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Those brave enough to back up the sweaty February/March days with a hot yoga class or two, take note: in one of the first studies measuring hot yoga’s impact on blood pressure, the American Heart Association found that just three months’ worth of classes lowered blood pressure and decreased stress in participants with elevated blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure is the number one risk factor for stroke and a major contributor to heart disease, but take precautions when you’re exercising in a room that’s heated to around 40 degrees Celsius. Arrive hydrated, drink water throughout the class, dress appropriately, and know the signs of heat illness.
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