Bikram Yoga Brooklyn, Brooklyn

I enjoy Bay Ridge Bikram Yoga in Brooklyn Heights. The 26 posture meditation in a heated room helps me with my physical strength, concentration, and focus. The instructors I have had so far are encouraging yet hold back in pressuring me to take the posture beyond what I can do. If I find myself breathing too rapidly, I sit out a posture on my mat until my breathing calms down. I have done Bikram in the past and have enjoyed it as long as I remember not to take a posture too far until I am ready and I understand all subtle muscle shifts of the entire posture. This type of yoga helps me strengthen my mind, knees, and core. During the class, my mind goes in all different directions, but I remind myself to breathe in and out and continue with the class. Sometimes I can't wait until the class is over, but after all the postures are over and some time has elapsed, I notice how much better I feel overall in body and mind.

My very first time here and John behind the counter was welcoming, detailed and made my comfortable in the first 3 minutes. Dave the instructor was attentive, and helped us correct the postures. He gave good instructions and was available for questions and feedback. It was a great class. I finally made it! I am going back and would definitely recommend it. In fact, I have several times already 😊. Thank Bikram Yoga Bay Ridge

I am practicing at the Montague St. location. The studio of itself is on the small side & it's pretty bare bones. The women's changing room is small so you either have to be the first one in there or be prepared to wait a little while. However, if you want supportive instructors who provide feedback then this is the place for you. You don't ever feel like you're expected to figure it out on your own. Also, the attendees are friendly which goes a long way towards repeat visits. There's a definite community vibe here that I like.

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I came with my mom, who is a first-timer and she definitely wants to come back again. The studio was very peaceful and not crowded. I love that.