Bikram Yoga is named after its founder, Bikram Choudhury. Bikram's Beginning Yoga is practiced in a heated room of around 100 degrees. Be prepared to sweat. A series of twenty-six postures and two breathing exercises is performed in ninety minutes. Each posture is performed twice and held for a certain period of time. Practice of this style promotes cleansing of the body, release of toxins and the utmost flexibility.