Hi Barabara

Thanks for posting and welcome to Sunstone Yoga.

1. Its difficult to isolate the exact cause of your rash. You are welcome to bring your own mat (mats can be purchased at the studio) and towels from home to see if these are the cause. You are probably aware of this, but you should also remove all makeup before class and not use moisturizers. With consistent practice you may experience a change in salt balance that may alleviate the problem to some degree.
2. The degree of soreness you are currently experiencing will vary as you develop your practice.

Hello Barbara,

I agree with Fried on this one. Try bringing in your own towel, the yogi toes towel is fantastic it does not slip or wrinkle up on your mat. Forget about any moisturizer it is not beneficial for your pores in the heat.

Also to add. Something to think about....The external heat is one factor as to why the breaking out, but also consider your own natural internal fire / heat. I am naturally hot internally in nature and I had to change some things in my diet when I started yoga in the heat. Caffeine of any nature is not helpful to my internal heat. I feel the temp rise 5 degs more when I drink caffeine before class. Avoid Pasta, white potatoes, heavy animal proteins, garlic, onions, hot peppers, eggplant, root vegetables these all will increase your body temp too. I am not telling you to give up your favorite foods however I am asking you to consider avoiding these if you intend to take a class on the same day.

Hope this is helpful. Enjoy your practice. The aches can be helped with a good soak in Epsom salts in a warm bath. Yoga draws toxins out of our blood, muscles, internal organs and our bones. So the aching can be from the toxins and waste leaving your body. All is good.

Peace

Nicole

I have never thought about cleansing my body in that way. I too am about to take my first class and I am very excited about the benefits of yoga. The spring time cleanse is a perfect suggestion. Thanks!