MORE INFO

If you’re new to Yoga or Reformer or even just new to Ebb & Flow, you might have heaps of questions about the practice, the studio and what it’s all about. We aim to create an open, friendly and supportive community at our studio. So, have a read up on the commonly asked questions and on what to expect on your first visit. Please feel free to give us a buzz with any other questions you might have, we’re always happy to have a chat!

Why IS THE MAT ROOM WARM?

We heat our rooms using Infrared Heating at 25 degrees to help connective tissue within the body. At times you will notice that we turn the heat off in the room when the summer conditions don’t require us to artificially warm the room. Our aim is to keep the room at a temperature that promotes warmth as a great way of detoxing through the skin, biggest organ of our body, and to warm the body keeping it supple as well as increasing joint mobility and flexibility. At the end of a warm practice you feel mentally, spiritually and emotionally cleansed - a great way to balance a busy lifestyle. Don’t worry - it's not too hot, we keep it at a temperature that makes it feel like you are practicing on a tropical island not an oven!

What to bring?

Come to class on a fairly empty stomach, trying not to eat any heavy meals 2 – 3 hours prior and arrive well hydrated. If you feel hungry before class, have a piece of fruit.

Please arrive 15 mins before class to ensure that the class starts on time.

For Yoga you will need to bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water. We do have mats to purchase or borrow if you don’t already have one.

For Reformer we ask you to bring your grippy socks, for hygiene and safety, and a water bottle. We have grippy socks available to purchase if you need a pair.  

Are there Levels in classes?

All our classes are suitable for beginners. However, for anyone newer to yoga or a little nervous to attend yoga we would recommend Restore, Slow Flow or Yin as a great place to start.  

Our Reformer classes are open to all levels.

So be brave, give it a try and challenge yourself to grow.

I am pregnant, which classes should I attend?

Ebb & Flow advises you to check with your GP or Obstetrician before attending our heated classes. especially if you are new to Yoga. Some attend our Restore or Yin classes but please check with your Dr. first, and ask about safe modifications.

 How often should I practice?

Once a day or as often as you like, but remember to listen to your body. It is not unusual for committed students to practice 5-6 times a week but the intensity of their practice would vary to suit the energetic needs of the body each day. Slowing down and listening to your body’s intuition to guide you is part of the journey. If you’re cross training with other sports then practicing 2-3 times a week would offer great benefit.

Why INFRARED HEAT?

In order for the amazing benefits of this certain heat therapy to be experienced. Specifically, Far Infrared Heat is a healthy, natural, and safe therapy for all living things.

On the other hand, ultraviolet light causes sunburn and further damage to your skin. The heat is a form of thermal energy, with the warmth you feel much like that penetrating your skin when you are outside in the sun.

Its rays are waves of energy, totally invisible to the naked eye, and capable of penetrating deep into the human body (approx 4 cm), where they gently elevate the body's surface temperature and activate major bodily functions.

Far Infrared Rays are part of the sun's invisible spectrum, and thus do not cause sunburn or skin damage. Far Infrared Heat is a healthy, natural and safe therapy for all living things.

FIR do not dry out your lungs, throat, mouth, or nose, or present any of the unpleasantries often associated with traditional warmed and blown air systems. Instead, the feeling is one of nurturing and comfort.

Benefits 

The penetrating effects of FIR radiant heat warms your muscles - creating extra flexibility and deeper release. It is an excellent aid to the outer surface of the skin as well, by helping to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles, healing cuts and scars, and smoothing the texture of the skin.

Far Infrared Rays expand capillaries, thus stimulating increased blood flow, regeneration, circulation, and oxygenation. 

FIR heat is excellent for detox.

Scientists report that in the FIR treatment of clogged capillary vessels, heat expands the capillaries and then initiates the start of a process to dissolve hidden toxins. FIR Infrared thereby promotes elimination of fats, chemicals, and toxins from the blood.  

FIR relieves nervous tension and relax autoneuro muscles thereby, helping the body make the most of its intended healing abilities. Due to the heating of muscle fibers, FIR reduces soreness on nerve endings and muscle spasms. 

FIR stimulates enzyme activity and metabolism.

By raising metabolism and body temperature, FIR heat also breaks down cellulite (trapped water, fat and waste). FIR waves penetrate layers of tissue, triggering mobilisation of chemicals from fat stored under the skin to move directly into the sweat.

After about 20 minutes,body heat starts releasing stored fat.

FIR promotes rebuilding of injured tissue by positively effecting the fibroblasts (the connective tissue cells necessary for the repair of injury). Furthermore, it increases growth of cells and protein synthesis, both necessary components for any successful tissue repair and regeneration.

FIR is excellent for healing burns, scar tissue, and other skin problems.