Hot Yoga In Jakarta

So I haven't done yoga since I got pregnant...which makes that about 2 years since I've exercised at all? I went back to work right after 4 months of maternity leave (that's Singapore for you; why would anyone be surprised with the low birth rate), and maybe it's all excuses but I was either too exhausted to go work out after work or I just wanted to spend time with Alex.

Anyway...since Jakarta is an embarkment of a new beginning (especially me not needing to work for the time being!), I decided that I should start a routine of good habits!

So my very first destination, alone in Jakarta is... the yoga studio called Yoga@42 which I was extremely delighted to find. They have two branches, one in Senayan and the other one in Kemang. I went to the Senayan branch which is very near to Senayan Plaza and FX mall.

Plaza Arcadia Senayan
(Don't confuse it with Plaza Senayan right across the street!)

On the left once you climb the steps to the second floor.

Entrance of the Studio

I signed up for the 1st timer promotion of 470,000idr ($47usd~) for a week unlimited after the first session. Each session is 90 minutes and you will be guaranteed to be sweating like a piglet during the class.

I have always loved Bikram Yoga as it is faster and more intense than your regular yoga (the slow ones tend to put me to sleep!). I also love the fact that you sweat out all the toxins; which I find very beneficial for someone like me who has very bad water retention.

If you are a first timer or haven't done yoga in a while, you will be aching quite a bit the next day but well, return for another session soon and you will feel better. I know it's unbelievable but I did feel better after returning back a day after!

And don't worry about being skimpily dressed during class. I didn't know what to expect (Indonesia being a conservative nation) so I wore more clothes than usual. You will find other ladies dressed only in bikini or sports bra.

I am gonna stay around this studio for some time, so say hi to me if you see me! Namaste!

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