Infrared Heated Yoga in Philadelphia: What It Is and Why Monarch Yoga Uses It
The science behind our heated rooms — and why heated yoga at Monarch feels different from other studios in Philly.
What is infrared heat?
Infrared panels don't heat the room — they heat you. Traditional heaters warm the air around you through convection, the same way a space heater or forced-air vent works. Infrared panels use radiant heat instead, warming your body and the surfaces around you directly, the same way sunlight warms your skin on a cool day without needing the air itself to be hot.
What are the benefits of infrared heat in a yoga practice?
- Deeper, safer stretching — direct heat warms muscles and connective tissue quickly, so you can move into poses with less stiffness and lower injury risk
- Better circulation — radiant heat encourages blood flow, which can support cardiovascular health and quicker muscle recovery
- More consistent sweat, less discomfort — heating your body directly (rather than the air) tends to produce steadier, more even sweat instead of the sudden, overwhelming heat spike some students feel in traditional hot rooms
- Easier breathing — without forced air circulating dust or drying out the room, the air stays more comfortable to breathe even at higher temperatures
- A calmer environment — infrared panels run silently with no fans or vents, so there's nothing competing with your breath or your teacher's cues
Who is Heated Power Flow for?
Heated Power Flow is Monarch's signature class — a Vinyasa-based practice in a room kept between 95–105°F, built around linking breath to movement. It's a great fit if you want to build strength and stamina while working up a real sweat, but it's just as valuable if you're someone who's tried hot yoga elsewhere and found it hard to breathe through. The infrared heat means you can expect intensity without the heaviness.
Ready to feel the difference?
Try our Heated Power Flows and Heated Power Strength classes at both our Kensington (171 W. Berks St) and Northern Liberties (709 N. 2nd St) studios - and in University City coming later this summer!
