Bikram Yoga
Bikram Yoga is a sequence of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises devised by legendary yoga teacher Bikram Choudhury, practiced in a heated room over 90 minutes.
This ancient and holistic form of hatha yoga was developed to maintain health and youth through stimulating the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. Postures are organised specifically to create balance within the body and increase the flow of energy.
These postures require concentration, patience, determination and self control, all of which lead to mental clarity. An increased ability to handle stress has profound healing effects on both the mind and body and is what makes this practice so unique.
Benefits
Over 90 minutes, you’ll work every part of the body. Bikram Yoga is renowned for helping with:
- Weight loss.
- Toning and building muscle strength and flexibility.
- Healing injuries and disease and preventing further degeneration.
- Cardiovascular conditioning and health.
- Body purification.
- Stress alleviation, mental clarity, focus, and discipline.
- Nervous system function and spinal health.
Suitable for all ages and abilities, most students discover peace of mind and relief from life’s stresses through regular practice. That is ultimately the one of biggest draws of Bikram Yoga; mental clarity and relaxation. Bikram Yoga is often described as ‘moving meditation’ and our studio environment is designed to encourage this.
A therapeutic and restorative style of yoga, there’s no pressure to force the postures. There’s always another class, more time, more opportunities! As long as you attempt it the right way, and under the knowledgeable guise of our teachers, you’re guaranteed to enjoy the benefits.