydration can be chills, muscle cramps, and headaches.

Drink lots after class and then get yourself fully hydrated before your next session. If you found the sweat and slippage hard to deal with, there are a few things you can do to help this.  A headband sometimes helps keep the drip out of your eyes, a yogitoes skidless towel or beach towel can be placed on your mat to prevent slippage, never put moisturizer on your hands before practicing! We sell non-slip towels and headbands in the studio.

 

So what. Do what you can. So many times in life we focus on the things we can't do until they become roadblocks for what we can do. Take it one day at a time, one breath at a time and focus on what you can do.

 

teacher assistants

If someone places their hands on you during the class, it was either the instructor or assistant.  All of our assistants have completed intensive hands on training with Stacy and Dave. The idea is not to "fix" or "correct" you but to help you find a deeper aspect of the pose.  The best thing is to just relax with the assist and understand that it is beneficial to your practice.  If you ever have an injury, please let the teacher and or assistant know, so they don't disturb you.  If anything is ever done that causes you pain, please feel free to be verbal with the teacher or assistant, they would prefer that.

 

know before you go

• This is Hot Yoga (Be ready to sweat!)
• Avoid eating large meals 2 hours before class
• Always come fully hydrated & drink plenty of fluids after class
• Bring a towel, water and mat
• Wear comfortable non-restrictive clothing
• Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early
• Ask questions - the instructors are there for you!
• Please do not wear shoes inside the studio
• Turn off cell phones
• Please plan on staying until class is over

 

 

The Yoga Project Arlington is located in South Arlington on S. Cooper St. in the Sturgeon Center. The address is 7807 S. Cooper St., Suite 107, 76001. The studio sets on the east side of Cooper St. and directly in between Harris Street and Turner Warnell Street. Click here for Map Quest!

There is parking in the front of the building and also in the back. You may enter through the back door of the studio if you park in the back. Please make sure you don't park directly in front of the Nizza Pizza Restaurant, African Store & U Dirty Dog. They have these spots reserved for their regular customers. Feel free to park anywhere else, front or back.

Plan to arrive at the studio at least 10 to 15 minutes early so you can fill out your registration paperwork and learn the layout of the studio.

 

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

• 817-681-9547

• Email: stacy@theyogaproject.net

• www.theyogaproject.net