My digestion has always been slow, meaning that it takes its sweet time. This sometimes leads to unwanted pounds, no matter what I try. I read that hot yoga helps increase pitta, and that decreases the kapha affects on my digestion. Proper bowel movement is sure to help burn more calories.
The usual lightweight clothing, anti-sweat athletic wear that dries quickly will do just great. For men its light tees with shorts and women can wear a tank top or sports bra with shorts or lightweight pilates memphis yoga-style pants.
It might take you some time before you are able to perform the positions well. Don't be discouraged by your lack of coordination in the beginning. You will find yourself unable to reach the correct position or when you do it cannot be held for very long. This is a normal part of learning to practice yoga. It takes a great deal of time before you are able to do the stretches and positions with the same kind of grace and ease that you see from yoga experts. Watching others can be a little deceptive. Some yoga experts make the positions look effortless and you will soon discover that they are anything but effortless.
Sometimes I'll do one set of weight lifting followed by a minute of Yoga. Other times I'll do two sets of weight lifting (usually a duo superset) followed by 30 to 45 seconds of a yoga pose (or two).
Let me assure you, building a successful hot yoga business already has a long held proven formula. It has a blueprint that is easy to follow, and if you follow that blueprint step by step you will attract Yoga students, have a healthy flow of income and still have time for yourself and loved ones. This is the right way, the ethical way!
One style of yoga that is best for losing weight is called vinyasa or "flow yoga". The poses are called "sun salutations" and they are very athletic and really work up a sweat.