Jenta White Physical Education Final Project April 19, 2013 BIKRAM YOGA

What is Bikram Yoga? Bikram Yoga, is a system of yoga that Bikram Choudhury synthesized from traditional hatha yoga. techniques and popularized beginning in the early 1970s. All Bikram Yoga classes run for 90 minutes and consist of the same series of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises.[4] Bikram Yoga is ideally practiced in a room heated to 105°F

History of Bikram Yoga Bikram Choudhury, founder of the Bikram Yoga system, is also the founder of the Yoga College of India. Born in Calcutta in 1946, Bikram began practicing yoga at age four. He practiced yoga 4–6 hours every day. At the age of thirteen, he won the National India Yoga Championship. He was undefeated for the following three years and retired as the undisputed All-India National Yoga Champion. Bikram later devised the 26 postures sequence and founded Bikram’s Yoga College of India. He has also written books and sings.

Bikram Yoga Benefits Benefits of Bikram yoga include weight loss, enhanced strength, increased flexibility, clarity of mind, improved posture, and the healing of many injuries.

Bikram Yoga Safety Although many individuals enjoy practicing hot yoga, there are certain health risks involved and the main reason for this is the extreme heat. Some sportsmen and professional dancers claim to prefer Bikram Yoga, because proponents argue it has injury-healing, emotion-strengthening, toxin-flushing, weight- managing, and career-extending effects Some instructors encourage sipping water during the class; most recommend not eating heavy food 3 hours before doing hot yoga. there is a risk of hyperthermia, which is overheating of the body. Symptoms include nausea, dizziness, or fainting, which can lead to a heat stroke. People with heart problems and high blood pressure or those who can't bear high temperatures, should be especially careful with hot yoga. People who take medications for depression, nervousness, insomnia, or high blood pressure should always check with a doctor to make sure the heat is safe for them.

Bikram Yoga in my future The Best part about Bikram Yoga is the fact that I will be able to participate in it and stay active with it while at college. There is A Bikram Yoga Studio located On the Same Street as My Main College Campus in Plattsburgh, New York. I look Forward to participating in Bikram regularly in my future.