Hot Yoga Benefits

Research shows that hot yoga plays a role in DNA repair and, promotes mental and physical health. It was also proven to improve emotional well-being and quality of life, and alleviate depression.

Hot yoga helps strengthen lower limbs and improve muscle control. Another study reveals that the most notable improvement is flexibility among hot yoga practitioners who are healthy older adults.

Just holding yoga poses can increase blood and lymphatic circulation. Even a short-term hot yoga program can improve glucose tolerance and benefit those at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes.

A study was done to assess skin health benefits of hot yoga. After 12 weeks of two hourly lessons weekly, the female participants noticed enhanced hydration and elasticity, and improved texture.

According to study, hot yoga has shown to increase the moisture content and elasticity of the outermost skin layer and improved skin texture, which lead to delaying of the ageing process.

Hot yoga was reported to improve body shape and reduce weight. Those practising hot yoga see improvements in their cholesterol levels and a reduction in body fat percentage.