Comments on: hot yoga 101

By: Angie

Angie — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:46:33 +0000

Thank you for the post! I am trying a class tonight, and I have been feeling SO intimidated, not knowing how I will deal in the heat, but your tips are reassuring.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 06:32:18 +0000

I am an African American woman and I just tried Bikram Yoga this past Friday and Saturday. It will definitely ruin your hair do. I’m trying to transition from a relaxer to a natural style so that I can continue to do Bikram. Otherwise, I loved it.

By: Lesley

Lesley — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:34:38 +0000

I just started taking Bikram Yooga and love it! The first day was a bit tough getting used to the heat, poses and breathing but today, on day 7, I find myself feeling so relaxed, doing the poses unlike before and enjoying the benefits of the hot temperature. I hope I continue to do this type of yoga.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:39:34 +0000

Hot Yoga is great!! I have been doing infared yoga for the last week and for the first time in a very long time I feel like this is something that I can stick with!!!

By: Cactus Facts

Cactus Facts — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:00:52 +0000

This is great info. Thanks! I have been wanting to try Hot Yoga, but haven’t been brave enough yet. I know several people who do it and always try and talk me into it. I just dont know what to expect, but your blog has some great tips.

Thanks again!

By: Annika

Annika — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:18:14 +0000

I love Bikram yoga!

By: Robert Kittinger

Robert Kittinger — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:01:25 +0000

Thanks! We’ll add something about Moksha yoga to our site soon!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:08:48 +0000

I personally like Moksha yoga. It’s another form of hot yoga, but it’s a little cooler in the room (about 37 C as opposed to 40 C). There are also 40 poses instead of 26 and allows for a little more flexibility in the types of poses. And there’s some core work too! But like Leah says, you’ve got to try it out a few times and get used to it.

By: lululemon athletica

lululemon athletica — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:21:17 +0000

Hi Everyone,

Stacey is totally right! To really feel and see the benefits of hot yoga you need to try it a few times at least before deciding whether or not it is for you. I remember the first time I did Bikrams, it can definitley be a little intimidating but if you go in with a positive attitude and an open mind I guarantee that you will feel phenomenal after your class.

In regards to the heating, it varies studio by studio. If you’re curious about the way they heat their rooms I’d probably just give them a quick call to find out since there are many ways this is done. The studio I go to actually uses Infrared Heat in their Hot Yoga Classes! Apparently their one of a few yoga studios in the world that offers this!

–Leah

By: Stacey

Stacey — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:13:43 +0000

I have been doing Bikram yoga for three years now and I still find it a challange. Rooms are usually heated by either portable heaters or central heating, to upwards of 105 degrees with the humdity varying. To really give the hot yoga a real shot, attend class three times a week for a month or so and then see how your body feels; your body will guarantee feel differently. I just turned thirty and I’ve never felt better or looked better. Namaste

By: Sissy

Sissy — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:44:58 +0000

How are most hot studios heated? What kind of heater? Is there air purification and humidity?

By: Kasey

Kasey — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:05:14 +0000

There is a popular place near my home and I’ve been dying to try it but….I’m African American with a relaxer (hair can’t be washed daily) and I’m worried about sweating out my hair!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:01:41 +0000

Thanks for that post, it was really helpful!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:17:19 +0000

Sounds like fun