Why 90 Minutes?
Understanding the therapeutic design behind the traditional Bikram yoga sequence
The 90-minute Bikram yoga class is not an arbitrary duration. It is a carefully designed therapeutic sequence that maximizes the healing benefits of each posture while allowing your body to safely transform in the heated environment.
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26
Hatha Yoga Postures
Each performed twice
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2
Pranayama Breathing
Exercises to open and close
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40C
Room Temperature
With 40% humidity
The Power of Two Sets
Each posture is performed twice for a specific therapeutic reason
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First Set: Preparation
The first set of each posture serves as preparation for your body. It warms up the muscles, tendons, and ligaments while introducing your nervous system to the specific demands of each pose.
- Increases blood flow to targeted areas
- Awakens muscle memory and body awareness
- Establishes proper alignment and form
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Second Set: Therapeutic
The second set is where the real healing happens. With your body now prepared, this set delivers the maximum medical and therapeutic benefits of each posture.
- Deeper stretches and stronger holds
- Maximum therapeutic compression
- Enhanced detoxification and healing
The Stretch-Compress Principle
The foundation of Bikram yoga's therapeutic effects
How It Works
Each posture is designed to either stretch or compress specific parts of your body. This systematic approach creates a "tourniquet effect" that delivers fresh, oxygenated blood to every organ, gland, and tissue.
When you stretch, you create space and circulation. When you compress, you squeeze out toxins and stagnant blood. Upon release, fresh blood floods the area, promoting healing and regeneration.
Stretch
Opens joints, lengthens muscles, increases flexibility and circulation
Compress
Stimulates organs, releases toxins, strengthens and tones muscles
Release
Fresh blood rushes in, delivering oxygen and nutrients for healing
The Heated Environment
Precisely controlled conditions for optimal practice
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40 C
Room Temperature
Warms muscles for deeper, safer stretching
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40%
Humidity Level
Optimizes perspiration and detoxification
Benefits of the 90-Minute Format
Why the full sequence delivers optimal results
Cardiovascular Health
The heated environment and sustained effort strengthens your heart and improves circulation throughout your entire body.
Immune System Boost
The systematic compression of organs and glands stimulates the lymphatic system, enhancing your body's natural defenses.
Deep Detoxification
Sweating in the heated room helps eliminate toxins through the skin, your body's largest organ of elimination.
Mental Clarity
90 minutes of focused practice creates a moving meditation that clears the mind and reduces stress and anxiety.
Joint Health
The heat allows for deeper, safer stretching while lubricating joints and strengthening surrounding connective tissue.
Complete Workout
The full 90 minutes ensures every muscle, joint, organ and system in your body receives attention and stimulation.
Experience the Full Practice
Join us for a 90-minute class and discover the transformative power of the complete Bikram yoga sequence.