Hot Yoga

I am a huge fan of regular Yoga, but have been enjoying Hot Yoga even more lately.  Hot Yoga is Yoga with extended poses done in a heated room; kind of like a sauna.  The heat allows your body to become softened, and makes it easier for deeper stretching.  It is very hot in the room, and the poses can require a lot of energy.  This combination causes everyone to sweat like crazy, which supposedly has a detoxifying effect on the body.  Hot Yoga cannot be done in a regular Yoga studio, it needs to be held in a special heated room.  If you are searching online to find a Hot Yoga studio near you, make sure to specify that it is held in the heated room.  If there are multiple studios in your area that offer Hot Yoga, shop around with a few drop-in classes first.  Different studios offer different temperatures, price points and benefits, so take the time to find one that is right for you. 

I can say for myself that I definitely feel better after a Hot Yoga session, and leaving the practice room is one of the most refreshing feelings I have experienced.  

I intend on doing Hot Yoga even more in the upcoming months because of it's proclaimed health benefits.  Hot Yoga (and Yoga in general for that matter), is supposed to be good for your: sleep cycles, posture, back pain, stress...  The list goes on!

Have you ever tried Hot Yoga?  If so, let me know if it was it for you.