Yoga Advice for All Levels

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do you clean a yoga mat?

  You should clean your yoga mat on a bi-weekly or monthly basis. To do so, clean the yoga mat with soap and water. You can use a microfiber towel dipped in soapy water followed by a clean towel to wipe away the soapy residue.

  Learn More: We Tested the Best Yoga Mats to Use at Home and in Class
• How do you become a yoga instructor?

  Those who love and excel at yoga often want to become instructors themselves. Becoming a yoga instructor requires certification. You can become a certified yoga instructor by enrolling in a school that follows the Yoga Alliance Standards.

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• What is hot yoga?

  Hot yoga involves yoga classes performed in humid studios heated from 95 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot yoga classes tend to be flowing, Vinyasa-style classes. One exception is Bikram, a type of hot yoga that follows a specific 26-pose format in each 90-minute class.

  Learn More: The Difference Between Bikram and Hot Yoga
• What is Hatha yoga?

  Hatha yoga is a gentle and slow-paced style of yoga. If you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics of yoga, Hatha is a good place to start.

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• What is Vinyasa yoga?

  Vinyasa yoga is a broad classification that encompasses many types of yoga, including Ashtanga, Baptiste, and power yoga. It is a rigorous practice that involves sun salutations, which pair movements to breathwork. If you’re looking for a type of yoga where the poses flow into one another and classes do not follow a set sequence of poses, vinyasa is the style you’re looking for.

  Learn More: The 5 Pillars of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga