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| I thought it was wonderful! I could so see how it can become addictive. Is it normal to be sore afterward though? |
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| Hi! I recently began Bikram, too. I had my first class on April 15 and I've now taken 5 classes in total. I am obsessed! My hamstrings were (and have continued to be) really really sore the day after. Where are you sore? |
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| Hi Ally,
I'm new as well, about to reach my 4th month. I was addicted after my first class 
Yes, I think it is very normal to be sore. Especially after a really good class. I find that I am the most sore in my thighs and back after taking class from one of my favorite instructors. I push myself more when I am in tune with the instructor.
As long as it's only soreness, and not pain.
I would try stretching at home. It helped me get my forehead on the floor for separate leg stretching and helps with the soreness. Practicing the asanas at home helps with balance too.
Good luck with your journey!
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| isn't soreness a type of pain?
be cautious practicing bikram yoga at home...
your body won't react the same way outside of the heated room...
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| I think its normal to feel a combination of soreness and like you just had a massage. A very vigorous massage.
Enjoy your addiction!
PS There are additional threads on the addictive aspect of Bikram; you all can read people's experiences at various points of their Bikram Obsession and after the addiction wears off. And then returning to Bikram after a long hiatus. And stopping again. |
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| dhanurasana - 2006-05-01 6:46 PM
isn't soreness a type of pain?
be cautious practicing bikram yoga at home...
your body won't react the same way outside of the heated room...
I think there's a definite difference between soreness and the kind of pain that accompanies an an injury.
Check out this article written by a Yoga Instructor:
http://www.holisticjunction.com/displayarticle.cfm?ID=3638
I think the same is true in most sports... and even music.
I've been a classical violist for 15 years and learned early on that if you don't identify the difference between soreness and pain, you can end up with permanent damage (ie carpal tunnel, nerve damage, tendonitis, chronic bursitis, etc.) Soreness is a given after an intense yoga class or 3 hour rehearsal, but playing or doing yoga with an injury can be devestating to your body.
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| I'm sure you noticed them strongly suggesting getting back within 24 hours for your second class. This is largely to work out the soreness. Soreness is caused by buildup of excessive lactic acid in the muscles, a waste product of the muscle's exertion. When you practice again you cleanse the muscles of this toxin and continue the strengthening process. |
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