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Bikram Beginner's Tips

I Hope He Comes Back
What two first-timers reminded me about walking into your first Bikram Yoga class.
 • Roxanne Goh
Why Bikram Yoga Teachers Don't Demonstrate the Postures
The real reason has nothing to do with demonstration—and everything to do with observation.
 • Roxanne Goh
"I Used To..."
One sentence I hear often in Bikram Yoga—and why it always makes me pause.
 • Roxanne Goh
The Things Students Apologise For
That teachers don't care about
 • Roxanne Goh
Teachers Don't Have X-Ray Vision
Why visibility matters more than most students realise
 • Roxanne Goh
The Difference Between Intensity and Strain in Bikram Yoga
Why harder effort doesn’t always create better practice
 • Roxanne Goh
What Archery Quietly Taught Me About Bikram Yoga
On clean lines, controlled effort, and not forcing the shot
 • Roxanne Goh
What You Wear to Bikram Yoga Matters More Than You Think
Bikram Yoga is done in a hot room.
 • Roxanne Goh
What Most People Don’t Understand About Bikram Yoga
It’s not really about flexibility.
 • Roxanne Goh
Puffy From Drinking Water? Here’s What’s Actually Happening
Why drinking less water actually worsens water retention — especially if you practice hot yoga.
 • Roxanne Goh
Stop Breathing Through Your Mouth in Bikram Yoga (This Matters More Than You Think)
I saw this again today in a class filled with first-timers.
 • Roxanne Goh
Stop Wiping Your Sweat in Bikram Yoga (Here’s Why)
If you’re new to Bikram Yoga, this might sound counterintuitive—but one of the best things you can do in class is stop wiping your sweat.
 • Roxanne Goh
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