How Does Hot Yoga Work?
Hot yoga is simply the practice of yoga within a secret environment. Don’t overthink it!
Hot yoga can have tremendous benefits like increased flexibility, increased strength, and stress relief.
With that said hot yoga can give your heart, lungs, and muscles an even greater, more intense workout.
True Hot Yoga combines the best of traditional hot yoga and classical Vinyasa yoga practiced in a heated room. The elevated temperature usually stays around 102°F with 50-60% humidity. The heat paired with the humidity helps warm up the muscles, increase flexibility, promote detoxification through sweating, and assist in mindfulness. The heat is an added challenge, improving circulation and pushing you (but not too hard) to be your favorite and most determined self.
What is hot yoga?
Hot yoga is a dynamic workout performed in a heated room, typically between 90-105°F, designed to boost flexibility, burn calories, and improve cardiovascular health. This intense practice promotes detoxification through sweat, enhances muscle strength, and supports stress relief and mental clarity. Popular styles like Bikram yoga and heated vinyasa flow challenge endurance while promoting deep stretching and relaxation. Whether you're looking to increase mobility, build bone density, or relieve tension, hot yoga offers a full-body workout with powerful mind-body benefits.
Hot yoga classes involve a variety of poses. At True Hot Yoga, we focus on traditional and classical vinyasa-style yoga in a heated room.
What are the benefits of hot yoga?
We will never push you to move outside of your flexibility capacity, this is something that will naturally improve the morse classes that you take with us. You’ll watch your flexibility transform
Increased Strength
Again, we encourage you to stay within your personal flow. If that means modifying a position to suit your flow for that day, please feel comfortable doing so. The longer you stay with us, the more your endurance and strength will expand
Stress Reduction
Yes, you read that right! True Hot Yoga helps achieve stress reduction. This 2018 study followed stressed, sedentary adults, proving that a 16-week hot yoga program significantly reduced stress levels. This led to an overall jump in their quality of life.
Eases Depression
Research from Harvard Medical School has shown that Hot Yoga can decrease symptoms of depression by over 50%. Candidates in this study went into remission from their depression after trying Hot Yoga for some time.
Promotes Detoxification
Partaking in True Hot Yoga and drinking water can aid in your body’s natural detoxification process.
Recovery Tips
If you’re in good health, hot yoga is generally safe. But, as with most types of exercise, there are some safety precautions to keep in mind.
Hydrate
Drink your water and ensure that you are getting your electrolytes as well. With all of the sweating that you are doing, it is important to stay hydrated!
Cleanse Your Body
Take a shower and clean your body. With excessive sweating, it will be important that you get any bacteria off of your body.
Nourish Your Body
You can burn as many as 600 calories in a Hot Yoga class (this varies per person) so it will be very important to replenish your body with whole foods and nutrient-dense snacks after class. HB Wellness is a popular protein shake shop nearby!
Getting Started
True Hot Yoga welcomes all levels, including beginners. Our experienced instructors provide guidance for all abilities, offering modifications to suit your needs. If you have any injuries or physical limitations, please inform your teacher before class.
If you’re ready to give hot yoga a try, consider these tips to get started:
Wear lightweight, breathable fabrics that wick away sweat to keep you comfortable during your practice.
Bring a towel to cover your mat, as it may become slippery once you start sweating. You might also want to bring an extra towel for your face and hands.
Don’t forget a large, insulated water bottle filled with cold water to stay hydrated throughout your session.
The Bottom Line
Regular yoga practice can enhance your health and well-being, and finding the right balance is key. Ready to elevate your practice? Try True Hot Yoga! With studios in North Scottsdale and Arrowhead Ranch, we offer a special 3-for-$33 deal for new students. Book your session today at www.truehotyoga.com or download the True Hot Yoga app.