The heat allows one to get into postures more deeply and effectively – plus the benefits of the postures are immediate. You will find that practicing yoga in the heated room creates a satisfying and almost addictive feeling of achievement.
Stress relief and relaxation
Increases flexibility, balance and strength
Tones muscles and improves core strength
Weight loss
Appetite control
Reduces anxiety/depression
Improves posture
Promotes proper digestion
Decreases headaches
Detoxifies and cleanses the body
Improves sleep
Eliminates/reduces chronic pain
Improves circulation
Anti-aging (tightening of the skin)
Sweating promotes detoxification and elimination through the skin
Improves proper functioning of the immune system
Cardiovascular system gets a through workout
Muscles and connective tissue become more elastic and allow for greater flexibility with less chance of injury and improved resolution of injury
You benefit from a strengthening of willpower, self-control, concentration and determination in this challenging environment
Enhanced athletic ability
Your body burns fat more effectively, fat may be redistributed and burned as energy during the class. It is common to lose centimeters of shape in a very short time
The heat produces a fluid-like stretch allowing for greater range of movement in joints, muscles, ligaments and other supporting structures of the body