Bikram yoga

American  

[bik-ram yoh-guh] / ˈbɪk ræm ˈyoʊ gə /

Trademark.

1. a brand name for a set program of yoga performed in a room heated to 105°F (40.56°C), consisting of 26 poses and 2 breathing exercises done in a prescribed order for 90 minutes: Bikram yoga is a specific type of hot yoga.

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Bikram yoga British  

/ ˈbɪkrɑːm /

noun

1. Also called: hot yoga.  a form of yoga in which traditional exercises are performed at high temperature and humidity

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Etymology

Origin of Bikram yoga

First recorded in 1975–80; named after Bikram Choudhury (born 1944), Indian-born U.S. yoga instructor

Example Sentences

Lou Chapman, who was one of his early basketball trainers, introduced him to Bikram Yoga — also known as hot yoga — when a new studio opened up.

From New York Times

The Nova retiree is operating at a different pace — morning Bikram yoga, holidays at home with Patty, his wife of 32 years.

From Seattle Times

A Bikram Yoga instructor from the city of Kingston, two hours away, Mr. Rowe listed his losses over the past two years, tears brimming in his eyes: his home, his business and half of his retirement savings.

From New York Times

He recalls taking Wright to Bikram yoga and putting him in a skateboarding-inspired ballet.

From Los Angeles Times

Stacey Holley, 41, works in human services and goes to the Bikram Yoga Works’ Mount Vernon studio at least six times a week.

From Washington Times