Category: Yoga

Bikram Choudhury on The Today Show

Geoffrey Hale | August 10, 2012 | 0 Comments

>>> from hollywood to middle america and dozens of countries around the world bikram yoga has developed a cult-like following. “today” correspondent jenna wolfe caught up with the man behind the fom nanphenomenon. i didn’t realize it was a man. >> it is a man. this is the hot yoga. people will try to convert [...]

New York City Tax Department: Yoga Studios Not Subject To Local Sales Tax

Geoffrey Hale | July 26, 2012 | 1 Comment

Media Advisory – Tax Department Issues Guidance Regarding Sales Tax Treatment of Yoga Facilities in New York City Tuesday, July 24, 2012 The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has issued guidance… …charges for yoga classes by facilities in New York City that offer only instruction in various yoga disciplines are not subject [...]

Things To Do In Your Room | Yoga | Time Lapse Video

Heidi Schwab | June 7, 2012 | 0 Comments

In My Room by The Blow Things to do, yea, I’ve got them in my room I’ve got it going on The silence of the phone not ringing’s just a present thing Under my, my mind Whoo whoo whoo whoo…

Bikram Yoga Posture #9: Triangle Pose – Trikanasana

Heidi Schwab | May 15, 2012 | 7 Comments

Posture #9 Triangle Pose Trikanasana Triangle Pose is the pinnacle of the standing series. This pose is a very integrative pose, in that you have to use a tremendous amount of balance and strength as well as flexibility and breathing, to maintain the posture. Challenging on a physical level, it is also extremely demanding in [...]

NPR Science: How Much Heat Can You Take?

Geoffrey Hale | May 13, 2012 | 0 Comments

Bikram Yoga Posture #8: Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose – Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Paschimotthanasana

Heidi Schwab | May 10, 2012 | 7 Comments

Posture #8 Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Paschimotthanasana In this posture you will use your strength to create flexibility. Notice how the power you generate by pulling on your heels stretches the legs, hips and spine. Remember to tighten the thigh muscles– they should be hard like rocks!– to help lock the knee. [...]

Bikram Yoga Posture #7: Balancing Stick Pose – Tuladandasana

Heidi Schwab | May 4, 2012 | 7 Comments

Posture #7 Balancing Stick Pose Tuladandasana This 10-second posture is designed to further increase the heart rate to strengthen the cardiovascular system, along with all-over body strength. As in full inversions, including Headstand or Handstand, in this posture you lower your heart below your hips, which sends large amounts of blood rushing into the heart. [...]

Bikram Yoga Posture #6: Standing Bow Pulling Pose – Dandayamana-Dhanurasana

Heidi Schwab | May 2, 2012 | 7 Comments

Posture #6 Standing Bow Pulling Pose Dandayamana-Dhanurasana In yoga, the bow is a powerful metaphor. To hit your target, you must first pull back to the still, quiet point from which you can become clear about your goal, then act with the full power of your intention. The bow poses remind you to dive deep [...]

Bikram Yoga Posture #5: Standing Head to Knee Pose – Dandayamana-Janushirasana

Heidi Schwab | April 23, 2012 | 8 Comments

Posture #5 Standing Head to Knee Pose Dandayamana-Janushirasana The first posture of the balancing series, this posture deepens concentration, as well as builds strength throughout the body. It is a forward bending posture, working to increase the strength of the back and muscles surrounding the spine. This is where you begin to employ one of [...]

Emmy Cleaves on Bikram Yoga

Heidi Schwab | April 18, 2012 | 0 Comments

In one of my favorite articles of all time, Emmy Cleaves, a teacher of almost 40 years breaks down why Bikram Yoga is so incredible. Enjoy. BIKRAM YOGA By Emmy Cleaves Bikram Yoga, sometimes also called “hot yoga,” is a system of a set 26 yoga posture sequence practiced in a room heated to 100+ [...]

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