Bikram Yoga
When I think back to when I took my very first Bikram Yoga class back in 2010, I remember practicing in an uncomfortably crowded, carpeted studio in San Francisco as I sweated my way through class wearing cotton tank tops and cotton running shorts, all the way in the back row, in the far corner. […] Read more…
Bikram Yoga, Hiking
I had no idea the powerful effect hiking the Grand Canyon could have on me and how much it would change my whole outlook on life. It had never been on my radar of places I wanted to travel to. It wasn’t until my dear friend, Katie brought up doing the Grand Canyon Rim 2 Rim […] Read more…
Bikram Yoga, Yoga FAQs
Those who are familiar with the practice know what Bikram Yoga is, but might not know who he is. Here’s a fun fact: Yes, there is an actual man behind the “Bikram” name. Bikram Choudhury is the man who developed the Bikram Yoga Sequence, a form of hot yoga consisting of 26 Hatha Yoga postures and two breathing […] Read more…
Bikram Yoga, Yoga FAQs
You don’t need to bring a whole lot with you to a Bikram Yoga class, but there are a few essentials I always like to bring with me to make class more enjoyable. Here are eight things you should bring to a Bikram Yoga class: 1 – Yoga Mat Everyone needs his or her own […] Read more…
Bikram Yoga, Yoga FAQs
Before you go shopping for your Bikram Yoga costume, think about what you’ll feel comfortable wearing to class. Remember, the room is going to be hot. A traditional Bikram Yoga class is heated up to 105F with 40% humidity. You’ll be in there for an hour and a half so be prepared to sweat a lot. […] Read more…
Bikram Yoga, Yoga FAQs
Bikram Yoga is a form of Hot Yoga, but not all Hot Yoga is considered Bikram Yoga. So what’s the difference? Hot Yoga is a blanket term for any style of yoga that’s practiced in a heated room with temperatures ranging anywhere from 85 degrees to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Bikram Yoga is a specific style […] Read more…
Bikram Yoga, Yoga FAQs
Absolutely! Sure! Why not? I mean really, you can do anything you put your mind to. Before you try this for yourself, please allow me to give you a few words of advice. This is all from my own personal experience so feel free to take it or leave it as you see fit. First […] Read more…
Bikram Yoga, Yoga FAQs
One of the things I love about Bikram Yoga is that each class consists of the same sequence of 26 postures and two breathing exercises, performed in the same order for a full 90 minutes. I never have to worry about what’s coming next during class. I don’t even have to look up to see how […] Read more…