While the poses and health benefits are similar to traditional yoga, the temperature sets hot yoga apart.
Hot yoga studios heat the room between 90 and 105 degrees during the practice.
Benefits of Hot Yoga
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Improves Overall Health
Exercise is a well-known method forimproving overall healthand fitness.
Hot yoga is often accessible to people with these conditions.
Increases Range of Motion
Hot yoga can helpimprove flexibilityand range of motion.
People who practice yoga increase the range of motion of their hips, elbows, knees, and shoulders.
Compared to room-temperature yoga, hot yoga has a greater effect on hip mobility.
Weight Loss Aids
Hot yoga is a physical activity that can help you lose weight.
One study explored the weight loss experiences of people who practiced yoga.
They found that body composition changed to include more muscle.
As a mind-body practice, hot yoga can reduce stress.
People who practice yoga have better stress resilience and experience an overall increase in well-being.
Reduces Anxiety and Depression
Regular yoga practice can help reduceanxiety and depressionand improve overall mental health.
A study that followed participants during a three-month yoga retreat found that participants experienced improvements in depression and anxiety.
Is Hot Yoga Beginner Friendly?
Hot yoga can be safe forbeginners.
Some people may be familiar with the poses, but adding heat to their yoga practice may be new.
If you’re new to hot yoga, talk to the teacher before the class to let them know.
Bikram Choudhury founded Bikram hot yoga.
In 20 years, it expanded to dozens of countries.
Choudhury left the United States in 2016 after legal difficulties, lawsuits, and judgments.
Reportedly, many hot yoga studios rebranded themselves to distance their businesses from his name.
Many fitness brands on the market make sweat-wicking movable fabrics for yoga.
Bring a towel with you to class.
you’re able to use it to wipe sweat from your body and the mat.
Do not use strong perfumes or colognes, which can disturb the experience for others.
Depending on the studio, you may be encouraged to bring water to sip throughout the practice.
If you are new to hot yoga, arrive early and speak with the instructor.
Take your time moving out of the room to avoid light-headedness.
Some studios have showers in the bathrooms so you could rinse off and cool down after practice.
Otherwise, you may need to wait until you return home.
The practice is suitable for beginners if they dont have conditions that high temperatures can aggravate.
After hot yoga, rehydrate, shower, and enjoy the effects of the practice.
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