Benefits of Bikram Yoga

What Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney, Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna have in common? They all joined Bikram Yoga, a series of 26 poses in a hot, 105 degrees of space in their lives to stay fit, flexible, healthy and happy.

"How Bikram sequence is set up is very simple, basic movements that anyone can do," said Loren Jay, a Bikram yoga instructor in Los Angeles-based senior. "And if you can not do it, eventually your body will be able to work its way back into the range of motion with repetition, breath and focus."

Class begins with breathing exercises the whole body, to enable the lungs to flush stale air, which will be completed as well as heating up body for the security and flexibility. Then lead to stress control and skeletal muscle remodeling in order to increase circulation throughout the body's joints and muscles.

"Bikram is really known for tourniquet effect where you restrict the blood flow in certain places and increase it in others," says Jay. "When the blood finally back after you get out of the pose, it helps release all the stagnant blood and less oxygen."

Benefits of Bikram are beyond obvious health and fitness benefits. It's also an opportunity to relieve stress and sustained focus. It's not just physical movement, but eyes open meditation.

"As soon as you start doing yoga, you are much more aware and present. Many people who come in and start doing yoga for a long time, their whole attitude changes."

Before jumping in, consider the advice Jay: Not all instructors teaching the same style, so finding a place that fits your personality. Do not compare yourself with the person next to you. They could have done for 15 years! And lastly, hydrate and nourish your body properly. That means beyond just drank a bottle of water before class, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle all around.

Bikram Yoga do it all, if you stick with it. Look for Hollywood celebrities healthy for evidence. Jay agrees, "That's what is so magical about Bikram Yoga, for those who actually receive it, it will stay with you for the rest of your life."