RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Hot yoga and pregnancy JF Canadian Family Physician JO Can Fam Physician FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada SP 41 OP 42 VO 60 IS 1 A1 Justin Chan A1 Aniket Natekar A1 Gideon Koren YR 2014 UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/60/1/41.abstract AB Question One of my pregnant patients wishes to continue her hot yoga exercises during pregnancy. Is this practice safe?Answer With the increased risk of neural tube defects and possibly of other malformations among fetuses exposed to excessive heat, pregnant women should avoid practising hot yoga during pregnancy.