Bikram Yoga - Spoken Instruction - Pose Titles - Full Sequence

[@randyhewitt5699]

"Do you know what is ankle?" "When you suffer, you should be happy, because you better shape!" "Life and death is the same thing" "When you upside-down, hard to tell what is what" "This is not a Cheese-Cake Factory, I don't 'Sell Power Here'" JUST A FEW OF MY FAVORITE BIKRAM QUOTATIONS from this audio. I love it. I went to a local (Bikram) studio for years until Covid and now have done this for a year. I know it in my sleep !! Thanks for posting. I've tried doing other 26/2 videos but the REAL Bikram himself is what I keep going back to

[@nachmanuman3376]

I bought two infrared heaters 75 dollars each have my own studio amazing privacy and this is the magic don't need any other classes I've tried iyengar no comparison Bikram is a genius shame in those very bad people who were looking for trouble

[@aquilamccann6096]

It is brilliant to have the 90 minute class with Bikram. No mirrors and little heat is more than enough to get the class done. Thank you Boss for the class. Lovely Bengali song at the end. Reminds of the teacher training so much.

[@jennifercanfly]

This is an absolute godsend. I have missed doing classes so much, and my body has been suffering from the amount of massage I have been doing without adequate self care. People talk a lot of smack about Bikram, but I am here to tell you: he teaches you as a STUDENT. NOT A CUSTOMER! This will save you from injury at the hands of an inexperienced teacher. It took me a lot of just doing what he says to finally, after YEARS, understanding the rationale. Let him bark at you, this isn't for your ego! It's for body and soul. You can trust him. He is a TRUE teacher, which is tough to find in the West (though not as hard as finding a true student). J KENNEDY THX SO, SO MUCH, you're an angel! ♡

[@beckyreeder9892]

Jennifer Erickson I know this is years later but I agree with you! I do a lot of massage and Bikram Yoga and yoga in general has helped me with pain and has given me more stamina to do better massage. 🙂

[@lorilynnl6002]

Amazing

[@theotherway1639]

I use the book "30 Days to Reduce Stress" by Harper Daniels for post yoga mindfulness and meditation. It seems to complete the energy.

[@whollyflow9113]

Word🙏

[@rajeevsharma7160]

Somehow KZbin pushed this video down the search . Found it again and please never delete it . And especially the Bengali national anthem song in the end ( in his soothing voice ) for shavasana.

[@jeffmartin303]

Bikram is the best instructor to truly use the specific biomechanical diagnostics he created to optimize each posture. Listen, listen, listen. It will change your practice. It will change your life. I am go grateful for finding this video. His dialogue is motivating, genuine, and when you finish you will know the difference. Thank you for putting this up.

[@kennedy442]

We are happy to read you are finding value in the video. Enjoy the benefits!

[@gmbbrz]

I love when he says "what's the purpose of your birth"?

[@aredhelwinter7874]

Thank goodbess this version is available! I really prefer this kind delivery when it comes to practicing Bikram yoga.

[@MsButterbaby]

Bikram during the quarantine since my bikram studio is closed >>> heat or not I still feel amazing after 😁🙏🏽

[@rajeevsharma7160]

It’s always special to practice with this being played … I’m here almost everyday

[@mrignayani04]

This video is the only that keeps me sane during the pandemic lockdown. I practice everyday 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 million thanks

[@OolaHula]

Thank you! This is gold! My Bikram teachers suffer from diarrhea dialog, on and on and on. It's intolerable! Time for home hot yoga.

[@donnagraves1789]

Thanks so much! I'm a flight attendant and am away from home more than not. I can't always get to a studio when in a different city so I've been making my hotel room as hot as possible and trying to do the poses from memory. This. Is. PERFECT! Again, thank you!

[@kennedy442]

donna graves I'm very glad you have found this guided Bikram sequence valuable, Donna. It's inspiring to know that you and so many people use it to happily. Best wishes to you wherever you are today. :)

[@Geannie123]

Standing deep breathing: 0:20 Half moon pose: 6:50 Awkward posture: 15:50 Eagle pose: 20:35 Standing head to knee: 23:35 Standing bow pulling: 28:35 Balancing stick: 33:55 Standing separate leg stretching: 36:50 Triangle pose: 39:00 Standing separate leg head to knee 43:15 Tree pose: 46:30 Dead body pose: 49:05 Cobra pose: 52:58 Fixed Firm: 1:03:25 Half tortoise: 1:06:15 Camel pose: 1:09:05 Rabbit pose: 1:12:20 Head to knee pose: 1:15:30 Spine twisting pose: 1:21:35 Blowing in firm: 1:24:00

[@lisasborofsky9096]

So glad to have the audio . I am still exercising during virus with 2 space heaters.

[@taebond007]

Thank.you Bikram Hearing your voice teaching Bikram Yoga Hearing you describe the Asanas(postures) just brings back Great memories of my 2008 teacher training 🔥🔥🔥📿🧘🏽‍♀️🔮in Acapulco Mexico thank you so much Bikram I have started by practice back and I’m looking forward to teaching the Bikram yoga again thank you so much this yoga heals the mind body and spirit and helps you to become more and more enlightened💜🙏🏽🌸💪🏽👑🕉☯️🔮📿🧘🏽‍♀️🕉☯️📿🔮🧘🏽‍♀️🔮📿🔮💜💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽🌸👑💜🙏🏽👑👑

[@jennib6894]

Thank you so much for posting... I would literally have to cross the sea for a studio!! I found other videos and I've tried their variations but this is what I needed --- my body loves & craves these 26 postures in full Bikram style :) paz

[@marisiaostrowki9487]

No teacher can touch the teaching of Bikrams personal audio class. It's better than a in personal teacher I find at times.

[@lorilynnl6002]

Love this. Life saver time and time again I almost know it by heart thank you

[@lucymorrison7232]

I had this dialogue and the hot yoga dome through the pandemic. The dome really is great. I could get it to 110 degrees if I wanted. I have MS in exercise physiology and have worked in PT all my career. For the average student and for many with injuries and disabilities,If you follow this dialogue : truly listen to his words you can’t go wrong. He is a genius.

[@360lotus]

It's from a recording he used to sell. ... not sure if he still does. Anyhow ... I'm glad it's available here ... Not sure how much longer it will be up. Such a great series ... Best practiced in a hot room/studio .... and for beginners with a tolerable teacher who can correct errors and suggest modifications. This video is good I think if you already have a good feel for proper alignment.

[@vinaysheshadri7401]

what a beautiful song at the end. very relaxing. thanks BC.

[@jenniferm.7871]

Very thankful for this posting!! I can continue my love/hate relationship in my make shift torture room!!!

[@GregCheekSpeaks]

Thanks, just did the class from the beach in Biloxi, MISS - amazing

[@mighty1829]

Love him . He always put me in the front of the class ! He said Americans are lazy you are not . Love love him . He is the best . You might be able to get the diragram if you need the pictures ! It all comes back to you !! If you just do it !! Amazing love it thank you for posting

[@melaniemaynewton5378]

Love this fella, love a laugh whilst in pain.

[@JaneFrizzell]

lol me too

[@taraconnelly2348]

This is a pure gem, and I appreciate you uploaded this for us to use. I have been using this daily for a few weeks with the intention to complete nearly daily for at least the rest of my summer. Hot and humid in south Texas, so I practice right at home. I actually like how you put this together, it offers no distractions so I can meditate well. Thank you so much. The only studios I have nearby have 60 minute 'hot yoga 26 poses' which isn't enough. This serves me daily--I had hidden pain in my lower back which is awake now and becoming fixed now because of you and Bikram and what builds up to camel pose! Thank you!

[@kennedy442]

Tara - Thank you for the excellent news that you are enjoying the Bikram Yoga practice in your home. We hope you continue to find health and happiness with this program.

[@debkirkhenderson]

Really grateful for this video! Love this teacher. Thank you!

[@kennedy442]

Thanks Deborah! I hope you find the spoken instruction helpful in your regular Bikram practice.

[@karinabikram]

@@kennedy442 are you John John by any chance? I always thought he'd love our Bikram Hot ass yoga..

[@kennedy442]

@@karinabikram I'm a different Jon Kennedy, but I'm sure John John would've enjoyed the hot, deep work.

[@mighty1829]

Bikram is amazing . Any women complaining is a jerk . I was there he is incredible never ever did anything but teach an amazing class . Racheal Welch was always in class too !:). I will contact his people and ask if they need a witness to how funny he was anything said was numerous . He is the greatest teacher

[@francisacanfora8088]

Love this, after doing yoga since I was 8 years old I finally found the Holy Grail ! If I ever get the opportunity to do the intensive training under the tutelage of the Master I would do it in a heartbeat!

[@kennedy442]

We are thrilled you like the Bikram sequence. Enjoy the online guidance on this KZbin video to your heart's content. Thank you for the comment. :)

[@theotherway1639]

I use the book "30 Days to Reduce Stress" by Harper Daniels for post yoga mindfulness and meditation. It seems to complete the energy.

[@verinesegarnier-drayton3618]

I absolutely love that this is available online so I can participate at home. THANK YOU!

[@kennedy442]

Thank you Verinese! We appreciate the feedback and are glad you have enjoyed the video.

[@julieivers1385]

J Kennedy is this dialogue available so I can download it to my phone?

[@suomynonaanonymous]

Great class allows me to do at home I love how bikram pushes you!

[@icefirehate]

Been looking for a full instructional video!!! This is good.

[@kennedy442]

I am happy to hear you find this video valuable. Thank you Manda!

[@timegem5563]

This is the best of the best Bikram instructor... I've ever heard.. better than any class that I have taken..I am very grateful...

[@shamikray]

Time Gem coz it’s Bikram himself lol

[@dolli818]

Thank you so much for uploading this. The only Bikram studio in my current city is really far from where I live, plus I can't really afford to go as much as I would like. This is exactly what I need.

[@kennedy442]

Enjoy deep stretching from the convenience of home!!

[@a.l.5653]

J Kennedy but then it must be done in the heat environment. Tough to heat it up at home :( or first you start bikram hot and afterwards, after some years when you are ready you can move on to the cold ? :)

[@randyhewitt5699]

EVERY Bikram studio has a couple "scholarship" positions for people who can;t afford, but want to come regularly. You usually agree to clean after classes 2x a week--as in clean the studio/ bathrooms etc. A friend of mine did it and it only took him 30 minutes each time. Well worth it!

[@danabreitbach8518]

This is the instruction that was available for sale on cassette from Bikram's studio in Hollywood way back. The breathing sequence in the beginning is one of my favorites. Be careful if you are new to this. You do get dizzy. Bikram refuses to make or authorize a video so this will be as close as you can get. Get the book if you aren't sure what the poses are. This audio is really meant for listeners familiar with the sequences, meant to help you with timing. I like to alternate days between this sequence and Ashtanga. 😜

[@suomynonaanonymous]

Need more of these recordings

[@SweetBossa]

Thank you so much for posting this! I used to practice Bikram but I would have to drive 5 hours to go to the nearest studio. But now I can do this in my room (and when raveling too!). Thanks!!

[@kennedy442]

SweetBossa That's wonderful that you've found a more convenient way of enjoying the effects of Bikram yoga class. The portability of the audio and video can keep you healthy wherever you are in the world. Enjoy!!

[@judydube7274]

5 hours, wow! I had to go 90 minutes one way at 4am and I thought I was dedicated! Thanks so much for posting @ J Kennedy!

[@missomissy2005]

While I love practising in a studio, it is not always practical with time and for some people it is very expensive. I also enjoy the heat but in the middle of an Australian summer it just gets too much. Thank you for creating this vocal class. I now have the ability to practice to my convenience at home, with or without heat whilst enjoying the benefits of this amazing Yoga. I just wish it was an MP3 to plug in and go, but, this will do. Thank you again

[@JaneFrizzell]

the class/this recording used to be on itunes; perhaps it is still there?

[@karinabikram]

Best Yoga 😍

[@cultelove1]

Practicing vikram for 8 months ...it has changed me..love love love it.proud to be a bengali🏅🏅

[@kennedy442]

That's wonderful to hear your successes with yoga practice!

[@cultelove1]

+J Kennedy thanks a lot for uploading this .i can practice on snowdays at home🙏🙏

[@lprepszent]

WOW! AH-AMAZING TEACHER! THANK YOU!

[@rainafortini5797]

I think it’s so fantastic that this is available to everyone, but out of curiosity did Bikram or anyone give you a hard time for putting it up? I was thinking about trying to do something like this with images, either pictures of the pastors or possibly edit together an actual class so people could have the visual... definitely don’t want to go to all the trouble if I won’t be allowed to put it up/post it… Wondered what your thoughts might be?

[@bethr7100]

Love this so much!

[@antoinettea9968]

God bless you for providing this. I hope you don't ever plan to take it down. Can you please send me a link so I can have it permanently. Thank you

[@antoinettea9968]

Never mind, I just converted it to mp3 and now have it on my phone. Thank you so so much! I live in a very hot country so lucky me I can just practise in the garden. Haha

[@nohatanious5793]

Awesome work out

[@anjcarpenter862]

29/60 day challenge for myself. During the pandemic here in hot Panamá.

[@kennedy442]

We are so glad to read that the program is working for you. Panama' heat should warm up the body nicely too!

[@janinetollot209]

"You haven't done real yoga until youve done bikram yoga." Got this love-hate relationship with it. I hate doing it, but i love what it does for my body ❤️

[@kennedy442]

The practice requires discipline in the short term, but the long term benefits are huge. Thank you for sharing your experiences and for using the video.

[@kathybeattie5797]

This is Bikram, himself....

[@fikhesusanto6063]

Thank you much J Kennedy.

[@kennedy442]

+Fikhe Susanto I'm glad you find value in this video. Enjoy!

[@sbaxter8626]

Thank you so much for this! It changed my life! Now I can do this at home! Do you have any suggestions on how to get the heat and humidity in one room besides the bathroom?

[@kennedy442]

That's wonderful! I hope you continue to find value in this video. As for temperature and humidity control, that is indeed difficult. The studios i attend simply crank up the thermostat and run humidifiers hours before class. It may be expensive to do that at home, unless you have a private studio space with isolated climate control.

[@benbridges552]

Bobo, what size heater do you recommend? No harmful effects from breathing in the gas fumes in a closed room?

[@lisab2911]

this is awesome! thank you so much! will you share the audio, so i can save it in my phone for travel?

[@evgeniyadevlin2749]

This guy is a torture machine:) just exactly what I was looking for)

[@gmbbrz]

I know-I love the way he lectures you in between poses. He is more like a coach.

[@360lotus]

How is this not a copyright infringement? I'm amazed this has been up for 2 years.

[@missomissy2005]

Because someone might miss a dollar?

[@MrMusicformyhead]

THANK YOU J KENNEDY

[@whollyflow9113]

Perfect 🥰

[@nextphazeproductions8825]

Who's here after the Netflix documentary?

[@pujatibrewal]

Which documentary?

[@nextphazeproductions8825]

@@pujatibrewal netflix I'm America just look up bikram

[@cherriann5514]

@@nextphazeproductions8825 yea. i am glad I saw it so I can boycott bikram yoga. I believe the actual yoga is helpful, as he did not invent the poses, but it should be renamed. To use the name bikram yoga you have to have done his teacher training and I do not support anyone going to his teacher training

[@Renee-Heal-The-Eagle]

@@cherriann5514 Ghosh Yoga

[@annenooney47]

Amazing yoga, bad man.

[@eoriol1955]

For someone who has not been in the studio ever or for a while, I would like to suggest that the publisher of this video offers pictures of each pose at it s best.That way, we can have something to refer to besides Bikram beautiful and sexy British accent.

[@kennedy442]

+Eric Oriol That's a good idea that i've pondered several times and attempted to make into a reality. My video making skills just aren't ready for that task.

[@eoriol1955]

Hopefully one of our many intelligent and smart yogis out there in space will hear our pleas and come down to offer some assistance.I suggest we try to get Donald Trump as the model

[@aqualove6777]

+Eric Oriol haha

[@LuisaCuellar]

+Eric Oriol Hi, you know, it´s not just that easy, it really takes a lot of practice and great teachers to achieve each pose at its best. Even thought, you can watch this site bikramyogamexico.com/ were each pose is greatly illustrated by an animated sequence. Hope it helps.

[@jenlim2906]

Y are there advertisements now? Previously none

[@j.b.l.3907]

OMG! I love this set! My new daily routine. Thanks so much!! Who is the teacher or at what studio?

[@randyhewitt5699]

this is Bikram himself

[@kristinemulhall1446]

can i do this at home without heating up the room in which i practice?

[@kennedy442]

Heating improves the muscles' ability to become limber quickly, however it's not mandatory.

[@suomynonaanonymous]

You can but it is 100x easier and doesn’t feel the same without the heat.

[@just42day19]

Absolutely, yoga is yoga at anytime any place and any temperature

[@mistaremix]

does he know what 'Pearl Necklace' really means?!

[@hyena280]

ha ha

[@andleebfayyaz4203]

I can’t see anything. I want to watch the video.

[@maxeisele]

does anybody knows where i can find the written dialoge?

[@kennedy442]

Río Abajo There is no written dialogue that i am aware of. The book from the founder of Bikram yoga describes the poses, but is not laid out like a transcript of this class.

[@TheChoppedSalad]

Teacher Training

[@esferundito]

? no image? :(

[@reddog6256]

What's the point!

[@kennedy442]

Joy and happiness... Increased flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance.

[@leifengta]

Who is speaking?

[@suomynonaanonymous]

Google User Bikram lol

[@denipitas]

Bellissima active wear facebook clother yooga

[@JaneFrizzell]

head hurt? is good news for you! means some brain cells are alive! they are complaining!

[@mighty1829]

The women he's calling sweetheart is most likely me !! Ha . Some dummy said its harassment here in the comments ???? Are you crazy it's endearing he was always so wonderful loveing cool . The very best teacher ever !!! Any women who said anything or filed anything is an insecure jerk looking for money and attention , yes an attention whore . Leave bikram alone !! What's jerks !! He's right about amaericans . Love you bikram !!!

[@hotmetaldobermans]

Denial is powerful. Gross.

[@bulletproofcheetoh]

Mighty what do you think now? Still defending him and victim shaming?

[@itsruthiehello]

this is random...i can't figure out your accent! Are you south african???

[@seansnyder8594]

This guy would piss me off...

[@JaneFrizzell]

Oh yeah he does. And we stay in pose.

[@eoriol1955]

According to what Bikram just said,if a Jewish, Muslim , Christian or Atheist woman is home being happy and her loser of a husband walks into the house, finds the food not to his liking and he slaps the living shit out of her......If she allows that slap in the face to temporarily make her feel sad,she is a loser.Why is Yoga not teaching people how to behave better instead of teaching them to accept crap from others with joy and happiness.What are we supposed to be ....Robots with no feelings....I practice Yoga every day but Ill be damned if someone insults me and I think of myself as a loser for getting mad.That is when my bow and arrow will come in handy

[@jammie8827]

Great commentary, I enjoy this class. Quite sexist, patriarchal and heteronormative with him calling a student “sweetie.” As a regular bikram practitioner I use this during covid and aside from some of this language he uses it is informative.

[@kennedy442]

Your comment about the sexist tone of the instructor is common here. Despite Bikram's narcissism, the yoga practice itself seems to have a lot of value for participants.

[@eoriol1955]

So, according to this guy, if I am a woman being abused every day by a brute, it is my fault if I react in a defensive manner. Or if I am Black and a police officer starts to fuck me up just because he felt like doing so, I need to lay down and accept it.Fuck this crazy shit.Love the exercise but hate this unrealistic philosophy

[@eoriol1955]

+Sa K Why can t I do both at the same time Sir

[@00godlovesus]

;)

[@desmondmccallum2916]

Shouldn't there be a joint accountability charge for the teachers in the rapists court case ? Like : abiding a fugitive, abiding and concealing a sexual predator? If you were part of a crime you should face the music

[@val_ezresponse]

He holds same postures for different time periods. No consistency.

[@tinamarsiello9301]

I find the instructor to be very obnoxious. He insults the students and his delivery is more auctioneer than yogi. I did Bikram for many years because I didn't know any better. When you realize that the jokes and stupid metaphors are just part of the prescribed dialogue, that teachers all over the world are saying the same exact thing, you have to wonder whether anyone who teaches this method really knows a damn thing.

[@kennedy442]

I've had similar experiences with Bikram, Tina. Even though the poses open my body up (along with emotional and mental releases), i've noticed that all the Bikram teachers i've had deliver the class in a similar fast-paced way. They also always "call out" a few students to correct their form. Perhaps it's a technique to keep practitioners more present and focused. I don't know. Culturally though, Bikram class is a rare place where the teacher-student relationship is less about compassion and more about following "orders". Regardless, the poses do leave me feeling rejuvenated. I hope you can find similar benefits despite Mr. Bikram's harshness.

[@masochistmonkey]

He loses me at "sweetheart". He's known for his misogyny, racism and homophobia. That being said, this is a really helpful class for me. I still get a lot out of it.

[@ohbbyilikeitrawr]

+masochistmonkey using sweetheart is not mysogenistic or every girl in a 5 mile radius would be and so would my mum.

[@rainafortini5797]

Tina Marsiello “... when you realize that the jokes and stupid metaphors are just part of the prescribed dialogue” actually the Bikram CD, and P crumbs recitation of his own dialogue, is vastly different. When I first learned this yoga it was in my apartment in NYC September 1989. A man named Sonny and his 7 yr old daughter (who demonstrated the postures perfectly) showed me the practice, without dialogue, and because I liked it so much we went to buy The book so I would have a reference to remember the sequence etc. I was still young and in great shape so it really wasn’t until I started to get older in my 40s that I ran like the wind to find a class, and studios slowly started to pop up all over the place by the late 90s etc.... But my point is it wasn’t until 2006 that I found myself in a hot studio, for the very first time with teachers only one of whom actually went to become training and she didn’t even use the dialogue… but one day we had this visiting teacher name Michelle from CT, Who was “rough and tough and funny” and I loved her class because she made 90 mins move along a lot more quickly just by being entertaining in a little silly… but the point is it wasn’t until about a year later, when I went to Bikram training, that I realized that was probably when I heard the dialogue for the first time. Sort of like you were saying I didn’t realize her funny clever silly jokes were something she was repeating from her dialogue training… But yourComment has me revisiting why I “got in trouble” at my training, showing up without ever having heard the dialogue with 300 other people who had not only been hearing it from their teachers but had also been given a copy of it to memorize before the training. So when I arrived I was surrounded by all these crazy people practicing the dialogue with each other and I had no idea what they were doing! It would be years later that I realized the reason I had enjoyed Michelle‘s class so much was because she was teaching the way she was taught to teach by using this dialogue… there is no doubt that Bikram himself can be a complete jerk, maybe even a borderline monster. Believe me I was put through the ringer by some of these people in the most unfair, cruel to this day I am crippled by the antics of these jerks... but hearing the dialogue trigger something in me that wishes I could just go back to the beautiful daily practice I had for a good solid five years or so, before I ended up having an accident and I have never really been able to do it like that again. To this day I still try to conjure up the energy to find a hot studio where I may have to drive for 40 minutes or longer, come home with a sack of smelly wet sweaty clothes, living without a washer and dryer washing them out in the bathtub hanging them up, ignoring the smell that accumulates over time blah blah blah... emotionally tearing the hair out of my head asking “why? Did a handful of people have to ruin my Bikram experience?” There is no other Yoga worth doing. Any other yoga class that I felt desperate enough to give a try, has every single time turned out to be some weekend warrior, maybe with a great body who likes to show off their own flexibility, who teaches like they just watched a Denise Austin video and then change the sequence but always, and I mean always always always they introduce The sun salutation that they do at least for half the class over and over again, which is why everybody in the world likes to make downward dog jokes because that’s the one they remember! So I think it’s funny that you would say become teachers don’t know what they’re doing… as human beings quite often they really don’t, they’re hypocrites, they are back stabbers, they are liars.... but still 10,000 times more likely if the conditions are right to do half a yoga the way it’s meant to be that it hurt like a work out, not the “Namaste ya later” PS yoga that Westerners tried to throw incense and candles on top of emphasizing meditation and the worst is when a teacher uses a gong lol.... there is no better class than a Bikram yoga class, even for people who are more advanced.... The reason I was able to become healthier at the age of 50 then I was at the age of 25 was because of the routine. I could pace myself, pace my breath, keep my mind focused because it was as routine as a daily shower. I mean to actually be able to accomplish doing a 90 minute hot sweaty yoga class every single day for almost 5 years is what restored my health. If I had to show up and the teacher felt pressured to “keep it interesting” and read stupid little on us for cosmic advice passages type crap I wouldn’t of been able to have a dud for it… There would’ve been days I just wouldn’t have showed up. But because it was such a defined, reliable, simple dialogue it allowed me too personalize it bring whatever I could day today, always a little bit different, but always deepening and growing. I would always tell people who said they hated the routine of it that that was what I loved most because it made it as simple and straightforward is jumping in the shower soaping up drying off and going out to enjoy my day… can you imagine having to decide a new and interesting way to take a shower every day? You’d get pretty stinky. Sadly, as I said, you aren’t entirely wrong about Bikram himself and his teachers... however the yoga is the best there is. Not to mention he’s been doing it for the past 40 years or so, the original hot yoga, all the details of which very carefully thought out to the point where they’re doing it pretty much the same to this day although I hear with a lot more heart after all that’s happened, which is a good thing. One last thing, the very first time I heard the CD was at Bikram Yoga Yorktown, around April 2006. I think there were only three of us the owner and another teacher and myself not yet a teacher deciding to practice together and we all heard it for the first time… I had trouble containing my laughter calllike a 747 taking off” but because the owner and the other woman sort of gave me the serious look I tried to stop myself from laughing it was a little weird but the point is I instantly fell in love with how much fun it was… still I had no idea it was something people were supposed to memorize…This studio opening only 10 minutes from my home! I was the very first one to show up at the door, absolutely over the moon that I wouldn’t have to drive for a half an hour anymore… That is until the woman became a total nutcase over the website I had made for her and threatened me with legal action because she couldn’t figure out why my Apache server password didn’t work in her GoDaddy account... I shit you not and because of that, because I didn’t return a phone call one day this woman basically destroyed my life. Even when I had nothing to do with her studio when she found out I had gotten a scholarship to go to Honolulu to become a teacher she “warned them” that I was a dangerous person and I’m not sure what else she said but it completely colored my experience. Unnecessary burdens were created and that coupled with my own in patience and frustration left me hitting my head against walls up and down the East Coast. It was as if people knew I was vulnerable so knew exactly how to take advantage, and if I spoke out or stood up for myself I had somehow find myself getting in trouble again… And as I said along the way seven years ago I took a bad fall and I’ve never been the same since. I didn’t intend to write my entire back room life story but it’s been interesting to think about. For a while I was walking with two canes, recently had to undergo a total hip replacement from the severity of my arthritis, now 100 pounds overweight I still can’t believe that I am 100 pounds more than I was at my training very difficult to lose when you can’t even walk very well anymore… and yet I am going to get my fat butt in the car and drive about 40 minutes to the class tomorrow at noon and the teachers going to do a very similar dialogue to this… A lot of it she’ll repeat it will touch my heart and resonate inside of me sometimes when I close my eyes I can flashback to a few joyous times in Hawaii where I had probably the most incredible time of my life although sadly I wasn’t really able to enjoy it thanks to Jane Kartsch...Who now owns at least two studios.... makes me remember/realize that even at that training in 2007 I lost 30 pounds in about 2 1/2 months nine weeks… on the very last day of our training Rajashree joked with everybody about “so who lost the most weight while we’ve been here?” People started shouting out numbers, 10 pounds! pounds! 23 pounds! I had lost I think it was exactly 29 pounds... so I had one that little contest but all the people were tapping on Rajashree‘s shoulder pointing at me that I had lost all that weight she pretended to not here. She refused to acknowledge me... I mean the absolute mind games that went on because of what Jane had done to me... they told me they wouldn’t give me my certificate until I had paid them back thousands of dollars for the scholarship that they’ve given me… I was barely allowed to teach. I remember they had some big meeting where Bikram said “how will she pay me back if she can’t teach?“ So they let me teach but made me feel like a parolee. It’s funny I still don’t know how to end this comment! Because I’m simultaneously agreeing with you that Bikram teachers can be idiots… And yet you’ve made me realize more deeply once again, that’s the point of having a system, and reliable dialogue to help us turn off our minds so we can deepen our practice. Thank you!

[@rainafortini5797]

For some reason KZbin is in allowing me to edit my typos so I am re-posting here: lol “... when you realize that the jokes and stupid metaphors are just part of the prescribed dialogue” actually the Bikram CD, and Bikram’s recitation of his own dialogue, is quite a different. But you’re right the teachers are asked to memorize the dialogue as precisely as possible… but that’s what makes it so great. It took me a while to understand why, because like you it seemed sadly cookie cutter but it’s really not.

[@eoriol1955]

The sexual harassment directed towards the probably very scared young lady he kept calling sweetheart is so obvious , I am wondering why all the so called feminists of the world , are not even noticing it

[@aqualove6777]

They do. He's facing serious allegations the last I checked.

[@pandaEmpress]

Could not concentrate with this guy...too much time spent talking.

[@ultrajayme]

there are specific reasons why there is talking during bikram. a little secret as to one reason is that the talking is a distraction you are to use as a tool to focus past so it NO LONGER is a distraction. that only comes with time and practice.

[@hyena280]

Thank you.

[@eoriol1955]

And how can a man who can not even pronounce sideways properly after living in America for over 20 years be more rich than me.This guy owns over 20 exotic cars and I don{t even own a bicycle.Yet, I speak 3 languages fluently and can pronounce sideways properly

[@LuisaCuellar]

+Eric Oriol hahaha I wonder that every time I listen to him. But I really love this practice. I guess the sercet is developing a great product and reaching the right (billionaire) people.

[@whollyflow9113]

Because he had muc to offer society. Your income represents the value you bring to the market. Be intelligent and use your asset in a wholly matter

[@NeoMororo]

This is nonsense yoga