An environment like a hot yoga studio can make yoga poses easier and more effective. The heat allows you to stretch a little further and achieve a greater range of motion. Some yoga poses aim to improve your range of movement and stretch the muscles, thus enhancing flexibility over time.

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Hot yoga, (especially Power Vinyasa or Sculpt classes) will burn more calories than a traditional yoga workout. According to researchers the calorie burn can be as high as 460 for men and 330 for women during a 90-minute Bikram yoga session.

Exercising in the heat does burn more calories since your heart is pumping harder to your extremities to help you lower your body temperature.

Most yoga poses can help boost muscle strength, which refers to the ability to lift and move objects. Inversions and arm balance requires strengths and balance. Try to hold Warrior II posture for few minutes and you will feel your arms and legs are working! Resistance tools like bands and weights can further strengthen the muscles. Yoga with weight is a great style to try if you want to build muscles

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Some benefits of stronger muscles are better balance and stability that prevent falls and injuries, improved posture, increased energy, a fitter body, and endurance.