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Good lesson learnt – more water!

June 17, 2015 By Beverley Brown Leave a Comment

Hello there

Well I’ve always said I learn from every class I practise and definitely every class I teach!

In the early days I did not use to drink as much water as I should as I was always worried that I would need to go to the loo mid class!  Then when it was really drilled into me that I should be drinking a lot more water than I had been, I started upping my intake.  What I found was my strength and practice was like night and day (it was almost like a totally different experience) and I was amazed at how such a simple thing could shift how much stronger and more capable I felt.

The other day I went to class and realised very early on in the piece that I did not feel as strong in the postures.   Then it dawned on me that not only had I eaten something salty for lunch I had not drunk very much water after that.  The difference in my practice was almost tangible so I thought I would reiterate it here how important it is to drink water throughout the day.   It really is necessary and definitely helps so much with your determination, concentration and focus which is such a part of this dynamic Bikram Yoga System.

Bevx

 

 

Filed Under: General, Newbies and nearly newbies Tagged With: Bikram Yoga, concentration, determination, focus, newbies, student, sweat, sweating, water

How to stay strong and calm in a Bikram Yoga class

April 11, 2015 By Beverley Brown Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever done a Bikram class you should have experienced the incredible peace you get after the class that usually lasts quite a while.  The body can even tingle all over for hours and you can sleep like a log!  However what about when you are in the class itself?  Is it possible to feel that peace when you are challenging yourself in so many ways? When you first start it may not feel like it as the mind often wanders, you’re busy checking out the other students’ postures, often comparing yourself and all sorts of other distractions (such as the heat) can manage to get your attention.

However there are a couple of simple pointers that can be put into action straight away that I personally have found to really have a beneficial effect not only on my postures but also my whole class experience.

Drink lots of water before you come to class

Now I know this one is obvious and you should have heard it many times but make sure you drink lots of water before you come to class.  You do sweat a lot in a Bikram class so obviously you need to be hydrated before class and also after class to replenish what you have lost.

However, I was always a bit concerned that if I drank too much water I would need to go to the loo mid-class so I would not drink as much as I should!   It was a belief that I used to limit myself with and I can so see that now.  I finally got over myself and started to drink a lot more than I used to and that addition alone made such a difference to my strength.  The difference in how I felt, how much stronger and calm I was in the postures, was like night and day.  I know it is such a simple thing but when you’ve been stuck with a limiting belief for many years and finally kick it – it is a great feeling.

Breathe through your nose (not your mouth)

A lot of energy can be wasted by huffing and puffing through the mouth during and in between postures.  Again I was guilty of that for a long time and more recently another teacher just happened to mention to breathe through the nose instead of the mouth particularly when standing in between postures.  The room I was practicing in at the time was incredibly hot and humid even for me, and it really helped me stay calm and bring back my attention and focus rather than letting the mind go all over the place and allowing the internal chatter to have a negative effect. Again it was an instant realisation that something so simple could have such a beneficial effect.

Those are the things I love – small adjustments but with big results.  I hope they help!

Bevx

 

 

 

Filed Under: General, Newbies and nearly newbies Tagged With: breathing, calm, focus, hydrate, mind, nose, strength, sweat, water

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Basic information for first timers

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If you have never attended a Bikram class before there may be a few things that you need to know. Bring a mat and a towel to put on top of it. If you wish to shower on site you will need another towel for that. Make sure you drink lots of water throughout the day as you will sweat. Also do not eat anything for about 3 hours before class. Wear something you can stretch in and nothing too baggy or it will feel hotter. We don't drink water until after Eagle Pose - not too long to wait and remember you can drink before class starts! Take it easy on your first class - just get used to the heat and the environment. Smile and come back next time!

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