Influx of Fresh Blood by Hot Yoga Bikram

Influx of Fresh Blood by Hot Yoga Bikram

According to Choudrey: Blood circulation is affected immensely during Bikram Yoga, because of two processes called Extension and Compression. These two dynamics are said to work together to deliver fresh oxygen to every joint, muscle, and organ within the human body. While performing a specific asana, the body is stretching or compressing a certain part of the body; thus, cutting off circulation temporarily.

This restriction of circulation causes the heart to pump more blood in reaction to the shortage. The pumping of excess, fresh blood is called extension. Once the asana is complete, and the individual comes out of the posture, then the new oxygenated blood is able to rejuvenate the arteries that were being compressed. It is said that because of the volume change and influx of fresh blood, any infection, bacteria, or toxin can be released.

Possible Risks

There are a number of possible risks associated with performing Bikram and other forms of Hot Yoga. All exercise should be approached with caution and even a doctor's advice. Risks specific to yoga Bikram and other forms of hot yoga include an excess strain exerted on muscles due to the heat and relaxed muscles which may result in muscles or ligaments being stretched beyond their biological limits and getting damaged. Dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and injuries resulting from fainting are also among the possible risks from performing Bikram and other forms of Hot Yoga. Practitioners may experience one or none of these, but it is worth knowing the risks.