Hot Times in Torrington

By Cynthia Hochswender

On the spectrum of sweaty athletic endeavors, yoga tends toward the dry side—but not at Sanctuary Power Yoga in Torrington, where owner/teacher Heather Rems Korwin specializes in heated power yoga—an energetic practice done in a room where the temperature is set at 85 degrees.

“The heat promotes flexibility, and is a good detox for the body,” Korwin explains. 

There are many types of yoga, but it was heated yoga that Korwin fell in love with when she began practicing, and then teaching, a quarter century ago. She opened Sanctuary 13 years ago, mainly to teach heated power yoga—although Sanctuary offers a menu of other practices, including restorative (fewer poses, held for a longer period of time, with the help of bolsters and other props) and slow flow. The studio also offers Reiki and sound healing, as well as massage and other body services, all taught by a variety of practitioners and specialists in a large, sunny loft-like space that manages to feel cozy and warm.

“Beginners can join all our classes, no matter the style or the level,” Korwin promises. “It’s important to me that people feel welcome when they come for class. For many of our students, this is a sanctuary, where we support and encourage each other.”

Classes are available individually and in packages; the first class is free. 

Learn more at sanctuarypoweryoga.com.