I'm currently lying in bed while my stomach muscles cry and my hamstrings ping. My neck, however, is as soft as a well cooked piece of asparagus and my shoulders are singing.
Why is this a good thing? Well I'll tell you! Yoga for me has always been about strength, pushing myself to be fitter and more flexible, but without the dreaded gym visits and heavy weights. I also want to leave a yoga class feeling like I'm walking on air, like I have literally breathed in the happiness and breathed out the sadness.
And I'm pleased to say that's exactly what Infinity Yoga has done for me! The hot classes are intense, and sometimes excruciating, while the instructors help you work on your core and build those endurance muscles. Pilates will make you burn, Hot A will make you SWEAT, and the 1hr Flow will make you steam, but what they all have in common is that by the end of it you feel brand new. Combine that feeling with outrageously nice, friendly and accommodating staff and instructors, and i'm on cloud 9.
The changing rooms are little and not for the overly-prudish (lots of stripping off post class and racing to the showers) but they're equipped with hair dryers, facial sprays and a full length mirror. Mats are provided and the staff like to hand out complimentary face towels upon your arrival, as well as any number of delightful things (today the lovely receptionist was handing out free vegetables and herbs from her garden).
With a real emphasis on learning, growing and taking it all at your own pace, Infinity Yoga is the best place I've ever taken a class. Never before have I been made to feel so comfortable, welcome, and capable of doing anything I put my mind to.
A real haven in the heart of Glasgow City centre, I cannot recommend it enough to anyone with anxiety, stress, or any number of neuroses which might discourage them from trying something new. I have always been made to feel at ease here, even when pushing myself out of my comfort zone. read more