The Postures Click Illustrations to View Photos > Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class is a demanding series of 26 postures (asanas) and two breathing exercises (pranayamas) practiced in a heated room, which is suitable for all ages and levels of ability. Each posture stretches and strengthens specific muscles, ligaments, and joints needed for the next posture. The Bikram method also stimulates the organs, glands and nerves, moving fresh oxygenated blood to 100% of the body, restoring all systems to a healthy working order. Bikram scientifically designed this vigorous 90-minute program to deliver total health through the balancing and strengthening of every system in the body in order to prevent illness, injury and limit the effects of aging. In addition, the series of postures combines skills of concentration, patience, determination and self-control, leading to increased mental clarity and reduced stress. Pregnancy Postures View Pregnancy Postures > Your health and the health of your baby is of the utmost importance. We advise our expectant moms to consult with their physician prior to practicing Bikram Yoga during pregnancy. It is important that you tell your instructors as soon as possible so we can educate and assist you during your pregnancy. If you have been doing yoga regularly just prior to your pregnancy, then you may continue with the yoga postures in Bikram's Beginning Yoga class until your third month, or up until the time you are no longer able to lie on your abdomen. Then you should use the pregnancy series as taught in Rajashree's Yoga for Pregnancy DVD. If you are new to yoga or have not been doing Yoga just prior to your pregnancy, you should wait three months until you start. At that time you should use the Rajashree's pregnancy yoga DVD for your home practice. home | first timers | what's new | tuition | the studio | about us | postures | testimonials | press Copyright © 2000-2010 Bikram Yoga Dallas. All rights reserved.