Hot Yoga

Diddler1977

Has anyone done Bikram in the Coolmine Studio?
http://www.bikramdublin.ie/

What is it like?

I used to go to the Fairview one and have just found out that there is a place in Dublin 15

Eola

It is great, but it probably would be better to try it yourself. I beleive they have an introductory offer to newcomers €29 for 10 cons. days.

Diddler1977

Thanks Eola.

Yes I saw the 29 euro offer, I'll probably start it this week.

jam_mac_jam

I was thinking of doing that too, you will have to report back. I am a bit worried about the sweatyness but it looks good.

Diddler1977

Went last week. Was very impressed by the place. It is very clean and fresh and the staff are very friendly. Shower facilities are good.

Had two fantastic classes, sweated unbelievable in the heat. Would definitely recommend this venue!

Diddler1977

Well I am well an truly over my Auntie Anne's habit
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=68183996

I'm now hooked on Bikram!

Have been trying to go once or twice a week. Am amazed at how good a workout I get. The mental benefits are phenomenal, never mind the physical results.

Haven't even had the urge to eat a pretzel in weeks!

Diddler1977

jam_mac_jam wrote: »

I was thinking of doing that too, you will have to report back. I am a bit worried about the sweatyness but it looks good.

Yeah the sweatyness is something else. It nearly seems a little unnatural to sweat SO much!

Justask

Woluld love to start something like this but everyone looks so fit...:(

I believe its great for your mind to

Diddler1977

Justask wrote: »

Woluld love to start something like this but everyone looks so fit...:(

I believe its great for your mind to

Well as Bikram says
"Never too late, never too old, never too bad, and never too sick to do yoga"

It also doesn't matter what anyone else is doing around you. You just focus on yourself and your own practice.

You should give it a go!

Diddler1977

There is a new offer price for this now. 49 euro for 30 days. If anyone is thinking about trying it out, I'd say go for it!

30 days to a new body and mind!

itsallaboutme!!

hi!
I have been considering trying this out and the 49e for 30 day offer seems quite good!im just wondering is it really that good a workout? ive never done anything like it before so im a complete newbie to all things yoga.i would consider myself to be reasonably fit though. is it more of a toning benefit than a cardio workout?I guess what i am looking for would be to tone up the abs,upper arms etc.. the usual areas i suppose:o

Murt10

If you are really interested in a complete clean out, you could try this.

http://www.dealrush.ie/today.php?id=465


:eek::eek:

Diddler1977

itsallaboutme!! wrote: »

hi!
I have been considering trying this out and the 49e for 30 day offer seems quite good!im just wondering is it really that good a workout? ive never done anything like it before so im a complete newbie to all things yoga.i would consider myself to be reasonably fit though. is it more of a toning benefit than a cardio workout?I guess what i am looking for would be to tone up the abs,upper arms etc.. the usual areas i suppose:o

The results you achieve after 30 days are incredible. Really great for toning all of the above!

It's an extremely Cardiovascular workout - surprizingly so!

Diddler1977

Murt10 wrote: »

If you are really interested in a complete clean out, you could try this.

http://www.dealrush.ie/today.php?id=465


:eek::eek:

Thanks Murt for dragging this thread into the toilet

nej

I'm on my 3rd class of hot yoga and I'm finding it really hard to sleep afterwards, hence the 2.24am post! Anyone else finding the same? Any suggestions to aid sleep?

Diddler1977

nej wrote: »

I'm on my 3rd class of hot yoga and I'm finding it really hard to sleep afterwards, hence the 2.24am post! Anyone else finding the same? Any suggestions to aid sleep?

Give it a few more classes - you'll start to have the best sleeps of your life then!!!

Are you going to the late evening classes? I find I can be a bit wired when I do that time. The 6pm or 6.30pm are prob best.

Also you are drinking a huge amt of water - this can make you want to go to the bathroom during the night. Try go before you go to sleep.

Let us know how you get on!

nej

Diddler1977 wrote: »

Give it a few more classes - you'll start to have the best sleeps of your life then!!!

Are you going to the late evening classes? I find I can be a bit wired when I do that time. The 6pm or 6.30pm are prob best.

Also you are drinking a huge amt of water - this can make you want to go to the bathroom during the night. Try go before you go to sleep.

Let us know how you get on!

I'm going to 6pm classes drinking water and peeing like a race horse! Come to think of it I do wake up to go to the loo. Hopefully it won't last was like a zombie today!
Will let you know how I get on thanks for the advice

Diddler1977

nej wrote: »

I'm going to 6pm classes drinking water and peeing like a race horse! Come to think of it I do wake up to go to the loo. Hopefully it won't last was like a zombie today!
Will let you know how I get on thanks for the advice

How is the sleeping Nej?

Meant to also add that Bikram Yoga is meant to energise so maybe you don't need as much sleep as you previously thought?

Diddler1977

Were any Boardsies there on BH Monday evening? It was packed!!!

Think there were about 45 people in the room!

Great energy!

itsallaboutme!!

Hi all!
Well I joined the class last saturday morning and have to say I was a little bit overwhlemed by the whole thing!It was very busyand the heat and sweating was unreal:eek: for about an hour after it I was in a bit of a daze and wasnt too sure if it was for me at all.But after a while I got over the initial shock of it all and decided to stick with it. Had my second class last night and while I did have to sit out a few moves I felt like I was able to do a tiny bit more as I knew what to expect! I am now starting to get a bit hooked on it and have decided to aim for three times a week.Have even recruited another friend to come this Saturday morning as well!

For anybody thinking about going id say go for it after two classes im hooked and cant wait to start seeing and feeling the benifits!:D

miriamc

tried out sandford last night - very very hot but amazing definitely something to get hooked on

Michellenman

Where is this on?

I work really irregular hours, what kinds of times are the classes on at?

Toto Wolfcastle

Diddler1977 wrote: »

The results you achieve after 30 days are incredible. Really great for toning all of the above!

It's an extremely Cardiovascular workout - surprizingly so!

I like the sound of that.

Diddler1977

Michellenman wrote: »

Where is this on?

I work really irregular hours, what kinds of times are the classes on at?

Here's the list of class times....
http://www.bikramdublin.ie/membership-rates/

Diddler1977

Bobblehead Panda wrote: »

I like the sound of that.

If you try it be sure and report back here what you think of it!

amdublin

I'm going to the Ringsend yoga.

Where domyiu buy your gear??

Diddler1977

amdublin wrote: »

I'm going to the Ringsend yoga.

Where domyiu buy your gear??

http://www.inityoga.ie/home.aspx
What's the Ringsend one like? This might suit me when I want to go directly from work.

I find TK Maxx good for gear. I got a pair of yoga shorts in H&M the other day - they have a good selection of tops too.

However, if you are looking for a leotard you should probably try Danceworld!!!!

Diddler1977

Last few classes have been so busy. Lots of new people coming to try it. Word is obviously going around about Bikram Yoga!!!

Did anybody else on here go along for a session?

amdublin

Diddler1977 wrote: »

However, if you are looking for a leotard you should probably try Danceworld!!!!

I've been thinking about wearing a swimsuit as a leotard.
(seriously)

amdublin

Oooh!

Thanks for the tip about Danceworld. These look great!
http://www.danceworld.ie/category/Dancewear/FashionLeotardsTops

allgirlz

I went to Bikram in Coolmine last week, I got the introductory offer but unfortunately since I have been I have gotten a major flare up of whiplash from a car accident last year. I had a chat with one of the girls working there and she told me to leave it a few days, my physio has told me to knock it on the head. Am raging, i really enjoyed the class and the facility is great. Anyone thinking about going should try it out but be aware if you have pre-existing injuries.

amdublin

allgirlz wrote: »

I went to Bikram in Coolmine last week, I got the introductory offer but unfortunately since I have been I have gotten a major flare up of whiplash from a car accident last year. I had a chat with one of the girls working there and she told me to leave it a few days, my physio has told me to knock it on the head. Am raging, i really enjoyed the class and the facility is great. Anyone thinking about going should try it out but be aware if you have pre-existing injuries.

But it's super for pre-existing conditions!

My doctor advised my friend that it would be brilliant for his dodgy back.

Seriously, I'd check with your GP, not just your physio.....it would be a pity for you to miss out on something so wonderful

allgirlz

amdublin wrote: »

But it's super for pre-existing conditions!

My doctor advised my friend that it would be brilliant for his dodgy back.

Seriously, I'd check with your GP, not just your physio.....it would be a pity for you to miss out on something so wonderful

Not for me unfortunately, have been in serious pain all weekend. Am back on painkilling meds which I have not been near in months! Am going to play safe and stay away for now.

Diddler1977

allgirlz wrote: »

Not for me unfortunately, have been in serious pain all weekend. Am back on painkilling meds which I have not been near in months! Am going to play safe and stay away for now.

Yes you are right to be cautious. Everyone's body is different..... Only you know how you are feeling after class.

amdublin

allgirlz wrote: »

Not for me unfortunately, have been in serious pain all weekend. Am back on painkilling meds which I have not been near in months! Am going to play safe and stay away for now.

Diddler1977 wrote: »

Yes you are right to be cautious. Everyone's body is different..... Only you know how you are feeling after class.

Yes you're right.

I just don't want people missing out the great feeling from bikram

StrawDub

Hi hot yoga people

I was interested in starting this class I play a lot of gaelic football and my hips are pretty tight. How do you find bikram for opening the hips?

I would be aiming to do the class once a week to fit in with my other training, how strenuous is it or do you find yourself energised the next day?

I currently do a yoga class in my gym but nothing like what I have read on here.

Thanks for any opinions

Diddler1977

StrawDub wrote: »

Hi hot yoga people

I was interested in starting this class I play a lot of gaelic football and my hips are pretty tight. How do you find bikram for opening the hips?

I would be aiming to do the class once a week to fit in with my other training, how strenuous is it or do you find yourself energised the next day?

I currently do a yoga class in my gym but nothing like what I have read on here.

Thanks for any opinions

My hips are tight too - particularly on my left side. I find that gradually over time the Bikram has helped with this BUT I think you might need to go more then once a week to give your body time to help in this area.

I would sign up for the 49 euro 30 day offer and go as many times as possible in the 30 days before making a decision about how many days would work for you.

Bikram says you should go for 60 days straight for most benefits!!!!

Diddler1977

amdublin wrote: »

I just don't want people missing out the great feeling from bikram

The feeling that we all go back to get more of!!!!!:)

Diddler1977

New classes added! 10am Monday morning & Saturday 9am.

Monday morning might suit mammies now that kids are back in school!

Diddler1977

Anyone from this forum ever sign up to try Hot Yoga (or Sweat Camp as I like to call it !)

How are you getting on with it?

Any weight loss to report????

Black_Knight

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but any recent reviews on this?
I assume there are shower facilities? What are they like?

amdublin

Black_Knight wrote: »

Sorry to dig up an old thread, but any recent reviews on this?
I assume there are shower facilities? What are they like?

Good shower/changing rooms/facilities