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Bikram Yoga was developed by Indian yoga guru Bikram Choudhury.
Bikram Yoga consists of 26 different postures and two breathing exercises. It is fast-paced and practiced in a warm room, approximately 105°F, which is supposed to help increase flexibility and oxygen flow throughout the body. Each class lasts approximately 90 minutes.
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- Also known as Hot Yoga
- Developed by Bikram Choudhury
- Religious origins: Hinduism
- Practiced in a room heated to 105°F
- 26 postures
- 2 breathing exercises
- Classes last approximately 90 min.
- Studios are located in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, London, Paris and Tokyo
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Controversy
Yoga traditionalists have been upset by Bikram Choudhury's attempts at trying to copyright his 26 postures and the franchising and commercialization of Bikram Yoga.
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Bikram Yoga on Amazon
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Bikram Yoga: The Guru Behind Hot Yoga Shows the Way to Radiant Health and Personal Fulfillment - $24.95
Bikram, the "hot yoga" program, has been heating up the yoga world lately, and its founder probably has something to do with it: The outspoken, dramatic, and always controversial Bikram Choudhury has garnered a lot of attention with his...
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Yoga Challenge II, Hatha Yoga with Tony Sanchez - $20.95
Take the Yoga Challenge II with Tony Sanchez in the second of four Yoga Challenge series. A 90-minute session with 68 asanas in 15 series, or vinyasa, for the intermediate practitioner. Develop strength, balance, flexibility and concentrati...
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Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class (Second Edtion) - $19.95
All yoga students, beginners or advanced, should benefit from this accessible book. It studies each of the 26 movements, breathing exercises and rest poses that form the basis of every Bikram yoga class. Regular practise should transform yo...
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Yoga Challenge III, Hatha Yoga with Tony Sanchez - $20.95
Take the Yoga Challenge(r) III, with Tony Sanchez, in the third Yoga Challenge series. A two-hour session for the advanced practitioner. This session integrates new and more advanced postures in a series of 80 asanas, in 18 series. Develop...
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