A fail safe way to improve flexibility, balance and mental wellbeing all in one go, hot yoga offers an endless list of benefits to both body and mind. Stretching warm muscles is always the way to go, but those extra degrees allow yogis to stretch a little further, achieving a greater range of motion and faster results. Getting the temperature at that sweet spot can be tricky, however. Fortunately, far infrared heaters are a perfect choice for hot yoga studios, due to the clever and unique way they heat. Take a deep breath, don those yoga pants, and let’s begin…
What is far infrared?
Infrared heat works in a very similar way to the sun, just without those harmful UV rays. In the same way you can still feel the sun’s warmth on a blustery day, infrared heat travels through the air in a stable wave to surrounding people and objects. It doesn’t rely on air movement to transmit heat and instead supplies a more direct level of warmth, making it incredibly efficient. Far infrared is a particularly gentle, soothing form of heat, as it’s the same type our bodies naturally absorb and emit. Perfect for large indoor spaces, it delivers radiant warmth that sticks around – without being overwhelming.
Five benefits of far infrared for hot yoga studios
- Set specific ambient temperatures
Able to be controlled down to specific degrees, far infrared heaters can be set to exact temperatures, so it’s easy to get the right level for hot yoga
- Far reaching waves
Even if your studio is large, high-ceilinged and prone to draughts, the infrared waves evenly distribute to all areas, as they don’t need to heat the air
- Muscle deep warmth
Infrared does more than surface-level heating, it even travels into muscles themselves – providing the perfect condition for stretching and recovery
- Health advantages
Radiant warmth heat doesn’t disrupt dormant dust particles through circulating air, making it much less likely to trigger allergens
- Zero glare
Far infrared heats through ceramic technology, not via a bulb, so there’s no distracting glare – especially great if your studio uses low lighting
Where is best to place an infrared heater in a hot yoga studio?
Far infrared heaters can commonly be installed both on ceilings or high up on walls – both of which have benefits for hot yoga studios. In placing a heater on the ceiling, the infrared waves are able to travel directly down towards participants, so heat is more targeted. This also saves on space, and keeps the heater out of eyeline, to totally minimise any distractions and get your yogis in the zone. Wall mounting is also a great option, as it keeps the unit out of the way, whilst also more accessible from a control perspective. Far infrared heaters need to be hardwired to the mains electricity in a property, a quick and simple job for a qualified professional.
Hot yoga studios: our top picks
Herschel Summit
Wattage options: 2600
Installation: Wall and ceiling
Heats up to: 16㎡
Type of control: Both remote and non-remote models
The Herschel Summit infrared heater offers a reliable source of heat for studios that require frequent heating throughout the day. Subtle and unobtrusive on the eye, the Summit can be either wall or ceiling mounted depending on space and stylistic preference. This responsive heater can achieve full temperature output in less than 10 minutes, so there’s no lengthy advance preparation needed to make sure your studio is ready to go. At Infrared Heaters Direct, we stock both remote controlled and manual versions of the Summit. If you plan on installing your heater high up, we recommend the remote operated version, so control can be achieved from afar, whilst also offering a handy timer function and varying levels of output – at both the full 100%, or a less intense 50%.
Ecostrad Thermostrip
Wattage options: 1800, 2400, 3200
Installation: Wall and ceiling
Heats up to: 24㎡ (3200w version)
Type of control: Simple on/off button, can be paired with a separate thermostat for better control
The Ecostrad Thermostrip is a modern far infrared heater, lending itself particularly well to large commercial areas, like yoga studios. Finished in a timeless matt black colourway, the unit has a stylish feel that complements a range of design schemes – whether your studio is open and bright or shady and atmospheric. Operated through a simple on/off button, this infrared heater delivers on all fronts: providing radiant, far-reaching warmth, with no unnecessary frills. The Thermostrip benefits from a separate thermostat – allowing you to manage those essential high temperatures. Take a look at the Sunvic below for our personal recommendation.
Sunvic SunStatRF Wireless Thermostat
Heat management up to: 45℃
Able to be wall mounted?: Yes
Sunvic’s SunStatRF Thermostat was designed with hot yoga studios in mind. It’s able to accurately manage temperatures up to 45℃, going beyond the scope of many standard thermostats, so you can keep your studio at a consistent high temperature throughout the day. Working ideally with infrared heaters, it can connect to ones like the Herschel Summit or the Ecostrad Thermostrip, pushing the limits of their existing control. Totally wireless, the Sunvic uses radio signals to communicate between the thermostat and receiver, in order to change temperatures, set schedules or modify modes. If your studio requires multiple heaters, they can all be connected to the Sunvic, so you won’t need to program each one individually.
Turn up the heat in your hot yoga studio today
Hot yoga is well-known for easing tension and anxiety, so why not let us take the stress out of the heating part? With a wide range of far infrared heaters, there’s an option to match the specific needs of your hot yoga studio, regardless of its size or loftiness. Input the dimensions of your studio into our room calculator, and get a personalised estimation of the wattage required to reach that optimum level. From there, all that’s left to do is relax into your favourite pose and feel that soothing warmth. Namaste!
