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Bikram yoga, more commonly called “hot yoga”, continues to gain popularity around the country. Originally developed in 1974 by Bikram Choudhury, a yoga master from India, Bikram yoga is a series of 26 unique poses combined with special breathing exercises performed during a 90 minute class. The main difference between this and other forms of yoga is that this style takes place in a yoga studio with a special heated room.
Bikram yoga provides all the benefits of traditional yoga like increased flexibility, decreased stress and weight loss support, plus the advantage of the heat. The heat warms your muscles, increasing your range of motion and helping to prevent injury. It also promotes greater circulation and causes you to sweat, which has great a “detoxifying” effect.
If you are interested in giving this type of yoga a try, here are a few important guidelines to get you started:- Make sure the yoga studio you choose is certified to teach Bikram yoga.
- You will be sweating A LOT, so it’s very important to drink adequate amounts of water before, during and after class. Avoid caffeinated beverages and alcohol which promote dehydration.
- I suggest bringing your own yoga mat and towels to class.
- As a general rule you should not have anything to eat for 2 hours prior to class. If you are going to a morning class, make sure you eat something 2 hours before class so you’re not working on a completely empty stomach.
- If you are pregnant or new to yoga, I would not suggest this type of yoga.
Keep in mind that you should talk with your physician and research the practice before starting any new form of exercise. Bikram yoga can be a great addition to your workout routine! To learn more or to find a studio near you check out these online resources:
Bikram Hot Yoga Class Finder
everythingyoga.com
- Lauren
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