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 "hot yoga" vs "bikram yoga"Moderators: Moderators Jump to page : 1 2 Now viewing page 2 [25 messages per page] | View previous thread :: View next thread |
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| WHAT A RELIEF! I'm so glad I found this thread! I have been trying various studios around me (Seattle, WA) and have had EXACTLY the same experience. I started at a Hot yoga studio - which teaches Bikram almost exclusively - but I noticed they don't publish that name (I've seen as Hot Hatha). A friend of mine came to the studio from a hot yoga studio (that teaches hot and cold classes as well as several types of hot) and enjoyed the studio. We then BOTH tried a studio with Bikram in the name. We were SHOCKED after class. We felt like we had been through the ringer and then some! It was a TOTALLY different experience where we felt pushed past our comfort or safety level. (Being encouraged is one thing - being looked down the instructor noses at for not going into Toe stand when we can't hold tree yet - totally different). I left that studio after trying 3 teachers and talking to another and expressing my concern. I was told point blank - you were taught at a hot yoga studio and our way is better. I went to another Bikram studio - the experience was slightly better - but then last night WHAM - I got a teacher that I felt was on a power trip (I'm sure thats not her intention - it is just how it came across). I enjoy the heat as it helps loosen me up and really focus me (something about changing the temperature prepares me now  ) However I like to be in control of my Yoga practice - not being forced, pushed or TOLD how and where and when. This last instructor didn't like the fact I was standing on a towel for toe - the floor they have hurts my feet and I had a wide enough stance. I was given no reason other then 'we don't use our towels that way'. I much prefer to practice where I'm in control of my yoga experience - but I do think this is a personal preference. Thank you for having the discussion it makes me feel better to know others out there have seen this and I'm not crazy | |||
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