How to Select a Bikram Yoga DVD

Set Up a Practice Space

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  Choose a quiet spot. Avoid noisy areas like the living room or your home office.

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  Create a peaceful environment. Turn off all phones and alarms. Light candles and adjust the lighting to a comfortable, serene level. Choose an inspirational setting with no distractions. For instance, consider practicing in front of a large window that overlooks a pretty outdoor view.

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  Seclude yourself. Let your spouse and kids know that you need privacy for a set time. Keep the pets out of your practice area by shutting the door.

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  Consider using music in the background. Light, inspirational music can set a mood or drown out distracting noises like cars driving by or the television in the next room.

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  Keep your space clean. In yoga, cleanliness is a priority and should be a part of every practice. Shower before and after practice and empty your stomach beforehand.

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  Use a space heater to replicate the hot yoga temperatures of Bikram classes.

Select the Right Bikram Yoga DVD

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  Choose an appropriate level of ability. Generally, you can find classifications like level 1, 2 or 3.

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  Look for famous yoga teachers. For example, Baron Baptiste is a well-known instructor who has a line of DVDs.

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  Choose a DVD that comes with a book. Some Bikram DVDs have accompanying instructional manuals or guidelines for students.

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  Check for DVDs at your local Bikram studio. Studios have access to the latest releases and also base their buys on student feedback.

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  Select a DVD that has received good feedback. Some Web sites that sell yoga DVDs also include user feedback and ratings. If you purchase the DVD at a store, ask the salesperson for suggestions. .