Bikram and hot yoga are varieties of hatha yoga that focus on asanas and breath control. The direction "Bikram" is considered a derivative of hot yoga, sometimes used as a synonym. In fact, there are certain differences and must be considered when choosing a yoga class or instructor.
Instructions
Step 1
The common thing in both practices is that classes are held in a room with an air temperature of up to 42 ° C and a humidity of 40%, and pranayamas and asanas are related to hatha yoga. The warmth and moisture promote greater relaxation and better stretching of the muscles in the body, making exercise easier, even for beginners.
Step 2
The healing effect that practitioners of hot or bikram yoga achieve is also similar. There is an intensive weight loss, detoxification of the body, improved functioning of the respiratory, digestive and cardiovascular systems, general metabolism and skin condition.
Step 3
Bikram yoga classes last an hour and a half and consist of a strictly defined sequence of twenty-six asanas, thirteen standing and sitting postures, and two pranayamas. Asanas are performed at an energetic pace and in a predetermined combination, with fixed points of transition from pose to pose.
Step 4
The sequence of asanas for bikram yoga was developed by the master Chowdhury and is aimed at the earliest possible achievement of the healing effect of hot yoga, rapid reduction in body weight, removal of muscle blocks, intensive training of endurance and strength.
Step 5
Hot yoga exercises are performed at a slower pace, the sequence of asanas and pranayamas is arbitrary and may differ from session to session. Also, hot yoga includes doing paired asanas and devotes more time to relaxation poses.
Step 6
Holding each particular pose in hot yoga can last longer than in bikram yoga, the transitions are not fixed. It can be said that hot yoga provides the practitioner with great creative freedom, while maintaining the principle of connectedness of asanas. In Hindu practice, this approach is called "vinyasa", flow, and implies the most natural, smooth combination of movements and breathing elements, meditation in action.
