Bikram yoga

Bikram yoga has been around since the 1970s, but only recently has it gained popularity. Click here to understand its benefits and learn how it is done.

When you're trying to find a yoga class, the choice of styles can be overwhelming. The distinction between Vinyasa Flow and Ashtanga can seem subtle at best, and it's easy to get hot-yoga gurus Bikram Choudhury and Baron Baptiste confused. While both styles are hatha-based and take place in heated rooms, the ...

Bikram Yoga Infographic that shows how it helps, and positions and what they do for the body

Benefits of yoga are plentiful but Bikram Yoga kicks the benefits level up a notch. It’s all about breathing right, using your strength, increasing your flexibility all while sweating like you are standing over a volcano.

Formulated by Bikram Chaudhary in 1970s, Bikram yoga is the proprietary system of hot yoga and consists of 26 asanas that include two pranayama techniques.

Here's what I've learned.

Bikram Yoga is one of several yoga styles that have branched out from Hatha Yoga. This was innovated by Bikram Choudhury and has since gained attention from individuals who were looking for an intense and competitive yoga practice that offers holistic health and physical benefits.