Sweat Yoga Studios in Los Angeles including Playa Vista- Infrared Top Hot Yoga Place to go- September 2024
From personal experience, Sweat Yoga is the top hot yoga studio I have been to in the city. Just like the name, you will for sure sweat in any of the classes from the infrared heat. The staff and teachers are fantastic and they have a variety of options so check out their website at the bottom. Come in for a 10 day trial to see for yourself for only $30. The owner Nikhal, from Playa Vista, took over last year and his motivation and enthusiasm is infectious and very positive for the studios. If you like hot yoga, this is the place for you. They have showers and locker rooms and the cold towel at the end of class is a very nice touch and needed.
Sweat Yoga is known and loved for their athletic heated vinyasa based classes.
Their studio features infrared-heat, dark rooms, no mirrors and dynamic music to help push you to your physical and mental edge.
Why infrared heat?
THE ROOM
Sweat is renowned for its state-of-the-art infrared heating system, humidity, and oxygenated air circulation system to ensure the air you breathe is of the highest quality. Our rooms are heated from approximately 98-105 degrees to ensure maximal benefits from your practice. The temperature and humidity are adjusted throughout each class to set you up for success.
Our infrared heating system gently warms the body to safely stretch the muscles and help prevent injuries as you workout. Infrared heat, versus a typical thermostat, has many benefits.
Infrared heat:
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Helps detoxify your skin
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Improves circulation and flexibility
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Relaxes your mind
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Helps your body recover quickly
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Reduces stress
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Improves sleep quality
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Improve blood circulation to help heal injuries and get vital nutrients to cells and organs
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Loosens tight joints
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Improves cardiovascular fitness
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Increases energy
While the heat adds an additional challenge to the practice, you’ll be surprised at how comforting and satisfying the experience can be. You’ll leave class with – what we like to call – the Sweat Glow!
WHAT’S FREE FLOW?
Our signature free flow section of class lets you flow independently to the pace of your body, breath and mind, all to dynamic and invigorating music. Teachers clearly guide you through a sequence and after a few instructed flows, you are left to free flow to your own beat.
FLEXIBILITY
The first thing as you enter our yoga room, you’ll be surprised at how comfortable a well-heated room feels. Your breath becomes easily measured, your pores will open and the heat aids in loosening up tight joints.
As class begins, the warmth helps to enhance your flexibility, allowing you to focus on the task at hand – your yoga practice. In a nutshell, the heat will enhance your cardiovascular fitness and you will burn more calories in a shorter amount of time.
DETOX
One of the healthiest aspects of a good, sweaty workout is the flushing out of toxins through sweat and movement. The heat speeds up your metabolism and helps to break down bad stuff like fatty acids. 30 minutes post-class, your complexion will glow like no other experience (well, almost). Between pollutants, moisturizers, make-up, etc., your skin takes a beating every day, a good sweat helps clean up the system and leaves you energized at the same time.
GENERAL STUFF
The heat thins your blood, allowing it to flow more easily throughout your body and assist in healing. Your internal systems benefit the same way your immune system does, thanks to the improved blood circulation.
Understandably, there might be a bit of fear walking into your first hot yoga class. You’ll be surprised at how quickly that fear disappears and is replaced by you asking yourself “What took me so long?”