Why train in the hot room?

Hot room training is training in infrared heat. Infrared heat is experienced as a pleasant heat radiation from the suspended heating panels (or from the infrared sauna). Due to its frequency and wavelength, the heat radiation from this heat source penetrates deeper into our body – about 3-4 cm. Staying in infrared heat therefore has several beneficial effects on both body and mind. Among other things:

• Strengthening the immune system – anti-inflammatory effect
• Increases blood circulation, oxygenates the blood and cleanses it of waste products
• The body’s plastic tissue (fascia) is hydrated and supple
• Strengthens muscle tissue – recovery effect after sports
• Increases metabolism and metabolism
• Skin elasticity and glow is increased
• Possibility of lowering cholesterol levels

How does it work?

• The infrared heat rays alone make the body sweat. Just being in the heat has an effect and requires energy. The body’s sweating function requires energy and thereby increases the metabolism, which burns calories. A metabolism you further boost when you practice yoga at the same time. As the body’s sweat glands are stimulated, accumulated waste products (mercury, toxins, nicotine, etc.) are transported out of the body. Sweat helps the kidneys in their important work of purifying the blood.
• You consume more fluids before, during and after the heat impact, which further supports the kidneys (remember to maintain your salt and sugar balance). Hot Yoga also equals Detox Yoga. Both movement and the infrared heat create increased blood circulation, through which your immune system is strengthened, your blood is oxygenated and supplied with additional nutrients and your fitness improves.
• Relief and recovery – Infrared heat also has a pain-relieving effect. As waste products are flushed out and muscles are supplied with more oxygen and cleaner blood, sore muscles are soothed and healed. You’ll find that your recovery period speeds up, allowing you to recover faster from using your body. The body’s more plastic tissues (connective tissue, ligaments, tendons and bones) also benefit from the soothing and supple heat radiation. If you have sore and stiff joints, for example from arthritis or injury, you will also experience relief and increased flexibility.

Advice before you start your hot workout

• Avoid dehydrating drinks (coffee, alcohol) well before your class (preferably 24 hours before).
• Drink plenty of water before, during and after class.
• Bring water or herbal tea to your class and drink the liquid in small sips. Your teacher may guide these small drink breaks based on the planned teaching program (drinking just before a backbend is uncomfortable).
• Warm drinks (tempered herbal tea/water, 37 degrees) cause less shock to the body and are absorbed faster.
• Don’t eat a couple hours before your class. Be aware that you may need more food than usual during the day (and the day after).
• Get your digestion and metabolism going after your class. Wait a little while before consuming food – your system needs to settle down before you’re ready to digest it.
• Bring a grab-towel so you don’t slip in sweat and so you can use the towel to dry yourself and the floor.
• Avoid wearing strong perfumes or lotions just before class. It can be quite uncomfortable in the heat for everyone in the room. Also avoid makeup (for the sake of your skin).
• If you feel dizzy or uncomfortable during class, please sit/lie down. Drink small sips and stay in the room so your teacher can keep an eye on you. If you feel the need to leave the room, let your teacher know.
• Hot Yoga is always at your own risk. If you are pregnant, have high blood pressure, heart problems, headaches or menstruation, there are voices in yoga that advise against participating in Hot Yoga. If in doubt, always ask your own doctor.