The pros and cons of hot yoga

Bikram yoga is also called hot yoga. As the name suggests, it is an exercise that needs to be performed in a very high temperature environment. There are both advantages and disadvantages to doing this. First of all, the advantage is that high temperature will cause the body to sweat more and consume a lot of calories, thereby achieving the effect of weight loss and detoxification. It is a good choice for women who want to lose weight. However, the disadvantage is that high temperature may cause hair loss and dehydration.

1. Hot yoga can consume a considerable amount of calories and discharge a large amount of sweat, so it has the effects of weight loss, fitness and detoxification. For girls who are trying to lose weight, hot yoga is like a body-shaping oven. Hot yoga can purify the body and speed up blood circulation, thereby achieving the goal of losing weight. Even if you stop practicing, your weight will not rebound as long as you continue to eat as required. In a high temperature room of nearly 40 degrees Celsius, imitating natural things and practicing static exercises can enhance digestion and excretion power, and is also a test and exercise for patience.

2. In addition to the physical benefits, hot yoga can also relieve worries and treat depression for people who are depressed. You can go into the oven with worries and come out with a refreshed mind. We often hear about the benefits of hot yoga. Over time, you will feel hypnotized and your body will become as perfect as hot yoga.

3. In fact, hot yoga also has disadvantages. For people with long hair, it is recommended not to do hot yoga too frequently, otherwise there is a risk of hair loss. What happens in a very hot environment is that your muscles warm up and you feel like you can comfortably stretch further than you should. Stretching too much can damage tendons and ligaments and lead to long-term problems such as excessive joint looseness. At the same time, doing any intense exercise, including yoga, in an overheated environment is harmful to people's health. 'Hot yoga' can cause dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heat cramps, and even heart failure.

4. Weight loss (significant effect on obesity caused by water accumulation in tissue cells). Burn body fat (achieved by exercising in high temperatures). Strengthen the function of the heart, lungs and kidneys (achieved through breathing exercises and whole-body movements). Increases body flexibility, reduces pain perception and reduces the chance of injury. Regulate personal emotions and stress to make you calm and optimistic.

5. Due to the high temperature environment, the mucous membrane of the human throat is in a state of dehydration for a long time. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the lungs are delicate organs that require long-term moisturizing and care, but high temperatures will make the lungs dry, thus damaging the human respiratory system.