Things You'll Need:
- Yoga mat
- Towel
- Water
- Light, natural fiber clothing
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Step 1
Drink plenty of water. The heated room acts as a detoxifier for your body and promotes increased flexibility. What the heat does is promote sweating, which leads to dehydration. Drinking plenty of water before class will prevent you from becoming dehydrated.
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Step 2
Wear the proper clothing. Light, breathable natural fibers such as cotton, will wick the moisture away from you body and help your body to cool down naturally.
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Step 3
Eat a light meal at least three hours before class. Heat, combined with physical activity can make you feel sick to your stomach. Eating a light salad or fruit a couple of hours before class will keep your energy level high during class without making you feel sick.
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Step 4
Get a yoga mat. You will sweat profusely during your Bikram yoga class; bring your own mat to avoid slipping on the floor as well as a towel to wipe the sweat off your body.
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Step 5
Pack a few bottles of water. You will need to keep hydrated during class so pack at least two bottles of water to drink during class.
