Yoga at OHM Newsletter Vicyasa™ 7/6 - 7/12/2026: SIGN UP Healpace LIC HOT CLASSES; Yoga High

"High isn’t a destination. It’s a perspective." — Unknown

That post-class "yoga high" is a real thing -- it's a biochemical cocktail!

After class, your body balances an adrenaline spike with a flood of endorphins, dopamine, and oxytocin. This combination of chemicals acts as your body's natural pain reliever and mood booster, leaving you feeling energized, centered, and incredibly euphoric.

The science behind this natural high and stress-relief involves a few key processes:

Adrenaline/Cortisol Shift: Intense movement initially triggers your fight-or-flight response, but yoga's mindful breathing quickly signals your parasympathetic nervous system to bring those levels down.

Endorphin Release: As you push your physical limits, your brain releases these neurotransmitters, which mask physical discomfort and promote a sense of well-being.

Deep Breathing (Pranayama): Controlled breathing alters oxygen and CO₂ levels in the blood, which can induce a lightheaded, floaty, or highly focused state.

Parasympathetic Shift: Deep, restorative poses (especially final resting poses like Savasana) pull you out of "fight or flight" mode and activate your parasympathetic nervous system.

While yoga cannot change our external stressors, it allows us to respond rather than react to stress. Yoga can counteract the harmful physical effects of stress and lead to changes in the body, brain, and mind that increase resilience and adaptability.

Along with any "high", make sure after class to take a timeout, stay longer in Savasana, or reroute mindfully before you forget your home/car keys, take on communication that might be overly stimulating, forget which shoes you wore/take someone else's, or move haphazardly to another activity.


HOT VINYASA IN L.I.C. QUEENS
"Something new is taking shape in Long Island City. Quietly, intentionally, and with purpose. It’s not a gym, not a clinic, and not a spa, but something that lives in between. A space designed for real healing, where modern science meets deeper, timeless practices. Thoughtfully built for how we actually live, move, and recover. We’re not saying much yet, but it’s coming soon." -- From Healspace's website.

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