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Hot Yoga/Bikram Yoga = real flexibility?
Hi guys!
I was wondering about hot yoga and the results on flexibility.
I know some of you here have tried it and had great immediate results with it. I understand that the heat helps alot with flexibility but I was wondering once you're not in that hot environement anymore whether your flexibility is still there or not?
I've read a few articles that seem to point out the fact that hot yoga only works on flexibility while you're in the hot room but it's not real, as you don't stay fexible and go back to the flexibility you had before your hot yoga session.
I'd love to hear about your experiences and thoughts!
Thanks!
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Hi pink bubbles.
this topic has come a few times in the last few days as I asked about it too as wanted to try Bikram yoga. if you tap in bikram yoga on the search bar , you will find what others have said about it, hope that helps
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Hiya Bubbles,
I started Bikram yoga a while back and found the results to be quite good however, I haven't done as many classes as I would like due to illness. But I'll give my experience of it so far.
After the second class my tummy looked considerably flatter which (as I mentioned to Sues yesterday) is probably due to all the retained water being flushed out.
In terms of flexibility, it was really good for allowing me to see how much potential I actually have. I think sometimes when it comes to flexibility (if you're like me and not flexible at all) that you can feel like it simply isn't achievable and that you're just not flexible. Well Bikram lets you stretch a whole lot more due to the heat and even that in itself shows you just how much flexibility you do have!
Like I said, I haven't had enough classes to comment on overall flexibility but stretching is certainly a bit more comfortable now, it still hurts and I still don't like it but I don't dread it like I used to and I can push my stretches a bit further too. My skin looks great and my arms became really defined very quickly! Wayhey! Good luck if you try it. I literally wanted to die during the first few classes but you feel amazing afterwards!!
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As far as flexibility outside the hot room, its still there for the most part. I.e. My splits are 5-6″ from the ground without hot yoga. Then my splits are 4-5″ from the ground after I’m warmed up from hot yoga. With and without, I can place my palms flat on the ground in a forward bend.
Before hot yoga, I used to be 17″ from the ground and could barely touch so I can protest to real flexibility results! Lol
Hot yogas I prefer are core flow, vinyasa, and moksha for flexibility. Bikram didn’t open my hips as much, nor release my hamstrings as much.
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Thanks for your answers girls!
I'm thinking of doing a 10 day challenge, I'm figuring that 10 days will give me a good idea of what it is and if I like it or not.
Unfortunately, the only hot yoga classes I could find in Paris are Bikram…
I'll share my experience with those of you who are interested!
Have a great day everybody!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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i actually took my first class this morning..not for me i'll stick to regular yoga, im just a wimp it was too much for me to handle..but i'm gonna stretch everyday for the splits and use pole dancing as a warm-up(cardio) and take epsom salt baths cause that'll loosen the leg muscles! 🙂
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Oops I meant 12″! Lol not 17″. Bikram is still good if your studio isn’t that strict with advanced moves.
@Enigma – you get used to the heat. And it’s best if you drink at least 500ml of water before class, then another 500ml during class. Most likely you were dehydrated. It happens! 🙂
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I drinked water it just takes getting use to. I understand how it can be helpful,but its just not for me..
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