Bikram Yoga reviews

very good experience for clearing the body/mind of toxins....
I keep coming back to Bikrams also this particular studio since it opened ten years ago.....
Definitely worth the commitment.....

Horrible horrible place. 20 dollars for a yoga class that isn´t relaxing and isn´t like the normal Bikram classes. I had an asthma attack 15 minutes into the class and asked for my money back and instead they told me I could either come back or not get my money back. This was after they condescendingly talked down to me asking my age, if i had ever done yoga before (ive been practicing REAL Bikram yoga for years) and then reprimanded me for not ignoring my asthma attack and keeping on with the class. Before all of this too, the professor was incompetent and rude and did not have the energy nor talked like a Bikram or any yoga class is managed usually. Very negative experience, money robbed, and horrible service.

La definición de horrible ya sea su forma de negocio o la practica en si misma. Y es verdad lo de arriba de ser demasiado caro. Están robando a la gente me robaron a mi. Yo he estudiado yoga con profesores de India y California y las instituciones más importantes de yoga y creo que este lugar tomó la practica y lo trasnformó en su propia mala manera. La profesora era hostil y de lo que se trata el yoga es de relajarse y de hacer la experiencia algo que una el espiritu y cuerpo y esto no lo fue. Su manera de manejar la clase y hablar no coincide con lo que se trata Bikram verdaderamente. Lo más horrible de este lugar eran los dueños. Yo tuve un ataque de asma en la clase despues de unos 15 minutos y tuve que irme. Pregunté en buena onda si podrían devolverme la plata y tal vez cuando me siento mejor, podría volver. La dueña me habló muy condesciente, preguntandome mi edad, si sé como controlar mi asma, que no fuera prejuiciosa y me decían sobre volver otra vez y lo habría haber hecho, pero en ese momento solo no quería pagar a alguien por un servicio no completo.
Muy desilusionada del lugar y no lo recomendaría para gente que quiera buenos servicios y una buena clase de yoga.

Amazing. Honestly, I could stop there. The staff is encouraging, friendly and kind. That meant so much to me, being new. I was Encouraged to join and even though I've been to gyms and practiced kendo, Bikram Yoga has been one of the most rigorous, challenging and rewarding workouts I've ever experienced. I'm at the end of my trial month now and am going to push myself and do the year.

It's already helped my flexibility, my mood and helped with my wrist pain. I can't recommend them enough and agree with the instructors when they say "it is yoga PRACTICE, don't expect to get all the positions at first" and I intend to stick with the path, for my own sake.

-Rachel

Good studio.

Like others on here, I was delighted at the lack of smell. They have a higher level of security than most with their lockers and the mat rotations are much more hygienic (all used mats are placed in a different area to new ones) than the general all in one pile system most studios use. I also liked that the floor had marked spaces meaning that you had enough space to practice without bumping into others.

The class was demanding and I am going back like anywhere the venue is only as good as its teacher and I found Sandi to be demanding, which is great for me but maybe a little intimidating to newbies?

My only gripe is that they don't do very competitive deals for when you finish the trial. After you finish for Bikram City you get 2 months for the price of one.But nothing here.

I took a few sessions of Bikram Yoga here as part of their £20 for 10 days offer. I really did feel great after the sessions, my skin felt amazing and I was exhausted afterwards. It just unfortunate it's so far away from where I currently live and work.

The pricing is great for those that will use this as their primary method of exercise, I tried it to try and improve my flexibility which I did. The only advice I would give is, try to drink as much water as possible during the day before your class, don't drink alcohol the night before you go to class, and in the first few session try and sit near the door so when the teacher does open it you get some air!

The changing rooms are beyond basic (or they were when I went there), there are only 2 hair dryers and considering there can be up to 40 people in a class, 2/3 or which appear to be women, this can be an issue. They charge £1 for renting a yoga mat and the same for water. There's a Tesco down the road and you're probably better of getting water from there.

This is one of the worst yoga studios I've ever been to. I think they need to brush up on what Bikram is supposed to be all about. The women's changing room is tiny and overcrowded and the staff are unhelpful. More boot camp than Bikram.

This was my first experience with Bikram yoga, anywhere, anytime after being an avid yoga devotee for many years & whilst I knew it would be hot, I don't think I was fully prepared for how hot! The first session I literally felt like I was going to vomit or die(I have since learnt that Bikram calls it his torture chamber!)and I had to sit down a couple of times just to get through...(this is apparently due to the expulsion of toxins due to sweating).However, the posture's were not unlike those that I had done in other streams of yoga and I did notice my flexibility was increased with the heat. It wasn't unitl I left the room that I felt the full benefit and euphoria attached to meeting the challenge, and this is what 6 months later has led to me moving some 350k's to live close to a bikram studio! Having experienced other studio's I can now say that this one is a quality studio, with lockers for valuables, lovely showers, clean, it is well priced with a good ambience and both staff students and teachers alike are all very friendly. I am looking forward to getting back there in a couple of months and would thoroughly recommend you give it a go while you are on holiday, just make sure you drink a lot of water (about 3 -4 litres a day) avoid alchol, do not eat for at least 2 hours before class and replace electroloytes with coconut water!

Lovely studio, plenty of classes, friendly/ helpful teachers. Like most yoga studios, classes are pricey and packages are the best way to go.

I am a disabled person and have been happily practicing bikram yoga for a few months.I have had a very positive experience in other studios and have been given modifications over the last few months. The teachers kindly give me further modifications once I am ready for the next step up in the practice and I am therefore very committed to this kind of yoga.

Unfortunately I have had a very DISTURBING experience today (21/04/11) in the SOHO studio. The teacher was demanding me to perform postures that I simply can't because of a very restricted knee joint. I explained several times that I can't bend my knee and she would not listen.
Then she ambushed me on the way out. At this point I was already upset and very offended. She has demanded that I can't do modifications under her care, she has subsequently followed up with an offensive letter from reception.

As a disabled person I feel discriminated, not to mention my anger and hurt feelings.

I will be following up with a formal complaint with the Director of the studio.

If you are a disabled person, stay away from soho and victoria as some of the younger teachers are very inexperienced. They have had a very intensive course of nine weeks and they think that they know everything about yoga but in reality they are not classically trained, and don't understand structural yoga or yoga therapy. Not to mention they are extremely inconsiderate and emotionally vapid when it comes to dealing with people with disabilities.

Bikram Richmond is a lovely clean and peaceful place to go and practice yoga in a heated room that enables you to push your body further than you would have thought. I have only been three times, with large gaps in between, and each time I leave feeling healthy and refreshed and the teachers only have helpful constructive comments regardless of how often you practice.

Excellent in-depth class by a wonderful teacher. I was a little weary to go in because the location is above a liquor store, and it didn't look very inviting, but I am glad I entered the door. As soon as I walked in everything changed-great atmosphere, nice people. Nice studio, nothing fancy but adequate and clean. Wonderful staff, great experience. I'll be sure to go back there when I am in San Francisco again. Thank you!

Having NEVER taken a yoga class in my life, I went to Bikrim Yoga, Naples with a friend, a mat, a couple of towels, and an open mind. When I entered the front door, I was a little taken aback by the powerful aroma of human sweat- all those toxins working their way out! The session started promptly at the scheduled time and the doors to the outside were locked to minimize disturbance. My friend and I were told that the goal for the day was to spend the entire 90 minutes in the room and if we felt like leaving, the best thing to do was to sit Japanese style, relax, and wait it out in the room. The instructors are AMAZING! They describe to you and encourage you on how to do each step to maximize your efforts; they don't put you down. I would HIGHLY recommend Bikrim Yoga, Naples to anyone who can take advantage of this wonderful place in your back yard!

Excellent teachers and ambiance of class. Changing rooms could be better, especially when classes are full. It's becoming quite popular and we've got nearly 30 doing the 60 day challenge.

Just as good as it's city counterpart but less busy for some of the classes.The monday evening class is taught by a fantastic lady.Great studio if you're into bikram. no lockers though so come with as little as possible.

i tried Bikram Yoga as i had heard a lot about it - i was surprised by it poularity and also the heat - it really is hot! i found i sweated alot but felt great the day after. i recommend you drink a lot of water and go with the flow but a real experience and something i would try again. not sure it could be my only form of exercise as definately a supliment.

This studio no longer is in business....go to http://www.bikramyogadelraybeach.com and come visit us at 3055 South Federal Highway, Delray Beach, FL. For additional questions, call us at 561-276-3773

Well, I used to like this studio. Nice facility.
But the person (Andy/Andrew) who the studio belongs to, is less than helpful, he’s actually downright rude and unprofessional. Clearly a mind body experence is not something he promotes. All the instructors are great. Its too bad, but I would avoid the place just on account of him.

This studio offers substandard instruction and facility. The quality of hot yoga instruction is substandard compared to nearby Bikram yoga studios such as Bikram Yoga Decatur or Bikram Yoga Marietta.

Furthermore, restroom is small and dirty, and the studio is not well maintained.

On top of that, people who run the studios are crooks. I paid $150 on August 10 for unlimited one month pass, to expire on September 10, 2010(written on the receipt). On August 22, 2010(12 days later), I was told that my pass had expired and that I had not paid for the classes, LOL.

If this was not all the problems with this studio, that would be OK. However, on top of that, instructors at this studio SUCK BIG TIME and quality of the instruction is substandard, to say the least.

I lost track time of the time instructors at this studio told me that I'm able to do this or that advanced pose with ease because of natural flexibility. I happen to be a relative beginner suffering from severe back and knee injury, as well as chronic illness. I used to be super stiff before beginning yoga and is able to do advanced pose with ease due to superior yoga instruction I received elsewhere.

If I had to depend on the instructors at this studio to learn how to do advanced poses, I would suck big time, LOL!

If you want your yoga to SUCK BIG TIME unless you are naturally flexible and also be billed twice, try out this studio. Otherwise, go somewhere else.

Both the quality of instruction and condition of facility at Decatur Yoga & Pilates is third rate. On top of that, their billing process is crooked and this business deserve to be driven into bankruptcy.

My sincere hope and prayer is that Decatur Yoga & Pilates go out of business soon, driven by more ethical and well managed competitors. Namaste.

Wow This place is awesome! The studio is very clean and the layout inspires a very peaceful energy. The instructors are really really good. They always help me improve on the postures buy guiding me when I need a little help. The temperature is definitely right and the view is very serene. There is always room to have my own space and it has a yoga family feel every time I go. Honestly I couldn't imagine doing Bikram Yoga any where other then Bikram Yoga Encino!!!

A great yoga studio, with a great introductory rate (£30 for irst 30 days).After that it gets a bit pricer(£11-14 a session).

The instructors are demanding, yet accomodating to new users.They make sure if your new to bikram that you don't stretch yourself, or become overwhelmed with the heat.

The room is usually packed with people so get there early to nab a place.The studio and changing facilities could both do with being bigger.However this does not detract from how effective the class is!
I noticed results within a month.

Bring water and a towel, you will need one and otehrwise they charge.

after over 60 years of not being able to touch my toes with straight legs, I am now 60 + days into
daily birkam in kailua and can - indeed - touch my toes!!
I've come from wobbling and occationally falling on my butt to acctually being able to stabalize most of the poses, with a little progress every day.
additionally birkam yoga helps me to lift the veil of depression and anxiety and expands my mind to conscious livelihood.
Increased endorphins allow me to start my day content and relaxed.
TRY IT!!!!!! or you can call me at 852-2826 Namaste Panta

I've become a real fan of Bikram Yoga. What I love about it best is that no matter where I am (I travel a lot), I can find a Bikram studio and continue my practice knowing exactly what to expect and knowing that afterwards I will feel great. This particular studio -- Funky Door in the Haight -- is one of my favorites because of their great teachers and outdoor showers. Nothing beats a challenging, sweaty Bikram session followed by a shower in fresh air with views of the sky and trees. My only bummer about this location is I wish they would have their carpets cleaned more often; sometimes the smell can be quite strong. Still, the quality of their teachers and the friendliness of their staff make it worth it.

As far as Bikram studios go, it is not smelly. They are constantly cleaning and use incense to make things smell pretty in b/w classes. The teachers vary widely- Otto is very strict and has a bit of a temper if people break the rules (no talking, no water during poses, etc)- some of the other teachers are softer and probably better for beginners to yoga.

Over the last 5 years, on and off, I have looked forward to my yoga practices. Although I am not an expert I am rather confident of my abilities throughout the 26 or so poses. And what is more important is that I feel good when doing them and in the company of those who I share it with. That is until I met Jean Cho at Bikram Yoga in Larchmont. I had decided to try the location for the wider availability and the schedule which afforded my the oppotunity to do more classes. My mistake. Jean Cho and her husband represent the antithesis of what yoga should be about. They think it is all about them and their egos. I have never been in a more negative yoga environment. During class Jean started muttering orders at me repeatedly, fine I tried to straighten my knee, when all of a sudden she ordered me(the paying client) out of the room. Being thrown out was a humiliating and degrading experience and was uncalled for. I have known now several yoga teachers and neither one of these 2 deserve to be "mentoring" those interested in learning. The whole experience was horrible and I would advise those considering this place to go elsewhere to a nicer, friendlier yoga where teacher self esteem issues are not so prevalent. I will still go to hot yoga returing to my old location where teachers smile and intermingle with students rather than pontificating from their perch in front of the class. For the sake of yoga everyone should boycott this place. Yoga and tyranny should not be one in the same. Those who go and PAY do so of their own will.

At last a Bikram studio in East London and it's great. Not as big as some of the others scattered across the city, but it's a nice bright studio, has better changing facilities and staffed with really good teachers. So nice to be able to practise without getting an arm in your face or having someone's toes in your eyes during cobra! The only downside is the toilet facilites - there are only two for use by both men and women, fortunately the classes do not get too packed so this is not an issue just yet. I almost don't want the world to find out about this place... I highly recommend it (but don't tell everyone!).

Easter monday & I decided to try a drop in bikram yoga class along the chiswick high road. I arrived and reception staff were warm, friendly, helpful, a tad keen to get me hooked and before regular. I arrived already in my yoga gear, headed to the changing rooms to drop off bags and extra clothing, changing room was tiny, showers tiny and not single cubicles - thats ok i was prepared to join class and leave for heaven of my own bathroom. I thought I was early, on entering, yoga room was already half way full of people, luckily i found a nice spot on the back row, away from men wearing no t shirts and not with particularly attractive bodies either ! ok guys i get it you sweat like a pig/you want to show off !!! also i have to say there was a musty smell already. Soon more people arrived, with no booking policy the class was getting fuller and fuller. Laura our lovely teacher arrived and find room for others ! I moved myself closer and closer to next door neighbours to make room. At this point I said, would I come again ?! this is like sardines ! The class got going, Laura was a great teacher and made going through the postures fun ! She also made a point to check on new comers at beginning of the class ! By the end of the class, I felt fully re charged, detoxed ! This is by no means a spa like venue but a such reasonable pricing its tough to get more ( although if I was the owners, please ditch the carpets in the yoga room ! For first timers - you will fell the benefits on even the first visit and then wonder if you will become a regular or seek more luxurious venues !

This is a very special studio. The instructors- Liz and Sarah are amazing and teach you so much during the class. There is a vibrant community of wonderful yogis who are devoted to the practice and it is totally inspiring. There's nothing better than a great yoga class after a big day on the slopes... I just love this studio. Looking forward to attending their next retreat too!

I don't do Bikram yoga often...but when I do go for an overall cleansing experience, mind & body, I have the most amazing experience! Highly reccomended for beginners and advance. :)

Amazing space very high tech, and crucially for a Bikram centre odour free!
As a novice I found the classes quite tough, but more advanced yoga goers might feel they were well within their capabilities.
I attended three sessions and felt great after each one, although the extreme heat might not be to every ones taste.
Price wise, the centre is excellent value.
My only slight gripe was that one of the teachers went a little bit too quickly through some of the positions for my likeing, but I still benefited immensely from each visit.

This being my first time, I was pretty scared, but I went with a friend which helped. Also, the Bikram center allows you to test drive 10 days for only £20 - a great deal to see if you like it!

OK, first things first - the room is at 110 degrees Fahrenheit (or around 44 degrees Celsius), as expected. What I did not expect was that the class is one and a half hours long - I expected it to be only an hour, so I was a bit light-headed towards the end. The instructor (and my friend) said the most important part is to make sure you stay in the room for the entire class, so although I was a bit slow towards the end, I did make it. The exercises and poses are fantastic...i really enjoyed it, and would recommend it to people who have always been curious to try it. I am not that flexible, but I still really liked it. Some tips below though..

A few tips I would advise to first timers
- I would personally advise doing a normal Yoga class 3 to 4 times before doing Bikram so you can get used to the poses; its tough to concentrate in the heat, so you want a basic understanding of some of the poses. I think it makes it easier. And if you are not flexible like me, other classes where instructors can direct and assist you could be useful.
- Get to class 5-10 minutes early to get used to the heat
- bring a bottle of water
- bring two towels (one for the class, one for showing afterwards)
- it gets sweaty, so you need clothes that hold up well to the sweat...I ended up going topless
- Don't overtax yourself early on..conserve your energy
- The instructor told us to keep our eyes open to remain "present"...which i actually liked, as I found myself shutting my eyes a lot
- I did not feel uncomfortable or competitive or judged by people...after the first 5 minutes, you completely are working from within, so other people do not matter, in case you are wondering about that
- Towards the end, it really tested my mental strength...which was great. You need to block everything else out and concentrate on doing the poses...its great focus training

At this location, you remove your shoes before entering reception, which i thought was nice.
Lockers need a £1 coin, so bring along! SHowers & changing room were spot on - clean and basic.

I have 10 days, so I will probably try to go 2 times each week and see if it continues to go well.

I tried out Bikram Yoga last year on one of their deals (pay £10 and get 10 consecutive days free). The centre is very small and tucked away down a small lane in Parsons Green, it's clean, inviting and the facilities are good (if a little constricted). I went in the mornings around 10am and even at this time the classes were well attended, I can imagine at peak times the crush of bodies could be slightly unbearable.

The studio is large with plenty of light and I felt very comfortable being in there despite my lack of yoga history. The classes are 90 minutes long and for me this was too long. An hour would have been perfect. In the 5 or 6 times I made it to class, the whole 90 mins never got any easier.

Surprisingly having done very little yoga in the past, I had no problem following the instructor through the poses and the heat of the room only helped me stretch further into the poses. On my first visit the heat was quite overwhelming and as advised I took it easy, the instructors have no problems if you wish to rest while the class continues around you, which I found very refreshing. At the end of each session I felt incredibly relaxed and very satisfied with what my body had achieved...and I came to embrace the heat too. The only issue for me was the length of the class. I had taken to running from my home in Wandsworth to Parsons Green and then doing the 90 min class, so perhaps had I taken the bus, I may have been able to enjoy the whole 90 mins. Or perhaps I just need to learn to chanel my concentration better.

At the end of the 10 days I would have liked to continue with the yoga but the price of each class was too great for me to continue and I didn't think I'd benefit from just 1 class a week. It was a shame because I really enjoyed Bikram Yoga and could already start to feel and see changes in my body after 6 sessions. If they ever bring the prices down or introduce more offers I'll be there in a shot, however as it stands I'll make do with my gym membership for now.

The instructors at the Bikram Yoga West on Kilburn Lane are good and helpful. The showers are extremely old and common. The locker rooms are quite small and try to avoid the 7 pm classes as they are quite crowded. the juice bar is quite nice and you can pre-order your drink so it will be waiting for you once you're finished.

This is a fantastic style of Yoga in extreme heat. Really effective at removing your bodies toxins and if you can survive the 90 minute sessions at 40 degree plus heat the health benifits are truely briliant. Although the class leaves you probably the sweatiest you'll ever get, you also leave feeling clear headed, bright with a glowing complexion!

I would say that these facilities are spot on, really clean and stylish, however, due to the over popularity of these classes on Parsons Green, the changing rooms are always over crowded with little space to leave your belongings. This is often the case in the yoga room too which is disappointing.

You also need to be very happy with extreme nakedness, as not only are the showering facilities lit with possibly the brightest spotlights you have ever seen, the area is also wide open and very cramped with the number of naked bodies.

HOWEVER, overall, a really great way of exercising in a controlled manner with amazing results!

I'd never tried yoga before, but when my colleagues started nipping to the newly discovered bikram yoga classes nearby and returned with rave reviews my ears pricked up. I say 'nipping', the classes actually last for an hour and a half but in the heat, you can't just whizz through these moves.

More popular than I imagined, every class I went to for three months was jampacked and full of people of all ages / ability / sizes / sex, so as a beginner, I didn't feel uncomfortable. This was also partly down to owner-cum-instructor - Libby who was a fantastic teacher. She explained every move, why it was good for you and what it was doing on the inside and the outside. Plus, if you started to feel a tad too overheated (these rooms really are hot), she was there by your side, making sure you had enough water or suggesting you sit out of a few poses - which by the way, is no sign of your ability, the heat simply effects you differently on different days.

Since moving away from Leicester, I haven't been to Bikram yoga since and would like to try out other variations before returning to Bikram, but if you're looking to try it out, I couldn't recommend Libby and her team highly enough.