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Bikram Yoga

You may have heard of it - Bikram is the sweat-drenched Yoga you practice in a heated room. It can be very challenging physically, but its advocates praise its health-giving benefits. Bikram Choudhury, the Yoga's namesake, is one of Yoga's most assertive and controversial figures. Is this a daring new Yoga style or just more hype? Follow these links and decide for yourself.

The World's Stiffest Person At Age 50 Trys Bikram Yoga

Holistic health advocate and professional writer Boyd Martin shares his personal experiences with practicing Bikram Yoga at age 50.

Bikram Yoga - Hot Yoga

Hot Yoga is a series of yoga poses done in a heated room. The room is usually maintained at a temperature of 95-100 degrees.

Bikram's Yoga College of India

Bikram Choudhury's official web site. Along with an introduction to "the most exciting, hard-working, effective, amusing and glamorous Yoga class in the world," you'll find a list of affiliated instructors, books and tapes, and information on training.

Bikram Yoga - Dallas

This well-done, non-flashy site comes from a Bikram Yoga studio in Dallas, TX. It has a nice introduction and FAQ page.

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