Why We Believe in Setting Intentions Before Yoga and Pilates

rabbit pose - sasangasana

Aside from helping you improve flexibility, relieve pain, and have a healthier heart, yoga has amazing benefits for your mental and psychological wellbeing. In fact, yoga practice can lead to a decrease in anxiety and depression after just a few months. However, setting intentions when practicing yoga is one of the most important things you can…

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7 Reasons Arriving Early to Hot Yoga Class Benefits You

hot yoga class checkin

Everyone knows the early bird gets the worm. But that doesn’t necessarily apply to hot yoga class. And here’s why. The concept of the early bird getting the worm makes it seem like there’s only one worm. Like there’s a supply issue with a resource you need. So, you have to arrive early. And that…

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How Not to Die With a Daily Yoga Routine

Any fans of Dr. Gregor’s book, How Not to Die? While it’s mostly about nutrition, Dr. Gregor does also cite scientific studies about exercise. In his health framework, he makes science-based recommendations for how exercise can help you lose weight and extend your life. So, where does a daily yoga routine figure into the equation?…

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5 Hidden Reasons Yoga Breathing Can Save Your Life

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  Yoga breathing exercises are part of our regular routine in our Bikram Yoga and Hot HIIT Pilates classes. You have no idea how you are helping your mind, body, and spirit trigger positive benefits with our deep breathing techniques. Here’s a list of just five health boons you receive by coming to practicing yoga…

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9 Ways Bikram Yoga Will Make You a Better Athlete

Tennis player who practices Bikram yoga coming off the court

Being athletic involves hard-core training, mental resilience, consistency and more. One often overlooked exercise activity to incorporate into your athletic training is Bikram Yoga. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, for example, have seen yoga’s benefits, including beating cramps and preventing injuries. As a former athlete myself, I can vouch for the effectiveness of adding Bikram…

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The Truth About Bikram Yoga. What is it? And Why Should I Want to Practice?

Bikram Yoga Class in Half Tortoise Pose

Yoga practice heals and engages the body and mind. Through precise movements, breathing and meditation, practitioners can come into the peace of the present moment. Flexibility, balance and strength all improve with repeated practice. Bikram Yoga History Renowned teacher Bikram Choudhury developed Bikram Yoga in the 1970s. He began heating his classrooms to mimic the…

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8 of the Best Reasons for Consistent Bikram Yoga Practice

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At YogaSol, the beginning of the fall season is a great time to jump start your Bikram Yoga practice and realize the virtues of practicing steadily. Bikram Yoga works your every muscle, tendon, joint, ligament, organ and gland. The postures massage your internal organs and stimulate your endocrine and nervous systems. They release any deficient…

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What is HIIT and Why it’s Absolutely Powerful Training?

Sweaty-fit man doing HIIT yoga

If you want a highly efficient workout, HIIT or High-Intensity Interval Training is all the rage. So, what is HIIT? HIIT is where you push your limits in short bouts of time and repeat the routine for maximum results. Work. Sweat. Repeat. It’s powerful, and it comes with a slew of benefits. You have the…

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Get Hot: Simple Bikram Yoga Tips for Beginners

Room full of bikram yoga students in Full Locust position

If you are reading this, you have probably decided it’s time to take the plunge and give Bikram Yoga a try. You may be worried about whether or not you can do this. Let’s face it, watching some of the best yogis balancing their whole body weight on the tips of their fingers while twisting…

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