Everything You Wanted to Know About MODO YOGA

Answered: Your Most Burning Questions About Modo Yoga

• Yoga studio Name                 : Modo Yoga (formerly known as Moksha Yoga)
• Founders of Modo yoga          : Jessica Robertson and Ted Grand
• Founded on                            : 2004
• Started first at                        : Canada,Toronto
• Mission/Vision of Modo yoga    : Be Healthy,Be Accessible,Be Green,Be Community,Live                                                         to Learn,Be Peace (6 pillars)
• Philosophy                               : Moksha (liberation, freedom, or enlightenment)
• Speciality                                 : Hot Yoga
• Temperature of Hot yoga        : 92 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit with 45-65% humidity
• Yoga style                               : Hatha/Vinyasa Based
• Other class types                    : Modo,Modo Flow,Free style flow,Core flow,Yang                                                                      yin,yin,modo love,Live music karma,Take flight
• Available Countries                : North America, Europe and Australia
• No of branches                       : 75 Studios (Owned independently)
• Difficulty Level                         : For all Beginners to Advanced
• Major postures                        : 40 - 45 postures per class
• Duration of Class                    : 60 minutes, 75 minutes or 90 minutes
• Main Benefits                          : Strength and flexibility

What is Modo yoga ?

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• Modo yoga is formerly called the Moksha yoga,they changed the name of their studio because there are so many similar named yoga studios and gyms around..
• Modo yoga is similar to that of a typical Hot yoga just like Bikram or any others.
• Modo yoga is first started in Canada,Toronto by a yoga teacher couple ,now they are having at least 75 studios around North America, Europe and Australia.
• You can also check out the similar Hot Pod Yoga studio,where will be performing the Hot yoga is specialised pod like structure.

Who founded the Modo yoga studios ?

• Modo yoga studio is co founded by Jessica Robertson and Ted Grand,Jessica Robertson also founded New Leaf Foundation.
• She is now the co director of Modo yoga international.
• She is a yoga teacher,social activist, musical student, and consultant on yoga philosophy in business and community.
• Jessica grew in a farm on Canada with her hippies parents with the teaching of Baba Hari Das.
• She learned yoga from 18 - 23 of ages,her teacher training as yoga instructors are Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Power Yoga and Kirtan,Bikram, Sivananda, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy.
• She is also background in learning History and Anthropology of Medicine and Anatomy at McGill University and graduate level Buddhism with Peter Harvey on United Kingdom.
• She has also worked in non-profit sector with Amnesty International,Canadian Association for Community Living in Panama and Earth-Save foundation.

What is philosophy of Modo yoga or Moksha Yoga Studio?

• Moksha in Sanskrit means freedom and liberation according to the Indian ancient scripts.
• The word Moksha is derived from the word "Mukti" meaning liberation and release.
• The philosophy of Moksha is self acceptance and higher state of consciousness,which  is similar to that of Buddhist concept of "Nirvana" .

Different paths of Moksha (Freedom) :

1. Jnana
2. Bhakti
3. Karma
4. Raja yoga

What are Mission/Vision of Modo Yoga Studio ?

The modo yoga follow a unique six pillars of principles:

1. Be Healthy
2. Be Accessible
3. Be Green
4. Be Community
5. Live to Learn
6. Be Peace

How hot is Modo Yoga ?

• According to the Modo yoga,the temperature of heat is around 40 degrees celsius with about 40% humidity.
• The hot yoga method is used to increase the muscle flexibility and joints flexibility.
• The hot yoga class done by modo studio is non scripted and more relaxed,when compared other types of hot yoga studios.
• Here you will be performing a 40 - 45 yoga poses for a time period of 60 to 90 minutes per class.
• Hot yoga is popular style of trend in the yoga community,but you can also learn about the opposite yoga trend of Cold yoga training.

What is the difference between the Modo(Moksha) yoga and Bikram yoga ?

• |Bikram yoga is founded by yoga instructor Bikram Choudhary in the year 1976.
• Modo yoga is founded by Jessica Robertson and Ted Grand in the year 2004.
• Bikram yoga is specialised and pioneer in the Hot yoga with Hatha style.
• Modo yoga is also following the Hot yoga with Hatha,Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga styles.
• Bikram yoga classes consist of 90 minutes with 26 yoga asana postures.
• Modo studio classes consist of 60 - 90 minutes with 40+ yoga postures.
• The temperature of hotness in a Bikram yoga class is 35 to 42 °C (95–108 °F) humidity of 40%.
• The temperature of Heat in a Modo yoga session is 40 °C  with about 40% humidity.
• Bikram yoga brand is around the world with at least 2,000 branch studios.
• Modo yoga brand is around 70+ worldwide branches within North America, Europe and Australia.

What are the Benefits of Modo yoga ?

• Increases the body's overall flexibility and Strength with Endurance.
• Reduce the stress and anxiety with improved emotional stability.
• Enhance the bone strength with stamina.
• Boost the mental health with happy mood.
• Improves the mindfulness with self awareness.
• Hot yoga is believed to be a good detoxifying effects.
• Can be helpful with skin health and glowing skin.
•  Heals even allergies and common cold with improved health.

Who should avoid Modo Yoga Class ?

• People with any past or present health conditions should carefully get a expert opinion from a doctor/healthcare professional to get a proper guidance and advise.
• Pregnant Women must avoid these kinds of hot yoga,because these hot yoga with high temperature can affects the health of fetus as well as the mother.
• And also the health conditions like High blood pressure or Low blood pressure should avoid these hot yoga classes,better get a expert health checkup and consulting.