Frequently Asked Questions About Bikram Yoga:

• Is Bikram Yoga right for me?
   
  If you answer “yes” to any of the following, Bikram Yoga is for you:
   
• Do I need to lose weight?
• Am I stressed out?
• Do I get tension headaches?
• Is my cholesterol level too high?
• Do I want to relieve the symptoms of a long term injury?
  
• When I play weekend sports, am I in pain at the end of the day?
• Do I have trouble sleeping?
• Has my Doctor told me I need to get some form of exercise?
• Do I have back pain?
• Do I lack energy?
• Do I tire easily?
• Would I like to be able to play with my kids/grandkids more?
• Do I travel frequently?
• Do I sit at a computer for long periods of time?
• Do I feel tension and stress in my back, shoulders, or neck?
• Do I want to improve muscle tone?
   
• What if I'm not flexible?
   
  This is the most common misconception that prevents people from coming to a yoga class. But yoga is not about how flexible you are. It is about stretching your body and spine in all directions. All that matters is that you try the right way, go to your personal "edge," and you will get 100% of the benefit!
   
  
• Is it a cardiovascular workout and can I lose weight?
   
  No matter what your level of fitness, you will find a Bikram Yoga class very challenging. Each posture combines flexibility, strength, and balance to work your whole body from your bones to your skin. With persistence, patience, and dedication, you can lose inches, and develop muscle tone and strength that might never come from other forms of exercise.
   
  
• What are some of the benefits?
   
  There are unlimited benefits to Bikram yoga. It can reduce stress, increase blood circulation, and improve strength and flexibility. Regular practice (at least three times per week) can reduce the symptoms of many chronic diseases (e.g., arthritis and thyroid disorders). It also promotes relaxation.
   
• Why the heated room?
   
  The room is intentionally heated to warm your muscles and allow you to work deeper and yet safer. The heat also heals and helps prevents injuries. It also promotes sweating, which flushes toxins from your body.
   
• Why are all levels of students in the same room?
   
  This class is very simple but very challenging. All levels of practice benefit. As long as you try the right way and do the best you can, you will receive 100% of the benefits.
   
• I feel nauseous and dizzy during class sometimes. Is this normal? What should I do about it?
   
  Usually the problem is that we do not drink enough water. We need 64-80 ounces of water a day to help the body function properly. In the heated yoga room, your body needs an adequate fund of water to allow perspiration to release heat from the body as you practice. So we estimate you need another 64-80 ounces (sometime during the day) to allow for your 90 minutes in the room. Once you are drinking enough water, your body will tolerate the heat better and you will actually enjoy the heat.
   
  Also, it is important to give your body proper nutrition. Be sure you are getting enough electrolytes and minerals; you can try taking a supplement to see if that helps. One recommendation is a product called Body Balance, a liquid supplement made by Life Force, International, used by many of our staff and teachers and sold here at the studio.
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• How often should I attend class?
   
  We recommend that you attend class at least 3 times a week to receive maximum benefits of the series. However, any yoga is better than no yoga, so try your best to come as much as you can within the limitations of your schedule.