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Bikram Yoga Tips

Bikram Yoga, also known as hot yoga, has become one of the “hot” work-outs (along with Soul Cycle and Physique 57), among my friends. Inspired by my trainer who completed Bikram Yoga NYC‘s 30 day challenge (take one 90 minute class every day for 30 days straight),  and a number of friends who have sworn that the practice has helped them relax while shedding pounds, I took my first class over the weekend at Bikram Yoga NYC. The studio actually has an amazing deal where new students can take up to two classes a day for 30 days for only $30 (one class costs $23).

Unlike most workout/yoga classes, every Bikram yoga class is the exact same, so no matter where or when you take a class, you know exactly what to expect. It consists of a series of 26 poses performed in a room heated to between 95 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit with 40% humidity. Each pose is usually performed twice and held between 10 and 60 seconds. I was expecting to feel more exhausted after the 90 minutes, but I actually felt unbelievably energized and relaxed. I don’t do yoga often because the pace of most classes usually leaves my mind drifting to my endless to-do list rather than achieving a state of relaxation, but the sweating in this class is such a high! It’s awesome how much more flexible you feel when you’re soaking in sweat and maybe it’s because of all the 100-plus degree days we’ve had in NYC this summer, but 105 didn’t seem that bad. I’m excited to continue taking more classes – my only peeve is that I wish there were women-only classes offered. Seeing hairy men sweating is very grossly distracting! Jump for some tips from Bikram Yoga NYC and share your thoughts if you’ve tried a hot yoga class!

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