HOT YOGA By Alyssa Kewenvoyouma EDT 180 Module 5 1

What is hot Yoga?  A style of yoga typically performed in a hot room, usually Bikram  It is usually associated with the style invented by Bikram Choudhur.  Yoga:a system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being 2

Why do hot yoga?  Helps with Flexibility  Strengthens your body  Releases Toxins  Can help with old injuries  Hot Yoga can also reduce symptoms of conditions and illnesses including diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, arthritis and obesity. 3

How to Prepare for hot yoga  Drink plenty of water before taking a class  Bring a water bottle or two  Bring a small towel to wipe off excess sweat  Try to bring a yoga mat, some places will let you rent one  Bring a yoga towel that will go on top of yoga mat (a regular towel will not grip to the yoga mat the way a yoga towel will) 4

Mental Benefits Hot yoga is know to reduce depression, balancing emotions, stress, and anxiety. It also keeps the body young and healthy! 5

Hot yoga vs. Regular Yoga Hot yoga  Lung expansion is about 50%  500 to 1000 calories burned  Can sometimes be more difficult because of temperature Regular Yoga  lung expansion ranges from 35% - 40% of total capacity  Burns up to 30% less calories than hot 6

7 Yoga Poses for beginners Cobra Downward Dog Warrior

8 Here are some places to find Hot Yoga classes Bikram Yoga East Valley Gilbert, AZ_files Hot Yoga_files Yoga Gilbert, Arizona Sumits Yoga Gilbert_files