Bikram/Hot Yoga

Pioneered by Bikram Choudhury, this style is more generally referred to as Hot Yoga. It is practiced in a 95-100 degree room, which allows for a loosening of tight muscles and profuse sweating, which is thought to be cleansing. The Bikram method is a set series of 26 poses, but not all hot classes are make use of this series.

Bikram Yoga Articles & Resources:

• Bikram Yoga - Hot Yoga - What is Bikram Yoga? What is Hot Yoga? What is the difference? This description of Bikram Yoga and Hot Yoga answers all your questions.
• Official Site of Bikram's Yoga College of India - Go straight to the source for information about Bikram Yoga, including a guide to authorized Bikram Yoga Studios.
• Bikram's 26 Pose Series Illustrated - A guide to the 26 poses that make up the Bikram series, with photographs.