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Recent studies, including research from Harvard on hot yoga versus sauna benefits, suggest that resistance to heat can produce physiological benefits similar to those of cold immersion. The conversation touches on combining modalities—for example, alternating between sauna and ice—to optimize recovery, hormone production, and cellular health. The speaker advocates for "listening to your body," recommending hydration and self-awareness as crucial factors in safely increasing sauna temperatures and durations.