I see this is an old post, but I'm new to this group, so it's new to me! I had significant fat loss doing Bikram anywhere from 3-5 times a week for a few months last year. Started in June and by December I was down almost 30 pounds. I don't know if all of that was Bikram, but I have no doubt it played a role.

I lost 10 pounds in 8 weeks when I increased my hot yoga to 4 times per week.

Bikram plays a role for me in that I know exactly where my body is at when I get into some of those poses. It motivates me to eat very clean.

If I do Bikram once or twice a week I usually lose around a pound that week. If I don't do Bikram (and do some other kind of exercise instead) I only lose about 0-0.4 pounds. So yeah, it definitely works for me,

I used to do it last year for a couple of months and noticed when I quit the weight came back on.
I have since rejoined and go 5 times a week. It definately is motivational in staying healthy and feeling healthy.
The best part is you do see the inches come off and more definition throughout your body.
I recommend going at least 3 times a week if you want to see some serious results.

Hi All! I'm going back into Bikram Yoga after a two and half year hiatus. I'm trying to organize this time into a busy work schedule.
Bikram Yoga class starts at 6 pm and ends at 7:30. I get home by 8:15 at night. Should I eat dinner after the practice? What kinds of foods should I be eating in the evening or should I juice to keep from being nauseated?

so far i have been doing it for about 5 months about 3 days a week and not even one pound of loss. the only other exercise ive been doing is walking and of course watching what i eat. i suppose i was taken by the claims, that it would burn fat and increase muscle. i have gotten stronger though but not visible muscle changes. i am going to start incorporating other workouts, as this is unfortunately not working for me.

I've been doing it for 9 years, but my experience is the same. The most i've lost is 15lbs doing just Bikram yoga-- I didn't lose any more until I I started monitoring what I was putting in my mouth. For some people (me included) weight-loss is 80% diet and 20% exercise. I still do Bikram about 2-4 times per week, but alternate with an intense kettlebell workout (2-4 times per week).

I've continued doing the bikram for other benefits (blood pressure, cardio and arthritis).

so far i have been doing it for about 5 months about 3 days a week and not even one pound of loss. the only other exercise ive been doing is walking and of course watching what i eat. i suppose i was taken by the claims, that it would burn fat and increase muscle. i have gotten stronger though but not visible muscle changes. i am going to start incorporating other workouts, as this is unfortunately not working for me.

I've been doing it for 9 years, but my experience is the same. The most i've lost is 15lbs doing just Bikram yoga-- I didn't lose any more until I I started monitoring what I was putting in my mouth. For some people (me included) weight-loss is 80% diet and 20% exercise. I still do Bikram about 2-4 times per week, but alternate with an intense kettlebell workout (2-4 times per week).

I've continued doing the bikram for other benefits (blood pressure, cardio and arthritis).

interesting. I am coming to that conclusion too.

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