Hi Leta
Thanks for the great question. Briefly answered: There are not many who talk of bandhas in hot yoga classes – as you indicate! But that doesn’t mean that they should be ignored. As you also indicate.
Core strength and pelvic floor strength are other ways that the most well known bandhas are referred to. These are both areas that are lacking instruction. I might also add that many people who do hot yoga (even for the long term) have poor core strength. I know this from my experience teaching and also from the myriad of questions people pose about their problems.
In fact one could get through a hot yoga class (with static asanas) with minimal core engagement.
So, if you’re question is, should you incorporate bandhas (or do I)? The answer is yes. Many people don’t understand the word bandha so instructing the activity is important with or without the ‘bandha’ reference.
Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂
