Guest guest Report post Posted February 14, 2001 Can anyone explain the core differences between the Ashtanga and Bikram styles? Which is supposed to be better? I had read a lot about the Bikram style and it seemed as if it was being hyped as the most challenging form out there. I tried a class and was really disappointed. I’ve been doing a fabulous and really tough power yoga class for a few months and wanted to see if Bikram was even more physically challenging. Not only did I find the Bikram class less challenging, it was boring. 26 asanas twice and no upper body work, again boring although I did like the heat. So far I haven’t seen any form of yoga that is more demanding physically than power/Ashtanga. Any comments? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted February 14, 2001 You've experienced 'em both! You be the judge as to what's best!<br><br>It's kind of interesting, how some will be attracted to Iyengar, some to Bikram, some to Astanga or some other style. So many different kinds of bodies, and different needs and expactations from whatever practice one happens to gravitate to.<br><br>Although I practice astanga vinyasa, I'm not adverse to the occasional Bikram or Iyengar class. For one thing, these different styles can show us some weak points in our bodies and minds we might never suspect with our "regular" astanga practice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
