Jimmy Barkan rose through the yogi ranks until he became a senior teacher in his hot yoga training program. As he progressed in his practice, though, he found that classes thrive on variation rather than a fixed series of poses. Barkan eventually formed his own school anchored by his Barkan method, which blends Hatha yoga with other styles. This revolutionary approach to the practice allows instructors to change the routine daily and keep students engaged, evading the pitfalls of boredom and fitness plateaus. The room is intentionally heated to promote flexibility, induce detoxification, and provide a safe haven from criminally insane snowmen.