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Before detailing what makes Bikram's yoga different, it may be wise to consider the purpose of yoga. yoga comes from the same root as the English word "Yoke" and can be translated as "Union". Hence, yoga is really about the Union of mind, body, and spirit. Bikram's yoga is a type of hatha Yoga which concentrates on the physical, or "body," element of this equation.

One difference of Bikram yoga is that it is performed in a very hot room, usually heated between 95 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It consists of Twenty-Six asanas (poses) that are performed in a specific order. While most yoga classes differ from session to session, in Bikram yoga the same asanas are followed in the same order each session. Each asana is held for a particular period of time and all poses are accompanied with Kapalabhati Breath (Breath of Fire). There are also two Pranayama (Breathing) exercises that are performed each session. The combination of the hot room, the special breathing, and the scientific approach to Bikram yoga bring us to the benefits it can bring to Mind, Body, and Spirit.

If you have ever performed yoga before, you will know that there is an intense tightness in the muscles in the morning and at the beginning of your session. Howev...more

yoga For Stress Relief And Anxiety

...ga breathing is practiced on a regular basis.

yoga breathing involves a range of deep, slow, rhythmic breaths. If you pay attention to your breath, when you are stressed, it will be irregular, shallow, nervous, and jagged. This happens involuntarily as a response to stress, but this rapid, shallow breathing actually amplifies stress levels.

The result is a vicious cycle that can climax into a panic attack for those with anxiety disorders. Practice controlled breathing, daily, as a stress management technique. ...more

yoga for beginners: Stress Management Solutions

...ning to consider listening to you or solving her problem.

Your yoga teacher talks about mindfulness and loving kindness toward others all the time. What can you do? Do not pick up the phone or try to handle this persons problems. You have given this person advice and she refuses to listen.

Your yoga teacher has discussed living in the moment. Your objective is to make positive changes, now, for a brighter future. You cannot do that, if you are listening to the same problem over and over again. What is the best course of action?

As yoga practitioners, we should show loving kindness, mindfulness, and help others whenever it is possible, but we cannot help anyone who refuses to take responsibility for his or her li...more

yoga Myth - Advanced Physical Prowess

...There are many myths which surround yoga. Most of them are circulated by people who have never practiced yoga of any kind. Yet, there are some myths about yoga, which have been accepted as fact, by yoga practitioners. It is difficult to shatter an "urban legend, but let's look at one of them.

"An advanced Yogi can perform amazing postures and feats of physical prowess."

While this can be true, and hatha Yoga practice can lead to physical mastery, feats of physical prowess can be performed by young people, who never practiced any form of Yoga before. Please bear in mind that there are many forms of Yoga, which are not based upon physical exercise.

Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Y...more