With winter approaching, we love the sweet spot of heated yoga classes. It’s about balancing the benefits of warmth without feeling like you’re melting. Using infrared heating panels, we set our studios to a comfortable 28°C, creating an inviting environment to ease into your practice. Here’s what you need to know about how heated yoga can support you.
1. A circulation superstar
Infrared warmth gently boosts blood flow, which is great news for your heart and muscles. Enhanced circulation means better oxygen delivery and a quicker recovery after physical effort. Studies suggest that this gentle cardiovascular push can improve overall heart health while keeping things low-impact.
2. Flexibility feels effortless
Ever notice how your body feels looser after some sunshine? That’s what infrared warmth does for your physiology. It gently heats your muscles and joints, signalling a relaxation response from the body and helping you move through poses with more ease. Research shows this kind of warmth can reduce stiffness and improve joint mobility, making flexibility feel breezy.
3. Strength meets stamina
It’s not just about stretching, our style of heated vinyasa flow builds strength, too. The added warmth creates a challenge that helps work muscles while increasing endurance. Coupled with the proven long-term effects of vigorous exercise to support mental health, you’ll build strength, enhance your energy levels, and get a mood boost to carry through your day.
4. Infrared for the win
Infrared heat creates a gentle, sun-like warmth that doesn’t overwhelm the body. At 28°C, it’s warm enough to enhance your practice but comfortable enough to feel safe and supported. No forced sweat puddles here (although some folks would still drip in the arctic), just gentle conditions for warm, mindful movement.
Whether you’re looking to loosen up, de-stress, or simply find a warm place to hang this winter, heated yoga offers a little bit of everything.
Ready to feel the difference? The heated yoga class options at Human.Kind Studios are Dynamic Flow and Strong Flow. You can expect those to stay at 28°C.
See you on the mat!
Sources:
1. The effect of heat therapy on blood pressure and peripheral vascular function.
