Hot yoga is a form of yoga performed in a very warm and humid studio. There are many different types of hot yoga classes. The room is heated to approximately 105 F (40 C) and has a humidity of 40 percent.
Hot yoga is a 90-minute program that consists of a series of different standing and stretching postures. The postures require lengthy, forceful and sustained contractions of all major muscle groups. The demanding nature of the poses and the heat are designed to raise your heart rate and exercise your muscles.
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Advantages of Hot Yoga –
1. Less Toxins
Hot yoga cleanses toxins from the body due to profuse sweating. It feels so good!
2. More Lung Capacity
Like other types of yoga that focus on breathing exercises, hot yoga advances lung capacity through breathing pranayamas.
3. Stronger Immune System
This effect has been known for a long time. Exercising in a hot environment improves your immune system and elevates the body’s regenerative capacity.
4. Beneficial for Lymphatic System
Like most types of yoga, hot yoga is very good for your lymphatic system.
5. More Flexible Muscles
You will notice that you are able to bend further and stretch better when you do hot yoga. This causes the muscles to get used to being “used.”
6. Better Circulation
You can almost feel it while you’re doing it. Hot yoga is excellent for your circulation It is a great cardiovascular workout.
7. Less Injuries
The high temperature in which the asanas and breathing exercises are performed reduces the likelihood of injury.
Hot yoga addresses all aspects of physical fitness including muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and weight loss. While certainly not the easiest yoga path to follow, it is a great style of yoga for the beginner and the guru. The most unique benefits of hot yoga are detoxification (cleansing) and reduced injuries due to the greater flexibility of the body in a hot environment.