I had a heart attack - Can I still do Bikram Yoga?

Did your Dr give you some indication he would not want you to do Yoga?

My understanding is exercise (and diet) is important for those that have had a heart attack.

Isn't that a type of yoga called "hot yoga" - done in a room over 100 degrees?

Just start walking, then brisk walking.

I agree with the Dr. - it's too strenuous right now.

just do some easier movements....................

I had a heart attack dec 18 2010 and had two stents placed on the main artery the same day. My doc got me into rehab 2 days later and after completing it, did a stress test and got athletic results not stopping in 30 mins on the treadmill and reaching level 10!

Have been doing Bikram for 3 years but only did 3 sessions in the last 5 weeks before my attack and had to sit during each of them. It was the most stressful 5 weeks of my life plus genetic programming hence the attack.

But 25 days later, went back to Bikram. Rock star! Never had to sit again. I've come to the conclusion, the only reason one has to sit out at all is that something is wrong in your heart, or your mind. One never has to sit down if one is in good condition.

Been at it for 5-6 times a week. Had a Thallium radiation test and my results are great. Today, 3 months later, still at yoga, doc dropped my 2 anti angina meds, that's 28 pills a week, and all this because of Bikram. I met Bikram by the way and told him my story and he said, it is not unusual.

A fellow from the audience, who's had 7 attacks from childhood defied all docs advice and took up Bikram and weights, and he's fine now and is in his 40's.

P.s. I'm 47 but look 36.

Pps. For as long as you're hydrated well, the heat is only a few degrees over body temp so you don't overheat, and your bloodnthins out so you won't get a stroke or a heart attack in the room.

Know your limits, my doc told me not to exceed 138 in my heart rate but the highest it's ever reached ever in class was 128, so within safe limits.

Good luck Mike. I hope you've resumed Bikram yoga. It's heart friendly.

what did your Dr said, please recommend from your doctor and then take decision.

I had a heart attack and lost 30 percent of my heart muscle. I have lost weight, changed my diet and added Bikram Yoga to my exercise routine. Go slow, know your body, leave the room if over heated. Bikram Yoga has been great for me. I go 4 to 5 times a week and I feel great. Strengthened my heart, off blood thinners, my cholesterol and blood pressure is great.

You must take a long time rest....l

i suggest the hardly workout is not starting in the heart attack.
i suggest u morning & evening u started the waking.
& litly exercise u will started.



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You can do some simple poses of Bikram yoga through which the stress on your heart will not exceed. And for doing complete yoga you should wait for some time. Just try to avoid picking up heavy weights.And just keep chill don't get angry try to control anger cause I have seen anger starts giving stress on heart.

I would like to remind everyone reading or responding to this topic that this site does not provide medical advice.

Anyone who has had a heart attack should go to their doctor and ask about their exercise options, and not cherry-pick the advice they get from unlicensed and unqualified people on the Internet.

In point of view, now should do more yoga for your heart health. However, you must concern with your doctor.
Get well soon!!