There are a lot of yoga styles and one of them is the famous hot yoga. Hot yoga is characterized by a series of yoga poses which is done in a heated room.

We are taking Hotyoga into a new dimension where the room you perform the exercise is heated by infra red heaters at a approximate temperature of 35degrees. This heat although intense is softer than the traditional Fan heaters which makes it easier to breath throughout the class. This is the first infra red heated hotyoga in Ireland.

This kind of exercise gives off a lot of perspiration during a session because you are in a heated room. It's become the "celebrity workout" for people like Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, Gwen Stefani and tennis ace andy murry.

Practitioners of hot yoga believe the heat extends the ability of the ligaments, tendons and muscles. Immersing yourself in hot yoga practice is said to:

  • Increased energy and vitality day to day
  • Healing of long-term injuries including back, neck, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles
  • Regeneration of skin cells for a healthy glow
  • Increased self-confidence and mental strength
  • Heightened awareness and self-control
  • Release & Eliminate toxins
  • Improve flexibility and range of motion
  • Increase the chances of weight loss plus long & lean muscle tone
  • Develop muscle tone & Lubricates Joints
  • Strengthen bones
  • Expands lung capacity
  • Build the immune system

Proponents of the practice also believe that hot yoga exercise reduces the symptoms of certain chronic illnesses, such as thyroid disorders, arthritis and circulatory problems.

The reason for its popularity is clear. Stretching in high temperatures allows you to push your body twice as far , which means you really see results.

And, as for all the sweating, it's a wonderful way to detox.

In each Hot yoga class, There are a mixture of poses and postioning plus breathing exercises.

A HOT YOGA WORKOUT stretches you physically and mentally, leaving you feeling balanced and calm.

Yoga balances strength and flexibility and helps give cardiovascular endurance.

One famous uk yoga teacher explains:

'It may not look like much but balancing on one leg for minutes on end really makes your heart work. You also need focus, a level head and determination to hold such poses. This strengthens your mental capacity in ways that can be applied to other activities in life.'

The heat, she says, reduces the risk of injuries and means you can stretch further in comfort. 'The temperature in the room reflects that of muscles and body fluids once it has warmed up,' plus, 'Your body relaxes and you can move it further. Those with stiff or arthritic joints find they can stretch into them more, without feeling pain or aching the next day.'

Overall, the series of poses and the order in which they are taught are designed to open up joints while balancing muscular alignment, improving the body's biomechanics.

'With stronger, longer muscles and better alignment, you have less strain on your joints and therefore less wear and tear,'

'That's good news for athletes who want to reduce injury risk as well as those with back or neck pain or who want to cut their risk of arthritis.'