How do I prepare for my first class ?

- All Classes are 90 minutes. The room is heated to 105-110 degrees Fahrenheit. Be prepared to sweat !.
- Come on an empty stomach. No food 1 to 3 hours before class. A small quantity of simple, easily digestible food is recommended for the meal prior to class
- Drink plenty of water before class.
- Wear something light and fitted such as sports bra, shorts, tank top etc. Avoid sweats, long pants and heavy T-shirts.
- Bring a yoga mat, a towel and a bottle of water. (We also offer mats and towels for rent and bottled water and mats for sale)

Is there a Yoga Etiquette I should follow ?

- Yoga is done barefoot. Please remove your shoes and leave them outside. Shoe shelves are provided.
-Please refrain from wearing any perfume or oils before class. If you have them on from the beginning of the day, wash them off before you come to class.
- No cell phones and pagers in the yoga room
- Only bring your mat, towel, water to the yoga room. Leave everything else outside the room.
- Please do not talk during class and for 15 minutes following class while others are in Savasana. If you want to talk before class, please use soft voices as others look to relax before class.

What are the benefits of Bikram Yoga ?

The following are some of the many benefits of Bikram Yoga:
- Regulates cholesterol in the blood
- Supplies oxygen and nutrients to parts of the body that have been blocked or stagnant
- Eliminates toxins
- Flushes the lymphatic system
- Strengthens the immune system
- Balances the endocrine glands
- Improves the spine’s flexibility and health
- Expands lung capacity and strengthens the heart
- Lubricates joints
- Strengthens bones, and stretches and tones the muscles

As we age our muscles tend to get stiffer, creating more pressure on the joints. By regular stretching we prevent this gradual stiffening and joint deterioration and that is why yoga has a rejuvenating effect. Through a regular workout we liberate a vast amount of energy which we can use in our daily life to feel more alive and self fulfilled. We look, move and feel younger. In a three year research project at the Tokyo University Hospital, Bikram helped doctors prove that yoga regenerates tissues and thus helps cure chronic aliments. The routine is dynamic and exhilarating. The room is intentionally warm so that your muscles will stretch more easily. The series works equally well for beginning as well as advanced students. Bikram say: “Never too late, never too old, never too bad and never too sick to do yoga and start from scratch again.” Wear light stretch clothing, shorts, tank top or swimsuit. Bring a towel and water. Some days you won’t feel like coming at all - these are the days that yoga will benefit you the most. Yoga “house cleans” your body, mind and habits. Expect a change.
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