My challenge isn’t with practicing yoga. It’s with getting myself to the studio to practice. If you find yourself struggling to get to the studio like I do, here are 6 tips to help get your butt out of bed and into an early morning yoga class. Read more…
Yes, there is such a thing as etiquette in the yoga room. As a new teacher, I’ve had every one of these “rules” broken at some point during one of my classes. I’ve come into the yoga room a few times to find groups of people in loud, engaging conversations. I’ve seen and stumbled […] Read more…
The nice thing about yoga is you don’t need a bunch of expensive gear to have an effective practice. Some of us (myself included) spend way too much money on the cute yoga pants though. Why are they so EXPENSIVE? Good news is you don’t need the overpriced pants to practice yoga, no matter how […] Read more…
People ask me all the time if they can eat or drink anything before taking a Hot Yoga or a Bikram Yoga class. The short answer is yes, but it depends on what you eat/drink and when you plan on taking class. Drink Before I take a Hot Yoga or Bikram Yoga class, I always […] Read more…
My motto has always been, “Early is on time and on time is late. If you’re late, don’t even bother coming unless you have a really good excuse.” I apply this motto to all aspects of my life, especially my yoga practice. Bikram Yoga is my ultimate way to release stress from daily life. The […] Read more…
Heat is a key element when it comes to Hot Yoga and Bikram Yoga. It’s also the thing people either love or dislike the most about this type of yoga. Whenever I talk to friends about Bikram Yoga, the first thing they mention is the heat. In fact, the number one excuse I hear from friends […] Read more…
You don’t need to bring a whole lot with you to a Bikram Yoga class, but there are a few essentials I always like to bring with me to make class more enjoyable. Here are eight things you should bring to a Bikram Yoga class: 1 – Yoga Mat Everyone needs his or her own […] Read more…
Before you go shopping for your Bikram Yoga costume, think about what you’ll feel comfortable wearing to class. Remember, the room is going to be hot. A traditional Bikram Yoga class is heated up to 105F with 40% humidity. You’ll be in there for an hour and a half so be prepared to sweat a lot. […] Read more…
Absolutely! Sure! Why not? I mean really, you can do anything you put your mind to. Before you try this for yourself, please allow me to give you a few words of advice. This is all from my own personal experience so feel free to take it or leave it as you see fit. First […] Read more…
Taking one Bikram Yoga class each day for 30 days is amazing on so many levels. Most people associate a 30 day challenge with wanting to lose weight. Bikram Choudhury, founder and creator of the Bikram Yoga series and sequence says, “Give me 30 days, I’ll change your body…” It’s true. Taking a Bikram Yoga […] Read more…
One of the things I love about Bikram Yoga is that each class consists of the same sequence of 26 postures and two breathing exercises, performed in the same order for a full 90 minutes. I never have to worry about what’s coming next during class. I don’t even have to look up to see how […] Read more…