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Joshua, I really appreciate that you took the time to reply to this post and say what perhaps many others were thinking... Working in a Yoga studio, I encounter so many people who come in asking me similar questions about what kind of Yoga will make…
If you use Facebook, I recommend that you befriend Ricky Tran, David C. Kyle, and Kathryn Budig. They are very talented at intense asana-work, but are incredibly mindful about their practice. Ricky can do a HEADstand, David is the "mula bandha king"…
Rachel,
RE: your hamstring.
Ironically, you did injure yourself doing yoga, as the splits are derived from hanumanasana, regardless of where or how they are performed:
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/874
Injuries are the physical body's way of…
Thank you so much for this thorough answer. It's interesting you talk about injuries, because I just pulled my hamstring about a month ago (not during yoga....i was doing the splits without warming up!), and I keep getting conflicting advice as to w…
Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone knew of any websites where you can log daily food journals that other folks have access to. I used to track my food on Sparkpeople.com, but no one sees that but me, so there's no accountability. Anyone have any…
Thank you for your post Hillary!
I am just starting a 30 day challenge. I have gone 5 out of the last 6 days, and today, the studio I attend started the challenge today.
I am so excited for this challenge!
What I find so great about Bikram is the…
Wow, this is very helpful! Thanks, Maya! I am pretty sure that studio is right near my home. : )
Hi Raechel,
I noticed that you're based in Minnesota. If you're looking to step up your toning/strength training, I highly recommend checking out a Yoga Sculpt class at CorePower Yoga. Yoga Sculpt is a mix of weight training (think basic curls, squa…
Thanks Hillary....I definitely agree that it's important to push yourself in the class, and really do try to get to that "pain" point. But I noticed a lot of toning results when I first started, and it's gradually seemed like less and less. This mig…
I am a Bikram Addict myself and I think it really does work. I am way more toned when I do it regularly. I find that I have to go atleast 5 times a week though, anything less and it's not really noticeable. I haven't ever tried any other types of yo…
Hi Raechel,
I am in love with Bikram yoga and am a certified Bikram instructor so I had to respond to this post!
First of all that is awesome you started Bikram yoga, how long have you been practicing for?
The first 60 days try to go everyday. It…
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I recently became a Bikram yoga addict because it actually felt like I was getting a REAL workout (as opposed to some other yoga I've done that I tended to describe as "boring" and "easy"), but it dawned on me I might be getting tricked int…
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- I'm a PhD student in Communication Studies at the University of Minnesota, with a focus on cultural resistance movements (specifically politically radical, queer and labor communities). I have been vegan for seven years, a workout addict for about ten years, and a bikram yoga convert for about 6 months! That being said, I have a love of vegan baking! My one downfall!
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- At 6:41am on February 2, 2010,
Bobby said… - hey Rachel. It may sound simple, but here is what has worked for me. Don't keep sweets in your home. You can't eat what is not there! Also, I don't know what kind of sweets you eat, but since you used the word binge I assume you mean that you are eating unhealthy sweets, and a lot of them. I have found that in order to not drive myself crazy from depriving myself of deserts, I make some small healthy recipes. Instead of a piece of chocolate, try cutting open a few dates and pressing an almond inside. Instead of ice cream throw a frozen banana in the food processor, top that with some agave stirred with cacao powder for a nice 'fudge syrup' on your 'banana ice cream'. Or my favorite (if you aren't a raw foodist) smash up a banana in a pan and heat on low with some berries, top with a pinch of cinnamon. Put any of these alongside a cup of green tea to fill you up and curb your appetite, and you should feel much better about the 'sweets' you are eating. Let me know if this does not help and I may have more ideas!
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