The Advantages of Bikram Yoga: get the 10 body of your dreams

Surprise yourself with the benefits of Bikram Yoga, the discipline with which you will be able to detoxify body and mind and achieve the 10 body you have always wanted. In addition, we tell you everything you need to know before your first exercise session.

Yoga became very fashionable a few years ago. Suddenly the celebrity who did not practice Yoga was nobody, and therefore that hobby transferred to the people on the street . Yoga not only provided bodily benefits, but also helped you relax your mind . And it was because of this that this discipline became so popular. We could finally disconnect from daily problems and have a relaxed mind while keeping our bodies toned and in top shape.

The truth is that any form of Yoga is capable of modifying the body and mind, making your life find the perfect balance. The difference between Bikram Yoga and other types of Yoga is that it, thanks to the heat, enhances the effect of its benefits and results. And it is that,the exercises are carried out in a warm room , approximately 40 degrees Celsius and with a humidity in the environment of 40% .

These are the most outstanding benefits that you will obtain with the practice of Bikram Yoga and that have conquered celebrities such as  Jennifer Aniston, Madonna, Lady Gaga or David Beckham, who have been practicing this discipline for years :

lose body volume

Thanks to the 40 degree temperature of the room in which the exercises are carried out and the 40% humidity, the body sweats a great deal and this leads to the elimination of toxins , which cleanse and purify the body, in addition to favoring the loss of body volume.

In addition, the 40 degrees allow the muscles to warm up much better and thus work in depth during the hour and a half that the class lasts. Under these conditions, injuries are practically impossible. The results are visible, too, in a shorter period of time.

Slims thighs and calves

Strengthens each and every one of the leg muscles by boosting the flexibility of the hip joints. So it is capable of toning and slimming thighs and calves.

Lose the extra kilos

Practicing Bikram Yoga helps speed up metabolism and burn fat . "This begins to be noticed after 30 days of its practice ," says Jonathan Martín, director of the Bikram Yoga Spain center.

Wasp waist

With Bikram Yoga, all the muscles of the abdomen are worked (straight, external obliques, internal obliques and transverse), that is, you will get a flat and firm abdomen in less time than you imagine, as long as you practice it three times a week. The half moon pose and Kapalabhati breathing are, according to Jonathan, the best for working this area. This breathing is characterized by a deep inspiration with the abdomen relaxed and a forced exhalation in which the abdominal muscles actively and rapidly contract, pushing the diaphragm towards the lungs.

toned figure

Bikram Yoga strengthens hamstrings and thighs; the arms and leg muscles, improving the flexibility of the hip joints, among others. So you will get a global toning in your body 

In addition, the body posture will be noticeably corrected, achieving an instant styling effect. As if that were not enough, many of the headaches that are suffered, sometimes caused by bad postures, will be eliminated.

Sculpt the body to your liking

Bikram Yoga transforms the structure of the body, in general, from the inside to the outside. From the bones to the skin, passing through each cell. To do this, the first thing is to warm up the body in order to soften it and make it flexible. In this way you can give it the shape you want and sculpt the body to your liking.

Despite all the benefits at an aesthetic level that you can obtain with its practice, the greatest value of Bikram Yoga is its detoxifying power not only for the body, but also for the mind.

How to overcome your first Bikram Yoga class?

After discovering that Bikram Yoga has endless benefits at all levels, surely you have decided to practice it, and although it is true that you do not require being an expert when you sign up, the first Bikram Yoga class is difficult to forget. Therefore, there are a series of guidelines that can help you overcome those 90 minutes if you start in this discipline. Take note!

very light clothing

No leggings or t-shirts. Swimsuit for everyone . For them, Jonathan Martín, director of Bikram Yoga Spain, recommends a gymnastics top or tank top. Never wear too baggy.

Get to the first class on time

You must arrive at least 20 minutes before the class , to be able to prepare yourself calmly and register.

Much water

It is recommended to drink a lot of water before and after the Bikram Yoga class, as you can lose between one and two liters during the session and you are less likely to feel dizzy if you have drunk enough. So don't forget to bring your own bottle of water.

On an empty stomach

It is advisable not to eat anything for one to two hours before the Bikram Yoga class.

Resist!

There are 90 minutes in which you will want to go out on more than one occasion. hold on If you need it, the expert recommends "taking all the necessary breaks, but staying inside the room."

Just water

Forget the mobile, wallet, chewing gum, jewelry, shoes or soft drinks . You will only need the bottle of water.

Good hygiene

It is important that you go to your first Bikram Yoga class in a good state of hygiene, but without perfumes or body creams . Due to sweating, these products will only limit the practice of the exercises.

Sit down if your strength fails you

If you feel that the heat combined with intense exercise is unbearable, it is best to sit for as long as you consider necessary and start the following position. Above all, you should avoid going out. It is very important to stay 90 minutes in class.

breathe properly

Inhaling and exhaling along the nose is the best way to control the heart rate and calm down the nervous system. Controlling your breathing will make you have a better practice and enjoy the class much more.

Now yes, ready to face your first Bikram Yoga class!