Here are a few tips to remember while working on your pose.

 

Make sure your grip is not too close to the toes as it is too hard to hold on to sweaty toes when you begin to extend your leg forward.

 

In the same way, make sure you are not holding your foot too close to the heel or this makes it too hard to extend your heel forward and stretch your Achilles tendon when you extend your leg. 

 

When you extend your leg forward towards the front mirror, make sure that it is an extension, not an actual kicking motion.  Extension supports the back where kicking may misalign your spine.

 

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If Bikram Yoga at PBY is where you go to restore, replenish, refocus, realign, recount, reassess, regroup, reclaim...REMEMBER to smile and have fun.  Your perception IS your truth. 

PBY is now offering gift cards.  This is a great way to offer the present of presence to someone you care about.  These are available for purchase online or at PBY in many denominations.  They may be applied towards classes/packages, water and retail products at PBY.

 

Is your sticky mat showing signs of having spent too much time in the hot room?  If so, try this tip to freshen up that trusty friend.

 

In a 12 ounce bottle add 10 ounces of water plus several drops of these essential oils: tea tree oil, peppermint oil, plus any other essential oil that appeals to your senses.

 

Shake your new concoction, spray it on your mat and allow to dry flat.  You will be much happier practicing on that mat - promise!