Extreme fatigue/light-headedness after bikram class

[Pro Radii]

I've been practicing bikram yoga for a year and a half, and after class I am always a mess. About an hour later I'll have a horrible migraine along with fatigue, and light-headedness. I know that it's recommended to drink a lot of water after class since you've lost so much, but that doesn't seem to help no matter how much/how little I drink.

I think the problem is with electrolytes. I try to eat something like dates after class, or vega bars/larabars. I've also tried combining agave nectar/lemon juice/sea salt into a big water bottle, but it still doesn't work. Maybe I'm getting the ratios wrong? It usually helps if I have a small nap soon afterwards, but that isn't always practical if I have class or work later on in the day.

Any suggestions?

[dropSoul]

Fuel up beforehand too. Eat and drink and drink and drink. It actually sounds like a heat stroke and that's no good, switch to another less hot version of yoga. Everyone's different, some folks can't deal with heat and humidity at that level, don't sweat it.

[Pro Radii]

I usually drink a green protein smoothie two hours before class (I'm careful to not eat too close to class in order to avoid being sick). I don't think the problem is water either, as I drink a TON of it, several litres. I'd rather not quit bikram yoga as I'm addicted to it, but if I thought it posed a health risk I would. I've tried other forms of hot yoga but still prefer bikram. I still can't figure out what my problem is! Some days I feel better afterwards than others; I need to figure out what I'm doing differently!

[soc]

I had my first yoga class today and I didn't sweat, however one of the exercises gave me nausea and I'm with terrible head-aches, is that normal? I feel like throwing up and my head is pumping some pain

[BlueRose]

#1 Talk to the instructor and mention these ailments. They may be able to find some adjustments for you.

#2 It sounds to me like you're pushing yourself too hard in class, tbh. Go at your own pace and don't worry about what level everyone else is on.