Is hot yoga better than regular yoga?
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Hot yoga, or yoga in a heated room up to 40 degrees. It remains popular. But why would you do that and is it good for you? In this article, we'll take a look at the pros and cons of hot yoga.
What is hot yoga?
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Hot yoga is yoga in a room with a temperature of up to 40 degrees. But you don't have to. There are also classes where it is 25 to 30 degrees. Temperature, style, and heat may vary.
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Hot yoga is yoga in a room with a temperature of up to 40 degrees. But you don't have to. There are also classes where it is 25 to 30 degrees. The temperature, style, and heat may vary.
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Yin, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha… Simply put, any kind of yoga can be “hot”. Provided the lesson takes place in a heated room. Hot yoga is therefore not a separate form of yoga.
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
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Rooms can be heated by turning the heating to high. This heats the air around you. You feel this heat on your skin first. So you are heated from the outside.
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There are also studios with infrared panels. The infrared rays heat your body from the inside. As a result, the room is not warm at the start of the lesson, but you will already sweat even when standing still.
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Bikram yoga is a form of hot yoga that has not been mentioned yet. Chances are you've heard of it before. Unlike the other forms of yoga, Bikram is always hot. About 40 degrees with a high humidity.
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
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A Bikram lesson is always the same. A lesson consists of 26 fixed exercises and lasts 90 minutes. The same exercises are also reflected in other forms of yoga. But with Bikram you always stick to a fixed order.
The pros and cons of hot yoga
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Sports in 40 degrees, is that wise? Most people are reluctant to exercise outside in the heat of the day in the summer. Then we prefer to lie on the water or stay indoors where the air conditioning is on. And yet it is popular for the following benefits.
The benefits of hot yoga
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Practicing yoga has many advantages. You also benefit from that with hot yoga. Proponents of hot yoga see even more benefits, but not everything has been proven. We therefore limit ourselves to real advantages:
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20 minMain dishTasty vine tomato, (olive oil, fresh basil, onion, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano, zucchini spaghetti, pumpkin spaghetti, mini buffalo mozzarella,lukewarm pumpkin and zucchini spaghetti -
15 minSide dishtraditional olive oil, curry powder, wheat flour, coconut milk, sambal oelek, chicken broth tablet, water, fresh mango,curry sauce with mango -
30 minMain dishtraditional olive oil, lean ground beef, frozen Mexican wok vegetables, salsa sauce mild, taco shell, grated young cheese, creme fraiche,Mexican vegetable in tacos -
95 minMain dishmaize chicken, lemon, coarse sea salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, thyme, zucchini, tomatoes (small to), black olives without pit,provençal chicken with zucchini and tomatoes
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The most obvious advantage is that you are immediately warm. Which is extra tasty in the winter. No cold hands and feet.
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You are much more flexible than usual. Some poses feel easier or maybe you are suddenly more flexible than you thought. This is because the heat dilates blood vessels and makes blood flow to your muscles more easily.
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Like other types of yoga, a class is challenging and relaxing at the same time. You work your way through the exercises while sweating and can be proud of yourself after class. Afterwards you can feel a lot better mentally.
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Like other types of yoga, a class is challenging and relaxing at the same time. You work your way through the exercises while sweating and you can be proud of yourself after class. Afterwards you can therefore feel a lot better mentally.
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It is also a distraction from everyday life. Because of the movements and heat, you can't help but be fully focused on the lesson. Watching your breath requires all your attention, so you can't think about your homework, chores, or work.
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The heat and exertion will make your heart beat faster. You need good, calm breathing to control this. Practicing deep breathing ensures that you take in more oxygen and thus more oxygen reaches your muscles and organs through your blood.
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25 minSmall dishflour, frozen puff pastry, egg, milk, walnut, mature cheese, paprika, dried Provençal herbs,puff pastry-sticks -
20 minSide dishEggs, lettuce, parsley, olive oil (extra virgin), tarragon vinegar, salt and freshly ground pepper,lettuce with egg dressing -
15 minSmall dishbaking flour, peanut oil, flat leaf parsley,ar'nabit mi'li -
15 minAppetizerScottish salmon fillet, butter or margarine, fresh dill, creme fraiche, dry white wine, arugula lettuce melange, pan tostado,baked salmon with white-wine sauce
The cons of hot yoga
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Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages. Not everyone experiences these disadvantages. So feel free to try a lesson, but prepare well.
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Unfortunately there are also disadvantages. Not everyone experiences these disadvantages. So feel free to try a lesson, but be prepared.
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For example, it is not suitable for people with high blood pressure. The heat and exertion can cause your blood pressure to rise even further. Consult your doctor if you have anything and are unsure whether hot yoga is wise.
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Another drawback is the risk of dehydration. You will have to drink a lot before and afterwards. During a lesson you lose a lot of water and salt. Some yoga studios offer water with salt added after a warm class.
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Not all of us can handle the heat equally well. Some people acclimatize more slowly, while others immediately experience the warmth as pleasant. It is advisable to be in the classroom before class.
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Are you a beginner or an experienced yogi, but not very familiar with your limits? In a warm room where you feel nice and flexible, it is very easy to stretch too far. This can injure your muscles, tendons and joints. Therefore never give the full 100%.
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Do you get dizzy or do a pose don't feel right? Then know what to do. In hot yoga, it is recommended that you lie flat on your back so that everything is level. If necessary, leave the room.
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25 minMain dishbalsamic vinegar, garlic, steak, Spaghetti, traditional olive oil, fresh green olive tapenade, arugula, Parmigiano Reggiano,spaghetti with steak and arugula -
15 minAppetizerfennel bulb, arugula, red pointed pepper, black agnus carpaccio (a 100 grams), capers,black angus carpaccio with fennel -
35 minMain dishsweet potatoes, salad onion, garlic, cooking dairy, grated cheese for vegetable gratin, almond shavings, peanut oil, breaded schnitzels, Broccoli,crispy schnitzel with sweet potato gratin and broccoli -
30 minMain disholive oil, onion, tomato, risotto rice, laurel leaf, thyme, saffron, turmeric, fish stock of 1 tablet, mixed seafood, mixed whitefish fillet, mussel, lemon,fish paella from the oven
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Hot yoga is for beginners too. But tell this to the yoga teacher, so that he / she can watch you. The teacher will then give you extra help with the breathing techniques and in finding your limits.
Lose weight with hot yoga?
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Can you also lose weight with hot yoga? Yes. The scale may show a lower number after a lesson. However, the weight you lose is pure water. After class, you should drink a lot immediately, so you don't get dehydrated. So you don't actually lose weight by sweating extra.
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You can lose weight when you practice hot yoga AND are on a calorie deficit.
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15 minMain dishgreen tagliatelle, garlic, Red pepper, olive oil, tomato cubes, cocktail shrimp, mixed salad, vinaigrette,spicy tagliatelle with shrimps -
50 minMain dishsomething crumbly potatoes, sauerkraut natural, tomato paste, sambal oelek, bacon, semi-skimmed milk, unsalted butter, Gelderse smoked sausage,Sauerkraut with smoked sausage -
20 minBreakfastrucola lettuce, bunch onion, roasted red peppers in pot, traditional olive oil, medium sized egg, fresh cream, grated mature cheese, butter,creamy cheese omelet with arugula -
25 minMain dishceleriac, floury potatoes, olive oil, beef finches, onion, Apple juice, gravy natural, dairy spread,beeffinch with sweet apple gravy
Is hot yoga better than regular yoga?
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So is yoga in warm or hot yoga better than regular yoga? Actually, it makes little difference. If it feels better to you, it is better. You also benefit from the most benefits with normal yoga classes. The different postures and the effort also stimulate the blood circulation at lower temperatures. And in every yoga class you consciously practice deep breathing.
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What do you choose? Hot yoga or rather something else?