How to Join a Bikram Yoga Class
Bikram yoga has grown in popularity in recent years due to an increased Western interest in yoga. Join a Bikram class and see if this style of yoga is right for you.
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Instructions
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Join a Bikram Yoga Class
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Check with local Bikram yoga studios. Most Bikram yoga is taught at an official, sanctioned Bikram studio due to the specific nature of the practice.
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Come prepared. Bring layered clothing which you can remove as you heat up. You should also have a good attitude, towels, a non-slip cover for your mat and water.
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Think about your commitment level. If you are just experimenting to see if Bikram is the right kind of yoga for you, buy one class or a small class series. When you have decided that Bikram is your choice of study, most studios will allow you to purchase unlimited monthly classes, or an annual series.
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Know that it's going to be very hot. Bikram classes generally heat the asana or practice room to 105 degrees F with 50 percent humidity.
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Learn the routine. Bikram yoga follows a set sequence of 26 asanas or postures with 2 breathing exercises. This is always the sequence and there is no variation in true Bikram yoga.
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Enjoy the all-level practice. Bikram classes include all levels and abilities in one room so you will likely practice with beginners and advanced students.
Find Bikram Yoga
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Consider private study. Yoga instructors are available for private instruction or instruction of small groups. Of course, this type of instruction is also more expensive than taking a single group class.
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Look for classes described as "hot" yoga. This is often a synonym for Bikram classes, and will likely carry similar sequencing and themes derived from Bikram teaching such as elevated temperatures.
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Check yoga magazines. Magazines such as Yoga Journal have nationwide circulation and are easy to find. You can check the yoga listings or advertisements for Bikram classes (see Resources below).
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Talk to other yoga studios. Studios focused on Iyengar, Astanga or Kundalini yoga may have references for local studios and teachers of Bikram.
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Tips & Warnings
Bikram yoga is by nature very hot. Heat lubricates the body and joints, sometimes encouraging a false sense of ability. Never go beyond your limit in yoga class as you may find that you have injured yourself afterwards.
