...efore, but Bikram has added NEW definition and a few, new sexy muscles too! AND lots of new flexibility. I also found that my running was positively impacted, as doing Bikram expands lung capacity. After a month off of running, I actually felt stronger than before!! It's also been instrumental in healing so old injuries.

***BONUS ***

Bikram Yoga is so much more...

The physical benefits are only a small part of why I love Bikram Yoga so much. It is a "practice" to truly "master oneself" - mentally, emotionally, spiritually and physically. It's about "being present" and finding stillness, and reducing the chatter in the mind. "Being present" isn't easy for most of us, and particularly when you're challenging your body into unusual postures. But, how many places in life do we get 90 minutes to practice being more present? It's also about practicing going from "maximum intensity" to "total relaxation", without drama. Several of the balancing postures require as much focused concentration as strength. Mind over body. It's often easy to "give up", but it's a useful practice to challenge the mind and body to stay engaged fo...more

What is Yoga?

...As part of the Hindu religion and way of life, traditional yoga philosophies require students to attain complete peace in body and mind through behavior, diet and meditation. In Sanskrit the word Yoga translates to union or unite.

Most people in the United States are interested in what is known as Hatha Yoga, the practi...more

Bikram Yoga Explained

...There are numerous styles of yoga around today and by far one of the most popular is that of Bikram Yoga. It is a style of yoga that was developed by Bikram Choudhury and a company based in Los angeles, california. Bikram Yoga is more commonly known as Hot Yoga and is practiced in a room that is heated to 105F (40.5C) with a humidity of 40%. Classes are guided by a specific set of postures and dialogue including 26 postures and two breathing exercises. The classes last approximately 60-90 minutes and people of all ages and yoga experience practice and work together in this yoga class.

Choudhury is a self-proclaimed Yogi to the Stars living in beverly Hills and teaching at the Yoga College of India in Los angeles and he also makes the trip to Calcutta, India,to teach, as weel as other cities across the world, in...more

Hatha Yoga

...hes you nonviolence, compassion, non-deception or truthfulness, honesty, conscious and non-abusive sexuality, security, and how to eliminate greed.

Niyama: Niyama is about personal practices. It teaches purity, discipline, contentment, self-examination, and spiritual attunement with GOD.

asana: Asanas are the physical exercises in Hatha Yoga. There are many asanas and are of varying difficulty. There are some that are less difficult for beginners that can help you work up to the more difficult asanas. This not only helps you perfect your body, but helps you clear your mind for the more meditative aspects of Hatha Yoga.

Pranayama: Pranayama are breathing practices. Deep breathing exercises help clear your mind in preparation for meditation to free your spirit.

Pratyahara: Pratyahara is withdrawing the senses to facilitate Dharana (concentration or focus)

Dharana: Dharana is meant to help you focus ...more