Yoga has been the popular exercise of choice for many, celebs like Russell Simmons and Madonna practice it religiously. Bikram yoga, named after creator Bikram Choudhury, is performing a series of 26 poises all while in a sauna-like room. Over the weekend I ventured into the world of Bikram Yoga after 90 minutes and sweat drenched clothes I left the studio with mixed feelings:
1.) It was a surprisingly challenging workout! Afterwards I felt like I could still run, the next day was a whole different story. I was extremely sore. No pain, no gain.
2.) I wasn’t quite sure if I was doing the moves correctly. A little more help from the instuctor would have made the experience better, but it wasn’t a one on one class either.
3.) I didn’t really feel extremely relaxed or “zen-like” during or afterward. It just felt like continuous stretching and strengthening.
You could definitely do the moves at home, but I’m not disciplined enough commit to working out in my living room. Not to mention I’m still not quite sure I did all the moves right. I will more than likely do it again, just to change up my routinc of the gym.
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