Bikram Yoga Clothes

What to Wear for Class

• Arrive at least 10 min before the class. This will allow you to sign in, change clothing, rent or buy anything you may need, talk to the teacher about any concerns you may have, and find a good place in the classroom. Remember to avoid the spot directly under the vents!
• Light clothing. Clothing made of Lycra or any other elastic material is best.
• A bottle of water. The heat will increase your perspiration. Drinking water during class will help to maintain fluid levels in the body.
• Towel. Most Bikram Yoga studios will provide you with one or two towels for a minimum fee, but most people like to bring their own. It’s good to have one big towel to cover the mat along with a smaller hand towel.
• Yoga Mat. Again, if you don’t have one, the Yoga studio will probably rent you a yoga mat.
• Clothes to change into after class. Your yoga clothes will likely be soaking. An extra set of clothing, along with any toiletries you may want to use after class, can be helpful to have. Ask beforehand if the Yoga studio is equipped with shoers. Some are, and this can be wonderful after class.

Bikram Yoga Table of contents

• What is Bikram Yoga?
• Benefits of Bikram Yoga
• Some Tips
• Bikram Yoga Positions
• Standing Poses (Note: All the poses are repeated twice. The room is at around 100-Fahrenheit degrees)
  • Standing Deep Breathing Pose
  • Half Moon Pose and hands to Feet – Ardha-Chandrasana and Pada-Hastasana
  • Awkward Pose – Utkatasana
  • Eagle Pose – Garurasana
  • Standing Head to Knee Pose – Dandayamana-Janushirasana
  • Standing Bow Pulling Pose – Dandayamana-Dhanurasana
  • Balancing Stick Pose – Tuladandasana
  • Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose – Dandayamana-Bibhaktapada-Paschimotthanasana
  • Triangle Pose – Trikanasana
  • Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose – Dandayamana-Bibhaktapada-Janushirasana
  • Tree Pose – Tadasana
  • Toe Stand Pose – Padangustasana
• On the Floor
  
  • Dead Body – Savasana
  • Wind Removing Pose
  • Sit-up – Pavanamuktasana
  • Cobra Pose – Bhujangasana
  • Locust Pose – Salabhasana
  • Full Locust Pose – Poorna-Salabhasana
  • Bow Pose – Dhanurasana
  • Fixed Firm Pose – Supta-Vajrasana
  • Half Tortoise Pose – Ardha-Kurmasana
  • Camel Pose – Ustrasana
  • Rabbit Pose – Sasangasana
• Sitting Up Poses
  
  • Head to Knee Pose – Janushirasana with Paschimotthanasana
  • Spine Twisting Pose – Ardha-Matsyendrasana
• Breathing – Kapalbhati in Vajrasana
  • Blowing in Firm Pose
• Relaxation
  • Dead Pose – Savasana
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