Hot Yoga For Detox
Hot Yoga is a relatively new twist on an age-old practice. Participants perform the yoga exercises in a heated room at approximately 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat that the body naturally generates through yoga postures, coupled with the increased temperature in the room, make the body sweat more than usual. This heat is thought to increase body flexibility, lower the risk of muscular injury, and help to strengthen the immune system. It is commonly referred to as ‘yoga in a sauna’.
How natural detoxification works
Detoxification is just a fancy word to describe the natural process that the body undergoes to eliminate waste and toxins from the body. There are three main bodily systems that play a role in this process: circulatory, digestive, and lymph. The circulatory system is essentially the transport system that distributes oxygen throughout the body and gets rid of waste products accumulating in the body’s cells. The digestive system processes the food that we eat; storing nutrients and getting rid of whatever the body doesn’t need. Then there is the lymphatic system that collects fluid from the cells and takes it to the lymph nodes that dispose of contaminants in the liquid through the bloodstream.
Body chemistry is such that when healthy and active it will automatically undergo this process, efficiently detoxifying the body on its own. Sometimes, however, because of our diet or lifestyle, the body can become slow or inefficient in the detox process and thus needs a little outside help.
Hot Yoga: best form of detox exercise
While all forms of exercise help the body to eliminate toxins, yoga is especially suited to this process. Yoga postures all focus on stretching and compressing the body, encouraging the flow and good function of the waste removal departments in the body. The fact that the body is being pushed, pulled, and turned in every which way aids the body in the removal of harmful toxins found deep in the body’s tissues, that other forms of exercise simply do not penetrate. These toxins include: carbon dioxide, lactic acid and lymphatic fluid. Furthermore, while you sweat in practically all forms of vigorous exercise, the sauna-like effect of hot yoga usually means you will sweat even more. Sweat is just another way that toxins are released from the body’s pores. In this process your skin converts toxins from fats into simpler and water-soluble compounds, which are released through this excreted liquid. Ammonia, urea, sugar and salts, are among these unwanted contaminants.
Another detox benefit of not just hot yoga, but all types of yoga, is the associated boost in circulation and metabolism. This is achieved through the heavy focus on deep breathing and postures that are simply intensified in the hot yoga setting.
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ReginaMJuly 26th, 2010
With the amount of chemicals used to produce food, a detox diet is something I have started to take part in. So far so good, I feel and look healthier. I would definitely recommend detoxing to others
KateXOXJuly 21st, 2010
Detox for life! If people just shopped for less processed foods, and put a little effort towards portion control, we would all feel healthier.
Lindsay123July 14th, 2010
The benefits of a healthy detox outweigh the obstacles involved. With a little effort, your body will thank you. Great website.
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July 29th, 2010
Thanks for the tips! This is nice to know. I have started focusing on my health and body! I already feel rejuvenated from avoiding many unhealthy foods.