01/17/2026
Hot Yin through the lens of a person managing đ¤
(đˇ: Hot Yin class April attended)
Walking through the door, the heat hit me immediately. I wasnât sure how I was going to handle it. As I placed my mat and settled in, I kept checking in with myself: How am I feeling? Am I going to be able to handle this? Can I breathe in this heat?
I lay down on the floor because everyone else was, even though part of me wondered if Iâd be able to get back up. The fan above me pushed hot air through the room, but it wasnât suffocating. I realize, I could breathe, and that I might be okay.
As we began to move, I tried to listen to your cues while also having this inner dialogue of clearing my mind and focusing on my breath. Then suddenly⌠sweat. More movement, more sweat. My body wasnât moving the way I thought it should, and emotions came up around that. I had to keep bringing myself back this was about energy flowing, through the music, the heat, the movement, not about perfection.
Some positions hurt more than others. My hip has been bothering me for days, so I moved slowly and did what felt good. I didnât always understand the terms or the exact positioning, but I trusted myself to move gently and stay aware of my limits. And yes, I was definitely sweating. I even caught myself thinking about what Iâll wear next time, which surprised me because it meant I had already decided there would be a next time.
I kept returning to my breath, trying to relax, and realizing how much my body doesnât actually know how to relax. That alone is something I want to practice. There were movements I wasnât sure I could do â my core isnât strong, and my balance needs work, but I mentally took notes of the things I want to improve.
At one point, I felt a trickle of sweat slide down my neck from my hairline. My body started shaking, and I wasnât sure if it was my blood sugar or just the intensity of the pose. I adjusted, focused on relaxing, and eventually the shaking eased as we finished.
When I placed the lavender cloth on my face at the end of class, it felt like a gentle, refreshing way to wake up â calm, grounding, and soothing.
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