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Questions on Hot Yoga

	Why is it important to learn from a Bikram certified instructor?
	How does Bikram yoga work?
	What is happening in my body during Bikram's yoga?
	I feel nausous, dizzy during class and very tired after my first class. Is this normal, and what should I do about it?
	How many times a week is it recommended to practice?
	What is the recommended room temperature for Bikram yoga?
	If I can't get to a studio to practice in class, will I get any benefit from practicing at home in a normally heated room?
	We do not have a Bikram yoga school in my town.  What is the best way to learn the postures at home?
	Can you please explain 80-20 breathing and exhalation breathing?
	Why are inversions not included in Bikram's series?
	Is Bikram yoga aerobic?
	About how many calories are burned during a Bikram yoga class?
	Does Bikram Yoga help with balancing the emotions ?
Questions on Your Specific Health and Hot Yoga:
	Is it safe to practice Bikram yoga in the heat when pregnant?
	With a proper diet is Bikram yoga good for weight loss?
	Can I still lift weights (running, biking, doing aerobics) once I start Bikram yoga practice?
	I've been experiencing tremendous pain in my hamstrings since I've started Bikram yoga. What should I do?
	My back hurts after I practice Bikram yoga. Do you have any suggestions?
	I have kidney failure due to adult onset polycystic disease and am on dialysis three times a week. I wonder if Bikram's yoga practice can help?
	I have degenerative disc disease (or bulging or herniated discs). Can I still do forward bends?
	What precautions are necessary when practicing with a hip replacement?
	I have asthma. Can I practice Bikram yoga, and if so, are there any precautions I should take?
	I have been diagnosed with plantar fascitis. My doctor tells me to wear arch supports. Can I wear them when I do Bikram yoga?
	I have rheumatoid arthritis. Can I benefit from Bikram yoga practice?