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The specific inhale and exhale cues in your Bikram class get you to access all the benefits of a posture fully. Using a powerful exhale in the Bikram Sit Up helps to access the core muscles, but it also impacts our heart. Our double exhale as we Sit Up helps to cool down the body with a powerful out-breath. This cleansing breath clears out some of the heat that we've been generating in class and supports both heart and lung health. inhale, fill the lungs with air... exhale twice, empty the lungs with purpose See more

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February is the month of love, but it's also our anniversary month!! We turn 19 and wow, it's been an incredible 19 years with YOU!! We have some amazing things coming up to serve you better and celebrate this inspiring community that we've created together. More details on that later, but for now, let's start celebrating 19 years of sweating together!... Tell us - what's the biggest change that you've experienced with us?? Drop your comments with a below and show your love for the #WCS community!

Are you part of our online community? Our virtual yoga library is extensive, with so many yoga and pilates classes to choose from, and the best part is that they are all right at your fingertips. You can join the West Coast Sweat community from your device anywhere you want! Here's how:... Go to our website www.westcoastsweat.com. From the top menu, select Virtual Library. New users will have to create an account. *Note that this is a different account than your Mindbody.* Click Register and then choose your user name, enter your name, and create a password. From there, we will get a notification of your request. Give us 24 hours to give you access to the library. After 24 hours, go back onto the website and select Virtual Library. Log in with your username/email and password. And you're in! There are a ton of classes ready for you! Choose from the dropdown menu to select the class type you want and then view the list of classes below. Scroll through to find a class that you'd like to take and press play. We'll see you inside!

Posture Focus Bikram Wind Removing Wind Removing Pose is like a gentle massage for your internal organs that helps with proper digestion. To get into Wind Removing Pose, we start in Savasana. ... From Savasana, bend the right knee toward the chest and interlock all ten fingers over the shin, just below the knee. With the right foot relaxed, pull the knee out-down-and-in toward the right shoulder while avoiding the rib cage to compress the lower abdomen. Keep the elbows close to the body; both shoulders are relaxed, touching the floor. Pull the knee continuously and smoothly toward the right shoulder. Tuck the chin into the chest, keeping the head on the floor. The left calf stays touching the floor, with the foot and toes relaxed. Every vertebra of the spine is completely flat on the floor (or headed in that direction). You should feel a slight pressure in the abdomen and hip joint. Remember to breathe deeply into your belly and hold in this position! Gently lower your right leg to the floor and repeat with the left leg. For part three of Wind Removing Pose, bring both knees into the chest. Bring both legs up and reach for the elbows. If you can't reach the elbows, grasp the forearms. Keep your whole spine relaxed on the floor. Have questions about Wind Removing or want to share how this posture has helped you? Drop us a comment below!!

From your West Coast Sweat family, we wish you a Happy Hanukkah. May the light of this season warm your home and your hearts.

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CHECK IN! Are you following our Turkey to Chrismakkuh Tree Challenge We are having so much fun with the challenge and came up with a few thoughtful journal prompts to get you started on your "Start a Gratitude Journal" square.... Grab your Gratitude Journal prompts here bit.ly/PDF-gratitude-journal It's our gift to you so that you can cultivate a beautiful gratitude practice to create even more positivity and love in your life!

Are you ready to feel amazing this holiday season? Join the Turkey to Chrismakkuh Tree Challenge! Take at least 12 classes between 11/26 and 12/24. With each class you take, complete a self care square on the challenge board. You will feel amazing and as an added bonus you could win a self care goodie bag valued at $75. Turn in your tracker at the end of the challenge for a chance to win. It's not too late to join! Use this link to sign up https://bit.ly/2KTwMnI