Info for First timers
About the Class
- All classes are practised in a heated room.
- The class is a workout, not a passive process and consists of 26 precise postures and two breathing exercises.
- 70 year old people with hip replacements and 16 year old ballerinas alike can do the class, practising at their own level and similarly receive the full benefits of the class.
- The class does not consist of chanting and is not a belief-based exercise. It is 100% exercise which affects your whole being - mind, body, emotions and spirit.
"Sweat, strain, laugh, and do more for your health, body, and general well-being than you ever imagined possible" - Bikram Choudhury
To Prepare - Dress to sweat and stretch
- Come well hydrated.
- Try to avoid eating 2-3 hours before the class.
- Women usually wear shorts, dancewear or athletic wear. Heavy track pants should be avoided as they will hold the sweat. You can wear a t-shirt although a sleeveless shirt would be best.
- Men typically wear shorts and a t-shirt, but the t-shirt won't last for too long. Typically board shorts, a bathing suit, or running shorts are worn.
- Bring a positive mental attitude and sense of adventure.
What to Bring (We rent and sell mats and towels, and water is available for purchase.)
- A yoga mat
- Two towels - one to sweat on and one for the shower afterwords. (We have full bathroom and shower facilities.)
- A bottle of water, optimally a litre to 1.5 litres to ensure total hydration.
For beginners the first class is an introduction to the practice. Take it at your own pace and do the best you can. You are welcome to take a break whenever necessary, but please stay in the room for the full ninety minutes, relax, and enjoy yourself.
