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When to Consider Avoiding Hot Yoga
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Medications
Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their Doctor or a pharmacist for possible changes in the drug's effects when the body is exposed to high levels of heat and/or elevated body temperature. Diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers may impair the body's natural heat loss mechanisms. Some over-the-counter drugs such as antihistamines may also cause the body to be more prone to heat stroke.
The Elderly
The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory conditions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes in order to maintain core body temperature.
Cardiovascular Conditions
Individuals with cardiovascular conditions or problems (hypertension, hypotension, congestive heart failure, or impaired coronary circulation) or those who are taking medications which might affect blood pressure should exercise extreme caution when exposed to prolonged heat. Heat stress increases cardiac output and blood flow due to the body's effort to transfer internal body heat to the outside environment via the skin (perspiration) and respiratory system. This takes place primarily due to major changes in the heart rate, which has the potential to increase by 30 beats per minute for each degree of increase in core body temperature.
Alcohol / Alcohol Abuse
Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to "sweat out" a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person's judgment. Therefore this person may not realize it when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat stress.
Chronic Conditions/Diseases
Associated with the reduced ability to perspire Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, central nervous system tumours, and diabetes with neuropathy are conditions that are associated with impaired sweating.
Other Conditions Hot Yoga May Not Be Suited For
Hot Yoga and Hot Pilates should be avoided by anyone who is predisposed to bleeding, Hemophiliacs. An individual that has a fever should not come to class. Insensitivity to Heat: An individual that has insensitivity to heat should not attend class.
Pregnancy
You should consult a Doctor before starting Hot Yoga and Hot Pilates because fetal damage can occur with a certain elevated body temperature. Power Yoga may be a better option, if you already have a regular class. The first trimester should be treated very carefully as maximal stretching of ligaments and tendons can mean you are partial to overstretching.
Menstruation
Heating of the lower back area of women during the menstrual period may temporarily increase their menstrual flow. Some women endure this process to gain the pain relief commonly associated with their cycle, whereas others simply choose to avoid Hot Yoga at that time of the month, it is a personal choice. Inversions should not be practiced during these weeks as blood flow is reversed unnaturally.
Joint Injury
If you have a recent acute joint injury, it should not be heated for the first 48 hours after an injury or until the hot and swollen symptoms subside. If you have a joint or joints that are chronically hot and swollen, these joints may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind.
Enclosed Infections
Vigorous heating is strictly contraindicated in cases of enclosed infections, be they dental, in joints, or in any other tissues.
Implants
Metal pins, rods, artificial joints, or any other surgical implants generally reflect far infrared waves and thus are not heated by this system. Nevertheless, you should consult your surgeon prior to class. Since silicone melts at over 200°C (392°F), it should not be adversely affected. It is still advised that you check with your surgeon and possibly a representative from the implant manufacturer to be certain.
Individuals who are using prescription drugs should seek the advice of their Doctor or a pharmacist for possible changes in the drug's effects when the body is exposed to high levels of heat and/or elevated body temperature. Diuretics, barbiturates, and beta-blockers may impair the body's natural heat loss mechanisms. Some over-the-counter drugs such as antihistamines may also cause the body to be more prone to heat stroke.
The Elderly
The ability to maintain core body temperature decreases with age. This is primarily due to circulatory conditions and decreased sweat gland function. The body must be able to activate its natural cooling processes in order to maintain core body temperature.
Cardiovascular Conditions
Individuals with cardiovascular conditions or problems (hypertension, hypotension, congestive heart failure, or impaired coronary circulation) or those who are taking medications which might affect blood pressure should exercise extreme caution when exposed to prolonged heat. Heat stress increases cardiac output and blood flow due to the body's effort to transfer internal body heat to the outside environment via the skin (perspiration) and respiratory system. This takes place primarily due to major changes in the heart rate, which has the potential to increase by 30 beats per minute for each degree of increase in core body temperature.
Alcohol / Alcohol Abuse
Contrary to popular belief, it is not advisable to attempt to "sweat out" a hangover. Alcohol intoxication decreases a person's judgment. Therefore this person may not realize it when the body has a negative reaction to high heat. Alcohol also increases the heart rate, which may be further increased by heat stress.
Chronic Conditions/Diseases
Associated with the reduced ability to perspire Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, central nervous system tumours, and diabetes with neuropathy are conditions that are associated with impaired sweating.
Other Conditions Hot Yoga May Not Be Suited For
Hot Yoga and Hot Pilates should be avoided by anyone who is predisposed to bleeding, Hemophiliacs. An individual that has a fever should not come to class. Insensitivity to Heat: An individual that has insensitivity to heat should not attend class.
Pregnancy
You should consult a Doctor before starting Hot Yoga and Hot Pilates because fetal damage can occur with a certain elevated body temperature. Power Yoga may be a better option, if you already have a regular class. The first trimester should be treated very carefully as maximal stretching of ligaments and tendons can mean you are partial to overstretching.
Menstruation
Heating of the lower back area of women during the menstrual period may temporarily increase their menstrual flow. Some women endure this process to gain the pain relief commonly associated with their cycle, whereas others simply choose to avoid Hot Yoga at that time of the month, it is a personal choice. Inversions should not be practiced during these weeks as blood flow is reversed unnaturally.
Joint Injury
If you have a recent acute joint injury, it should not be heated for the first 48 hours after an injury or until the hot and swollen symptoms subside. If you have a joint or joints that are chronically hot and swollen, these joints may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind.
Enclosed Infections
Vigorous heating is strictly contraindicated in cases of enclosed infections, be they dental, in joints, or in any other tissues.
Implants
Metal pins, rods, artificial joints, or any other surgical implants generally reflect far infrared waves and thus are not heated by this system. Nevertheless, you should consult your surgeon prior to class. Since silicone melts at over 200°C (392°F), it should not be adversely affected. It is still advised that you check with your surgeon and possibly a representative from the implant manufacturer to be certain.