I was first lured into trying Bikram Yoga because a new studio had opened up near my house, and I was hearing so much buzz about Bikram Yoga that my curiosity got the best of me. What cinched the deal was this 2 week unlimited special the studio had going for $27. I was certainly expecting to increase my flexibility and tone up – and I have! But one side effect I wasn’t even thinking about or searching for was the way my complexion has improved ever since I took on the practice! For those who struggle with their skin, they know it’s no fun at all. It’s so frustrating that as an adult in her mid-20s, I still have to deal with the neverending blemishes that pop up here and there. For me, it feels like just when one pimple is about to go away, another one rears its ugly head! Who feels me on this?!
However, since I’ve been doing Bikram Yoga more consistently, my skin problems have all but disappeared! Even I have been noticing this glow in my skin – sometimes I have to pinch myself to make sure I’m seeing what I’m seeing! Sure there are those few old scars I’d like to vanish away, but for the most part I don’t have any clogged pores, large pores, or red ugly pimples in sight. Amazing! I seriously attribute it to Bikram Yoga. All that sweating helps get rid of those bad internal toxins and is cleansing my cells from the inside out. Some of Bikram Yoga’s poses also claim to balance the hormones, so that may also be key in my having clearer skin in the past few months. Whatever the reason, I am very pleased! I would love to hear from you who have had a similar experience through their yoga practice.
Check out what Acne Magazine has to say about this issue.
Another great article – Yoga for a Glowing Skin.
a. says:
I’m not sure if I believe the “balancing the hormones” claim of Bikram, but the sweating seems to help my skin. I find that if I don’t go to class for a few days, I can definitely tell.
6th May 2009 at 12:34 am