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Do You Have to Shower After Yoga?

Do You Have to Shower After Yoga?

The answer to this question is highly dependent on personal preference and your own yoga routine. Before class, you can take a shower to help your body wake up and enhance circulation. It is best to take a cold shower before yoga to stimulate the glands and prepare your body for your session. However, you should avoid a hot shower for at least one hour before or after practicing yoga since hot water directs blood flow toward your skin and away from essential organs.

Yoga is an ancient and intricate practice that requires sufficient preparation to enhance the benefits it offers your mind and body. Likewise, there are several things you should do to replenish your energy and optimize your recovery rate.

Aggressively Hydrate

It is essential to hydrate before you begin yoga practice since good hydration will help you reach deeper into each stretch without the risk of fainting. Furthermore, it increases your focus which aids in creating an immersive experience.

If you do feel faint during class many studios will also offer salt shots, to help keep you hydrated. Before class I like to take a small salt shot, my of my teachers encourage the class not to sip water until half way through so I have spent a lot of time working on hydrating throughout my day and directly after class to help keep my body hydrated. 

Benefits Of A Cold Shower Before Yoga

Taking a cold shower before yoga helps to focus the mind, awaken the senses, and redirect blood flow from the skin to skeletal muscle and vital organs. Since you will be exercising muscle groups during your session, it is imperative that they get enough oxygen and nutrients from your blood.

After Yoga Shower

After practice, wait at least an hour before taking a warm shower to remove sweat and toxins from the skin. After practice, it's crucial to completely wash and cleanse your body to remove any remaining perspiration and bacteria, which can irritate your skin and lead to breakouts. After taking a shower, don't forget to feed your skin with a mild moisturizer.

One of my favorite soaps Breathe In is the perfect after class bar to scrub your skin clean while helping you stay connected to your practice. 

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