I started doing yoga on and off about 1 year ago (I am not a very consistent person). I have heard a lot about Bikram Yoga, but only got into it about 2 months ago.
Bikram Yoga is a series of 26 yoga stretching postures and breathing exercise done over 90 minutes in a heated room. Yes, the room is hot! Hot temperature with hot people, is sizzling all the way!
Why the heat? Because it allows greater muscle flexibility, and hence reduce the risk of injury. The heat elevates whole body metabolism, blood flow, heart rate, oxygen requirement and delivery. Every single cell is in action.
It is challenging to stay in the pipping hot room for the whole 90 minutes. Deep breathing, panting, sweat dripping...
The most enjoyable moment comes in when the instructor open the door, only slightly, just a few inches, to allow some cool fresh air coming into the room. It is the best feeling of all, is the climax ! After all the 90 minutes hard work, the determination and willpower, everyone in the room deserve that precious oxygen.
I think is about satisfaction, that I have another challenge and breakthrough for the day. I feel good and happy. I am happy that all the negative energy and toxins are out of my body after all those ' ahhhhhhhhh'. I am all fresh and ready to start a brand new day.
P/S Fai and Sin, I hope you guys enjoy the session too.. the climax i mean. :)