Hi ReneeNY
have you had a full check up with your GP (blood pressure etc) and do they think that exercising in the heat is OK for you? When I first started doing hot yoga it took a while for my body to get used to the heat. I have had heat stroke a couple of times (as soon as I feel a throbbing in my head I know I’ve gone past the point of remaining in the class) and it’s not just about drinking water. but I have found going to an hour long class for me is much better than 90 minutes. 90 minutes in that kind of heat and humidity is just too much for my body to cope with. I also find the more full the class, the greater the humidity which also affects me greatly. So if you can find somewhere that does express classes I would try that?
also, how is your breathing during class? Are you holding your breath while in a pose? This could make you dizzy.
I think if the instructor is too rigid or prescriptive in their practice (such as only drinking at certain times) and won’t accommodate you in some way I wouldn’t go to their class, I’d find somewhere else. I would suggest speaking with an instructor about how they conduct their classes before going and make them aware that you have issues and need to work at your own pace. It’s your practice, if someone wants you to go at their pace then they’re not for you; or me.
