HEATED YOGA THERAPY
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History

The style of yoga taught at YOGA WITH HELENA is "Bikram". Bikram Yoga was started in the 1970s in India, and influenced by the "Human Potential Movement". Indeed, with wide-ranging health benefits, it is no wonder Bikram gained international acclaim quickly, with hundreds of studios in dozens of countries.

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Healing Potential

According to Wikipedia, "a systematic review in 2015 found that Bikram Yoga improved lower body strength, range of joint motion in both upper and lower body, and balance. It noted that unsystematic trials (without randomized controls) had found possible improvements in glucose tolerance, bone density, blood lipids, artery stiffness, mindfulness, and "perceived stress". Yoga may even be covered by insurance if your doctor prescribes a Letter of Medical Necessity (LMN). 

 

Class Description

A typical Bikram class consists of the same 26 postures, which includes breathing exercises. Most classes on the YWH schedule are the traditional 90 minutes except the 6am slot (or for an extenuating circumstance), condensed to ~65 (not uncommon in the western world). The sequence always starts standing and the entire second half of the class takes place on the floor, with corpse pose (laying down) in between each pose, ironically the most difficult of all. 
Practitioners may prefer Bikram over other styles because they know what to expect and don't have to listen for each new instruction or look up to watch the teacher's each and every move; also, students are better able to track and assess their progress.

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Environment

The heated room loosens the muscles for improved and safer mobility, and the mirrors allow you to focus on just yourself (easier said than done!). Those with injuries are encouraged to participate, first sharing their limitations with the instructor; they may consider taking a private to learn the modifications to support and even aid in healing. The possibilities are infinite, though YOGA WITH HELENA does not claim to be a medical remedy or cure by any means. This does not mean that other styles or cross-training in other sports is frowned upon!

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Who should practice Bikram?

Students include swimmers, marathoners, and competitive martial artists to those who are just trying yoga or exercise for the very first time. Even the most advanced student athlete is happy to have a new practitioner to join this incredible movement! Anyone and everyone can practice Bikram! Students range from adolescent to 70s+ of all shapes and sizes and from all walks of life; both male and female have surprised themselves over the years with what they learn they are capable, or their barriers needed to overcome of as a result of this practice. Wouldn't you love to find out for yourself?

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Why Helena's

YWH offers classes every day of the week taught by experienced and unique teachers, though Helena teaches most of the schedule. Students of the practice around the world are attracted in particular to Helena's unique and invigorating teaching style. Just check the testimonials below. Helena facilitates going deeper and restoring energetically. Actually Helena's Story is quite amazing... 

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