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Can You Practice Hot Yoga During Pregnancy?
Can you safely practice hot yoga during pregnancy? As a hot yoga instructor currently expecting my first baby, I asked my OB this exact question. Here's what she recommended, what medical research says about exercising in the heat, and why every pregnancy deserves an individualized approach.
The Dialogue Is Not the Practice: Learning to Listen to Your Body in Original Hot Yoga
If you've ever felt intimidated by the dialogue in Original Hot Yoga, you're not alone. Phrases like "lock your knees" and "grab your heels" can sound demanding, but the real practice is learning to listen to your body. Explore the intention behind the cues, the difference between discipline and force, and why awareness matters more than achieving the perfect pose.
Why Summer Is the Best Time to Start a New Routine
Summer is the perfect time to create healthier habits, move your body, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you’re new to yoga, returning after a long break, or looking to improve strength, mobility, and recovery, discover why starting a new routine this summer could change everything.
So Sore After Your First Yoga Class? Read This Before You Quit
Your first yoga class felt amazing… until the next morning. If your legs, shoulders, hips, or core suddenly feel muscles you didn’t know existed—don’t panic. Here’s why soreness happens and why practicing at least three times per week can actually help your body adapt faster.
Top Reasons Fighters & Athletes Skip Hot Yoga (And What They’re Missing)
Discover why athletes and martial artists avoid Bikram Yoga (Hot 26 & 2) and how it improves recovery, mobility, and performance.
🔥 Welcome Carlos Del Rio to The MATS: Where Strength Meets Flow
Meet Carlos Del Rio, our newest instructor at The MATS. Blending Jiu-Jitsu, strength training, and yoga, his Hot Vinyasa class offers a powerful, functional approach to movement for all levels.
Yoga for Tight Hips: Release, Restore, and Move Freely
Struggling with tight hips? Learn how yoga can improve mobility, reduce pain, and help you move better. Discover the best hip-opening poses and classes at The MATS.
🥋 Why Fighters Need Yoga (More Than They Think)
Why fighters need yoga: improve mobility, prevent injuries, enhance breath control, and boost performance for BJJ, MMA, and martial artists.
Why You Don’t Need to Be Flexible to Start Yoga
Think you’re too stiff to try yoga?
Learn why flexibility isn’t required to start—and how classes at The MATS in Daly City are designed for beginners of all levels.
Hot Yoga vs. Vinyasa vs. Fitness Classes: What’s the Difference?
Not sure which class is right for you?
Discover the difference between hot yoga, vinyasa, fitness, and mindful movement—and how The MATS brings it all together under one roof.
What to Expect in Your First Hot Yoga Class 🔥
New to hot yoga? Here’s what to expect in your first class—from the heat and sweat to what to bring and how to feel confident stepping into the room.
The Power of Savasana: More Than Just Lying Down
Savasana is the heart of yoga—a moment of stillness where body, mind, and breath integrate, leaving you calm, restored, and present.
🔥 October Pop-Up: Express Hot 26+2 with Deann — Every Tuesday 4–5 PM 🔥
Warm up your October with our new Pop-Up: Express Hot 26+2 with Deann, every Tuesday from 4–5 PM. Same classic postures, shorter format — perfect for busy yogis. Come sweat, stretch, and share your feedback to help us decide if this class should stay!
🌿 Zen Daze: A Whole New One-Day Retreat for Mind, Body, Heart & Spirit 🌿
Zen Daze is back with a whole new retreat experience! Join us for a one-day journey of yoga, breathwork, creative workshops, nourishing food & community connection.
Zen Daze Wellness Retreat at The MATS: A One-Day Journey Back to Yourself
Zen Daze Wellness Retreat is your one-day journey to rest, reconnect, and return home to yourself through movement, mindfulness, creativity, and community.
Breathwork for Stress Relief: Simple Techniques for Everyday Calm
Learn how easy breathwork practices can help you manage stress, restore calm, and center yourself — anytime, anywhere.
How Breathwork Supports Better Sleep & Emotional Balance
Breathwork is a powerful, accessible tool that promotes restful sleep and emotional resilience by calming the nervous system.
5 Ways Yoga Can Benefit Your Life
Yoga is more than movement—it's a lifestyle that helps you find clarity, strength, and peace in every part of your life.
Pairing Restorative Yoga with Sound Healing: Why It Works
Discover how the powerful pairing of restorative yoga and sound healing creates a deeply transformative space for true rest, healing, and energetic renewal.