When reading about various religions in class, the most intriguing and colorful religion to learn about was Hinduism. To explore this religion more I decided to try Bikram Yoga at Bikram's Yoga College of India in San Francisco. Since Hinduism itself is very individualistic in its practices, I chose to participate in this practice because it originates from India and Hindu traditions and integrates important forms of mind, body and sound together. In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Yoga itself is defined as yogic practice. It is often interpreted as a union of mind and body. To fully engage in a session, a person must deeply attune to their own breathing and thinking patterns. Sri Patanjali, considered the "father of yoga", is credited with creating the three Yoga Sutras. Bikram Chodroy is the creator of Bikram Yoga. Sutras are the three threads of yoga. They date back vaguely to 5000 AD In the Western part of the world, yoga is mainly divided into three criteria: asanas (postures), breathing (pranayama) and meditation. In my experience, the Bikram Yoga session first began in a room that was at least 105 degrees with about twenty or thirty people. At the beginning of the class, before the main poses began, I noticed that the instructor rang a bell once. The ring was intended to eliminate any distractions and help the yoga student focus solely on their mind and current thinking. By doing further research on the meaning of the bell in Hinduism I discovered that the ringing of a bell is a sacred symbol. “Temple worship begins at Brahmamuhurtam or around four in the early morning by lighting the lamp and ringing the bell of the accompanying gong… the middle of the paper… enhances the antidepressant effects of this form of yoga. " Because heat promotes sweating, it allows the body to become more flexible during and after the session. And the more flexible the body can become, the less susceptible to injury in the future. Although I have practiced regular vinyasa yoga before I have not Never participated in Bikram yoga. There are significant differences between the two. I feel that by doing Bikram Yoga I am more connected to how my body feels due to the addition of extreme heat. I really enjoyed it more than the yoga I had done before. While I won't be doing this practice for any particular religious reason, I will continue to practice Bikram Yoga along with other forms of yoga as a means of keeping my mind and body healthy. I also like that yoga itself has a deeper meaning and origin from a place of peace and importance.