There are many, many health benefits to be gained from a regular Bikram Yoga practice including
- improves flexibility and joint mobility
- improves muscle tone and overall body strength
- increases blood flow/circulation to every joint, ligament, tendon, organ and fibre in the body
- improves balance
- lubricates joints
- strengthens the immune system
- eliminates toxins from every organ of the body including the skin
- improves lung capacity
- stimulates and manipulates the major glands in the body i.e. thyroid, pituitary
- regulates chemical imbalances and hormone levels in the body e.g. metabolism, blood pressure
- exercises every system of the body e.g. endocrine, reproductive, digestive, elimination, lymphatic
- improves posture and spinal alignment
- eases back pain and creates space between each and every vertebrae in the spine
- re-energizes and re-vitalizes the body and mind
- alleviates stress and tension and promotes stress management
- regulates sleep patterns
- promotes use of breath to calm the body and mind
- brings an overall sense of well-being and restores balance in the body
- builds patience and mental focus
- promotes mindfulness
- promotes weight loss
- improves athletic performance - read more.
Bikram Yoga is much more than exercise.
It is a therapy that heals the body, calms the mind and invigorates the soul.