I have never tried a Bikram class. I’ve looked at the 26 poses a few times, but I’ve never gone to a class. I have a bit of an aversion to Bikram for some reason, but I think I’m ready to give it the good ole college try.
Recently, I’ve seen two articles about different styles of yoga. I get asked almost every week about the different styles of yoga, so here’s a great in-depth review from Yoga Journal of some of the major styles of yoga. If you are an experienced practitioner, but you’re ready to shake it up a bit, think about trying out a new kind of class.
Rebecca over at Om Gal also recently posted about the different schools of yoga, and has a great writing style, so you might enjoy her take on yoga.
As I’m preparing for the Yoga Odyssey, I’m thinking about how I’ll use the 28 days of daily practice in a new and interesting way. I think I’d like to try out several new classes around the Boston area in the month of October. Though I’ve been practicing and teaching for awhile, there is so much I don’t know! This could be a great way for me to do something a little different for myself as a yoga student.
I’m curious to know, dear readers, what you’ve wanted to try recently. There is constant innovation in the yoga world, so some of you have doubtless heard of something I haven’t! I’d love to know.
Enjoy your yoga adventures,
Barrett
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These aren’t anything new, but I’d like to do yoga more regularly. And maybe try using some props more, like lying over a bolster (http://www.fivepointsyoga.com/blog/?p=528).
I’m often asked what type of yoga I practice, and almost always say that I don’t really know; one teacher I had said she taught Vinyassa flow, but I don’t think the poses really flowed together usually.
What type of yoga do you teach at the Broad classes?
Sababas – I’ll teach you some restorative poses soon, especially with a bolster. It’s heavenly!
M – There’s such a lack of good terminology, I guess. I call my classes vinyasa, and they are, but they are infused with some Forrest, Iyengar, Kripalu, and Astanga influences. Lately, I say, “It’s just yoga.” That’s my best description!
Well, for something really out on the edge, there’s slackline yoga. 😉
http://www.yogaslackers.com/slackline-yoga.html
Hey Barrett–
I’m in New Orleans now and I just tried Bikram for a month. I tried it for 2-3 times a week but it never created the same sense of joy, peace, and freedom that I’ve found with other styles. I did grow to appreciate the stretchiness and it also helped to strengthen my hip flexors which was a benefit. I even came to not mind the sweat so much. Not sure why it didn’t call to my spirit–but maybe you will enjoy it more. I do think it is worth experiencing.