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Last Post 24 Aug 2009 02:52 PM by emily. 6 Replies.
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Ellen
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| 06 Jun 2009 09:41 PM |
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Bikram yoga is a hot yoga. Are any of the classes the same posture series as Bikram yoga? |
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Greg Angus
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| 08 Jun 2009 02:49 PM |
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| I've done quite a bit at both studios. About 4 years ago I switched to Sunstone yoga full time. I would say they share about 2/3 of the poses. There are some differences in dialogue and in which part of a particular pose may be stressed over another part. The sequencing is also very different. At Sunstone there are 34 poses, at Bikram, 26. The heat is amped up a bit more at Bikram Studio, and some of them have a bit of a reputation as being a bit drill sergeant. I've experienced all varieties. If you are trying to decide which way to go, you may get some other responses on here, or you might check with other students or just try both. If your experience is like mine, I think you will find Sunstone has a much purer 'yoga' feel to it, the sense of acceptance and grace kindness is much greater here - at least that's my experience. |
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Chris
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| 08 Jun 2009 03:54 PM |
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Im an experienced Bikram'r as well. Greg is right about the temperature differences between Sunstone and Bikram, but Sunstone has a higher humidity level. I find that I sweat more at Sunstone than with Bikram due to those humidity levels.
With regards to poses, while there are shared poses between the two, Sunstone seems to move at a faster rate. In Bikram classes I can really 'feel the burn' much more than in Sunstone classes.
And finally, I am in total agreement with Greg in regards to teaching style and studio attitude. Bikram is pretty unforgiving when it comes to beginners and instructors can be very forceful. More of a 'you can do better than that' than a 'go where your body takes you today' attitude.
Either series is a great workout. Sunstone is cheaper, and you get a variety of classes which makes continuing practice better. |
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Ellen
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| 10 Jun 2009 09:43 PM |
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| This is all great advice! Thank you so much! |
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robert
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| 11 Jun 2009 12:58 PM |
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| I just want to join Ellen above in thanking Greg and Chris for sharing their direct experiences. I have only been at Sunstone and have been curious about the differences between our approach and the traditional Bikram style. I personally appreciate the ability to listen to my body and accept it. |
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Catherine
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| 26 Jun 2009 03:19 PM |
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| I did Bikram yoga for about a month. I found it to be very cultish and one instructor tried to force everyone all the way into reclining hero. Not to mention the smell of the yoga room was unbearable. I often felt nauseated. Not sure if it was the additional heat or the smell of the room. I finished the 10 classes I had paid for and looked for a new studio. |
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emily
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| 24 Aug 2009 02:52 PM |
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| I have been practicing at Sunstone yoga for several years and went through the teacher training program in January 2009. Since I moved to California, I've been teaching and taking classes but not at hot yoga studios. I tried 2 Bikram studios and found them to be a bit too drill sergeant-y but then on my 3rd try (I was really missing hot yoga) I found a great Bikram studio. Teachers encourage students to go farther, past the point where they are comfortable but not pushing into pain. There are also a lot of community events. Basically, what I'm saying is...if you are somewhere that doesn't have a Sunstone studio try a few Bikram classes b/c you may just find one you like! |
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