I&#39;ve actually been witness to the health benefits of Bikram yoga with the students I&#39;ve had and now as a full-on student myself.  I&#39;ve met women who battled high blood pressure almost their entire lives who, after a regular practice, managed to lower their BP and whose doctors are just as amazed at the results are they are.<br /><br />Regardless of which style, this age-old practice has shown positive results for mental and physical health and it&#39;s awesome that you&#39;ve found a style you love.<br /><br />Keep us posted! Oh hey have you read last month&#39;s O magazine? A girl who did a 30-day Bikram challenge in Memphis chronicled her experience. It&#39;s pretty funny and very inspiring.<br /><br />Oh and, and, since you&#39;re in SF, check out Funky Door Yoga. They teach Bikram, if you&#39;re ever so inclined.