| Although it is easy to buy a Bikram yoga dvd from | | | | themselves during an exercise. Additionally a good |
| most popular stores, and this may give you a great | | | | Bikram yoga DVD should make allowances for |
| introduction, it would probably be better to join a class. | | | | beginners and give some easier alternative poses, |
| The benefits of joining one of the Bikram yoga classes | | | | whilst also offering the opportunity for more |
| is there will be people to interact with and even make | | | | experienced practitioners to practice the most difficult |
| friends with, also if you have any problems there will | | | | poses. |
| be an instructor on hand to help you with any | | | | A good quality Bikram yoga DVD should also give |
| problems. You will probably only need a mat, water | | | | both instructions of the various poses but also shown |
| bottle and good loose clothing when participating in a | | | | some different workouts so a practitioner can choose |
| class. | | | | the ones that suit them best. A class is usually around |
| What to Look For In A DVD: | | | | an hour and a half in length, therefore the DVD will |
| A good Bikram yoga DVD will explain what Bikram | | | | normally offer a short version workout plus a longer |
| yoga is all about, you'll find it is different from the other | | | | version that is more in line with a class workout time. |
| styles. It should explain how to heat the room to | | | | Probably it will be better for an individual to go to |
| around 95-100 degrees without it costing you a small | | | | Bikram yoga classes before practicing with their |
| fortune on your utility bills. The reason for the high | | | | Bikram yoga DVD. The mean reason for this last |
| temperature is that the poses and exercises have to | | | | statement is that unlike a DVD the class will have a |
| be done in a heated room, this is one of the main | | | | trained instructor who will be able to make sure an |
| differences to other styles. | | | | individual is learning and doing the positions in the |
| It should also explain in a clear manner, that there are | | | | correct way, before doing them at home on their own. |
| 26 poses to practice and learn. It is also important to | | | | This will also reduced the risk of any injuries. Please |
| be shown the proper technique for each pose, this will | | | | Also Note! This style not be practiced by pregnant |
| help to lessen the risk of an individual injuring | | | | women, since it can raise the core body temperature. |