This is the most common misconception that prevents people from coming to a yoga class. Yoga is not about how flexible you are, but about strengthening your body and spine in all directions. All that matters is that you try the right way, go to your personal “edge” and you will get 100% of the benefit!

The room is intentionally heated to warm your muscles and allow you to work deeper and safer. The heat also heals, helps prevent injuries and promotes detoxng by sweating which flushes toxins from your body.

No matter what your level of fitness, you will find Bikram Yoga very challenging. Each posture combines flexibility, strength and balance to work your whole body from your bones to your skin. With presistence, patience and dedication, you can lose inches and develop muscle tone and strength that might never come from other forms of exercise.

There are unlimited benefits to yoga. It reduces stress, increases blood circulation and improves strength and flexibility. A regular practice (at least three times a week) can reduce the symptoms of many chronic diseases (i.e. arthritis, diabetes and thyroid disorders). It also promotes relaxation.

Women should wear shorts or thin cotton leggings and leotard, jog bra or halter top. Men should wear shorts or bathing trunks. Since the room is heated, you will want to wear something that you feel comfortable sweating in.

Since you will be sweating during class, be sure to drink plenty of water before, during and after class. Including electrolytes in your hydration routine such as coconut water, watermelon juice or electrolyte supplements will make for a great class!

We recommend that you do not eat a full meal at least 2 hours before class. If you are hungry, however, we recommend a light snack such as a banana or energy bar.

When class concludes you will be lying in Savasana (relaxation) on your back. Typically, a new yogi’s first reaction is to get get up and leave the room as soon as class has finished. But hold on. Savasana is when your body gets to recuperate and recover. The instructor will guide you through a mini nidra (meditation) and place a cold stone on your forehead. The longer you stay in savasana, the more your heart rate and breath returns to normal. It also helps to relieve stress and strain both mentally and physically and has incredible healing powers.

In this syle of yoga (Bikram Yoga), the instructor leads class verbally and is there to watch you and give you verbal and/or hands on corrections. This style of yoga is unique in that the mind/body awareness and connection is made by looking at yourself in the mirror and learning through seeing yourself and feeling changes occuring in your body. It is often referred to ‘open eyed meditation’. It gives you a chance to inegrate what is happening into your body and to not be distracted by the instructor doing the postures with you.