I really enjoy being at home. Â After sleeping on hotel beds, living out of a suitcase, and having to be dressed up for dinner at nice restaurants, I quite enjoy sitting on my bed, eating a place of daal and rice, and catching up on reality TV garbage.
There’s just one issue. Â My bedroom is hot.
Not just a bit warmer than the rest of the rooms in the house, but a good 20 degrees hotter than the family room downstairs. Â As summer has finally graced us with her presence, my room has become a sauna, which makes for an uncomfortable night’s sleep.
It does, however, make it an excellent location for an at-home hot yoga workout.
I’ve been practicing yoga on and off for about 7 years – it was the only workout to help me shred the Freshman 15, helps calm me down, and is a workout that requires the least amount of suitcase space. Â When traveling, I’ve been taking classes in new yoga studios in the city I’m in (but that’s for another post), but at home I enjoy doing yoga at the end of the day to unwind. Â And my sauna of a bedroom has turned into the best location for my nightly yoga.
My yoga routine includes about 10 sun salutations, a couple of warrior flows, and hitting the chair, tree, triangle poses. Â I throw in pigeon and a headstand at the end for good measure. Â If what I’ve said makes zero sense to you, here are some of my favorite yoga videos (I’ve downloaded them onto my computer so I can mix up the routine when needed):
Elle Make Better Yoga: Tara Stiles is an amazing yoga instructor, and I try and hit up a class at her Strala Yoga studio when in NYC.
Body by Bethenny: Yes, I’m a Real Housewives addict, but I have nothing but good things to say about this DVD. Â It will kick your butt and keep you entertained with Bethenny’s wise-ass commentary throughout.
Shiva Rea: Flow Yoga for Beginners: Flow yoga is great for those days when I want more of a heartrate-accelerating workout. Â I am still a novice, and this beginner video still kicks my butt, and in a 80-degree room it makes the workout all the more effective.
Do you have a favorite yoga video/routine? Â What’s your preferred way to stay in shape? Â Give me more ideas, please! Â I have one of my best friend’s wedding next week and need to get my arms more toned in the next 9 days…
