Bikram Yoga Ipswich features only Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class,(tm) the total fitness program. It is a demanding series of 26 postures (asana) and two breathing exercises (pranayama), suitable for all ages and levels of ability. Each posture stretches and strengthens specific muscles, ligaments and joints, preparing the body for the next posture. The Bikram Method(tm) also stimulates the organs, glands and nerves, moving fresh oxygenated blood to 100 % of the body, restoring all systems to a healthy working order. Bikram Choudhury scientifically designed this 90 minute program to deliver total health through the balancing and strengthening of every system in the body in order to prevent illness and injury and to limit the effects of aging. In addition, the series combines skills of concentration, patience, determination and self-control, leading to increased mental clarity and reduced stress. Utrecht accommodation Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class is done in a heated room to warm your muscles, prevent injury, allow a deeper workout and cleanse the body by flushing toxins. As Bikram says, "Yoga is the only exercise in the world you can do at any age. There is always some posture that will improve your health." Bikram Choudhury began learning Hatha Yoga in his native India, at the age of three. At five, he began studying with Bishnu Ghosh, Paramahansa Yogananda's brother, and quickly became a yoga champion. At age 11, he was the youngest contestant ever to win the National India Yoga Competition. At 14, Swami Shivananda declared him "Yogi Raj," king of the yogis. At 20, a weightlifting accident crippled Bikram. With the guidance of his guru, Bikram created his 26 posture series which restored his health. Combining Eastern discipline and Western medicine, Bikram perfected his comprehensive system suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. With his wife Rajashree, Bikram continues to teach yoga and train teachers in the Bikram method around the world and in his Yoga College of India, located in Los Angeles, California. |