hi
I do bikram about 4 times a week, on average, and I’ve been doing it more than 10 years, I’m a 48 yo male.
I’ve found for a very long time that I have a lot of trouble with getting out of breath, which seems to be because I’m very congested nasally. I find in poses where I”m bending down, I find it quite hard breathing through my nose, and I usually make a snorting noise when I breathe in these positions. I’m also a very loud/heavy snorer.
The fact that I get out of breath, and these days usually end up lying down for a lot of the class, i feel is really holding me back in developing my yoga. My ability to do the poses, and my flexibility are really pretty good. It’s just the breathing issue that holds me back, I feel.
I tried a nasal spray for a short time, just before Bikram classes, but it didn’t seem to make any difference. Most doctors I’ve spoken to don’t seem to have much idea.
I always breath through my nose in yoga. Generally, I’m a nose breather when I’m not doing yoga. Although sometimes I’ll wake up in the morning so nasally congested that I have to breathe through my nose.
Any advice appreciated – thank you.
