Bikram Yoga is practiced in a heated room to facilitate stretching and healing without injury.  There are many other reasons why the heat is beneficial.   

All Certified Bikram Yoga studios hire only Certified Bikram Yoga teachers.  All of our teachers have a minimum of 500 certification hours.  All teachers are certified at Bikram's Yoga College of India International Headquarters in Los Angeles, California under the tutelage of Bikram Choudhury.

Not only is exercise excellent at increasing your body's immunity, so is sweating.  In addition, we keep the studio very clean.

The amount of calories burned in class depends on a few factors, including: weight, size, sex, fitness, amount of muscle mass, pregnancy and effort/exertion.  Most sources agree that Bikram is the most rigorous form out there and give a general range of 600-1200 calories per class.  Click here for a calorie counter tailored to your individual weight. 

The most common reason the new student feels dizzy in class is not breathing efficiently.

Count your lucky stars you found us!  In fact, the older and more out of shape you are, the more you need this yoga.

Wear light, dry-weave fabrics and non-restricting clothing.  Although you may be nervous about your body, please do not wear cotton yoga pants or sweat pants.   

Yoga has many benefits for runners like increased VO2 max., increased flexibility and reduction in incidence of injury.

Absolutely!  Yoga has been reported to help pregnant women thoughout pregnancy, labor and delivery.  There are some important notes to consider before starting or continuing your practice.

You bet!  Bikram Yoga can help you regain your pre-preganacy size and health and de-stress during the transition to new motherhood.

It is normal to be concerned about the health of your baby.  Many doctors warn mothers against using jacuzzis, saunas or long baths because they can increase the mother's internal temperature.  A study published in the L.A. Times in 2003 showed that on average, students' internal temperature rises by approximately half a degree in a Bikram Yoga class.