Bikram Yoga is style of yoga developed by Bikram Choudhury after his emigration from India to the United States. Not only is the sequence of asanas designed to generate heat to warm the body, these 26 bikram yoga poses or postures are practiced in rooms heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Often called hot yoga, Bikram finds its roots in traditional hatha yoga and is designed to support the increase and movement of fresh, oxygenated blood throughout all parts of the body. By Rachel Mork |
For busy, professional adults, finding methods for fitting a productive fitness program into a hectic schedule can be stressful enough. For many, Yoga offers an opportunity for a unique physical and spiritual work out offering a reduction in stress as well as leaner and more tone bodies. By Rebecca Mikulin |
Since intimidation or lack of knowledge often keeps would-be yogis out of the studio, read on to learn what you can expect at your first hot yoga class. By Julie Knapp |
Bikram yoga is more intense than a hatha yoga class taught at your local fitness center or yoga studio. It is also performed under extreme conditions-intense heat and humidity-so it requires specific yoga wear. By Rachel Mork |
Bikram yoga does more than challenge the body; it also challenges the mind. Learn the mental benefits of Bikram yoga that come with the clear and obvious physical benefits. By Rachel Mork |
Bikram yoga classes always consist of the exact same 26 Bikram yoga poses, called asanas, each of which is held for 10-60 seconds apiece during the twice-through routine of the class. If you want to be in the know, learn these poses. By Rachel Mork |
The strenuous conditions under which Bikram yoga is performed is said to increase the physical yoga benefits of the practice. By Rachel Mork |
Bikram Yoga is a unique style of Yoga that provides many beneficial effects on the body. By Anthony Pica |