Bikram Yoga in a face mask: #36482 on the list of things I’ve done in 2020 which I never imagined I would do! You know what though? It ain’t so bad. Yogis have been asking for recommendations, so... Here are a few things I’ve discovered:
But the #1 thing you need to do when practicing Bikram Yoga in a mask (or even not in a mask) is simple and costs $0: Give yourself permission to take radical good care of yourself during class. That means breathe through your nose, and rest when necessary (Hint: if you find it hard to keep breathing through your nose, you need a rest:) Good news is, you already practice that every time you do Bikram Yoga- right? When you first return Home, you will probably need to take more breaks than you are accustomed to. It's true that a mask will be in the way of air headed into your nose, but also don't forget that you haven't been in a hot room for 7 months! Like Standing Head to Knee pose, doing your yoga in a mask is going to take practice. If you're prepared to try- mindfully and patiently (and with the right supplies!) hot yoga in a mask may not be your favorite, but it won't totally suck. You might even forget it's there. Plus, think of how bada** that is! "I do Bikram Yoga in a face mask" said no lame person EVER. ;) Check out this post for more thoughts on masks!
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Misty G
10/8/2020 02:30:12 pm
Thank you for the 411 on mask tips and especially Foamtek! I never heard of it & we have cats & I want to prepare for Homecoming and beyond!
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Kay
10/9/2020 08:35:50 am
You are so welcome Misty! The thing about that Foamtec mask is you can't wash it in the machine with any cat hair or the cat hair will get stuck in it and impossible to remove. BUT you could just handwash them and hang dry!
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