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I like it! A friend and I were commenting just this weekend how Hot Yoga is the only activity we could think of (other than therapy) where you voluntarily put yourself in a situation designed to reveal your weaknesses, you must acknowledge and accept them, and work on building strength with patience and determination.

Alternatively we also saw a Marine running by wearing a t-shirt that read – “pain is weakness leaving the body…”

Makes ya think :coolsmirk:

Hi Kimberley, I have been practicing hot yoga for just over two years now and have tried it both with and without other exercise. Initially I came to HY as I had so many overuse injuries from my 5 years as a fitness instructor that I really needed to take a complete break from normal cardio/strength training activity. What I found was my core strength and wellness improved, and my injuries abated to the point where I felt I could return. I was trying to lose weight at that stage and so did find I needed the extra cardio and strength training to get to where I wanted to go (and the hot yoga made that training possible again). HOWEVER, my practice took a step backwards by diverting my energy to this cross training, so I found I was not progressing my yoga any further than where I was when I diverted. The theory is that hot yoga is the most complete exercise offering something for every part of your mind, body and spirit in perfect design. I would certainly say that if you are otherwise active, and are not specifically trying to shed extra pounds, your yoga practice will progress further and be more fulfilling if it is your primary focus (from my experience). You must eat properly and stay very well hydrated or you will fall over (literally)!