VOLUME LXXXII | OCT 2023

Hot Yoga Melts Away Depression!

Dr. David Lowemann
Dr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering

Imagine your mind as a frozen block of ice, heavy with depression. Now picture hot yoga as the warm ray of sunshine that gradually melts away the darkness, bringing light and relief to your soul. A recent study found that heated yoga classes can have a significant positive impact on depression symptoms, even if practiced only once a week. Just like the gentle heat of the sun, the warmth of hot yoga seems to penetrate deep within, providing therapeutic benefits. In a small clinical trial involving 65 people with moderate-to-severe depression, those who participated in heated yoga classes experienced improved mood and lowered depression symptoms over a span of two months.

This exciting research opens up a world of possibilities for managing mental health struggles. While the exact mechanism behind the effectiveness of heated yoga on depression is not fully understood, it may be related to the combination of physical activity, deep breathing, and heat exposure. By engaging both the body and the mind, hot yoga offers a holistic approach to combatting depression.

If you’re dealing with depression or want to enhance your mental well-being, why not give hot yoga a try? The findings from this study suggest that even just one weekly session could make a difference. So roll out your mat, embrace the warmth, and find solace in the healing power of hot yoga!

Heated yoga classes can help some people with depression feel a lot better within a couple months – even if they practice just once a week, a small clinical trial suggests. The study, of 65 people with moderate-to-severe depression, found that those randomly assigned to…
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