Corpse Pose: Rest and Recover

Class laying in Savasana or Corpse pose in bikram class

In our busy, fast-paced lives, it’s easy to get swept away by our thoughts, feelings, and endless responsibilities. But what if we could find a way to slow down, turn down the volume, and just be still like you see when someone performs Corpse Pose in yoga class. You know, the pose where you lay…

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Toe Stand: Embrace the Challenge

Bikram Yoga pose 12 Toe Stand

Remember playing hopscotch as a kid? One foot up, a quick hop, and a burst of laughter when we toppled over. The funny thing is, we didn’t realize it then, but those moments were our first introductions to Bikram yoga. Fast forward to now, and say hello to the adult version of that game! The…

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Tree Pose: Standing Tall and Steady

bikram yoga pose 11 tree pose

Trees have a serene presence – something I think about when practicing the Tree Pose or Vrikshasana. Trees stand tall, staying balanced even when powerful winds try to knock them down. Likewise, when we face our own winds in life, there’s always a spot waiting for us on the mat where we can regain our…

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Bend and Stretch: Standing Separate Head to Knee Pose

bikram yoga pose 10 standing separate head to knee

Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Janushirasana, or Standing Separate Head to Knee Pose, may feel like you’re in a spontaneous game of Twister on your yoga mat, but your body is actually working on stretching and strengthening. This posture, along with others, is about exploring your mind, body, and spirit. It’s perfectly okay if you can’t get the…

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5 Hidden Reasons Yoga Breathing Can Save Your Life

Yoga Students practicing yoga breathing exercises

  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

lady doing bikram yoga practice

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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