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  • LoveTheHeat
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    January 16, 2011 at 8:18 pm
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    in reply to: knee pain due to lack of flexibility/arthritis #8198

    Hope variations of the postures can help you.
    I’ve seen folks doing that kind of thing.
    hope you’re doing well.

    LoveTheHeat
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    April 7, 2010 at 6:43 pm
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    in reply to: Planning to go next week. Some question. #6830

    1. hydrate well in the days prior to going to your first class
    2. don’t be a hero, go slowly and stop when it gets too much
    3. stay in the room, do not leave, just being in the hot room is good for you even if you are not doing the exercizes
    4. try not to fidget, it wastes energy
    5. have some energy drink for yourself after class, drink only water while in the hot yoga room

    LoveTheHeat
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    March 29, 2010 at 4:57 pm
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    in reply to: Healthy women over 50 and Hot Yoga #6785

    I’ve seen 60, 70-yr olds doing hot yoga, getting through their first class with no issues, no sitting, and enjoying.

    LoveTheHeat
    Participant
    March 20, 2010 at 6:39 pm
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    in reply to: Day 17 Class number 22 #6729

    I am impressed you have gotten to day 22.
    don not put so much pressure on yourself.
    just enjoy the yoga.
    You are doing great!

    LoveTheHeat
    Participant
    March 16, 2010 at 9:55 pm
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    in reply to: How does Bikram practice offer such good skin results #6696

    From what I understand, the sweat on the skin actually helps keep the body cool.

    LoveTheHeat
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    March 11, 2010 at 2:30 pm
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    in reply to: Night Sweats #6650

    how interesting – this happened to me earlier this week. I am not new to Bikram but this is.
    My body was real hot as I readied for bedtime. Then the nightsweats.
    Glad I am not alone, thanks for the explainations.

    LoveTheHeat
    Participant
    January 1, 2010 at 10:38 pm
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    in reply to: Fantastic Yoga Tops #6102

    I like a good amount of coverage as well.
    Some of those little bitty tops look like they could snap off and fly across the room like a rubber band!
    Enjoy your practice.

    LoveTheHeat
    Participant
    November 30, 2009 at 12:41 am
    Post count: 41
    in reply to: room not hot #5934

    You must be very careful.
    Try wear long pants and a sweatshirt, this will keep you body warm.
    I would not go into the postures deeply.

    LoveTheHeat
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    August 16, 2009 at 11:49 pm
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    in reply to: Legs look great but I still have muffin-top in my jeans #5335

    great link, thank you.

    Are there not ways that the Bikram Yoga alone can work on the core of the body and gain strength that way. I was hoping for that, but will look into applying this as well.

    LoveTheHeat
    Participant
    August 9, 2009 at 4:20 am
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    in reply to: need advice – first back to back class #5315

    I change my costume and towel for the mat.
    I replace electrolytes and hydrate.

    LoveTheHeat
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    August 3, 2009 at 4:54 am
    Post count: 41
    in reply to: Ladies, Please your advice #5282

    Title Nine
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    LoveTheHeat
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    June 27, 2009 at 10:00 pm
    Post count: 41
    in reply to: feeling nauseous during the middle of class #5107

    I would try to make sure you are well-hydrated the day before and the hours before the class.
    Hydration is KEY

    LoveTheHeat
    Participant
    May 8, 2009 at 5:25 am
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    in reply to: Pimples a form of detoxing? #4759

    I tried showering after class. . . but I find the water sooooo cold after heating my body up.
    So I drive home and shower then.

    LoveTheHeat
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    April 14, 2009 at 4:32 pm
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    in reply to: So I read that Bikram yoga would make you crave better/healthier food… #4646

    I think you are working up a good appetite in there and eventually your interest in high fat salty foods will decrease.
    You might even want to concientiously switch to a tuna salad sandwich. Maybe even a fruit smoothie to replenish yourself.
    Enoy!

    LoveTheHeat
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    April 7, 2009 at 5:12 am
    Post count: 41
    in reply to: Balance #4606

    yes, keep going and continue with your practice. 🙂

    LoveTheHeat
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    March 26, 2009 at 1:58 am
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    in reply to: Food energy #4491

    I have no problem-o’s with the eggs. They are the perfect protein, absorbs quickly and then the egg yolks are the perfect fat.

    LoveTheHeat
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    March 25, 2009 at 3:12 am
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    in reply to: Food energy #4488

    For a 4pm class I am thinking a hearty bow of oatmeal around noon.

    I take a 10am class – I start the day out with 4 eggwhites and 2 yolks.

    LoveTheHeat
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    March 13, 2009 at 4:11 pm
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    in reply to: How do you breathe when you are in this posture? #4405

    I am no expert, but if your stomach/chest moves away from you , you might have to bend the knees a bit and go for there, just to give yourself a little “breathing room” until you are able to bring it all the way and be able to breath.

    LoveTheHeat
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    March 8, 2009 at 1:48 am
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    in reply to: How much does everyone sweat? #4377

    I think sweat, and how much ad how early is an indication of how efficient your body is.
    The body heats up, and reacts by it’s cooling mechanism.

    LoveTheHeat
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    February 28, 2009 at 4:44 am
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    in reply to: Smelly sweat #4329

    I was being treated for bronchial pneumonia last Fall. I was put on some heavy duty antibiotics.
    During the floor series the instructor asked if I was taking medication.
    I guess my space offered something extra in the smell department.
    She said only that it was noticeable with all the time she spends in the yoga room.

    LoveTheHeat
    Participant
    February 14, 2009 at 6:59 am
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    in reply to: Pear shape and thighs and bikram #4249

    I go very regularly.
    Lost quite a bit over the summer (legs) and was getting nice compliments from my fellow practitioners.
    Then during the Fall gained some weight back as I was fighting an infection.
    On January 1 started a 30-day challenge, which is when I believe my body pushed itself into this next phase of weight loss.
    I would not say I am someone who loses weight easily from the thighs or other parts of the body.
    Now I am back to my regular 3 or 4 day a week routine.

    LoveTheHeat
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    February 14, 2009 at 6:21 am
    Post count: 41
    in reply to: Pear shape and thighs and bikram #4245

    wow I was just thinking about this today.
    I have lost quite a bit of weight on my legs. i think that is the first step in all this cause now there is no more weight to lose there, and it is starting to really melt off my hips and butt. So keep it up ! And, enjoy!

    LoveTheHeat
    Participant
    February 9, 2009 at 3:56 am
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    in reply to: 30 Day Challenge Difficulties #4197

    Congratulations on day 19!

    Well, yes I just finished a challenge and the same thing happened to me. I could always do Standing Head to Knee and then all of a sudden, could not longer hook my webbed interlaced hands under my foot.

    I think it’s just all the work you;re doing on your body.

    I took a full body massage once a week. Another 30-day challenger took to seeing his chiropractor 2x per week.

    And, might I add, I took the occasional aspirin in the evenings.

    Enjoy the rest of your challenge, good luck, feel better, have a good practice.

    LoveTheHeat
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    February 3, 2009 at 4:28 am
    Post count: 41
    in reply to: I'm suprised by improvement in bladder/kidney function #4169

    From what I found, this refers to kidney function:

    Bikram recommends performing the whole series religiously, working extra hard and long on those poses listed below as being excellent for kidney function and abdominal organs. Your body can and will right itself.

    Half moon
    Eagle
    Standing Bow and Bow
    Standing separate leg stretching, and standing separate leg stretching forehead to knee
    Triangle
    Wind Removing Pose
    Half Tortoise
    Camel
    Rabbit
    Seated Head to Knee with Stretching Pose
    Spinal Twist

    LoveTheHeat
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    February 2, 2009 at 3:36 pm
    Post count: 41
    in reply to: Heat reaction #4165

    maybe your body needs to get used to this.

    I think the temp needs to go UP ! to around 109F

    What does your studio owner/instructor say about this reaction?

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