Hot yoga like Bikram is practiced in a studio heated to around 105 degrees, which sounds great for those cold Winter months, but when the temperatures rise, who wants to be stuck indoors without the A/C? Sweating it out in a heated studio with dozens of similarly glistening strangers may sound like the exact opposite of what you’d want to do. But, practicing hot yoga during the Summer months can help acclimate you to the season’s heat, and even arm you with proper coping tools when things get too unbearable (just close your eyes and breathe like you’re in the studio, or try a kneeling or seated pose that lowers your head to help lower your heart rate). Also, without the large difference between the temps outside and inside the studio,

you’ll be able to warm up faster once you get to class. No matter what the season, some people can’t imagine sweating it out in a hot room for so long, least of all when the weather outside is perfect for a dip in the pool. It’s important to remember that proper fueling and hydration are especially important when just walking outside in the stifling heat makes you fatigued (try eating something two to three hours before class and drinking at least four liters of water the day of class to help prevent feeling dizzy or nauseous ). Has the Summer weather got you in the mood for hot yoga? Read on to learn all about it!

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Hot Yoga and Summer Heat: The Perfect Combination?