Jennifer's review
Bikram Yoga: The Guru Behind Hot Yoga Shows the Way to Radiant Health and Personal Fulfillment
by Bikram Choudhury
Jennifer's review
Bikram Yoga: The Guru Behind Hot Yoga Shows the Way to Radiant Health and Personal Fulfillment by Bikram Choudhury
Jennifer's review
rating:
recommended for: yoga enthusiasts
I regularly practice Bikram yoga, and while I love the classes and feel wonderful when taking them regularly, I think that Bikram is a bit of a nut. I'm intrigued by his assertion that his yoga is the only true yoga, that all other forms have been Westernized, as well as his assertion of the multitude of health benefits available to regular practitioners. Do I believe it all? Nope, but anyone knows that if you don't use it, ya lose it, so since I enjoy it and can see benefits, I'll keep practicing and hope he's right about the rest (bonus for me!).
As a Christian, I disagree with his beliefs about the spiritual role of yoga, so I skimmed most of Part 3.
For those looking to finetune their practice, I think his first book offers more detailed guidance on each of the postures than this book. Additionally, I suspect one can find more biological info from the book "The Anatomy of Hatha Yoga."
As a Christian, I disagree with his beliefs about the spiritual role of yoga, so I skimmed most of Part 3.
For those looking to finetune their practice, I think his first book offers more detailed guidance on each of the postures than this book. Additionally, I suspect one can find more biological info from the book "The Anatomy of Hatha Yoga."
