About the Book: Hell-bent
Hell-Bent explores the fascinating, often surreal world of Bikram Yoga, a style
taught to millions by a very living guru, Bikram Choudhury. Bikram Yoga is
distinguished from more conventional forms by the extreme heat it is practised
in, an overt, almost masochistic focus on pain, and the rabid materialism of its
founder. It is also distinguished by impressive results-sport stars such as
David Beckham and Andy Murray swear by it, while body-conscious supermodels rave
about its benefits, and even Prince Harry is rumoured to be a fan. Benjamin Lorr
walked into his first yoga studio on a whim, overweight and curious, and quickly
found