What are people saying about Bikram Yoga?

"My decision to do the 30 day challenge was motivated by an upcoming birthday... my 30th birthday. I started the challenge exactly 30 days before my birthday so I could enjoy the final class on that special morning. The experience was life-changing.

Doing anything for 30 days straight in New York City is tough. You have to plan when to sleep, when to drink, when to leave work, and when to eat. So the first couple days were about struggling with logistics. Soon, however, the experience quickly transcended those surface concerns. My practice started becoming less combative and aggressive. I could feel a consistent breath throughout the hour and thirty minutes. Then, I started to align that breathing with the poses without needing a prompt from the instructor. By slowing down my breathing, and being less gung-ho, the heat became a non-issue. Without sounding too corny and cliche, I felt my practice get to the next level ... and to my surprise, it was not what I had imagined it to be. It was freer and less intense, almost playful. Bikram went from being "that crazy yoga in the boiling room" to an almost invisible, fluid, energetic experience.

Towards the end of the challenge, I had some disruptions to my schedule. On the last morning, on my 30th, I did a double class on very little sleep. I have to admit I rushed out of class on "namaste", but I was greeted by friends and loved ones outside the studio. I highly recommend this experience!! "

John Cutler

"The challenge was a true testament of will power and dedication. After the 8th day, I knew the next 22 days would be okay, for me, the bigger challenge was traveling from Queens to Midtown. The benefits were worth it. I slept better at night and went from a size 10 to a size 5. Bikram Yoga has put my body back in sync and the 30 Day Challenge was the best way to jump start a healthier lifestyle. "

Carol Demby

"I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to work-study at the Flatiron Studio after my cancer diagnosis and during the treatments. I have to admit the whole process was not an easy task (treatments), but being around the studio and taking the few classes that I did helped me keep a very positive attitude and outlook on many occasions during the process.

The advice I received from you and some of the instructors is very much appreciated and I always keep it in mind. It's been two months after my last surgery and I am recovering quite well. Doing yoga now is like starting all over again from the beginning but I enjoy the challenges and spiritual growth as I see myself moving forward to where I used to be before cancer."

"I began practicing Bikram Yoga a year because of severe back pain. It was recommended to me by a friend and I have been attending 3-5 classes per week ever since. Any physical pain is completely gone, but I have discovered many mental benefits of the yoga as well. At work I can handle stress better than ever and I am more focused and happy at work."

"Practicing Bikram Yoga has affected everything simultaneously. I have more control over my emotions, physical cravings, and it has made my body stronger and more flexible. This is not like an activity. It is more like a therapy that cures all my ailments. It gives me faith and good hope that I can actually live my life without using any drugs and without having mental dysfunctions. I can learn to control my mind and my body."


"I NEVER thought that I would ever be practicing YOGA. I recently spent a few months in NYC and had the opportunity to begin practicing Yoga at Bikram 8th Ave. I weigh 200 lbs and I am about as flexible as a log. Yoga HAS changed my life, and I feel great. I am back in Miami and trying to find the closest Bikram Yoga studio to my home."

Art Rojas


"I would like to take a moment to thank you all for your hard work, dedication and caring at Bikram Yoga NYC. It's been an amazing six months for me. I'm no longer planning to get a knee operation, my elbows are on the ground in fixed firm and I have a big old smile on my face whenever I'm in your presence (though you may not always see it). So thank you all from the bottom of my heart."

John Klein

"Four months ago I bought 14 nicotine patches and decided - not knowing how, that I was going to quit smoking. My dear friend told me that she had heard of Bikram Yoga and that you really detox super fast, she suggested I try it. I signed up immediately, and started with 2 classes a week. After 2 weeks I was looking so forward to each class. A few times my coworkers said to me - Belinda you seem a little stressed isn't it time for your Bikram class. The withdrawals from smoking were terrible at first, but Bikram Yoga really pulled me through. After taking a class I feel a sense of calm and inner peace. Mostly I am so proud that I can be in a 90 minute class and improve a tiny bit every time. And I feel so proud that I can say no to cigarettes. I have learned to respect my body and honor it."