The Transformative Benefits of Hot Yoga at 42 Degrees

Hot yoga has become one of the most popular wellness practices worldwide — and for good reason. Practised in our Hot Yoga Club studio heated up to 42°C, this dynamic form of yoga combines the ancient benefits of traditional postures with the invigorating effects of heat, offering both physical and mental rewards that go far beyond the mat.

Some of the key benefits of Hot Yoga are:

1. Deep Detoxification

Moving and stretching in a warm room naturally encourages your body to sweat more intensely, flushing out toxins through the skin. The elevated temperature boosts heart rate, circulation, and oxygen flow, supporting your body’s natural detox process. You’ll leave class feeling lighter, cleaner, and revitalised - inside and out.

2. Improved Flexibility and Mobility

The warmth of the studio helps muscles, ligaments, and joints loosen faster, allowing for deeper stretches and reducing the risk of injury. Hot yoga is especially beneficial for those recovering from stiffness, sedentary habits, or tension caused by modern work life.

3. Enhanced Cardiovascular Fitness

While yoga promotes mindfulness and balance, heat introduces a cardiovascular challenge. The increased heart rate mimics a light aerobic workout, improving endurance, stamina, and heart health. Our FUSION and SCULPT classes take this up a notch - combining yoga with hand weights for muscle sculpting and higher cardio output.

4. Accelerated Calorie Burn

A hot yoga session can burn 400–700 calories per class, depending on the style and intensity. The heat amplifies effort and calorie expenditure, making it an excellent tool for supporting healthy weight management when paired with a balanced lifestyle.

5. Stress Relief and Mental Clarity

Hot yoga is as much a mental escape as it is a physical workout. The combination of heat, breath, and movement helps quiet the mind, relieve stress, and sharpen focus. In the stillness of a heated room, you become fully present and aware only of your body and breath, leaving you calmer and more centred.

6. Stronger Immune System

Regular exposure to heat helps train your body to regulate itself more efficiently. Enhanced circulation and lymphatic flow support your natural defences, promoting a resilient immune system that keeps you strong year-round.

7. Community and Connection

Practising hot yoga together creates a powerful sense of connection and camaraderie. Sharing the heat and challenge fosters motivation, encouragement, and belonging — a unique bond that keeps our members coming back for more.

Find the Perfect Hot Yoga Class for You

Whether you’re new or experienced, there’s a class to match your energy and goals:

🌿 HOT 60 – A slower-paced class ideal for beginners to focus on technique and breath.

🕉️ YIN – A calming, meditative practice that deeply stretches and restores.

🔥 FUSION – A powerful blend of Pilates, Yoga, and Sculpt for full-body conditioning.

💪 SCULPT – Yoga meets strength training for tone, definition, and cardio burn.

🎸 ROCK OM – For the rock fans — Yoga and Pilates with attitude, rhythm, and fun.

Final Thoughts

Hot yoga is more than a workout — it’s a complete body-and-mind reset. Whether you’re seeking strength, flexibility, detoxification, or inner peace, stepping into the heat can transform the way you feel, move, and live. (especially in this weather!!)

No matter what your fitness or flexibility level is, your gender, your age, or whether you have tried it before.. there is something for everyone and the benefits are above. Come and talk to us at the Hot Yoga Club reception or Main Reception to explore your options.

Feel the warmth, embrace the challenge, and discover what your body is truly capable of!!!