On this episode, Karen and Steven discuss the benefits and possible detriments to practicing in a hot yoga studio during the hot summer months. Topics include the warning signs of dehydration, other risk factors and tips on how to manage and acclimatize to the heat.
Is it ok to practice yoga in the summer? (01:10): https://liketoloveblog.com/2022/03/27/is-it-ok-to-do-hot-yoga-in-the-summer/
Safety precautions, concerns and risk factors (04:08)
BMI (05:35): https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265215#Waist-to-height-ratio-better-than-BMI, https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (07:15): https://www.healthline.com/health/heat-stroke-vs-heat-exhaustion
Heart Rate and dehydration (08:17): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17609528/
Urine colour (09:05): https://www.healthline.com/health/hydration-chart#:~:text=Dark%20urine%20due%20to%20dehydration,that%20appears%20almost%20syrup%2Dlike.
Coconut IV's (11:07): https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/225853/coconut-transfusions/
Heat acclimatization (12:13): https://pages.uoregon.edu/digital/uonews-archive//archive/news-release/2010/10/heat-acclimation-benefits-athletic-performance-hot-and-cool-conditions.html
Suggestions (16:07)
Hydrating foods (18:55): https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/19-hydrating-foods#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2
Carbonation and dehydration (20:40): https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/does-sparkling-water-hydrate-you#hydration-status
Skin/sunscreen (26:17)