hot yoga

American

[hot yoh-guh] / ˈhɒt ˈyoʊ gə /

noun

a type of yoga performed in a heated room, purportedly yielding such benefits as muscle relaxation and increased flexibility.

hot yoga British

noun

another name for Bikram yoga

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Etymology

Origin of hot yoga

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

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Chatting at a hot yoga studio, students debated the merits of a festival that has defined much of the town’s culture.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Los Angeles, the interest in the show has inspired other events as well, like “Heated Rivalry”-themed hot yoga and comedy shows, and fan-made merch, ranging from cozy blankets to graphic tees to custom hockey jerseys, has become ubiquitous.

From Los Angeles Times

"In a hot yoga class, I'd notice that the first drip of sweat would always come from me," she says.

From BBC

A strained muscle from hot yoga.

From The Wall Street Journal

Or I’ll hit up a hot yoga class.

From Los Angeles Times

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