| So what happens in a Bikram yoga class and what | | | | slippery, or otherwise take an anti-slip mat. |
| are the benefits? If you watch a yoga video or join a | | | | If you can not attend a class you can watch Bikram |
| class you will see poses being practiced by the yogis. | | | | yoga on video. Most of the time enough detail is |
| People will be sweating quite extremely and yet still | | | | shown so that you can find the right clothes and copy |
| continue to practice. This is all part of the way Bikram | | | | the poses that they perform. |
| yoga has been designed. You will see the 26 postures | | | | As this yoga is practiced in a heated room you should |
| done in sequence, each one being repeated twice. This | | | | take this into consideration with the clothes you bring. |
| kind of yoga is usually practiced in a hot room, hence | | | | This means wearing a minimum amount of clothing and |
| the name 'Hot Yoga'. The heat and subsequent | | | | avoid wearing clothes that will cause you to overheat. |
| sweating increases the effectiveness of Bikram yoga. | | | | That being said, pick something that you will feel |
| You will notice in class that each step is practiced very | | | | comfortable and confident wearing in front of other |
| slowly. This is not like an aerobics class with quick | | | | practitioners. |
| movements but requires deep focus and | | | | For the men it's best just to wear shorts and a tank |
| concentration. It's important to keep your fluids up and | | | | top. It's best not to wear full sleeve shirts or long pants |
| drink lots of water as the class usually runs for 90 | | | | that may restrict your movement doing the poses. |
| minutes. | | | | Cotton is best as it will absorb sweat easily. |
| All people of all age groups can start doing Bikram | | | | For the women, tank tops, shorts or leotards are |
| yoga. The heat may be a factor for older people or | | | | usually worn. Also look for cotton clothing, as this will |
| young kids so speak to a qualified professional before | | | | help to absorb sweat during the workout. |
| beginning lessons. It's often a good idea to bring along | | | | Keep these tips in mind next time you attend Bikram |
| a small towel to wipe your face and also a larger | | | | Yoga, wear light clothing, keep water levels up, watch |
| towel to put over your mat to stop it from becoming | | | | out for slippery mats and have fun. |