About Hot Yoga:
Hot yoga comprises of a series of yoga postures practiced at a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius . It is a challenging, exciting and vigorous 90 minute series created for everyone regardless of their fitness level, body type or experience. Postures are designed specifically to combine flexibility, strength, and balance to work the entire body. It focuses at strengthening all the major muscles in the body, realigning the body and providing a cardiovascular workout without stressing the joints.
The room is heated in order to warm up the muscles enabling you to go deeper into the postures and more safely. The deeper you go into the postures you engage more muscle strength therefore improving muscle tone . The vigorous routine along with the heat increases the heart rate leading to calorie burning and more fresh oxygenated blood is circulated throughout your body. Good blood circulation is needed for a healthy heart and along with sweating helps to flush out toxins from the body.
Benefits of Hot Yoga:
Improved concentration due to accelerated blood flow to the brain.
Improved metabolism and balances blood pressure.
Reduces stress.
Helps with irregular sleeping patterns.
So if you cannot touch your toes then you are the perfect candidate for Hot Yoga!
General Rules and Etiquette
Avoid eating at least 2 to 3 hrs before class, because if you have not fully digested your last meal it will make itself known to you in ways that are not comfortable. However if you have a fast acting digestive system and worry that you might feel hungry or weak during class, experiment with a light snack 1 hour before.
Please drink plenty of water throughout the day, it's important to be well hydrated before class.
Arrive 10 - 15 minutes before class begins. Please be silent once you enter the yoga room so as to be able to listen and allow others to listen to the teacher's instructions. Try not to leave the yoga room till the end of the class.
Men can practice without a shirt and light weight fabrics are recommended for practicing