The Hot Spot is the only yoga studio in the Mid Hudson Valley offering authentic Bikram hot Yoga--no alterations, no knock-offs; just the pure sequence of 26 postures, 2 breathing exercises, and 105 degrees Fahrenheit. The elevated temperature helps the body to stretch easier, with less chance of injury or overstretching, much as heated steel can stretch and be reshaped without fear of breaking. In addition, the heat and humidity increase the cardiovascular aspect of the practice, as well as enhance the detoxification process that occurs with hatha yoga. Practicing in a heated room also helps to foster mental discipline, as well as patience with and faith in oneself.