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  • robf
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    March 30, 2012 at 7:18 am
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    in reply to: Is the yoga course going to help me? #9509

    Hi Liatmiriam – I have been doing Bikram yoga for over 3 years and have Gabrielle’s book – I would certainly recommend it – its been a very helpful reference regarding the postures and a lot of other aspects of Bikram Yoga ( you still can’t beat good advice from a good teacher though ) . I’m sure it would answer your questions – Rob

    robf
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    January 10, 2010 at 4:51 am
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    in reply to: camel pose – strongly emotional #6163

    Hi everyone -Camel pose must affect each person differently at different times.Towards the end of 2009 I was confident that I was making real progress with my camel with a good backward bend even though I still can’t quite get to the stage of hands to feet yet . Last week I had to go to a funeral which was both very sad but also with some quite humorous parts.Later that same day by the time yoga started , I had really forgotten most of the days events. However during my practice I was flat out even getting past the ” kneeling upright introductory part ” of camel let alone doing any backward bending – I just felt so sick and dizzy.Since then I’ve been to two more classes and am nearly back to my previous level.It is funny though that I am reasonably good at Fixed Firm pose yet still find Camel a real challenge. Robf

    robf
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    September 4, 2009 at 2:46 am
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    in reply to: Hatha and HY? #5441

    I’m fortunate enough to be able to complement Bikram yoga 3 times per week with hatha yoga once per week – being in my mid 50’s this is ideal for me – As Bonmar said , make sure you are well hydrated and have plenty of electrolytes .Robf

    robf
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    May 9, 2009 at 7:11 am
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    in reply to: Where to go to hot yoga holiday? #4773

    On the subject of holidays just wondering whether anyone can recommend good Bikram studios in Japan and Korea as my family is possibly holidaying there over the Christmas/New Year period (still a fair way off yet ]. The studios in Japan all seem to have their websites in Japanese . Thanks – Robf

    robf
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    February 6, 2009 at 4:34 am
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    in reply to: Heat reaction #4186

    Hi Gabrielle – I agree that it would be the humidity factor rather than the temperature – it is amazing though because I am sure that it takes up to 30 minutes after the end of the last posture before I feel that I am back to a normal body temperature once our class has finished .

    robf
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    February 3, 2009 at 3:41 am
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    in reply to: Heat reaction #4168

    I’ve been going regularly for 2-3 times a week for about 3 months now and I find that the hotter classes may be more difficult but they do seem to give noticably better results – I do make sure that I am well hydrated before and after though .

    robf
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    December 14, 2008 at 4:07 am
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    in reply to: hydration #3913

    Hi Robert – Have been away this last week but thanks for that advice also – will have to try small amounts of water early on and then after camel ( where I always feel sick anyway ) – Rob

    robf
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    December 6, 2008 at 1:32 am
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    in reply to: hydration #3856

    Thanks Gabrielle and Frasesam – my teacher (who is actually a really nice person and also quite caring ) was strongly against me having water during class – she said it would only make me feel sick – so I’ve persisted with no water till the end . However I might try Fraseram’s suggestion and try a little bit of replenishment immediately before class and see how I go , Rob

    robf
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    December 4, 2008 at 6:12 am
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    in reply to: hydration #3835

    Thanks Gabrielle – I do have Endura after class and I’ll be drinking water during the class this afternoon so I’ll see how I go .The reason why I am a bit concerned about dehydration was that I took our bathroom scales with me last time and I was 4 Kilos lighter at the end of the class . Rob

    robf
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    August 29, 2008 at 5:12 am
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    in reply to: camel pose – strongly emotional #3441

    Thankyou very much for your advice Tarah and Gabrielle- I’ll try to work at enjoying the pose and your suggestions – Rob

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