US university research shows physical benefits same as in regular yoga Study at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse monitored 24 adult yogis They found those who did hot yoga didn't work any harder than the others Fans of hot yogas like Bikram believe it helps weight loss and flexibility Celebrity devotees include Gwyneth Paltrow, Donna Air and Andy Murray

By Harriet Arkell

PUBLISHED: 03:57 EST, 6 August 2013 | UPDATED: 06:38 EST, 6 August 2013

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Its devotees emerge dripping with sweat, exhilarated after a challenging workout in searing heat.

But new evidence suggests that Bikram, and other types of hot yoga, is no better for you than normal yoga.

And worse, for its many fans who believe it helps them lose weight, it doesn't burn any more calories than traditional yoga.

Bikram or other hot yoga, which is performed in rooms heated up to a sweltering 40.6C/105F, may not burn more flab than regular yoga, a new study has claimed

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