INFRARED HEAT INDUCED SWEAT CONTAINS AROUND five to SEVEN TIMES MORE TOXINS, FAT AND IMPURITIES THAN NORMAL SWEAT.

Rather than heating the air, infrared heaters heat objects keeping the air around you cool. The rays produced by infrared heaters penetrate and warm you beneath the skin. In yoga and Hot Mat Pilates practice, the infrared heat feels more like a dry heat instead of a humid heat. Infrared yoga also comes with tons of health benefits.

Hot Mat Pilates is Pilates class performed in our Infrared heated room. The room is typically around 95-98 degrees Fahrenheit. It combines traditional Pilates movements on the mat, with the benefits of exercising under 16 infrared panels.

Here's what you can expect in a Hot Mat Pilates class and its potential benefits:

1. What is Hot Mat Pilates?

It's a full-body workout that emphasizes core strength, flexibility, and balance.
It utilizes mat-based Pilates exercises, sometimes incorporating props like light weights, bands, or Pilates rings.
The heated room helps muscles warm up faster, allowing for deeper stretches and improved flexibility.
It's often considered a low-impact, high-intensity workout, as the heat increases the cardiovascular challenge.

2. Benefits of Hot Mat Pilates:

Enhanced Flexibility: The infrared heat helps muscles become more pliable, allowing for a greater range of motion.
Improved Core Strength: Pilates is known for its core-focused movements, and the infrared heat adds an extra challenge to these exercises.
Increased Calorie Burn: Exercising in an infrared heated environment can increase your heart rate, potentially leading to a higher calorie burn.
Improved Circulation: The infrared heat can help improve blood circulation and oxygen delivery to muscles.
Stress Reduction and Mental Well-being:The combination of movement, mindful breathing, and heat can help reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Detoxification (through sweat): While detoxification is primarily handled by the body's organs, sweating in an infrared heated environment can help cleanse the skin.

3. Who should consider Hot Mat Pilates?

Individuals looking to improve flexibility, strength, and core stability.
Those seeking a low-impact workout with a cardiovascular element.
People who enjoy exercising in a heated environment.

4. Who might need to be cautious with Hot Mat Pilates?

Individuals with heart conditions, high or low blood pressure, or asthma.
Pregnant individuals, as overheating can be a risk.
Those who are new to exercising in the heat should pace themselves and stay well-hydrated.

Important Notes:

Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new fitness program, especially if you have existing medical conditions.
Stay well-hydrated before, during, and after your Hot Mat Pilates class.
Listen to your body and take breaks if needed.
Wear breathable, moisture-wicking clothing to help manage sweat.

Infrared Heated Room

Heat Source - Infrared light panels that directly warm the body
How It Feels - Deep, dry warmth that heats you from the inside out
Temperature Range - ~95–105 °F
Sweat Activation - Induces sweat at a lower ambient temp by penetrating deeper
Air Quality - No fans or blown air; low humidity, less dust/pollen circulation
Health Benefits - Detoxification, improved circulation, skin health, relaxation, reduced joint/muscle pain
Muscle & Joint Relief - Infrared penetrates tissue up to 1.5 inches deep, easing pain and inflammation
Energy Efficiency - Uses less energy to heat body directly
Comfort - More breathable and tolerable at lower temps

🔥 Infrared Heated room vs. HVAC-Heated Room

Picture of the Lotus Flower wall in the Yoga Studio room.

HVAC-Heated Room

Heat Source - Central air (forced hot air or radiant heat) that warms the air
How It Feels - Hot air warms the room and your skin surface
Temperature Range - ~90–105 °F (yoga rooms)
Sweat Activation - Requires higher temps to trigger sweating
Air Quality - May circulate allergens or dry the air via ductwork
Health Benefits - Some relaxation benefits, but less physiological effect
Muscle & Joint Relief - Surface warmth, less therapeutic depth
Energy Efficiency - Higher energy to heat and maintain room temperature
Comfort - Can feel stuffy or overly hot at higher temps