I started Bikram in early September, in the past two months I have noticed an amazing change in my physique. Also I have been more emotionally intelligent and aware. Bikram's benefits are amazing, the focus required while I am practicing has really taught me how to focus on myself and be more self-aware, and most of all has taught me humility. Thank you to all the great teachers and their amazing insights during the practice. For example: treat life like you treat your postures, give all your energy and positivity to this next pose and then "let it go". Amazing!!

Just for the record. I give a great Reiki heat Swedish Massage but I NEVER TAKE MY CLOTHES OFF, DO OUT CALLS NOR GIVE HAPPY ENDINGS. IT HAS BEEN WRITTEN ON THIS SITE THAT I DO AND I AM PROUD TO SAY I DO NOT!
COMMONLY KNOWN AS GLIDING TOUCH MASSAGE on on line advertising. I do massage the bikini line but NEVER touch the penis in my massage.

I started doing Bikram's just over a year ago. I was initially quite apprehensive because I recently had a total knee replacement and knew there would be postures I could not do. Initially I had difficulty explaining to the instructors that my limited range of motion was fixed and there were certain positions I've been specifically told not to do by my surgeon - just sitting on the floor with my knees crossed is supposedly loosening the prosthesis. However, the benefits were apparent immediately and I decided I would swallow my pride and just show up and do what I could. Practicing hot yoga requires such focus that I don't worry about what other people in the room are doing or what they think about my own lack of ability. I recently went sailing in Antigua with a group of people all at least 10-20 years younger than me. It became quite apparent that, in spite of my age and my obvious scars, I was the fittest in the group. Practicing Bikram's gave me the strength, balance and coordination I needed to perform. The added benefit was that I had no stiffness after some very demanding sailing. Everyone asked me what my secret was - it is no secret. I am an absolute convert. You are never too old or too injured to start.

After having elbow surgery last year following a baseball injury, I started coming to Bikram's almost everyday. I did a lot of physio after the surgery which helped, but I experienced a substantial improvement in my elbow mobility and strength once I started doing yoga regularly, that physio could not provide. Locust pose in particular has been the most important posture for my elbow, and has allowed me to return to my sport. I would seriously recommend Bikram's yoga for anyone, especially if you have had any type of injury in the past.

I was inspired by Lisa's message in today's newsletter, which talked about pain during yoga practice. I was diagnosed with Scoliosis at the age of 12. I wore a back brace and did everything I could do to avoid surgery. But no matter how much I exercised, pain remained a part of my life. Up until 5 months ago, I was paying $200 per month in chiropractor visits.... I also tried many other types of yoga, but the pain was simply unbearable, bending and twisting of my spine seemed impossible.... The heat of the Bikram room allowed me to do things I never imagined before. As much as I still experience pain during class, I work thru it, slowly, day by day, without ever feeling judged by others. This 90 minute challenge has brought me so many positive things, above all it has given me back my mornings, as pain no longer wakes me! After two months of regular practice and still lots to learn, I welcome whatever pain I experience during class as the pain I won't feel again when I'm outside.
Thanks Bikram, Alessia Todde