Bikram Yoga is a challenging 90 minute series of 26 postures(asanas) and 2 breathing exercises in a heated climate that provides the body with a complete system of wellness, restoration and rejuvenation. The Bikram method stimulates organs, glands and nerves, moving blood to 100% of the body by utilizing the Tourniquet Effect (also known as the Lock Gate Theory).

Bikram Yoga, founded by Bikram Choudhury of Calcutta, was brought to the North America in 1972, following a scientific study at Tokyo University Hospital . The Bikram method is practiced worldwide as an effective program of balanced health.

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Benefits of Bikram Yoga

Improves Circulation Lowers Blood Pressure
Restores Flexibility Strengthens and Lengthens the Spine
Relief from Pain Tones, Strengthens and Lengthens the Muscles
Stimulates the Immune System Raises Energy Level
Reshapes the Body Promotes Weight Loss
Improves Sleep Diminishes Stress
Increases Balance, Coordination, Focus and Discipline Detoxifies Every System in the Body
Clears the Mind Calms the Soul
Self-Empowers the Will Reduces Risk of Injury
Aids the Healing Process Builds Endurance and Cardiovascular Capacity
Improves the Respiratory System  
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Benefits of the Heat

Promotes sweating, which assists the detoxification process using the largest organ of elimination, the Skin.

Blood becomes thinner, which clears the circulatory system. Capillaries are dilating, allowing oxygen into muscles, tissues, glands and organs, also aiding in removal of waste products.

Muscles, fascia and connective tissue become elastic, lessening the chance of injury.

When the body is between three and five degrees above the normal temperature, activity of the thymus gland is multiplied 20 fold. T cells fight infection, which ensure the immune system is functioning properly.

Warmer temperatures produce a fluid-like stretch that allows for greater mobility of the joints.

Heart Rate becomes elevated which improves the cardiovascular system.

More Calories are burned as the muscles are heated up, between 350-600 calories per 90 minute class, helping to aid in the use of fat for energy.