You Can Enjoy The Benefits Of Bikram Yoga Just Like Professional Athletes

Let’s get right to it what are the benefits of Bikram Yoga?

To understand the key benefits of Bikram Yoga let’s first think for a moment about regular Yoga. As we all know Yoga is series of stretches that make up various postures, or Asanas. It’s generally recognised that Yoga enhances your flexibility and overall strength. While this doesn’t happen instantly with time many people feel an overall improvement in balance, strength and flexibility.

Bikram Yoga adds another dimension, lots of heat. Because if stretching the body into unusual and wonderful poses was not enough, Mr Bikram Choudhury (yes that’s really his name) thought he would fire up the heat.

Is it hot in here or is it just me?

The usual room temperature for Bikram Yoga is over 37.8C (100 F), this as you can imagine is hot. Of course this creates a huge amount of sweat much like a Swedish sauna. Just to make sure your getting the full experience a typical class is over 90 minutes long. One of the key benefits of Bikram Yoga is the heat, its designed to assist your muscles stretch further.

That sounds a bit crazy is Bikram Yoga safe?

That question has actually been the subject of much debate however like every physical exercise it’s always best to seek medical advice if you feel for some reason a super hot room and crazy stretching may not be for you. It’s common for people to feel some  wooziness and nausea or vomiting especially if you aren’t accustomed to the intense heat, as you get familiar with the environment this will gradually go away.

I’ll give it a go, what do I need to know?

Needless to say it’s going to be hot, as in really hot. Just in case if you do have a health concern it’s probably best to seek some advice before having a go. However, if you’re ok to go, it is advisable to stay well hydrated leading up to the training session. While you are there, it’s ok to drink some water however too much can make you feel sick.

Also, it is a good idea to bring a Yoga mat and small towel. If you do bring a special Yoga mat it’s also a good idea to have a larger towel so you can stop squeaking as you maneuver around on it when you’re all sweaty.

What to wear

You definitely won’t need to dress for the cold. For men it’s wise to wear shorts and tank top, for women tank tops, shorts or leotards are the go.

Never suffer again

Mr Bikram Choudhury says that if the Bikram Yoga series is practiced in the right way, you’ll never suffer from any ailment in your life. While this is a massive claim there’s no question that Yoga is good for you.

However if you’re planning to crank the temperature and practice and get the benefits of Bikram Yoga just make sure you’re ready to sweat!