Stress, back pain, weight loss? Most Bikram yoga practitioners come looking for a complete physical activity that helps them stay healthy, keep (or regain) their shape, and release the stress of daily life.

The benefits of a regular yoga practice in a heated environment are numerous. The heat combined with yoga lets you push your limits further, with each of the 26 postures bringing its own benefits.

With heat, muscles relax more quickly and tension fades away. Relaxation is immediate. Oxygenation and awareness of your breathing let you release stress factors during the class. The benefits are felt well after the session.

Regular physical activity helps you slim down. In addition to this calorie expenditure, Bikram yoga refines your silhouette and strengthens the muscles of your body. Ideal for reconnecting with your body and losing weight!

Heat helps stretch the body. Hot yoga lets you go further in your stretches. Muscles relax better and more quickly, allowing you to push further in your effort. Bikram yoga improves posture by strengthening the muscles, especially the back and abdominals. It's a good remedy for back pain as it realigns and strengthens the spine.

Thanks to sweating, your body is deeply detoxified. Your energy is boosted and you regain good quality sleep. Hot yoga practice is well suited for chronic fatigue, as Anne, a flight attendant, explains.

Many athletes practice Bikram yoga. It helps strengthen ligaments and joints, thereby preventing injuries. Heat helps improve endurance and flexibility. Bikram yoga also helps "repair" the body worn down by years of high-level sports.