Benefits of Hot Yoga

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Those who are devoted to the practice say hot yoga has all kinds of benefits. The one that’s touted most often is detoxification: heavy sweating is said to help flush toxins from the skin. ‘The heat also allows you to go a little more deeply and safely into the postures,’ says Joanna Thurlow, the owner of Moksha Yoga Halifax, ‘so you know you’re really warming up the muscles and you can really approach the postures from a safe place.’ According to Isabel Lambert, director of Tula Yoga Spa in Toronto, working in a heated room also elevates the heart rate, which makes the body work harder. ‘It’s really for people who want a more intense workout’those who want to develop strength, flexibility and tone along with a cardiovascular workout.’ She also says working in heat helps the body relax, improves breathing (which helps conditions like asthma) and focuses the mind, which develops better mental concentration.

Practicing yoga in a heated room increases your pulse rate and metabolism, allowing your blood vessels to become more flexible and making your bod burn some major calories! This in turn makes circulation easier and increases blood flow to the limbs.

"Hot yoga is amazing for weight loss, as you sweat like a fiend. Like other yogas, it will build muscle tone [but will also] improve the lymphatic system and flush out toxins. It's amazing for developing equanimity in the face of adversity and obstacles," says Ingber.

Sources:
http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/1004943/the-health-benefits-of-hot-yoga
http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/yoga/the-benefits-of-hot-yoga/