Hot Yoga For Toxins Removal

By Patricia | December 24, 2008
Hot Yoga - Healthy Or Harmful

Hot yoga is also known as Bikram yoga as it was developed by Bikram Choudhury. Hot yoga as the name gives an idea, is practiced in hot rooms where the temperature can go up to 105 degree Fahrenheit (around 40.5 degree Celsius). These rooms also have high percentage of humidity, up to 40 percent. These classes are guided by a special dialogue that includes 2 breathing exercises and 26 different postures. A hot yoga class can usually last for about 60 to 90 minutes and can be practiced by people of all age, levels and body types. Hot yoga is practiced on such a high scale these days that has actually become a craze. As the temperature in the room is so high hot yoga will definitely cause perspiration. Keeping a small towel handy will be a wise option to wipe your brows and other body parts that can cause distraction.

Hot yoga burns lot more calories than the normal yoga moves you carry out at normal temperatures. A one hour hot yoga session can burn up to 700 calories and thus if slimming down is your latest agenda then you can definitely go for this Bikram yoga style. Sweating and burning calories is also associated with low fat and cholesterol levels. Thus losing weight and body fat if you are over your ideal body weight can be very helpful. Hot yoga also helps to get rid of harmful toxins from your body and thus can be an excellent way to cleanse your body.

Yoga in any form is not harmful if carried out according to your level of fitness. However if you are skeptical or apprehensive about your health and this mode of fitness then you can anytime confirm with your specialist before commencing. During hot yoga sessions, make sure to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. As hot yoga can promote sweating it can cause dehydration for few if proper hydration levels are not maintained. You can get your own bottled water or thermos to sip water in between the class. To compensate the electrolyte losses in sweat you may also choose to sip unsweetened health drink.

Remember to eat your meal or any food 2 hours before starting your hot yoga class as you have nominated your body to actively take part in a vigorous workout. Hot yoga can be strenuous and exhausting so before starting classes weigh all the pros and cons and choose what is suitable for you.

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