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| StevenSpangler 2005-07-20, 2:08 pm |
| Anyone know anything about Bikram benifits? I went to a class last
night and liked it. But when I was telling my roommate about it she
said her yoga instructor advised against Bikrma altogether. I realize
sweating to lose weight is dangerous (Bally's should be ashamed to
sell those plastic sweat suits) but does it serve a different purpose
here? The idea is that the heat helps make the muscles more pliable
and the sweating is a good way to release toxings. We were encouraged
to drink water often andn take breaks when ever we needed...plus they
gave the standard "Yoga isn't a competition" schtick. So is it valid
or just a (possibly dangerous) gimick?
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| On 2005-07-18 22:53:17 -0700,
StevenSpangler@hotmail-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (StevenSpangler) said:
> Anyone know anything about Bikram benifits? I went to a class last
> night and liked it. But when I was telling my roommate about it she
> said her yoga instructor advised against Bikrma altogether. I realize
> sweating to lose weight is dangerous (Bally's should be ashamed to
> sell those plastic sweat suits) but does it serve a different purpose
> here? The idea is that the heat helps make the muscles more pliable
> and the sweating is a good way to release toxings. We were encouraged
> to drink water often andn take breaks when ever we needed...plus they
> gave the standard "Yoga isn't a competition" schtick. So is it valid
> or just a (possibly dangerous) gimick?
Its a dangerous gimmick. My yoga teacher is a physical therapist and
has a steady stream of cliental who have hurt themselves doing Bikram
Yoga. The teachers are not adequately trained. The sequences are one
size fits all. Everyone is at different level and needs to be
practicing at their own level.
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~Stu
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| I have been practicing Bikram yoga for 2 1/2 years, three to five days per
week and it has changed my life! As with any excercise, you can't be
stupid about it. Bikram yoga is a demanding series of postures designed to
work the body from head to toe, bones to skin. The series is a beginner
series and it is up to each individual to be aware of there own
limitations. Go easy on yourself. The heated room makes your muscles more
limber which decreases the chance of injury. Sweating is a great way to
release toxins. The skin is your largest organ - use it.
My Sister in Law owns a Bikram studio and my wife is a certified
instructor. Nearly all of my friends have tried and now practice Bikram
yoga. My Sister in Law's studio averages 80 people per day, seven days per
week, 365 days per year. I have never heard of any injury at her studio,
other than one student who over-stretched his rotator cuff by pushing
himself too far in the half tortoise pose. He continues to practice to this
day without a problem.
Many famous people practice Bikram yoga. That is his claim to fame. Did
you ever wonder how the stars like Madonna, Kate Hudson, Kareem Abduel
Jabar and Brooke Shields stay in shape? They all practice Bikram yoga!
Bikram is a three time yoga champion and his wife is a 5 time yoga
champion. President Nixon was "cured" by Bikram and personally invited him
to the US.
The training Bikram offers is more in-depth than almost any other type of
yoga training in the US. The training lasts 9 weeks. Students take two
full (usually 2 hour) classes per day, 5 days per week and once on
Saturday. 99 classe in 9 weeks. Between classes, they are instructed in
breathing techniques, philosophy, hatha yoga postures and a plethera of
other items. They are taught anatomy, by a Medical Doctor. Bikram's wife
is also a Medical Doctor and an instructor. Bikram's yoga series was put
togather with the aid of health professionals. My wife spent 12 to 15 hours
per day at Bikram's school for 9 weeks. Ask your average yoga teacher how
much training they have and they probably took a 100 hour, week long class.
Stick with your Bikram practice. You will see great benefits. Follow
Bikram's advice: 5 days per week for two months. It will change your life.
I am 38 years old and have the body I had when I was 17! My body is clean
and my mind is clear.
Take care and don't listen to the naysayers. Many people are just bitter
because Bikram is rich and cocky.
JOHN
Stu <Nospam@towel.com> wrote in news:2005071921320211272%Nospam@towelcom:
> On 2005-07-18 22:53:17 -0700,
> StevenSpangler@hotmail-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (StevenSpangler) said:
>
>
> Its a dangerous gimmick. My yoga teacher is a physical therapist and
> has a steady stream of cliental who have hurt themselves doing Bikram
> Yoga. The teachers are not adequately trained. The sequences are one
> size fits all. Everyone is at different level and needs to be
> practicing at their own level.
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| On 2005-07-31 12:49:14 -0700, Chief <Bikram@yoga.com> said:
> The training Bikram offers is more in-depth than almost any other type
> of yoga training in the US. The training lasts 9 weeks.
To get basic certification in Iyengar method requires a rigorous 3
year course. The senior teachers have 15 years.
Phoenix Rising Yoga training takes 8 months to complete.
> Students take two full (usually 2 hour) classes per day, 5 days per
> week and once on Saturday. 99 classe in 9 weeks. Between classes, they
> are instructed in breathing techniques, philosophy, hatha yoga postures
> and a plethera of other items. They are taught anatomy, by a Medical
> Doctor. Bikram's wife is also a Medical Doctor and an instructor.
> Bikram's yoga series was put togather with the aid of health
> professionals. My wife spent 12 to 15 hours per day at Bikram's school
> for 9 weeks. Ask your average yoga teacher how much training they have
> and they probably took a 100 hour, week long class.
> Stick with your Bikram practice. You will see great benefits. Follow
> Bikram's advice: 5 days per week for two months. It will change your
> life. I am 38 years old and have the body I had when I was 17! My
> body is clean and my mind is clear.
> Take care and don't listen to the naysayers. Many people are just
> bitter because Bikram is rich and cocky.
>
> JOHN
>
> First off, the guy you are responding to
> StevenSpangler@hotmail-dot-com.no-spam.invalid (StevenSpangler), does
> not exist. There is another thread were we realized that someone was
> spamming this NG. Check out the original post from 2004 -
http://en.fitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=927
I am glad to hear that you, Madonna and Kate Hudson have derived so
much benefit from the practice. I remember practicing directly behind
Raquel Welch at Bikram's Beverly Hill's studio in the early 90's. For
that I am very thankful to Mr. Choudhury.
--
~Stu
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