Infrared Saunas: From Detox Haven to Hot Yoga Game-Changer

Ever since infrared saunas began gaining traction in gyms worldwide, their use has primarily focused on deep muscle warming. However, one Parisian yoga instructor has taken this technology to the next level, infusing her yoga classes with gentler, yet intense heat.

“While interning in Japan, I discovered infrared’s use in combating radioactivity. Back in France, I wanted to combine infratherapy with yoga flow sequences,” shares Hélène Duval, founder of YUJ yoga room.

YUJ: Blazing the Trails of Yoga and Infrared

YUJ, launched in 2014, is now opening its eighth Parisian address, this time in the 16th arrondissement. Duval’s soft lighting and infrared heating, keeping the room at around 38°C, aids detoxification, stimulates collagen production, and improves flexibility – all while adding a unique twist to traditional yoga practice.

Paris Joins the Heat Wave: Other Spaces Embracing Infrared

Several other Parisian fitness spaces have since adopted this innovative concept:

• Episod Louvre: Offers heated classes like Heat Tone, connecting precise movements with cycles of heat exposure.
• Burning Bar: A members’ club featuring diverse classes (barre, Pilates, meditation) in its 35°C room, making heat its founding concept.
• InfraslimX at SPA by Clarins, Molitor: Uses a futuristic machine promising to burn a thousand calories in just 50 minutes via horizontal pedaling in an infrared-heated capsule.

Embrace the Heat: From Winter Detox to Year-Round Wellness

As colder temperatures approach, these heat-infused workouts provide an enticing way to enhance your fitness regime while reaping various health benefits. Whether you’re a yoga enthusiast or a fitness fanatic seeking something new, Paris’ infrared offerings are definitely worth exploring.