Bikram yoga, named after founder Bikram Choudhury, focuses more on the physical aspect of yoga than the meditative. It's unique to other forms of yoga as the moves are performed in a heated room for safe stretching and for detoxifying the body. And because most classes run through the same 26 poses and stretches, no matter where you take them, it's a great way to spice-up your normal workout routine!
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The Benefits:
Bikram works every muscle, tendon, ligament, and joint, so it can help participants avoid injury. In addition, you burn a lot of calories. A lot of the postures work the thyroid gland which can help speed up your metabolism and balance blood-sugar levels. And don't forget stress reduction, mental clarity, and more energy!
The Temperature:
Expect to sweat, a lot! You'll be doing 90 minutes of training in a studio that's 105 degrees, with around 40% humidity.
What to Wear:
Shorts and tank tops should suffice. Don't forget to drink lots of water before and throughout each session to maintain hydration.
Cost:
Plan to spend approximately $13 per session in most cities.
Via: Men's Fitness
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