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Bikram/hot yoga.

  • 16-05-2017 9:21am
    #1
    Demforeigners
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    I've been considering Yoga for a while to supplement my weight lifting and I keep getting recommended Bikram. Does anyone here do it find that it compliments training well and prevents injury?


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  • #2
    Mellor
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    What exactly are you looking to get out if it?
    It's not really going to any more effective than regular yoga, or other mobility work you could do at home. But if an area you're neglecting then why not.


  • #3
    Demforeigners
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭Demforeigners


    Mellor wrote: »
    What exactly are you looking to get out if it?
    It's not really going to any more effective than regular yoga, or other mobility work you could do at home. But if an area you're neglecting then why not.

    Well I'm warming up and getting no major niggles from weights. Just wondering if it helps as a prevention for injury.


  • #4
    livedadream
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    Yoga is supervised controlled stretching, Hot yoga is supervised controlled stretching in a hot room.
    ive done both i sitll do some Yoga along with Pilaties however hot yoga is a joke, why would ANYONE pay money to be in a sealed room moving slowly with 10 other people sweating all around you..... *shudder* i never went back, i found it just as effective as normal yoga..


  • #5
    Demforeigners
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭Demforeigners


    livedadream wrote: »
    Yoga is supervised controlled stretching, Hot yoga is supervised controlled stretching in a hot room.
    ive done both i sitll do some Yoga along with Pilaties however hot yoga is a joke, why would ANYONE pay money to be in a sealed room moving slowly with 10 other people sweating all around you..... *shudder* i never went back, i found it just as effective as normal yoga..

    Isn't the heat therapeutic or something?


  • #6
    livedadream
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,457 ✭✭✭livedadream


    Demforeigners wrote: »
    livedadream wrote: »
    Yoga is supervised controlled stretching, Hot yoga is supervised controlled stretching in a hot room.
    ive done both i sitll do some Yoga along with Pilaties however hot yoga is a joke, why would ANYONE pay money to be in a sealed room moving slowly with 10 other people sweating all around you..... *shudder* i never went back, i found it just as effective as normal yoga..

    Isn't the heat therapeutic or something?
    yes its magic, its why theres no inflexible people in hot climates...
    im guessing its only ''therapeutic'' if you like the heat, there have been loads of studies in the differences between bikram and hatha and other than you get hotter faster and people thinks its AHmazing for weight loss coz you sweat so much theres not much difference if any.


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  • #7
    Demforeigners
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    livedadream wrote: »
    yes its magic, its why theres no inflexible people in hot climates...
    im guessing its only ''therapeutic'' if you like the heat, there have been loads of studies in the differences between bikram and hatha and other than you get hotter faster and people thinks its AHmazing for weight loss coz you sweat so much theres not much difference if any.

    How long did you do hot yoga for?


  • #8
    livedadream
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    Demforeigners wrote: »
    livedadream wrote: »
    yes its magic, its why theres no inflexible people in hot climates...
    im guessing its only ''therapeutic'' if you like the heat, there have been loads of studies in the differences between bikram and hatha and other than you get hotter faster and people thinks its AHmazing for weight loss coz you sweat so much theres not much difference if any.

    How long did you do hot yoga for?
    struggling to see the relevance?


  • #9
    Demforeigners
    Closed Accounts Posts: 39 ✭Demforeigners


    Very helpful thanks.


  • #10
    cactusgal
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    OP, I'm a dance teacher by profession and I get a lot of benefit from Bikram yoga. I find the high heat and long poses really helpful for flexibility, and have also found it helpful for dealing with niggling muscle pain from intensive exercise (I dance professionally and do Crossfit).

    You love it or you hate it, but I'd encourage you to give it a try. I've been doing it off and on for about 3 years. It's quite time consuming (90 min class + necessary to shower afterwards), otherwise I'd do it more often.


  • #11
    Demforeigners
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    cactusgal wrote: »
    OP, I'm a dance teacher by profession and I get a lot of benefit from Bikram yoga. I find the high heat and long poses really helpful for flexibility, and have also found it helpful for dealing with niggling muscle pain from intensive exercise (I dance professionally and do Crossfit).

    You love it or you hate it, but I'd encourage you to give it a try. I've been doing it off and on for about 3 years. It's quite time consuming (90 min class + necessary to shower afterwards), otherwise I'd do it more often.

    Thanks cactusgal. Definitely gonna try it anyway was just seeing if anyone found benefit.


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  • #12
    hidinginthebush
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    I definitely found the benefit from it, but found it to be prohibitively expensive - for example - my gym membership is €50 / month, this would include unlimited use of the gym, 25m pool, sauna and all classes. I did a trial in the local yoga place - it was €50 for the month unlimited, but after that would be €90 for 8 classes, that had to be used in 8 weeks. So essentially the same cost as the gym to attend only once a week. Yeah, thanks but no thanks.


  • #13
    WHIP IT!
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    hidinginthebush wrote: »
    I definitely found the benefit from it, but found it to be prohibitively expensive - for example - my gym membership is €50 / month, this would include unlimited use of the gym, 25m pool, sauna and all classes. I did a trial in the local yoga place - it was €50 for the month unlimited, but after that would be €90 for 8 classes, that had to be used in 8 weeks. So essentially the same cost as the gym to attend only once a week. Yeah, thanks but no thanks.

    Same as that. Did a month's trial a few years back. Enjoyed it - but didn't fancy selling a kidney to pay for it on an ongoing basis!


  • #14
    cactusgal
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    hidinginthebush wrote: »
    I definitely found the benefit from it, but found it to be prohibitively expensive - for example - my gym membership is €50 / month, this would include unlimited use of the gym, 25m pool, sauna and all classes. I did a trial in the local yoga place - it was €50 for the month unlimited, but after that would be €90 for 8 classes, that had to be used in 8 weeks. So essentially the same cost as the gym to attend only once a week. Yeah, thanks but no thanks.

    Wow, your gym is super cheap!! Where do you go?


  • #15
    hidinginthebush
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    cactusgal wrote: »
    Wow, your gym is super cheap!! Where do you go?

    Really? I thought it was pretty much on par? Anyhoo it's the portmarnock sports and leisure center. But I know the likes of Ben Dunne / Flyfit would be cheaper. I think from shopping around the national aquatic center and ALSAA would be similar if not cheaper, and arguably better facilities.


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