This type of yoga was developed by Bikram Choudhury, a Yogi who began to practice yoga at the age of three. He then studied it for years with Bishnu Ghosh, the renowned physical culturalist. They developed this form of yoga together as a particularly challenging set of poses and stretches.

As a beginner, you will get the most benefit from Bikram yoga by practicing with a skilled instructor. More and more Bikram is becoming available around the country in yoga studios and health clubs.

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