sinclairstratton

I have been doing Bikram Yoga for 2 months and I love it. I lost 15 pounds. My allergies went away and my mobility was as good as when I was in my 30s. On Sunday, I had a heart attack.
I had a 100% blockage in the main vein on my left side. I had angioplasty and it was fixed.
I have a 40% blockage which they say isn’t a big problem and can be fixed with medication.
The rest of my heart is fine. My ultrasound was fine. I took my first walk yesterday and
had absolutely no problem. While having the procedure I asked my cardiologist if I could
continue Bikram. He said no. I do not think he has a grasp of Bikram however. If I am going to sway him and assuage any doubts I have as well, I could use some information from folks who had
a heart event and went back to Bikram. Preferably someone around my age. In addition, how long might it be before I can return if I am allowed.

Thanks
Mike

Hi Mike, I see that this post was a few years ago…I am wondering how it went? I am 43, and I had my heart attack 4 months ago on Dec 5, 2012. One valve was 99% blocked, they put one stent in me. Rest of heart looks good, was caught early so minimal damage. At hosptial they told me I’d be back to normal in 6 weeks. However no doctor I talked to even undertood what hot yoga is…Ive been asking the whole time..when can i go back? My doctor said…yoga is just a lot of stretching, right? another doctor, just a regular one i saw, said don’t do hot yoga you can get staph infections that way!!!! LOL. oi. Anyhow, finally my cardiologist said sure, but if i were his family member he would ask I wait 6 months before going back. I have been walking a lot, short hikes, etc. I feel better than I did BEFORE the event. I am going today and going to take it easy. A little nervous, but alas, I want bikrams back in my life.