[Asra*]

Hello all,

A question for those with yoga experience,

I'm thinking of taking a hot yoga class after hearing someone rave about the benefits: weight loss, excellent aerobic workout, sweating out toxins, increased stretching and toning...

Is it really that good? What are people's experiences?

I understand the obvious hazards are dehydration and over-stretching resulting in injury...is there anything else I should be aware of?

Is hot yoga just a dumb fad?

I am a yoga beginner and have only used beginner videos at home for stretching and relaxation. I would obviously be taking a beginner class.