Question 1

is bikram yoga a good osteopenia exercise?

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Yoga is good: What are your goals?  If you are worried about your bone density, then would focus on weight bearing exercise.  Yoga is a good exercise in general and definitely activates the muscles as well so would be good for you.  Would also consider adding in some light weighttraining as well.

Question 2

can bikram yoga be a good way to de-stress?

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Yes, but caution: Hi, 
yes, Bikram yoga, as any yoga, can help manage stress, especially if done in a mindful way. 

Bikram yoga is a popular type of "hot yoga", practiced in a heated and humid room. Exercising in heat may carry certain risk concerns, and so make sure it is ok for you to do so from a medical perspective, and then keep well hydrated and avoid overheating while doing it.

Question 3

how can i protect my hair from a heated room like bikram yoga class or a sauna?

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Protection from what: Best i recommend coconut oil to your hair before and after exposure.

Question 4

is bikram yoga safe for lupus patients?

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Bikram yoga: If any should help with joint pains, fatigue , better mobility , feeling of well being. Lupus nephritis patients and renal failure patients should consult with their doctors prior to undertaking Bikram ypga due to  fluid loss and dehydrates toon as a result if heat associated with Bikram yoga.

Question 5

i take psychotropic meds, is it ok to do bikram hatha yoga?

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Good question.: Hatha yoga would be better than hot yoga as sustained excessive heat causes sweating leading to dehydration which may affect concentrations of some medications in the blood. Sports drinks rehydrate and provide electrolytes. Sipping water during exercises is good. Best regards.

Question 6

can i lise weight by doing bikram yoga?

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If you also diet: These postures are not magic and will not by themselves cause you to lose weight, but you'll associated with health-minded folks and this is likely to change your eating habits. Let common sense be your guide, and should you adopt a restrictive diet, supplement as your physician directs.

Question 7

what's the proper breathing technique for bikram yoga?

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Bikram Yoga: Working with a bikram-certified yoga teacher in the moment is the best way to learn the breathing techniques needed.  S/he should give proper instructions.  In some poses you are breathing normally, but keeping your lungs 80% full at all times; in others like forward bends you are exhaling completely.  Pairing the breath with the pose being done is key.  http://tinyurl.com/nfc6aqg.

Question 8

is it safe to do bikram yoga and lift on the same day?

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Let's get an expert!: This is a question for an exercise physiologist! Bikram yoga is high-intensity yoga done in a very warm room. It can be very dehydrating, so you must drink plenty of fluids to replace your sweat output. The only way i could imagine the two activities together would be to separate them by hours, and to hydrate extremely well. Hopefully, an expert will weigh in here! careful with "yoga in the oven!".

Question 9

is bikram yoga an effective way to loose weight quickly?

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Not by itself: Weight loss generally requires both long-term changes in one's diet & increased exercise. Bikram yoga is a form of hatha yoga practiced in a warm environment that makes it easier to stretch your muscles. Hatha yoga has many health benefits but is not particularly useful for weight loss. I advise a diet low in simple carbs & aerobic exercise. See http://www.Drfuhrman.Com/weightloss/default.Aspx.

Question 10

what are the health benefits and potential issues from bikram yoga?

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Helps some issues: Bikram yoga, other kinds of yoga, and other physical and mental therapies, can all help with relaxing the mind and the body. Yoga poses can help with stretching muscles, improving flexibility an mobility, decreasing stiffness, removing pain, improving balance, etc...  If done with a knowledgeable teacher, each person might be able to find additional benefits, which can vary from person to person.

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