Gyaan at the Yoga class

The yoga class is not just a physical exercise regime but also a time for meditation and reflection. Thought to capture some of the yoga teachers' words of wisdom. Believe me, they are simple yet so true. I thank them for their dedication, perseverance and motivation. I have been able to cope with life thanks to some of the gyaan below.

- If you can finish a 90-minute Bikram Yoga class, you can do anything.
- Mind over matter. What is the matter with the mind?
- I can. But will I?
- No drama, it is only yoga.
- The only way out, is to go through it.
- Disease = Dis+EASE of the mind and Dis+EASE of the body.
- Good things come in small packages.
- No pain, no gain.
- Keep the faith... keep your integrity...........and Truth always Prevails.......

Bikram Hot Yoga

It's been six months since I have been practising Bikram Hot Yoga. For those who are not familiar you may check out the below links.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bikram_Yoga
http://www.bikramyoga.com/

In short it is a combination of Hatha and Raja yoga. Bikram's class consists of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises practiced in a room heated to 40 degrees Celsius. This entire sequence is completed in an hour and a half.

I must admit that this is one of the toughest things that I have ever done. Some days I love it and some days I hate it. There are times when I look forward to the class and there are days when I am just happy to skip. But the benefits have been focus, discipline, calm, stamina, youthful skin and the ability to maintain my weight.

Tomorrow they start a 30 day Bikram yoga challenge, i.e. 30 classes in 30 days. I cannot officially take up this challenge as I will be travelling during this month. But to make up for it, I have my own challenge - to attend the class for every single day that I am in town. And I am counting on you my friends to motivate and encourage me on.