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Most Successful Men Do Yoga

January 5th, 2009 kate

My instructor in Bikram yoga has been in that kind of business for ten years now, and I must say that he belongs to men who became successful because of doing yoga. I can practically say that yoga does change a man to a more efficient and focused worker, or perhaps, businessman.

Everybody who is inviting a friend to a yoga class reiterates that yoga can help anyone who practices it to develop his mental focus and balance in everything that he does in life. Since yoga involves mental activities, it gives too much reservations to the mind that step-by-step plans whether in career or personal life should be thought, prepared and done very carefully in aiming for sure success.

I just realized that most of successful men I know do yoga, Bikram in particular. There is n great wonder why these people achieve success in whatever endeavor they have because of positive minds that they carry with them. My instructor actually agree with me every time I tell this to my friends. He says that even those who are not into business succeed in life because yoga can undoubtedly help them keep a positive outlook in life, good plans and thorough actions toward their endeavor.

In all yoga poses, there are various focuses. These poses are done for a certain purpose but generally, the mind always go through a process of deep concentration where positivity in thoughts and actions can get improved. On the other hand, anyone can achieve success in anything that he does if this positive mind and action are with him.

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Worry-Free Holiday

December 22nd, 2008 kate

Every holiday season, people are very busy with shopping for new clothes, shoes and gifts for their loved ones. I must admit that I do the same thing. Along with this holiday routine, people are also busy with thinking what food to prepare and how to arrange stuffs at home.

On the other hand, many of us today are worrying where to get money for all these. We are starting to have problem about how to spend and get through with the season. My friend always advices me to relax especially every time I find myself physically and mentally troubled because of wanting something for a specific occasion or time. My mother who has a lot of friends in the neighborhood as well as nieces and nephews, is always assuming that these people are coming over at home to celebrate Christmas with us. Of course, she hardly thinks of possible dishes and goodies that she can give. I can see her physically stressed with the demands of the season. Actually, I tried to help her once but since I just arrived from my work, I also got tired.

Thinking what to give to whom and trying to spend limited budget for all Christmas expenses are two most nerve-wracking tasks. In as much as we want to give wonderful presents to those who we like to be happy, we also have to remember that our mind and body must both have a break.

I invited my mom for a bikram yoga class where she could rest her mind and body, just at least before Christmas. In fact, this is one of my Christmas presents to her. We both felt lighter and ready for the season.

It’s always a good thing we have bikram yoga as a part of our life. Perhaps, without it, living is a lot more stressful and difficult to cope with.

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The Bikram Addicts

December 20th, 2008 kate

“I am a Bikram addict. It’s not a statement to question or judge about. It’s a fact. And no one can change that to me. “These were the words of our senior Bikram instructor in Manila’s Bikram Yoga Center’s big event last Wednesday. The whole yoga center decided to convene all regular members and even guests to celebrate a great success of Bikram yoga in the country. This event is also a means to give way to acquaint “old” Bikram addicts to new ones who come from different places in Manila.

Bikram addicts including me enjoyed the night of sharing wonderful stories and discoveries about our yoga experiences. Every year, before it ends, a tradition like this event happens and always marks a very significant day in the calendar. When our senior yoga instructor made a short speech about his being “addict” on Bikram yoga, everybody went on a great awe because of how long he has been in the practice and how Bikram yoga really changed his life for the better.

Other Bikram addicts gave dance numbers which truly amazed me because they have performed unordinary dances but they made a twist on it by integrating yoga poses on a beat of a slow- and fast- modern music. Expectedly, I have gained friends from the event and I also have obtained lessons from other Bikram addicts which inspire me even more to continue practicing yoga and campaign it to my other friends who are still not into it.

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Let’s See How Much You Know About Bikram Yoga

October 31st, 2008 kate

Do you have any idea about Bikram Yoga? I bet you do! Who else in the world does not have any hint of thoughts about this famous yoga? It seems like everyone is into it, or at least into searching more about it, and sooner apply to the nearest yoga classes in the city.

Let’s see how familiar we are with Bikram yoga.

1. Where do we practice Bikram yoga?

a. We practice yoga in an open-air field.
b. We do Bikram yoga in a heated room.
c. Only countries with arctic weather get to adapt this kind of yoga.

Answer is B.

We do Bikram yoga in a heated room. Basically, Bikram yoga is a series of yoga poses done in a heated room for about forty degree Celsius. The founder of this yoga, Bikram Choudhury believes that sustaining a temperature in this room temperature will help you achieve a proper blood circulation is true. Bikram yoga’s unique atmosphere and ways of doing it help your body get more and more flexible as we practice Bikram yoga regularly.

2. What type of recovery benefits does Birkram Yoga have?

a. We’ll be relieved from emotional and physical illnesses.
b. We’ll be able to recover from our past serious illnesses.
c. It won’t be too hard for us to travel once we do Bikram yoga.

Answer is A.

Bikram yoga primarily recovers us from our emotional and physical injuries. It also serves as our guide to have our body function properly. Let’s say you suffered from an accident two months ago, and you enrolled in a yoga class. You’ll eventually realize that Bikram yoga helps you reduce emotional stress brought by the unexpected results of the accident. It also gives you a natural cure to your hurting knees, joints, arms, back, etc. Bikram yoga slowly teaches you how to move your body parts in such a way that you don’t need to exert much energy.

You will also get to discover that in this kind of exercise. The muscles and joints are being worked out to achieve a well-functioning body system. The inner body organs are also very vital in various processes concerning our body and mind.

3. What other benefits does Bikram yoga have?

a. Bikram yoga serves as a place for socialization.
b. Just like in gyms, we get to brag about our body and learn latest fashion.
c. Many of those who are into Bikram yoga consider this as a lifestyle.
d. All of the above

Answer is D

A lot of people, especially those who are already into yoga for several months or years, consider Bikram yoga as a lifestyle, a form of exercise and place of socialization. Yes, you’re answer is D, all of the above. Some have already built-up a career out of this. They’ve put up yoga centers or have written books or for magazines about Bikram yoga poses.

It’s a way of life because, through Bikram yoga, you get to improve your body and your health while enjoying it as a habit. Getting into this kind of exercise is an entirely a different thing. Remember, when you have a healthy body, you also feel light and happy. You also get to help out. There are those who have become trainers of yoga classes, and they really enjoy what they’re doing. It may be a routine for them, but they meet, train and make friends out of different people.

4. Can Bikram yoga help us even if we are old?

a. Yes, Bikram yoga is an exercise that caters people of all ages.
b. It is rooted from a Hindu belief which states that young leaders are the only ones entitled to the practice.
c. Yes, Bikram yoga is only for old people, especially for those who need to have their health rejuvenated.

Answer is A.

Bikram yoga is a life-changing exercise which caters people of all ages. It doesn’t matter if you’re twenty or even fifty. As long as you decide to make your life worthwhile through engaging to this kind of yoga, you’re in.

Bikram yoga helps in body and health restoration. That’s why even people who are already considered grandmas and grandpas enroll in regular yoga classes. It’s not about flaunting your body anyway, it’s improving your health and body. The yoga also leads to achieving inner peace. It also helps our mind stimulate the right way, and puts us in a very deep, and relaxing state until we reach the highest point which is complete and inner peace.

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