The popularity of yoga in the US has seen consistent increase since the early 2000s. In 2015, there were 36.7 million Americans practising yoga. This number is expected to reach 55 million by 2020, says Statista.
Since its introduction to the western world, the practice of yoga has undergone several modifications. This has led to the creation of many different forms of yoga. Hot Yoga is one such form that has also seen an increase in popularity over the years.
This form of yoga includes 26 positions and 2 breathing exercises that are done under high-temperature conditions, with 40% humidity. While the required conditions can be created in numerous ways, using an infrared sauna for hot yoga can offer a number of great benefits.
When you combine hot yoga with an infrared sauna, you get the therapeutic effects of a sauna, along with deep stretching via the hot yoga positions.
Infrared heat warms your body far more efficiently than other forms of heat, due to better and deeper penetration. During a hot yoga session conducted within an infrared sauna, the infrared rays are absorbed by your soft tissues and muscles. This leads to improved stretching and higher core temperature.
Studies have shown that infrared sauna therapy helps alleviate pain in the joints, muscles, skin and tissues. When your nerve endings are relieved of pain, the body is able to relax and heal. Also, the recovery process is enhanced due to improved blood circulation in the muscles that are depleted of oxygen, says an article by The Sauna Place. So, when you do hot yoga in an infrared sauna, you get better flexibility without any risk of damage to your joints and muscles. But remember not to overburden your muscles.
Hot yoga in an infrared sauna is great for your heart too. When you stretch and contract your muscles, a large number of calories are burnt. This leads to the stimulation of the cardiovascular system, as well as the metabolic rate. Your core and muscle strength can improve due to this, while it could also correct your posture and protect your spine.
The most popular reasons for starting yoga are flexibility, general fitness, stress relief, physical fitness and for improving overall health, says an article by Forbes. Choose your reason and get started with the amazing combination of hot yoga and infrared sauna at your home.
