NINETEEN

1. What is the truth about yoga for you?

the truth is the satisfaction when you complete a class, when about 85 minutes prior you felt that there was now way in hell that was going to happen. It is a satisfaction that carries with me and makes we believe in myself more.

2. Do you believe there to be contradictions in the practice of yoga? If so, what are these contradictions?

well....actually....yes. I feel that a Bikram competition is contradictory. The great thing about your practice is that it is yours. Seeing others do postions differently is fantastic, but competing in them is another issue. For part of the rethoric in class to be all about yourself, encourging members to compete is getting into another avenue that i feel shouldn't be touched upon.

3. List three hopes you have for your practice.

one - camel

two - camel

three - rabbit

4. What has the practice of Bikram Yoga given to you?

Well, it has taken away about twenty pounds. Besides that, it has presented a fantastic challenge that humbels me everytime I take class.

5. Why do you practice Bikram Yoga?

I enjoy the way my body works as a result of class. I am able to do my job better, with greater patience, and also with a better results.

Jon, B Age: 29

Crofton, MD USA

EIGHTEEN

1. What is the truth about yoga for you?

accepting what i see and feel. proving i can push my limits beyond the now. balance.

2. Do you believe there to be contradictions in the practice of yoga? If so, what are these contradictions?

yes, strength verse flexibilty. more muscles equal less limber. if i eat too much practice is hard if i eat too little practice is hard

3. List three hopes you have for your practice.

one - breath better

two - relax more

three - open farther

4. What has the practice of Bikram Yoga given to you?

more patience, forgiveness, more grounded. healthier state of mind, body and soul

5. Why do you practice Bikram Yoga?

strength training, joint opener, sweat, meditate

jesse, m.

Age: 34
carlsbad, ca

carlsbad, ca

SEVENTEEN

1. What is the truth about yoga for you?

i alwasy feel better after i practise....it shows me sides of myslef that might not always be what i want to see....but they are always important to b seen.....i am much happier since i have yoga as a major part of my life...practising and teaching

2. Do you believe there to be contradictions in the practice of yoga? If so, what are these contradictions?

No Response

3. List three hopes you have for your practice.

one - i will practise until the day i leave this planet

two - i will continue to grow, learn and improve my practise

three - i will be able to inspire people to heal and empower their body , mind and spirits through yoga

4. What has the practice of Bikram Yoga given to you?

recognise that any physical limit starts and ends in my mind....that there is so much more possible than i thoguht there was....trusting rashashree ( bikram's wife) i pushed though overpowering backpain from a bad epidural....and today i am painfree and close to touching the floor beind me when i do a back bend :)

5. Why do you practice Bikram Yoga?

because i alway makes me feel better....to me it feels like the question...."why do you brush your teeth every day

Amrei, N.

Age: 28

melbourne, victoria, Australia

SIXTEEN

1. What is the truth about yoga for you?

It forces you to deal with yourself. The good things and the bad. physically and mentally.

2. Do you believe there to be contradictions in the practice of yoga? If so, what are these contradictions?

only if you allow yourelf to create them or buy into other peoplesideas of them.

3. List three hopes you have for your practice.

No Response

4. What has the practice of Bikram Yoga given to you?

I'm 38 and I feel better than I did when I was 25.

5. Why do you practice Bikram Yoga?

See above and it makes me happy

FIFTEEN

1. What is the truth about yoga for you?

Yoga Makes you YOU!

2. Do you believe there to be contradictions in the practice of yoga? If so, what are these contradictions?

No Response

3. List three hopes you have for your practice.

one - To always have it available in my life

two - To do the best I can in every class

three - To share it with others

4. What has the practice of Bikram Yoga given to you?

Bikram Yoga sweated away my false self and showed me who I am. It peeled back the layers of self doubt in me showed me the power and strength that lies within. It changed my life!

5. Why do you practice Bikram Yoga?

It keeps me well emotionally and physically. I can deal with the challenges life may bring so much better

Norma, S.

Age:41

Byron Bay, Australia

FOURTEEN

1. What is the truth about yoga for you?

The truth is proper practice of Hatha Yoga will bring whatever is inside of you out.

2. Do you believe there to be contradictions in the practice of yoga? If so, what are these contradictions?

I don't believe there are contradictions in yoga, only apparently opposing forces that are in truth united.

3. List three hopes you have for your practice.

one - To create good physical. mental and emotional health.

two - I guess that's three!

4. What has the practice of Bikram Yoga given to you?

See #3 above. Also a way of working off my karma, since I became a teacher.

THIRTEEN

1. What is the truth about yoga for you?

The truth about yoga for me is the revelation my fundamental self. Through the bikram yoga i partake in, the challange i step up to each class, anything that is not essential to my being is brought forward to identify with and understand. Allowing me, with hope, to let go of anything unnecessary and further expose my own truth.

2. Do you believe there to be contradictions in the practice of yoga? If so, what are these contradictions?

Yes, in a sense. The mind and the will often disagree with the body or vice versa. The resistance or difficulty of a posture in the body and or mind, is usually the posture the person needs most. More of a conflict of interests, a resistance.

3. List three hopes you have for your practice.

one - That a greater understanding of my own practice will further my skills as a teacher

two - Greater compassion and understanding for myself and others

three - More balance in every aspect

4. What has the practice of Bikram Yoga given to you?

An greater understanding of myself and also what is not self. Balance and a greater acuity of the self in general.

5. Why do you practice Bikram Yoga?

It challanges me. Everyday. It makes me and my body happy, which transmits to the rest of my life and those who surround me.

Camilla, G.

Age: 28

Melbourne, Australia