This is Beginning Yoga:

What if you're not flexible? Perfect! This Yoga is for you! This is the most common misconception that prevents people from coming to Yoga classes. Yoga is not about how flexible you are; it is about stretching your body and spine to increase your flexibility.

Why is the room heated? The room is heated intentionally to warm muscles, which allows you to work deeper and safer, seeing results faster. Heat takes the trauma out of stretching, heals and helps prevent injuries. It also promotes sweating which helps flush toxins from your body, giving you a wonderful glow from head to toe. The heat combined with the sequence of the postures is what makes Bikram Yoga so special.

What should you bring? We supply Yoga mats but some people prefer to bring their own. You need plenty of water and 2 towels - 1 for during class and 1 for afterwards. We rent towels for a pound and you can buy 1.5 litre bottles of Highland Water for a pound also.

What should you wear? Please wear clothing that fits close to the skin and dress as lightly as possible. Avoid loose fitting clothes, we need to see your knees.

How long is class? Bikram's Beginning Hatha Yoga class is 90 minutes in length.

How Often Should You Come? Come as often as you can. A daily practice from the beginning can relax into a regimen of 3 or 4 times per week. You'll find you want to do this practice. It's fun! it works! You will start organizing your schedule to fit it in. In fact, the harder this Yoga is for you initially, the more you need to do it and the more you are going to benefit from it. The time and effort you put into Bikram Yoga will be returned to you tenfold.

Can you eat before class? You should come to class on an empty stomach. It is best not to have food for 2 hours before class. You can drink juice or eat fruits up to 1 hour before class.

What about water? You should drink plenty of water everyday, this is better than just drinking water before or during class. With Bikram Yoga, you are simultaneously cleansing all the systems of your body from the inside out. It is important to stay hydrated so your elimination systems (bowel, urinary, and skin) can support your efforts. Water is avaialble on site

What if you have injuries or illnesses? Please let the teacher know if you are pregnant, had surgery, or have any injuries, illnesses, or special conditions. You can still do most Yoga postures, with a few modifications that the teacher will show you.