| Back problems like lumbago, sciatic pain, whiplash, | | | | free of pain and stiffness. |
| spinal curvature, pinched nerves or even sore back | | | | Initially you can skip intense forward bends that put too |
| muscles seriously affect one's quality of life. Yoga can | | | | much strain on your back. Camel pose can be |
| improve your life by rendering your body in good | | | | performed with a bad back, but only go as far as |
| shape, and by developing your mental and spiritual | | | | feels comfortable. Some other back strengthening |
| powers. Bikram (Hot) Yoga comprises of a set of 26 | | | | asanas are: |
| poses, or asanas, and two breathing exercises, which | | | | - Half Moon Pose |
| are practiced in a room heated up to 40 degrees | | | | - Backward Bending Pose |
| centigrade. This school of yoga is challenging and | | | | - Awkward Pose- widens pelvic region, relieves |
| focused; which is why people with serious back injuries | | | | sciatica |
| must seek advice from their doctors before taking it | | | | - Eagle Pose- strengthens lower extremities, improves |
| up. | | | | mobility of hip girdle, facilitates the flow of fresh blood |
| That said, common back issues can often be easily | | | | to the joints |
| fixed by Bikram Yoga. This is because minor back | | | | - Standing Bow Pose- elongates the spine, reduces |
| issues are usually a result of weak and rigid muscles | | | | pain in the lower back |
| of the back, which makes movement difficult, and | | | | - Triangle Pose- stops pain in the hip and back |
| creates pain and stiffness. Hot yoga loosens up and | | | | - Tree Pose- makes hip more mobile, decreases |
| empowers the muscles, relieves tension and stiffness | | | | inflammation of the lower back area Sciatica can also |
| of the shoulders and hips and reduces pain in the back. | | | | be helped with Bikram Yoga. As sciatica is more of a |
| To make any type of yoga (including Bikram) safe, it is | | | | nerve problem, sufferers may experience more |
| imperative that you take up the positions accurately | | | | symptoms when they are angry or upset. With Hot |
| and pay attention to your body's threshold of pain; | | | | yoga you will not only work out your body, you will also |
| when any posture becomes too uncomfortable or | | | | learn to control your emotions and your mind. This |
| painful, you must stop. | | | | ability to calm yourself and to turn attention towards |
| Bikram Yoga is not only safe, but also effective, for a | | | | the desired object will enable you to deal with Sciatica |
| herniated disc and other lower back troubles. In fact, | | | | in a more effective manner. |
| many therapists advise taking up gentle exercise, | | | | Often, women with back pain feel their symptoms |
| rather than popping pills for the rest of your life. Under | | | | worsening when they are premenstrual. Bikram Yoga |
| the guidance of an experienced Bikram Yoga | | | | can help them by flushing toxins from their bodies, |
| instructor, you should be able to see results within a | | | | elongating their limbs, joints and muscles allowing more |
| month, and if you keep up with a scheduled practice, | | | | fluid and painless movement. |
| you will experience larger range of movement, and be | | | | |