A Regular Bikram Yoga Practice:
- Regulates cholesterol in the blood
- Supplies oxygen and nutrients to parts of the body that have been blocked or stagnant
- Eliminates toxins
- Flushes the lymphatic system
- Improves the health and flexibility of the spine
- Expands lung capacity and strengthens the heart
- Lubricates joints and strengthens bones
- Stretches and tones the muscles
- Promotes weight loss
- Reduces stress and promotes relaxation
- Increases energy and vitality
- Increases blood circulation and lowers high blood pressure
- Keeps joints healthy, increases muscle strength around joints to support them under pressure
- Improves muscle strength and flexibility which reduces the risk of injury, or re-injury
- Stimulates the immune system so you get sick less often, if at all
- Can reduce the symptoms of many chronic diseases such as hypertension (high blood pressure), thyroid disorders, asthma, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
- Promotes a sense of well being that spreads into your daily life
Reversing the Aging Process:
As we age, our muscles tend to get stiffer, creating more pressure on the joints. By regular stretching, we prevent this gradual stiffening and joint deterioration and that is why yoga has a rejuvenation effect. Through a regular yoga workout, vast amounts of energy are liberated which we can use in our lives to feel more alive and self-fulfilled. The result: we look, move and feel younger.