Bikram Yoga is a challenging series of 26 postures performed in a heated
room to scientifically warm and stretch ligaments, tendons and
muscles.
This allows the body to systematically move fresh oxygenated
blood to 100% of the
body, restoring all systems to healthy working order. The
temperature is 105F
degrees and about 40% humidity. The room is kept at this
temperature for the
following reasons:
- Keeping the body from overheating (contrary to popular misconception)
- Protecting the muscles to allow for deeper stretching
- Detoxing the body (open pores to let toxins out)
- Thinning the blood to clear the circulatory system
- Increasing heart rate for better cardiovascular workout
- Improving strength by putting muscle tissue in optimal state
for
reorganization - Reorganize the lipids (fat) in the muscular structure
A regular practice will tone, de-stress and detoxify the body;
Increase
stamina, strength and flexibility. Get you in the best shape of
your life!