Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2014

Publication Title

Journal of Environmental Health

Volume

77

Issue

3

Pages

8-12

Abstract

Hot yoga establishments have been increasing in popularity in local communities. Studios may support participation among pregnant women though no clinical studies currently exist that examine prenatal hot yoga effects. The pilot study described in this article aimed to assess the spread of prenatal hot yoga and to provide information on the environmental conditions and practices of those who engage in hot yoga within a local community. A thermal environment meter was used to measure ambient air conditions during three 90-minute hot yoga classes. Mothers who practiced prenatal hot yoga were more likely than non-hot yoga practitioners to have someone aside from an obstetrician/gynecologist discuss prenatal exercise safety with them. Prenatal public health education campaigns need to he refined. Public health officials and obstetricians/gynecologists need to he aware that those who engage in a hot yoga practice are more likely to trust someone other than their health care provider or public health professional regarding safety of this practice.

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Posted with permission from the Journal of Environmental Health, a publication of the National Environmental Health Association, www.neha.org. Further posting of this article is restricted. For permission, contact jeh@neha.org.

Original Publication Citation

Nguyen-Feng, V. N., Feng, S. L., Babbar, S., Rankins, N. C., & Blando, J. D. (2014). Hot yoga establishments in local communities serving pregnant women: A pilot study on the health implications of its practice and environmental conditions. Journal of Environmental Health, 77(3), 8-12.

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