Bikram Yoga is 90 mins, and in recent years there's been a huge increase in 75 mins, 60 mins and even 45 mins classes that gives you a workout but allows you to 'save' time. One one hand it offers versatility and gets a workout in on busy days, but on the other hand, is society so intent on doing so much that we try to shorten everything so we can rush off to the next thing. However, what does that extra half hour away from the hot room actually give you? Please take two minutes to readthis blog which gives some insight between the two classes:
"I'm worth 90 minutes."
I remember a student a few years ago who embarked on a 30 day challenge. She said that she felt guilty for practicing yoga every day because people in her life would complain she wouldn't see them as much. I told her: 'it's okay to take the time out for yourself, to look after yourself and to be selfish for yourself."
26 Postures
2 Breating Exercises
90 Minutes is only
6.25% of your day...
No Excuse
2 Breating Exercises
90 Minutes is only
6.25% of your day...
No Excuse
Breaking it down simply:
The 60 mins is a work out
The 90 mins is a work in
The 60 mins caters to the Western mind that says there is never enough of anything
The 90 mins calms the mind and the body to make mindful choices outside the yoga room that actually saves you time
The 60 mins jump or flows from postures to posture or skips the second set
The 90 mins gives you a chance to go deeper, to improve, and to heal
The 60 mins in a maintenance class
The 90 mins is the real work and has the ability to change your life
The 60 mins doesn't allow you the time to do everything twice or for the postures to be held as long
The 90 mins actually is then saving you time
It's true any yoga is better than no yoga, but maybe taking the time to spend a little more time on yourself isn't such a bad thing?
