Some PGA golfers that can’t stand the heat on the golf course are now turning up the heat – more specifically Bikram Yoga – to improve their health and performance. PGA professional Jamie Mulligan, who has worked with PGA pro Paul Goydos, Nationwide Tour pro Peter Tomasulo and college phenom Patrick Cantlay, is a confirmed proponent of the popular form of yoga called Bikram Yoga, in honor of founder Bikram Choudhury.
Bikram Yoga is a system of yoga that Mr. Choudhury developed from traditional yoga techniques and popularized beginning in the early 1970s. Bikram Yoga classes last 90 minutes and consist of a set series of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises. Bikram Yoga is practiced in a room heated to 105°F with a humidity of 40%.
The intense heat and humidity help the muscles to stay warm and stretch more safely than in a colder environment. The 26 individual postures are meant to improve flexibility, balance and bring freshly oxygenated blood into those areas, promoting healing throughout the tissues.
The repetitive nature of the golf swing for professional golfers such as Jamie Mulligan can often create extreme stress and muscle tightness that leads to more serious injuries. Bikram Yoga could be a safe, simple answer for professionals or even weekend golfers who are looking to improve their scores while staying flexible and healthy.
Visit www.bikramyoga.com to learn more about Bikram Yoga and to find more resources in your area.
