| Molly called and invited me to a Bikram yoga class | | | | been found to encourage the body to sweat so toxins |
| tomorrow, which I quickly agreed to. It seems to be the | | | | are released from the body. |
| new thing in town, at least from what I've heard from | | | | While a different yoga mat isn't needed, a regular |
| all my friends. I hadn't been able to attend yet because | | | | attendee will appreciate a Bikram yoga mat because it |
| of other obligations. | | | | provides more friction, even with the extra moisture. |
| I met Molly at the gym and dressed appropriately. | | | | Some people will use a towel on top, but this can |
| However, I didn't realize the mats were different from | | | | create problems with traction. An oversized mat will |
| the other yoga class. I used my normal mat, but I knew | | | | also soak up more sweat, and it allows for extra room |
| I needed to purchase a Bikram yoga mat if I wanted | | | | for all the yoga movements. |
| to continue to attend. All I know, is you sweat a ton. | | | | How thick the Bikram mat will depend on the user. |
| Why is a Bikram yoga mat needed? | | | | Some like it thicker, as it provides extra cushioning and |
| - You sweat a lot during class. | | | | more support, while others appreciate a thinner mat. |
| - The mat has extra friction. | | | | They feel it allows them to connect easier to the |
| - The mat can be larger than normal so the sweat will | | | | ground, and they can complete their yoga poses |
| be soaked up. | | | | easier. |
| - Mats can be thick or thin. | | | | A Bikram mat can be found in many different patterns |
| - They are made with lots of different patterns and | | | | and colors, which gives a person a variety of choices |
| colors. | | | | to choose from. Some are made from synthetic fibers, |
| - Material can be made from synthetic or foam. | | | | while others are foam. Other material used is bamboo |
| - Mat needs to allow for washing. | | | | or cotton. |
| The nice thing about Bikram yoga is it is a great form | | | | Some people will buy two mats at once because a |
| of exercise, but it also gets rid of toxins found in the | | | | Bikram yoga mat doesn't last terribly long. It requires |
| body. It's known as "hot yoga" as well, since the yoga | | | | regular washing because of all the sweat pouring out |
| is completed in a heated room. The extra heat has | | | | of the body. |