HEALIUM GENERAL FAQ
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All of our classes at Healium Hot Yoga are either Gently Heated (85-90 degrees) or Hot (90-100 degrees) except for the Saturday Yin class at 11:00 a.m. which is not heated. All classes at Healium HIIT are hot. Classes at Healium Restore are not heated.
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Gently Heated ranges from 85-95 degrees and Hot classes range from 90-100 degrees. The weather outside and the number of people in the room will affect the temperature so there will be a range.
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Our maximum capacity at Healium Hot Yoga is 30 students (20 students for Yin). Our maximum capacity at Healium Restore is 16 students. Our Maximum Capacity at Healium HIIT is 18 students.
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Check out all the information about parking at both studios on our
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Most, but not all, classes will have music. The music is selected by the teacher so there is a wide variety of styles. Expect more mellow music in Slow Flow, Restorative and Yin classes and more upbeat music in Vinyasa Flows and Power Hours. HIIT Classes will always have music.
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You can read all about our different types of classes on our Class Description Page here.
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Arrive 10-15 minutes before class starts. Doors open 15 minutes before class begins and lock at class time, no late entries.
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We encourage students to register in advance for classes in order to reserve their spot as space is limited. If there are spots available, we are happy to take walk-in students.
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We do not offer shared packages; each student at our studios needs to have their own class package.
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Email info@healiumhotyoga.com to cancel your membership.
HEALIUM YOGA FAQ
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Yes!! We now have a Healium Hot Yoga Studio in both Bay View and West Allis!
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For more info on what to expect at class, check out the page of the studio you will be attending:
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Bring a yoga mat, towel for heated classes and a water bottle.
For more detailed info on what to bring to class, check out the page of the studio you will be attending:
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For recommendations on what to eact and drink before class, check out the page of the studio you will be attending:
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Anyone and everyone can do yoga to their own body’s ability!
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Yes, yes, and yes! Heated yoga - and all forms of yoga - are beneficial to create more elasticity and mobility in joints, muscles and connective tissue.
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Yes! We welcome new students. Some of our more relaxed paced classes would be a good place to start: Slow Flow, Restorative and Yin classes offer a slower pace which can help new students to learn the movements and postures in yoga.
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Our classes are all-levels; beginners may feel more comfortable in our Slow Flows, Restorative and Yin classes.
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The classes on our main schedule at Healium Yoga studios are geared for adults 18+ . We don’t generally recommend youth in our classes due to the heat and the nature of the environment. However, we have had a parent or guardian bring their mature teen to class on occasion. We will allow this if a minor is with an adult, is respectful and quiet during class, and is aware of the nature of the class (heated, power, yin, etc.) and both parties feel confident that this would be appropriate. We also greatly appreciate a heads up so we can inform our staff. Thank you!
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We have had many students (and teachers!) take classes at Healium Studios throughout their pregnancy. We do not have a strict policy on this, we insist that you and the team of healthcare professionals you are working with be your guide. We do not recommend starting a heated yoga practice while you are pregnant, but if you have been practicing yoga fairly regularly in a heated room and know you feel comfortable doing so, we think it can be a great way to move and feel good throughout your pregnancy. You might consider gently heated or slower yoga classes, especially as you do start to grow. In addition, it would be important to let your teacher know you are expecting so we can help with modifications during class. Feel free to reach out directly if you do have more questions.
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Yoga can be a great way to work through injury and gain strength in the body. It can prevent and fix many ailments. If you are recovering from an injury (or injured) please let your instructor know and we can do our best to help with modifications during class. You do have to be your own health advocate during classes however. If you experience pain, we do not suggest muscling through it, please take it easy. Please, first and foremost, work with your healthcare team and follow their recommendations.
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We rent mats for $1.
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For recommendations on what to wear to class, check out the page of the studio you will be attending:
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Healium Hot and Healium Restore each have a locker room where you can secure your belongings - you can bring your own lock or we can provide one to you. Please leave all personal items except for your mat, towel and water bottle in our locker rooms/cubbies. Shoes and jackets can be placed in the locker rooms, hallway or entrance area at each studio.
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BENEFITS FOR THE BODY
Increased Core Strength
Lowers Blood Pressure
Weight Management
Improved Digestion
Improved Circulation
Body Detoxification
Pain and Tension Relief
Increased Flexibility
Improved Posture
Increased ImmunityBENEFITS FOR THE MIND
Improved Intuition
Increased Self-Acceptance
Improved Concentration
Neutralized Stress
Improved Memory
Increases Mental Awareness
Focus on the Present
Increased Confidence
Unlocked Energy Flow
Balanced Brain HemispheresBENEFITS OF HOT YOGA
In addition to the many benefits that you gain from a regular yoga practice, these are a few great things that can happen that are unique to heated yoga classes.
An excerpt from Smart Exercise by Covert Bailey describes the benefits of heated exercise:
Enhances vasodilatation so that more blood is delivered to the muscles. This means that the capillaries that weave around the muscles respond to the heat by dilation. This brings more oxygen to the muscles and helps in the removal of waste products such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid.
Allows oxygen in the blood to detach from the hemoglobin more easily. When blood passes through warm muscles, oxygen releases more easily from the hemoglobin. Blood passing through cold muscles release less oxygen.
Speeds up the breakdown of glucose and fatty acids.
Makes muscles more elastic and less susceptible to injury.
Improves coordination.
Reduces heart irregularities associated with sudden exercise.
Burns fat more easily. Warmed muscles burn fat more easily than cold ones. Fat is released during stress. The stress of intense exercise causes a deluge of fatty acids into the blood stream. If you exercise with cold muscles, they can’t use the fatty acids and they end up in places where they aren’t wanted, such as in the lining of your arteries.
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The following guidelines should be followed to maintain a strong and respectful practice environment and will ensure everyone can gain the most from their classes:
Do your best to stay in the room, especially during the heated classes. If the heat overwhelms you at any time, we encourage you to take a break and rest on your mat. With stillness your heart rate and breath rate will slow down and you might feel comfortable resuming your practice. If you absolutely feel you need to step out of class, you can have a seat in the lobby and rejoin class whenever you are ready.
Honor the practice and your fellow students by moving quietly during the poses and between postures. Please respect your fellow yogis' practice and refrain from making audible noises outside of Ujjayi Breath, unless the class is engaged in another Pranayama or Chanting. We strive to create an environment where all students have the space to maintain focus.
Focus on only yourself.
Sip water as needed between postures.
Do not bring personal items (such as cell phones, purses, keys) into the yoga room other than your mat, towel, and water bottle. The studio is locked during class.
Please keep yourself as free of odor as possible (the body kind, as well as perfumes.)
Please wipe up around your mat after class.
Be kind to yourself and your fellow yogis and don't forget to have a good time!
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HEALIUM HIIT FAQ
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Healium HIIT classes are a challenging 45 minute full body HIIT workout done in a room heated to about 90+ degrees, you are guaranteed to sweat buckets! You will work through a series of exercises using body weight, dumbbells, and resistance bands (and lots of cardio!) with movements ranging from simple to complex. (We encourage everyone to take classes at their own pace.) We’ve curated thoughtful playlists for classes with music ranging from punk to pop and everything in between for high energy, spirited, and FUN workouts.
PLEASE NOTE: Clean gym shoes are required for Healium HIIT.
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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a training protocol alternating short periods of intense or explosive anaerobic exercise with brief recovery periods until the point of exhaustion. HIIT involves exercises performed in repeated quick bursts at maximum or near maximal effort with periods of rest or low activity between bouts.
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Comfortable exercise clothes, clean gym shoes (We ask that people change out of their street shoes before entering the studio)
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Your own mat, water bottle, clean gym shoes and a towel- because you will sweat.
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Yes! If you forget mat / towel or do not have one, we have some for you to rent!
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Come to class feeling hydrated! Try to avoid eating a heavy meal within two hours of class, but make sure you have some fuel in your body! Some nuts, granola/protein bars, fruit, and crackers with hummus are some great options.
All levels are welcome, please make sure to take it easy your first several classes as you get used to the heat.