Bikram Yoga Maroochydore

Ask yourself the following questions:

• Do I need to lose weight?
• Am I stressed out?
• Do I get tension headaches?
• Is my cholesterol level too high?
• Do I have an injury that just doesn't seem to heal?
• When I play weekend sports, am I in pain at the end of the day?
• Do I have trouble sleeping?
• Has my Doctor told me I need to get some form of exercise?
• Do I have backpain?
• Would I like to improve my surfing? golf game?
• Do I lack energy?
• Do I tire easily?
• Would I like to be able to play with my kids/grandkids more?
• Do I travel frequently?
• Do I sit at a computer for long periods of time?
• Do I have carpal tunnel syndrome?
• Do I feel tension and stress in my back, shoulders or neck?

Is Bikram Yoga a cardiovascular workout and can I lose weight?

No matter what your fitness level, you will find Bikram Yoga very challenging. Each posture combines flexibility, strength and balance to work your whole body from your bones to your skin. With persistence, patience and dedication, you can lose inches, and develop muscle tone and strength that might never come from other forms of exercise.

Most people do not experience dramatic weight loss according to a scale because as you are losing fat, you are building muscle mass. What you will see is a general slimming all over: you clothes fit better, your posture is better, your skin will GLOW!

How often should I attend class?

What if I feel sore after class?

What should I do after class?

• Cool Down
• Drink plenty of water
• Come back the next day, even if you're sore.

Do I need to drink water before class?

Drink plenty of water. You can lose upto 3-5 pounds of water weight during a class. This is NOT a good weight to lose. It is easy to get dehydrated, so make sure you are drinking plenty of water after class and the entire day before you come to class. You are less likely to feel lightheaded or dizzy during class if you've had enough to drink in the hours preceding class.

How much is enough?

This is going to cary on a person by person basis. Typically a good formula is take your body weight and divide by 2. This is how many ounces of water you should consume daily. Here's an example: 140 lb/2 = 70 oz. 64 oz is a half gallon. Seem like a lot? Remember our bodies are mostly water. Being fully hydrated helps take pressure off of organs to do their jobs and helps flush the body and keep it running smoothly. The most typical exuse for not drinking is the increased visits to the resroom. Your body will adjust to the increased water intake. You may also find benefits of decreased body odor, smoother skin, and shinier hair.

For further information please visit Bikram at his website www.bikramyoga.com