| Bikram yoga is one of the most popular types of yoga | | | | which can result in loss of pounds. Moreover, when the |
| in the United States. Sometimes referred to as "hot | | | | muscles are warmed, they are able to stretch more |
| yoga," Bikram is practiced in a room heated to 100 | | | | easily and can burn fat more quickly. Sweating allows |
| degrees. While some argue that this is unsafe, others | | | | the body to detoxify, thus increasing metabolism, which |
| believe that this is what creates the many benefits of | | | | also promotes weight loss. |
| Bikram that set it apart from other yoga disciplines. | | | | In addition, many believe that Bikram yoga also offers |
| Becoming widespread in the 1970s, Bikram yoga | | | | other health benefits. For instance, Bikram can increase |
| combines physical poses, called asanas, with | | | | flexibility, promote circulation, and even improve the |
| meditative breathing exercises, called pranayama. A | | | | symptoms of some chronic illnesses. Bikram can also |
| typical Bikram practice lasts 90 minutes and involves | | | | help to ensure that the digestive, respiratory, lymphatic, |
| 26 postures, making it one of the most challenging | | | | and endocrine systems are working properly. |
| disciplines. | | | | It is clear that there can be many benefits to a Bikram |
| Because the room is heated and the air is so humid | | | | yoga practice. If this sounds appealing to you, contact |
| during the practice, Bikram devotees believe that this | | | | your local gym to see if they offer a class of this very |
| increases weight loss. For specifically, Bikram | | | | hot excersize. |
| increases the heart rate and causes sweating, both of | | | | |