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Wellness Matters
SWEATY bodies of all shapes and sizes are
welcome at Fierce Grace.
It’s one of the few yoga studios in London
where people aren’t obsessed with looks,
preferring to focus on form and mindfulness
instead.
This makes it perfect for beginners afraid
of slipping all over the place while trying to
get into uncomfortable positions in front of
strangers. There is absolutely no judgement
here. In fact, making mistakes and looking silly
is encouraged.
Exhausting
Instructors want people to try something
different and to push themselves without fear of
failing. All the while being safe, of course.
The studio is hot and muggy and some of
the classes can be truly exhausting, but these
classes are refreshingly relaxed and void of ego.
Definitely worth trying out.
What is it?
The Fierce Grace team works hard to help
demystify hot yoga.
It isn’t an Indian secret mystery club; nor
is it about being the strongest or most flexible
person in the room.
But it is about getting off the couch,
challenging yourself and simply perfecting a
pose. It’s also about sweating out the stress and
anxiety we build up in ourselves.
The massive 2,200sq ft underground City
studio located by Old Street is a Mecca of hot
yoga in London.
It boasts eight different classes made for the
yoga shy, the injured, and the advanced yogis,
too. It isn’t just for the young and fit folk out
there.
We’ve never been to a yoga class which has
such a varied make up of people taking part.
That’s what makes this space so special.
How does it work?
First things first, you’ve got to choose one of the
specially-designed hot yoga classes.
For beginners, we recommend starting easy
with ‘In’. It is a deep, slow class, based entirely
on the floor. Think of it as yoga physiotherapy
which is deeply correcting, aligning and
releasing.
But that doesn’t mean it isn’t challenging.
You’ll leave feeling you’ve worked out. But you
shouldn’t get too dizzy or overwhelmed. And
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COMPLETE YOUR PILGRIMAGE TO THE ‘MECCA OF HOT YOGA IN LONDON’
if you feel you’re up for more, jump up to the
signature ‘Fierce Grace’ class which brings a
little bit everything into one. It’s a great base
for those who are semi-regular yogis or even
beginners.
‘Fierce’, ‘Wild’ and ‘The Fix’ are for the more
experienced yogis and will really push you hard.
Then, just make sure you drink at least 1.5
litres of water two hours before class, and don’t
eat much beforehand either.
Bring in your own towels, a full water bottle
(the regulars freeze their water at home for
extra special refreshment) and a yoga mat. But
you can hire mats and towels if you’d like as
well. Once you’re done, drag your sweaty body
to the communal open-plan showers and get
ready to re-enter the real world.
Again, everyone is very open and body
positive here, so don’t fret about getting nude in
front of others while washing off.
What are the benefits?
There are unbound body and mind benefits
associated with hot yoga.
For one, you tend to burn more calories due
to your increased heart rate and metabolism.
The blood flow to your arms and legs is also
increased, delivering more oxygenated blood
to the muscles. You also improve muscle tone
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Hot Yoga with
Fierce Grace
and flexibility much faster thanks to the heat
and movements, while the general meditative
qualities of yoga help reduce stress.
It can also help with body detoxification.
That’s not because you sweat out all the bad
stuff you drank and ate on the weekend; instead
most of it comes from the extra hydration
you are forced to undergo. By drinking lots
of water, your gastrointestinal, urinary, and
cardiovascular systems will work far better,
shaping up: classes
raise the temperature
naturally detoxifying tissues and cells and
clearing the waste more readily from the body.
And on top of all that, each class is designed
for more specific benefits. Just pick and choose
which suits your own needs and skill level.
How much?
The intro offer of 30 days of unlimited yoga is
priced at £39, while the usual monthly pass is
£105. Alternatively, drop-in classes are priced
from £13-£17 depending on their length.
Where?
Fierce Grace, 53-55 East Road N1 6AH.
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hot yoga helps yogis
get into some more
testing positions

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Wellness Matters
FOUR WAYS TO BEAT DREADED ‘IMPOSTER SYNDROME’ IN THE WORKPLACE
THE overwhelming feeling of crippling
self-doubt and dread known as Imposter
Syndrome has impacted a whopping 62% of
people at work, according to a report by Access
Commercial Finance.
The survey of over 3,000 adults in the UK
shows over two-thirds of women (66%) have
suffered from the condition compared to over
half of men (56%) within the last 12 months.
This raises a significant question: are women
more likely to experience feeling inadequate in
the workplace?
International Women’s Day may have come
and gone but Instant Offices, an office broking
service, delved further into the data.
They looked into why many women
experience this adverse phenomenon, and why
UK industries have the highest ratio of selfdoubters
and how employees can beat imposter
syndrome at work.
Equality
Over the last 20 years, the number of womenowned
firms has increased, yet despite the
growing number of female entrepreneurs and
major global progress towards gender equality
in the workplace, more and more successful
women are speaking out about the burden of
imposter syndrome.
Despite evidence of success, women
experiencing this paralysing self-doubt are
more likely to believe they are intellectual
frauds.
This level of stress – waiting to be found out
by peers – can lead to anxiety, burnout and
increased unhappiness among everyone from
entrepreneurs to employees moving up the
ladder.
As research suggests, men suffer 10% less
than women, and when considering why women
sometimes experience imposter syndrome at
a higher rate, factors like workplace
inequality and the pay gap may come into
play.
Statistics from YouGov reveal that, when
asked whether they have had the opportunity to
lead on a project at work, only 44% of women
said yes, compared to 59% of men. Women are
also less likely to have experienced a pay rise or a
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Squash self-doubt
bonus not connected to promotion, at only 40%
compared to 53% of men.
In addition, women say they are also more
likely to be asked about their personal lives
compared to men.
Even though so many people have
experienced imposter syndrome, the good news
is that it’s not a permanent condition but rather
a reaction to a set of circumstances, unrealistic
self-expectation and stress.
Some of the most popular suggestions on
ways to turn it around are listed below.
Accept praise and know
your self-worth
Don’t shy away from praise and compliments;
accept your achievements and, if need be, write
them down.
When you try to talk yourself out of
feeling confident in your role, all the proof is
on paper. Knowing your worth means allowing
your work to speak for itself and letting others
see it, too.
Stop thinking like an imposter
Learn to recognise self-defeating thought
patterns and replace them with more positive
affirmations.
The only way to stop feeling like an imposter
is to stop thinking of yourself as one.
Don’t seek perfection
Stop believing that if you don’t excel at every
facet of your job that you’re a failure at all
of it.
Facing challenges and losses is a key part of
growth, so recognise that you don’t have to be
good at everything.
Know you are not alone
Imposter syndrome tends to be the domain of
overachievers, while underachievers tend to
internalise less when faced with failure, or the
prospect of it.
If you’re constantly worried about not being
good enough, chances are you’re in good
company – most successful people constantly
over analyse themselves.

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