Bikram Yoga was founded by Bikram Choudhury who started practicing yoga when he was only four years old under Bishnu Ghosh. Bikram is a series of 26 poses and two breathing exercises practiced in a heated room at a temperature of 106*F. Some of the benefits of Bikram yoga include increase flexibility, recovering from injuries due to deep stretching, and expulsion of toxins due to increased perspiration. The most important thing to remember is to hydrate! It is recommended to drink about 500mL of water 2 hours before class and drink only small sips of water during. After it is recommended to drink at least 1 liter of water to replenish your body with the water it lost.
Final Thoughts
Since I don't have any access to a hot yoga studio I decided to practice the 26 poses outside at 2 in the afternoon. Bikram was better definitely better than Ashtanga but sadly I only got to pose 13. There was definitely a mosquito problem. I got my mat and went inside. Plus side I was a little sore afterwards.
