9. How To Activate TRPV1 With Hot Yoga
Hot yoga is performed in a heated room, usually around 40°C with humidity. The high heat helps activate TRPV1 receptors just as sauna sessions do. Hot yoga also provides an intense workout.
A 60-90 minute hot yoga flow burns 300-500 calories depending on your age, gender, and performance. Holding poses in the heated room builds muscle tone throughout the body – the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn daily.
The heat causes profuse sweating, helping rid the body of wastes, toxins, and excess sodium that can contribute to bloating. The boost in circulation also ensures nutrients reach muscles while mobilizing fat stores for energy use.
Studies show yoga helps lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Excess cortisol encourages fat accumulation deep in the belly. Hot yoga burns fat while also counteracting this fat-storing effect.
Finally, yoga is a moving meditation. Meditation helps reduce cravings and promotes mindful eating of what your body truly needs. Limiting sessions to 60 mins and staying hydrated are key.
