HOT YOGA at Dynamic Fitness
As the first hot yoga studio on Prince Edward Island, Hot Yoga Dynamic Fitness invites all levels of practitioner to explore the depths of strength, balance, flexibility, peace, and revitalization. With over 15 years teaching experience, together our instructors provide a grounded and intelligent practice to build upon. The added heat element offers more effective oxygen flow to the organs, an easier stretch through supple muscles, more calories burned per class, and a healthier immune system. Our life-affirming philosophy inspires practitioners to realize their potential on and off the mat.
HOW IS OUR HOT YOGA DIFFERENT?
The YHot series was created in British Colombia by a group of studios called YYoga and is now taught worldwide. It is an integrated approach influenced by various lineages largely by Bikram, Iyengar and Anusara. The series incorporates heat with the principles of alignment and the understanding that we are innately good. The hot classes follow a set structure: it is a well rounded series that incorporates breathing exercises and static postures to balance strength and flexibility, physically and mentally. To inspire and connect with students the series is infused with different themes and teachers are encouraged to bring their personality to class. The series offers a strong, intense practice for the student yet is enhanced with softness and grace. The repetition of the practice can be likened to the repetition of mantra, a moving mantra that promotes healing through a balanced body and calm, focused mind. YHot is ideal for beginners and all levels of studentship.
HOW DOES IT GET HOT?
Unlike many Bikram and Moksha studios, Dynamic Fitness offers a state of the art heating system which keeps heat consistent and humidity levels under control. A hot yoga class requires the room to be 38 to 40 degrees Centigrade (100-105 Fahrenheit ) and with 40% humidity. Our system ensures that the humidity and heat levels are controlled at the desired levels. It is important because having accurate heat and humidity levels is safer, better for your health and more effective for your hot practice. The truly unique feature to our studio is the air recovery system which replenishes the studio with UV cleansed fresh air. This allows us to run Hot or cool classes in one space!
WHAT AM I STANDING ON?
If you're finding it hard to balance on our floor... good! Zebra Yoga Mat was developed specifically to meet the demands of yoga practice. Each individual mat is covered in a tatami textured vinyl and features an anti-skid bottom for stability. The tatami textured surface offers superior traction to a hard wood floor for difficult yoga poses. It can also be easily wiped clean making it hassle free to keep your studio fresh and tidy every day. This allows you to practice worry free, not worrying about stepping on a build up of sweat on a carpet or floor. As an added benefit the softer flooring is more comfortable on knees and hips and your balance will improve tenfold by activating the stabilizing muscles in the foot and leg!
BENEFITS
Improved flexibility, balance and strength as well as core strength and cardiovascular endurance
Many athletes use Hot Yoga to maintain their skills, prevent injuries, and stay focused. The heat increases range of movement because warm muscles are suppler and more malleable.
Increased energy and vitality
Regular practitioners typically notice a fresh glow about them after class!
Improved immune functioning and digestion
The heat offers the additional element of cleansing the body of toxins through increased sweating.
Calms the nervous system to relieve stress
Many financial traders found solace in a regular yoga practice during this past year’s crisis.
Weight management
Increased awareness of the mind/body usually result in the desire to put good things in it! Body burns fat more effectively when it’s warm - one class can burn between 700-900 calories.
Improved concentration, determination and mental focus
Many students find yoga helps with exams and the demands of school.
Uplifting and life affirming
Our classes encourage you to take your practice off the mat and into your life through inspiration
CLASSES & RATES
SPECIALS
1 MONTH UNLIMITED for $40.00 - Brand New clients to DFI
Summer Specials available for purchase until July 31st:
1 MONTH HOT ONLY for $85
1 MONTH ALL ACCESS for $99
NEW Lunchtime Pass - 10 drop-in classes for $75.00 (noon classes only)
$9.00 Drop-In for Students - must have Student ID Card
Early Riser Rates - Special prices for 6:15am classes Mon/Thurs
Drop-In $9 / 10pk $80 / 20pk $140
DROP-IN RATES
Hot Class / $15.00
CLASS PACKS
All Access - May be used toward all our drop-in classes
5 pack / $72.00
10 pack / $124.00
20 pack / $210.00
5pk expires 1 month/10pk 20pk expire 3 months from date of 1st class
UNLIMITED MEMBERSHIP
All Access
1 month / $139.00
3 month / $349.00
6 month / $629.00
1 year / $1199.00 / Includes Cardio Access
Discounts / Students, Seniors, Actra receive 20% off all 10 pks, 1 month, & 3 month memberships
Click here for class schedule
POLICIES
PUNCTUALITY For maximum benefit of class arrive on time! Latecomers will not be permitted. For hot yoga take about 10 to acclimatize to the hot room before starting class
FOOD & WATER Hot Yoga classes are best practiced on an empty stomach. Although you should not eat a big meal at least two hours prior to class you don’t want to be starving – a banana or granola bar are great pre-class snacks if necessary. STAY HYDRATED! Drink water before, during or after class. Filtered water is available at the studio so bring your bottle!
CELLPHONES Turn them off!
PERFUMES & OILS Wait until after class to lotion up!
EQUIPMENT Bring your own yoga mat & towel. Hot Yoga classes can get pretty sweaty so it is good to own your own mat and a mat alone can be slippery. A $2 rental fee each will be charged for borrowed mats and towels. Yoga Mats & Towels are also available for purchase in our boutique.
MEDICAL Advise the instructor of any injuries or medical conditions & check with your doctor before starting any new fitness practice. Hot Yoga is not recommended for women who are pregnant unless you have already been practicing regularly.
CLOTHING Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to move in. Shorts and tank are optimal for a Hot Class.
OTHER
- All fees are non-refundable
- No latecomers will be admitted to the Hot Yoga & Pilates Classes
- 6 month unlimited - payable in 2 equal installments/1 year unlimited in 4 equal installments
- May freeze 1 Year Memberships for a maximum of 60 days – must inform studio one week prior to freeze start date or subject to full charge
- No freeze option on 6 month memberships or class packs
- Makeup one Reformer/AFF with one Hot Yoga class
- Please call studio for storm day cancellations
SERVICES
“It’s called Yoga practice, not Yoga perfect.”
HOT YOGA
As the first hot yoga studio on Prince Edward Island, Dynamic Fitness invites all levels of practitioner to explore the depths of yoga practice. Whatever your level, whatever your goal, we welcome you. We are focused towards creating a space of strength and serenity for you within the community. The most honorable thing a teacher has to offer is his or herself. With over 15 years teaching experience, together our instructors provide a grounded and intelligent practice to build upon. The added heat element offers more effective oxygen flow to the organs, an easier stretch through supple muscles, more calories burned per class, and a healthier immune system. We hope our life-affirming philosophy inspires practitioners to realize their potential on and off the mat.
“Sweat is an ancient for of self healing, it burns karma, purifying both body and soul. Sweat is holy water, prayer beads, pearls of liquid that release our past, anointing all your parts in a baptism of fire.” – Gabrielle Roth
HOT FLOW
Practiced in a moderately heated room. Warm the body up inside and out! Explore the depths of yoga with Steve and Erika as you flow through a guided vinyasa practice incorporating basic sun salutations, hand balancing, inversions, backbends and much more!
YOGA FLOW
Stretch your lunch hour and let this fun, uplifting yoga practice help give you the inspiration you need to get through your day! A smooth flow class designed to help you access strength, flexibility, and balance.
Our Instructors have been trained in diverse backgrounds, therefore our classes are inspired by many different Yoga traditions such as YYoga, Anusara, Hatha, Sivananda, Ishta and Vinyasa.
YOGA SPORT
Whether you are looking to improve your flexibility and function for activity and performance or you're an avid yoga student, this 60min class will focus on your balance, strength, coordination, flexibility and core stability. Linking postures together in a flowing sequence emphasizes continuous steady rhythm of breath and movement creating an athletic practice. Postures target tension areas and stiff muscles to compliment your regular training and performance sessions. This program is suitable for all ages and is taught by certified yoga instructor and Eli Sport pro trainer - Steve Puiia.