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What have I learned from Bikram Yoga?

This post is meant evolve with time.


  1. I don't think any of the yoga methods is meant for losing weight. Some may indeed lose weight. But that should not be your focus to start or continue yoga. Losing weight requires dieting. I did not lose weight. Actually, I gained about 15 pounds in two years. The ones who regularly practice yoga but haven't lost a pound might say they gained muscle mass. The fact is I don't even look like I have lost weight. 
  2. Regular practice is important. If you don't practice regularly, then the yoga seems like a painful chore. I do yoga every day and I look forward to it. 
  3. It does not become easier. I have been practicing Bikram yoga non-stop for two ears but I still feel achy after every practice. I find difficulty in every one of the 26 asanas in Bikram yoga.
  4. I do find improvements in my asanas; they don't come soon. In my case, I can sense a slight improvement in an asana after many months. 
  5. I believe yoga helps in many aspects of health. Probably no one knows the exact mechanism how it affects health, but I have seen the benefit in my health and the health of many others.
  6. To achieve benefits you don't have to go all the way. You only have to do what you can and you will still achieve 100 percent of the benefit. 
  7. Focus, focus, focus on breathing! Synchronize every movement of the asana with breathing. Breath deeply, slowly, and strongly. Be aware of breathing. Just be aware of whatever you are doing. Practice mindfully.

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