Be on time
- it is a matter of respect for the other people in class, for the
practice and for the teacher. Because of past problems we are closing the door as
we start the classes.
Right attitude
– if you decide to be here and take a class, we are assuming
you want to do something good for yourself and you will make an effort because of
it. This type of Yoga requires energy and desire to improve.
Be open minded
– By being here you already decided to do something new. You might as well embrace
this new idea, trust the teacher and follow directions and suggestions. If you come
from another type of Yoga, bring your strength, your flexibility and your focus
but not the postures. Bikram is a true Yoga Master. You owe him the benefit of the
doubt. Do his Yoga as He intended.
Before class
– Half an hour before each class we prepare the
room with heat and low meditation lights. This environment is for students who want
to prepare themselves mentally and physically by relaxing in savasana. During this
time, until the teacher starts the class, silence is mandatory.
During class
– Start the postures with everybody else and at least try to also finish the postures
with everybody else. It’s called group energy. As you practice, you are paying attention
to yourself but you must be aware that you are part of the group. Anything you do
will affect the group. Your focus and discipline will help others; disruptions and noises will detract from the group energy.
After class
– At the conclusion of each class, we turn off the heat and lower the lights again. After an intense
practice, the majority of the students will stay in the room to relax in savasana
for a few minutes. This will slow down your hart rate and cool you down gradually.
Be respectful and move around quietly if you have to leave the room.
In and outs
– We don’t recommend leaving class unless there is an emergency. Resting or catching a breath of fresh air
does not constitute an emergency. You should lay down in savasana for that.
If you must go out, please wait until the end of the
posture to leave or reenter the room. Do so between postures.
Water
– The temperature is set to 105 degress in class, and you will need to drink water. However, Bikram recommends no water
for the first 25 minutes of class. This is to warm up the body within the first 1/3 of the class.
The first official break comes after eagle (25 min.). The teacher will mention water
at that point. If first timers cannot wait for the break, they can drink sooner
but only at the end of the posture. It will be fairly distracting for students in
posture to see somebody behind them moving around and drinking water as they try
to exert themselves.
Make up and perfumes
– In Yoga, your beauty will not come from your make up, it will come
from the composure of your practice and the grace with which you put your body in
posture. If you are coming from work and you have it on, you should take a
moment to remove it. It will help to see your real self in the mirror.
Perfume is not really necessary. Especially if it’s an
attempt to cover a natural, non invasive smell of sweat. Consult
the teachers for additional advice.
Body odor
– Students are not required to shower before class but we don’t wish to overwhelm a part
of the room with body odor either. Usually the issue is confined to the armpits.
If you rinse them out before class, the problem is solved. You might also wipe your
armpits with the small towel every two or three postures. Most issues will be resolved by the first
water break.
If you experience discomfort with the hygeine of another student, please continue with the class, then mention it to the teacher afterwards. It
is not a very recurrent problem.
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