So what is HOT YOGA???? Should you do it?

 

What is Hot Yoga?

Hot Yoga is a series of yoga positions done inside a heated room. The area is usually kept at a high constant temperature of 95-100 Farenheit. As you can imagine, a dynamic yoga session at this temperature results in profuse sweating which rids the body of toxins. It also warms the muscles

 History of Hot Yoga

Bikram Choudhury is a creator of Hot Yoga. He is a living expert of Yoga. His technique of Hot Yoga is a set sequence of 26 yoga positions including two Pranayama exercises. Each of these are executed two times in a single session that usually lasts for 90 minutes. Recently, Bikram was involved in a court case over his effort to patent his sequence of 26 yoga poses done in a hot room. Bikram still remains a very notorious figure in the hot yoga world.

How Does Hot Yoga Help You Lose Weight?

• Warming the muscles makes the body burn fat more readily
• Muscles become stronger by practicing hot yoga and will burn more calories at rest
• When your body is detoxified the circulatory system improves and the metabolism increase
• Hot Yoga improves the efficiency of bodily systems and functions of the body thereby regulating appetite and decreasing the desire for unhealthy junk foods.

Hot Yoga Guidelines

It is essential to have a yoga mat, dedicated to hot yoga mat, and towel when performing Hot Yoga as you will be sweating profusely. Also wear comfortable, close fitting clothing with limited fabric for the same reason. Wearing loose baggy clothing will only result in having to complete the class in wet, heavy clothing.
Be sure to drink ample water before and after the hot yoga sessions to avoid dehydration. It is not sensible to eat two hours before the start of the hot yoga session and steer clear of a large meal. If you wish to try Bikram's method, clarify whether the Hot Yoga centre you have chosen had been certified to teach Bikram’s hot Yoga.

Harmful Effects of Hot Yoga

There are several potential risks while doing hot yoga. All work outs should be approached with extreme caution and even possibly a doctor's guidance. The main thing to consider is dehydration and heat exhaustion. This may lead to dizziness, fainting or even strokes.
Hot Yoga instructors are at higher risk levels of muscle and lower back damage. Heating of the muscles increase the likelihood of these area being stretched beyond safe limits and can result in tissue damage. Injuries of this kind are a frequent occurrence among hot yoga instructors.
Although it is normal for the body to release small quantities of toxins in the sweat, sweating may also be hazardous. The liver and kidneys are the main organs responsible for eliminating toxins. If the person doing hot Yoga does is not well hydrated, the competence of these organs may be compromised. This results in a lower rate of toxin elimination which leads to the dumping of toxins into the body.

No Hot Yoga for Pregnant Women

Increasing the core body temperature during pregnancy is not recommended as this may lead to a dangerous situation.