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TOWNSVILLE’S ONLY HOT YOGA STUDIO LOCALS CAN NOW BENEFIT FROM THE MANY HEALTH BENEFITS OF HOT YOGA AND NEAR INFRARED RAYS.
DURING ITS FIRST WEEK of business, Lighten Up, a new yoga studio situated in the heart of Townsville, proved so popular with locals some of its classes booked out in advance. Although this comes as no surprise considering the studio, which opened on 30th June, is the only yoga studio in Townsville to offer hot yoga classes. “Hot yoga is hugely popular in Sydney and Melbourne,” says Bec Dore, Founder of Lighten Up. “And it is great that Townsville finally has its own hot yoga studio for the benefit of locals.” Lighten Up offers a range of hot and warm classes, including yoga, pilates and barre, and since opening for business Bec has been blown away by the popularity of these classes with a lot of people loving their Power Burn class. “Power Burn is an all body workout set at 37 degrees to optimise detoxification and sweating,” says Bec. “This is our hottest and most challenging class, which helps shape lean muscle. It also speeds up your metabolism with infrared rays to help you burn more calories.”
“[Yoga ] re-inspires the good in people and puts a sparkle back in their eye.” Bec Dore
As well using the infrared heat to detoxify the body and metabolise fat, hot yoga classes are also hugely beneficial in helping you burn through stress and frustration. Bec says clients feel lighter, happier and more invigorated after completing a hot class – adding how they become addicted. She also speaks of the health benefits of hot classes. “Our studio uses a special type of heating called near infrared rays,” explains Bec. “This light spectrum has many special benefits for your body. According to scientific research, the benefits of doing exercise in near infrared heating helps to boost your metabolism, reduce your body fat, detoxify the body, increase strength and endurance, recover faster, reduce infections, enhance immunity … and the list goes on.” Following the lead of many professional athletes, such as the players of the NRL’s West Tigers and Melbourne Storm, local Townsville sporting teams have been booking in private hot yoga classes at Lighten Up to take advantage of the health benefits of infrared rays.
“One of the things I love the most about being a yoga instructor is helping people live a healthier, more balanced and happier life,” says Bec, who studied law and psychology at university, but then left her successful corporate career to serve and help other people. “Yoga gives more than it asks of you. It re-inspires the good in people and puts a sparkle back in their eye.” If you are interested in attending Power Burn or any other hot or warm yoga classes it is advised to book online through their website to avoid disappointment.
151 Stanley Street, Townsville City 0475 061 525 or 0450 403 834 www.lightenupnq.com.au
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