How does Bikram yoga compare to Ashtanga or other yogas?
Q. How does Bikram yoga compare to Ashtanga or other yogas?
Asked by mindcandy4U - Wed Feb 18 07:33:21 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Don't know how much you already know regarding Bikram, Ashtanga, and others. If little, the short descriptions at following site may give you a start. I've read a few not-so-flattering opinions about Bikram... ...But have also heard many who say they love what it does for them. I've never tried a true Bikram class. Once my main teacher (Iyengar/Anusara) turned the heat in her studio up to about 85 F - which is still far from the standard Bikram temp of 100 F or more. I can say the heat did get us sweating very quickly, and it did seem the additional heat promoted deeper muscle relaxation, thus some deeper flexibility. Many non-Bikram followers take issue with his stance to legally trademark his style, and other issues… [cont.]
Answered by Dances with Buddha - Fri Feb 20 01:36:57 2009

What are some yoga moves that burn a lot of calories?
Q. I am trying to lose weight, and I want to do some yoga, but I want to do some more active yoga then I do. I do plank and sunsalutes, things like that. Any suggestions? I take yoga at the Y, but what are some websites that have a few active yoga moves I could do at home, all I have is a mat.
Asked by talean4ever - Fri May 2 19:37:18 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. All I have is a mat, too, and a box that is about the size of a yoga block. :) A great website with FREE 1 hr classes (nothing to buy, ever!) is You can select from a choice of 7 different classes per week, and do them as many times as you like. The video is live streaming though, so you will need to be able to do yoga wherever your computer is. Some of the workouts really do make you work up a sweat, and you might also end up a little sore afterwards, but not too sore. You will also learn to focus on your muscles and your form even more. I love the site because it has all kinds of yoga, including kundalini, hatha, vinyasa flow and ashtanga. If you really want to burn calories while doing yoga and can afford to take some hot yoga… [cont.]
Answered by gwenhaven - Sun May 4 20:46:17 2008

What is a good beginners yoga video to use?
Q. I've been exercising regularly for 3 years now but recently I hurt my hamstring and realize I need better stretching techniques. I have never been into YOGA but am thinking that it's time... What is a great beginners yoga video?
Asked by bludaisy - Fri Jul 14 15:23:48 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Denise Austins' Fat Blasting Yoga. I do it 3-6 times a week and I love it! It's almost adicting! Plus you'll lose about 12 pounds in the first 3 weeks of doing it regularly.
Answered by aerosmithbaby05 - Fri Jul 14 15:34:08 2006