Bikram yoga has improved my quality of life in so many ways. At 15 years old I was diagnosed with scoliosis, and while I am fortunate that the curve of my spine is slight in comparison to many cases, it has caused me much pain and discomfort over my adolescence/early adulthood. I became used to restless sleeps, painful backaches in the morning and aches and pains throughout my days. I went to many doctors and specialists, saw chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists and acupuncturists, and while some of these therapies felt great and helped with the immediate discomfort I was feeling none of them seemed to get at the root of the problem for me. Now, at 22, having practiced Bikram yoga for over 2 years I sleep soundly, do not awake with back pain and have less aches and pains throughout the day. Bikram yoga has not only helped with my chronic back pain, but it has helped heal the ankles that I have sprained numerous times from years of playing soccer, helped to improve my asthma, my flat feet and my general well being. As a student I became so engulfed with exams, papers and assignments that I would get multiple ulcers in my mouth at a time from the stress. The yoga has helped me to de-stress immensely and I have not had any stress-induced ulcers since I began my practice. I am so grateful to have found Bikram yoga at an early age and I know it will be a lifelong practice for me.