BENEFITS

There is much evidence both scientific and anecdotal to support the benefits of practicing yoga on a regular basis. Problems of alignment, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, insomnia, high and low blood pressure, and so many other medical problems have shown much improvement for so many with regular practice. Some of the Bikram Yoga benefits include: * Works every organ, gland, nerve, tendon, ligament and muscle in the whole body every Bikram Yoga session * Expands your capacity to breathe deeply and fully * Prevents injury and may improve symptoms of chronic illness * Promotes better sleep, you may even need to sleep less * Impressive and rapid body toning effects * Weight loss or gain, depending on your body's needs * Improvement in posture and body awareness * Improve the healing and regenerative powers of your body * Improvement in T cell function and your immune system * Improvement in your lymphatic system * Lengthening and strengthening of muscles * Increased flexibility * Improvement in peripheral circulation * Improvement in metabolism / digestion * Gives the body a cardiovascular workout without negative impacting forces * Endocrine and exocrine glands are massaged and stimulated to better function * Muscular and skeletal network are enhanced * Weight bearing exercise will help prevent osteoporosis * Improves heart and lung function * Improves back conditions of pain and misalignment * Improves the flexibility of your spine within its range of motion in all directions, allowing improvement in the function of your central nervous system. Better nervous system communication means a better functioning body and mind * Helps cultivate a sense of well being and a more peaceful mind * Integration of both sides of the brain to improve memory, learning, body coordination and balance * Builds mental strength and trains your mind to maintain a focused and meditative state

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Disclaimer: The benefits suggested for each posture are based on scientific and anecdotal evidence taken from experience with and observation of improvement in many conditions - both chronic and acute - that have been witnessed by medical staff, teachers and or students over many years of practicing Bikram Method Hot Yoga. They should not be construed as a guarantee that these benefits will occur in all yoga students. Consistent practice is always the best approach. Use your own body wisdom.
This information is not intended to replace advice from your medical practitioner or natural therapies practitioner…