The mississ took me to a class today…105 degrees, 90n minutes…totally shagged…never sweat so much.
But don’t you feel better?
I love Bikram yoga…but then again I like running in 95 degree heat.
it’s actually suppose to be good to you…once you get passed the nausea from the heat…lol I did it twice…gave up after that…
Isnt’ it AWESOME!! I took Bikram twice a week for the four weeks prior to Kona this year. There were times in the 90 minutes when i justed wanted to die i was sweating so much. It help sooooo much with heat acclimatization. The heat was not a problem on race day.
A shock to the system, isn’t it? Now that you know what to expect, next time you go you’ll be better off. Hydrate well and try again tomorrow --you’ll enjoy it a lot more the more frequently you go.
Or don’t: it’s not for everyone. I do hope, if nothing else, you have new-found respect for how tough your wife is!
Possibly the worst 90 minutes of my life…
The day after my first Bikrams class I felt like I had been hit by a truck, I could barely move! I’ve done a few more since then, and they always feel like I lost a few fights and ran a marathon afterwards.
I rode for 90 minutes prior, I think that prolly wasn’t the best of options. The session felt like an “A” group ride on a hot summer day, towards the end, when the jumps keep happening and you are praying for the end…
I did it a half dozen times early in '00…loved it…ultimately couldn’t afford it. (It was while recovering from a stress fracture, and while doing it I also started swimming and biking en route to my first triathlons in summer '00. Becoming a triathlete was the main factor in not being able to afford regular Bikram sessions.)
I am very inflexible and was one of the more inept members of whichever collection of participants showed up on any of those times; my deficiencies didn’t hinder my enthusiasm. At some point, I will return to Bikram…probably when I can no longer compete effectively in multisport.
The raps on Bikram for “trademarking” a branch of yoga don’t matter to me, as it’s simply a staggering thing (calling it a “workout” doesn’t quite do it justice) to do – well worth “selling-out” for!
Try it a few more times it will help you, I have been practicing for over a year now. Stronger and faster because of it.
I used to do it a few times a week but haven’t been in a while. First few classes can be tough as far as getting used to the heat/humidity but I always found it to be a nice complement to tri training as far as improving flexibility and core strength, plus it helped in recovery from longer workouts. I also agree with the response above as far as using it for heat acclimation for hot racing/training days.
Try it a few more times it will help you, I have been practicing for over a year now. Stronger and faster because of it.
how much faster?
how do you know you got faster because of the yoga specically? How did you measure it?
=)
Try it a few more times it will help you, I have been practicing for over a year now. Stronger and faster because of it.
how much faster?
how do you know you got faster because of the yoga specically? How did you measure it?
=)
My whole season improved and I was training less for my running and cycling so it certainly was not that, also the heat prepares you well for race day heat. I shave near 15 minutes off one of my Xterra triathlons and the only difference was less training and more Yoga.
Its not for everyone, but everyone should try it at least once.
A friend of mine who is an elite level athlete, one of Michigan’s very finest triathletes, practices Bikram regularly and credits it for some of his fitness and resiliency. We see him on the forum occasionally so perhaps he will chime in here with a bump. It sounds interesting though.
I do it evry Saturday and Sunday afternoon. I go for my log ride/run in the morning then get at least 100 oz of fluids into me. I have fallen asleep, thrown up, and left the class early before (not all at the same time). However, it’s VERY worth the feffort. I just feel a lot better (usually) after having done it.
It’s helping me a lot with my flexibility. My wife does it about five times a week. I can’t be on the same side of the room as her, as I find I get distracted looking at her wearing almost nothing.
26 postures - in the same order - every time - no matter where in the world you do it. It’s actually considered a “beginner’s” yoga.
Jason
actually it is great for beginners, but also all the poses can be taken to more advanced levels, so you will always be challenged. I think the most important thing is to make sure you are hydrated before going. also, they recommend no eating at least 1.5hrs before class (some instructors recommend no food 3hrs before). it is supposed to be a great core workout for athletes 
- i am always on and off with it and have been trying (but failing) to go more consistently.
I did a 30 day challenge last summer - thirty straight days trying to improve my flexibility. I had moderate improvement, but got kind of bored doing it.
The classes themselves are challenging, but the “cult-like” devotion to Bikram is disturbing.
“The leader is good, the leader is great, we surrender our will as of this date” - THE SIMPSONS
I could not agree more the same 30 poses over and over is like running the same route. I too took a 30 class in 30 day challenge .I launched my matt devotion . I do asthanga 3x/week .No I do not think any of this makes you faster just healthier
how often do you practice now?
Isn’t Yoga supposed to be relaxing?