Mom’s Great Escape: Yoga in Yorktown

Even if you haven’t tried it yourself, you’ve probably heard about or you’ve seen it on television: Men and women breathing deeply, bending themselves into different postures, and maybe even chanting. The poses seem intimidating if you don’t consider yourself flexible, and the breathing and chanting might seem ridiculous. 

Yet so many moms all over Westchester are putting on their workout clothes and heading to local yoga classes every week – including the classes held at in Yorktown Heights.

Women who escape the everyday grind with yoga sessions might be on to something. The Bikram Yoga studio teaches students a series of 26 postures that have several benefits, including stress relief, weight loss, and back pain relief. For example, a toe stand (Padagustasana) is meant to create balance in your body and mind – which means you might be a much calmer mom after those yoga sessions.

If you want to give it a try, Bikram Yoga has an  introductory offer for new students that will allow you to take unlimited classes in the first seven days for $25. More prices can be found at their website. FYI: Sessions at the studio are held for 90 minutes in a room heated to 104 degrees,  so they recommend that you stay hydrated and wear cool clothing.

And it you’re not ready for Bikram Yoga yet, there’s coming up at the  that will teach newbies all about yoga.

Leaving The Kids At Home

Some moms might have to decide if their older child is ready to watch their younger child during those 90-minute yoga escapes.  You can make sure your teens are ready for babysitting by enrolling them in the Westchester County Red Cross Babysitting Training Workshop. .