Beware of Doing “Hot Yoga”
Bikram yoga or hot yoga is done in a hot room can be trusted to form the stamina and promote detoxification of the body. However, be careful because not everyone is safe to do this one type of yoga.
Physical activity in high-temperature room turned out to be dangerous for people who have certain health problems. For example, for those who suffer from hypertension, low blood pressure, or heart disease.
“People who are sensitive to heat, had suffered from heat stroke, or easily dehydrated, you should consult your doctor before doing hot yoga,” advises Diana Zotos, yoga instructor and therapist in the department of medical rehabilitation in a surgical specialty hospital in New York, USA.
He added, though one does not have a history of certain diseases, a beginner especially those aged over 40 years, also should not be treated lightly the hot yoga.
“All kinds of yoga is basically a physical deployment, and Bikram yoga in a hot environment makes it increasingly difficult sport. Hot air makes a person feel can stretch and seemed to be more flexible. It is extremely vulnerable to injury to muscles or joints,” he explained.
Zotos recommends that beginners who are interested in hot yoga poses already know 26 is used. For information, hot yoga is done at room temperature of 38-42 degrees Celsius, it only has 26 movements that are routinely performed.
“Factors that hot room will add to the strain on the heart and endurance. Because it’s people who do yoga is supposed to have a healthy cardiovascular condition, the condition of the hip, knee, and spine are excellent, and have no neurological or balance disorders,” he said.
Another tip that needs to be done before doing hot yoga movements, namely the consumption of enough water before exercise, avoid foods mengasup more than 200 calories at least two hours before exercise, and start slowly. Do not force yourself to do a difficult movement. In addition, stop if you start to feel dizzy, chest pain, or feel the heat.