Yoga in the public eye is composed of several yoga movements, but in fact yoga is a very large category, with many different subdivided types of yoga. The various types of actions and effects also vary. Hot yoga and yin yoga are both well-known types of yoga. So what is the difference between yin yoga and hot yoga? Let’s go take a look below!
Different groups of people are suitable for it
Yin yoga can be practiced by men, women, old and young. However, since the postures need to be maintained for a long time, it is recommended that people with a certain foundation in Hatha yoga practice learn it. People with bone injuries should consult a doctor first. Hot yoga is suitable for beginners, and beginners can quickly enter the practice state by practicing hot yoga. However, hot yoga is not suitable for people with heart disease, low blood pressure or weak constitution.
Differences in exercise environment and temperature
Yin yoga has no special requirements for the exercise environment. Yin yoga is divided into negative and positive. Usually Practiced in the morning or during cold seasons, yin yoga requires yang practices to clear the mind and raise the body temperature of the practitioner. In the evening or in warm seasons, more negative practices are needed to calm the mind and relax the body. Hot yoga usually does yoga in a high temperature environment of 38 degrees to 40 degrees.
Different functions and effects
Yin yoga emphasizes the relaxation of the entire body, clearing out all distracting thoughts, combined with slow and natural breathing, and long-term movement maintenance. In a state of complete muscle relaxation, it exercises the bones and their connecting tissues, regulates the nervous system, and enhances endurance to achieve a state of unity of body and mind. Yin yoga softens the body.
Hot yoga is particularly effective for weight loss. According to researchers at Colorado State University, in a 90-minute hot yoga practice, men may burn up to 460 calories and women may burn up to 330 calories. Hot yoga burns more calories than traditional yoga workouts.