Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/27/2013 -- Yoga is a form of exercise that has been growing in popularity for the past decade, and studios across the country have been expanding on the types of yoga programs they offer. One of the more popular styles is hot yoga, which is done in a high-temperature room with high levels of humidity with the aim of improving breathing and mobility as well.
The temperature in a room where a hot yoga class would be held is set between 90 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, and the humidity level runs upwards of 40 percent. Performing yoga postures is a difficult practice, but adding this element of heat and humidity not only increases the physical difficulty, but mental difficulty as well.
The body is forced to remain connected to the mind to hold the postures, and some participants experience enhanced flexibility allowing them to easily move into different stretches and poses that they would normally be unable to accomplish. Psychologically, this is rewarding for a person’s confidence levels and improves their knowledge of what their body can really accomplish.
Some worry that the practice isn’t safe, but experts say as long as participants consume plenty of water during the class and leave if they begin to experience dizziness or other types of physical instability that hot yoga is safe for all fitness levels. New participants should be aware that it can take up to 10-14 days to acclimate to exercising in this type of heat, so give the body time to adjust and be sure to hydrate properly before and after class.
If a person is looking to add some heat to their workout, a hot yoga class would be an excellent challenge to incorporate into an exercise regimen. It’s physically and mentally challenging, and can offer long term cardiorespiratory and muscular rewards.
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