Hey there, friend. Picture this: It’s a sticky summer afternoon in my early twenties, and I’m dragging myself into a yoga studio on a whim after a friend wouldn’t shut up about how this “hot yoga thing” fixed her back pain. I show up in baggy sweats, clueless, thinking yoga’s all about chilling with incense […]
26 Bikram Yoga Poses to Keep You Fit
Hey there, fellow fitness seeker. Remember that time I stumbled into my first Bikram class, dripping sweat before even starting, thinking I’d made a huge mistake? Fast forward a few years, and those 26 poses have become my go-to for staying toned, flexible, and honestly, a bit more sane in this chaotic world. If you’re […]
When Is Hot Yoga Too Hot?
Picture this: You’re stepping into a dimly lit studio, the air thick and heavy like a summer afternoon in the tropics. The first wave of heat hits you—95 degrees Fahrenheit, they say, with humidity clinging to your skin like an old friend you didn’t invite. Your heart picks up, sweat beads before the instructor even […]
Origin of Hot Yoga: The Real Story Behind Bikram Yoga
Hey there, picture this: It’s the early 1970s in sunny Los Angeles, and a guy fresh from India walks into a room full of skeptical Hollywood types, cranks up the heat to a sweltering 105 degrees, and starts twisting bodies into shapes that look like human pretzels. Sweat pours, hearts race, and suddenly, everyone’s hooked. […]
Sweating Through the Sequence: Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering the 26 Bikram Yoga Poses
Hey there, friend. Picture this: It’s a sticky summer evening in my early twenties, and I’m dragging myself into a dimly lit studio in downtown Seattle, towel slung over my shoulder like some reluctant warrior. The air hits me like a wall—105 degrees Fahrenheit, humid as a greenhouse. I had no clue what I was […]