Bikram Yoga
Developed by Bikram Choudhury who designed a sequence of 26 yoga postures (or asanas) and two breathing exercises that are performed in a heated room. The postures are vigorous and demand a lot from the students. The heated room, typically around 35–40°C, makes muscles more pliant and encourages sweating which purportedly acts as a purifier. People of all levels, ages and body types practice together with a teacher acting as a guide, taking the class through the ninety-minute series.