09/12/2026
The first 45 minutes of the Bikram Yoga System consists of standing poses devoted to re-establishing musculo-skeletal balance. If done with sufficient intensity, they create an aerobic benefit as well.
The second half of the class consists of floor postures that address “the great information super highway” – your spine and it’s correct alignment. Most people recognize their spinal problems during their first Bikram Yoga class.
“ My first Bikram Yoga class was in 1973. For 20 years prior to it, I had taken various yoga classes that had not done much to improve the flexibility of my rather stiff body. I had also suffered a brain aneurysm. A life-threatening event of this nature shatters ones faith and trust in ones body. During my very first Bikram class I immediately recognized the power of the corrective training effect in the systematic and repetitious nature of the practice. “ - Principal Teacher Emmy Cleaves
The practice offers a chance to explore deeper levels of Self and develop awareness of the emotions and thoughts that the postures evoke.
Bishnu Ghosh, Bikram’s guru, said that the root of all chronic illnesses can be traced to stress. He also said that the human body is self-energizing and self-healing and that yoga is the key to this kingdom of health!
