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Hot Yoga and the Flow of Chi
Hot Yoga and Stone Therapy Retreat
Some Benefits of Practicing Hot Yoga
Your body burns fat more effectively, fat may be redistributed and burned as energy during the class. It is common to lose centimetres of shape in a very short time
The heat produces a fluid-like stretch allowing for greater range of movement in joints, muscles, ligaments and other supporting structures of the body; your muscles and connective tissue become more elastic and allow for greater flexibility with less chance of injury and improved resolution of injury
Capillaries dilate in the heat; more effectively oxygenating the tissues, muscles, glands and organs and helping in the removal of waste products
Your peripheral circulation improves due to enhanced perfusion of your extremities and your metabolism speeds up the breakdown of glucose and fatty acids
Sweating promotes detoxification and elimination through the skin - which is the body's largest eliminating organ
Just as when your body raises its temperature to fight infection, the raised temperature in the room will assist in improving T-cell function and the proper functioning of your immune system
Your nervous system function is greatly improved and messages are carried more efficiently to and from your brain
Metabolism improves in your digestive system and in the body's cells (that is food in the gut and nutrients in the cells)
You benefit from a strengthening of willpower, self control, concentration and determination in this challenging environment
Physiological, Psychological and Spiritual Benefits of Meditation
Deep rest-as measured by decreased metabolic rate, lower heart rate, and reduced work load of the heart.
Lowered levels of cortisol and lactate-two chemicals associated with stress.
Reduction of free radicals- unstable oxygen molecules that can cause tissue damage.
Decreased high blood pressure.
Higher skin resistance. Low skin resistance is correlated with higher stress and anxiety levels.
Drop in cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is associated with cardiovascular disease.
Improved flow of air to the lungs resulting in easier breathing. This has been very helpful to asthma patients.
Decreases the aging process and increases levels of DHEAS in the elderly. An additional sign of youthfulness.
Increased brain wave coherence.
Decreased anxiety, depression, irritability and moodiness .
Decreased depression
Improved learning ability and memory.
Increased self-actualization, feelings of vitality and rejuvenation, happiness and emotional stability.
The longer an individual practices meditation, the greater the likelihood that his or her goals and efforts will shift toward personal and spiritual growth. Many individuals who initially learn meditation for its self-regulatory aspects find that as their practice deepens they are drawn more and more into the realm of the "spiritual." Meditation helps you to become more attuned to the spiritual dimension of life, and assists in cultivating a state of compassionate self-awareness and self-acceptance. More
