This entertaining and informative book does not necessarily focus on yoga poses, but about how and why to combine the raw foods diet with Bikram yoga for maximum benefits. Yet, there is something in it for every health seeker whether beginner, intermediate or advanced.

Tonya tells her own story with intelligence, depth and humor while exhorting the reader that if she can accomplish superior health with all of the obstacles that she has had to overcome, then so can you! She will leave you without excuse because included in this book are chapters about changing your diet, your mindset, detoxification, anti-aging, supplements, social life, sleep habits, glowing skin and much more along with a candid and unbiased Question and Answer section about various aspects of eating a raw foods diet. No stone is left unturned, and you will understand how it all fits together and why you do what you do when you effectively ‘marry’ the raw foods diet and hot yoga. There is also an enticing recipe section to assist you with that very thing. You can see why I refer to it as my personal Health Handbook.

My curiosity was so piqued by the information about Bikram yoga and its many benefits I simply had to try it for myself. To begin with, I was not athletically inclined by any stretch of the imagination, I was philosophically suspicious of anything to do with yoga, and the thought of breaking a sweat appealed to me about as much as paying income taxes.

I scouted out a local studio and dragged my daughter along with me to see what all the fuss was about. That was three months ago. I was hooked from the very first class! Along with a renewed sense of well being that I didn’t even know was missing, improved flexibility and endurance, and even increased emotional poise, I can truthfully say that the stress-induced vertigo that I was suffering with is now a thing of the past thanks to the raw food diet and Tonya’s new book “Raw Foods and Hot Yoga”.

I cannot recommend this book highly enough. They might even be offering it at my new hangout: the hot yoga studio. The author’s aim is to inspire and motivate you to ever-increasing levels of health, beauty and well-being. She most certainly accomplishes that! You will come back to it again and again as you progress on your health journey. Her mantra will undoubtedly become yours as well “If I can do it, anyone can!”

Kelli H.

1. Hydrate Yourself

The first and the most important step in preparation for a Bikram Yoga class is hydration of your body. Since the studio you will visit is hot, you will be sweating and the body will be dehydrated. Therefore your preparation should include hydrating your body by drinking plenty of water

2. Bring Water

You should also grab a bottle of water as you pack your bag. Your instructor will tell you when you can have a drink during the class to keep you well hydrated

3. Come on an Empty Stomach

Try eating a light meal at least a couple of hours before the class. Otherwise the heat and exercises can make you sick. A light meal can be a salad or a fruit cup. However make sure that you have energy for your class – proper diet is the key for successful sessions you will enjoy.

4. Wear Proper Clothing

To stay well cooled down during the session one should wear light, breathable clothes. Cotton clothing and other natural fibers will soak the moister off your body, promoting proper conditioning.

5. Get a Yoga Mat & Towel

And last, but not least – get your non-slippery yoga mat and a long towel (or two) that will cover your mat. Since the classes will take place in a hot and moist room, consider an antimicrobial Yoga mat with natural ionic silver encapsulated in the fibers. It provides a built-in protection from bacteria, fungus and odor. Although, a well maintained basic yoga mat will do just fine.

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