It was in Toronto, Canada where I was first introduced to the Modo (Moksha) Yoga community and…read morewhere I first started practicing with them. Ever since I took my first class with Modo Yoga I knew it was the right place for me. When Modo Yoga came to Paris, I can't even begin to explain how excited I was! This was my chance to get back into my practice, and pick up where I left off after leaving Canada 6 years ago. Doing yoga in a hot room is definitely a bit different if you're used to practicing at normal ambient temperatures, but I truly believe it has so many benefits. These are the reasons why I love practicing in the hot room:
1. Improved Flexibility. The heat warms up your muscles, allowing you to have better range of motion/flexibility, ultimately allowing you to move at a quicker pace to more advanced postures
2. Breathing. The heat actually challenges your breathing, making it more audible and more importantly, making you more aware of it.
3. Mindfulness and acceptance. You learn to accept yourself, when you're drenched in sweat, when you have a tough time doing a posture as well as your neighbour. You become mindful of your thoughts and your body's limitations, the drama of the ego - accept and let it go.
4. Meditation and relaxation. The more I practice, the more my body takes control and my mind is freed.
And the these are the reasons why I love Modo Yoga Paris!
1. Exceptional, inspiring teachers and staff! They always make me feel so at home, exude so much positivity and even after such a short time since they opened I have this feeling of knowing some of the staff for a very long time :)
2. Feeling part of a special community. It's like Modo Yoga has a filter at the front door, only positive energy and lovely people seem to walk through!
3. The ethos of Modo Yoga and how they truly embody their 7 pillars.
Thanks for making my days all that much brighter!