This Bikram Yoga Studio is outstanding. The community is warm and welcoming. It's a positive vibe and the instructors are amazing. We felt so good when we left our 90 minute class. Exhausted, drenched in sweat, transformed and feeling amazing. It is so healing for the body and mind. Our instructor today was so helpful with our postures, the purpose of the postures and the pace of the class. What a gift this place is for those looking to grow. I highly recommend Bikram El Paseo! read more

Bikram Yoga El Paseo - Getting ready to sweat! - Yoga Near Me - Palm Desert, California

I had a great experience here this morning, I really enjoyed my class. The instructor, the room and the studio all had a relaxed, peaceful vibe! Thanks for class :) read more

I've been practicing Bikram Yoga for 20 years and have always been happy to pay for classes. Unfortunately this yoga studio cares more about money than their clients. Poor communication in their studio about time limits on class packages has left me with a horrible feeling. I'm a spiritual person but being treated as a number instead of a true Yogi has left me no choice but to find a new Yoga home. The owner has no heart.. it's all about the money. read more

This is my happy place. I just can't get enough. The instructors are all amazing and friendly...great energy. I highly recommend this studio to new students as well as seasoned yogis. Come get your zen on. read more

I wish this place was closer to PS. That is my only complaint. I love the way I feel after a class. I've tried several teachers, but I have to say Alix is my favorite. She keeps me motivated and gives me modified suggestions bc I'm new and can't yet do everything. I notice with every weekly class of hers, I am getting better. I also feel the difference the next day. I feel lighter yet my muscles feel stronger. Try their $50 month unlimited for first timers, it is a great deal! Also the majority of the other students are very friendly and helpful, which I find refreshing in this kind of environment. I think that says a lot about the energy of the studio. Hot yoga is not easy and messes with your mind (or at least mine), but it also makes me feel my mind body connection and helps with muscle brain connection. read more

Well, what can I say? Great studio. Went twice while visiting. Would go again! Check it out!!!!!

Was excited to practice Bikram while on vacation. The ladies at the front, one of them being the owner, were kind of off putting. Snooty. As far as covid precautions, I asked about what was expected as far as masks go and told the owner that at my home studio we had been having to practice with them on as it was mandated by the state. She was rude and basically said that's not being healthy and not not practicing wellness. It wasn't the atmosphere I was expecting. Even though I appreciated getting to practice in a nice space, the attitude was enough that I wouldn't go back. Not welcoming or friendly. read more

Ann Marie was absolutely fabulous and went above and beyond for us. I organized a private class for my wedding weekend for myself and my bridesmaids. Ann Marie was so kind as to have balloons and mimosas for us that we were able to enjoy after the class. The class itself was fantastic, she does a great job at explaining why we do certain movements, and how they can better our bodies. Can't recommend enough! read more

Excellent place for bikram and Anne Marie is a kind and loving instructor. No other place in the desert compares. You won't regret it! Grateful to have found this place! J read more

I have been going to Bikram Yoga for 28 years. I have gone to at least 10 different studios and trained with at least 20 different teachers. Bikram yoga uses set times for each pose. Today the teacher radically cut the time for each pose. This for anyone who regularly does Bikram yoga ruins the class. I asked the teacher why they were doing this. I was made the problem and told to follow the class. Huh? Then at the break (the standing poses were finished 10 minutes early in only 50 minutes) I asked the woman at the check in desk why the teacher was holding a 30 second pose for 10 seconds over and over. I again was made the problem. Then upon finishing the class I was asked to pay. I stated that I had previously purchased a $50 thirty day pass which due to a family emergency I did not use at all. Effectively I had a $50 thirty day credit. I was told this had expired and could not be used. WTF? I then said I would take this up with the owner and tried to leave. I was told she was out of town and I had to pay an absurd $18 drop in fee. When I tried to leave the studio, the desk attendant stood in the door until I paid. This is illegal. So to avoid a problem I paid $18. So I have now paid $50+$18= $68 for one yoga class. I will never be returning due to the incompetent instruction and shocking rudeness of the staff. I recommend you go elsewhere if you want competent training and to get what you pay for. read more

Bikram Yoga Palm Desert is hot hot hot!!!!! This is where I took my very first Bikram class back in 2005 and i've been hooked ever since. I went to the teacher training in spring 2007 and taught at this studio for about a year. Its my hometown studio so of course I LOVE IT! They keep it real real hot, 90mins, 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises, the way it was meant to be done. There is a lobby area to check in, a boutique with a cute selection of yoga wear for both men and women, towel and mat rental available, 2 restrooms, and of course the studio room. I'd say they could probably squeeze about 50 people in there(i think thats the most people they've had there). Usually class sizes are about 15-25 people so don't be afraid, they'll be able to get u in just be sure to arrive early. Denise and Damon are the studio owners/ teachers, Stephen and Kim are also teachers and they are the best you could ever have! Go to Native Foods after for some vegetarian tijuana tacos and a native iced tea mmmmmmmm read more

I've really, honestly never have taken a yoga class before Bikram here; I figured it would help me gain some more flexibility after years just running. I was really impressed by how helpful all of the teachers are, and how challenging but do-able Bikram is. The studio is also great; many people are sweating, yet like a miracle, there is no stink! The teachers are also very aware when the back door needs to be open a bit, and when you need some help. After a few weeks of going, I noticed a huge improvement in my flexibility, and I feel great! I've taken some classes with Denise and Justin, and I highly recommend both teachers. They are nice, but always pushing you to do better. Definitely worth a try if you are new to Bikram, or an old pro! read more

After 5 months of regular Bikram Yoga practice, I've never felt better! The teachers here are very supportive and help you to get better with each class. I'm in my 60s and have never felt more limber and relaxed. Practicing at Bikram Yoga Palm Desert has been the best thing I've ever done for my old bones read more

I came here as a visitor while in town to spend time with family. I'm so glad I dropped in! $10 drop-in rate can't be beat anywhere! This is definitely a deal :) The owners/instructors were fabulous here. When I first arrived, the owner was super friendly and made me feel very welcome. On my second drop-in (yes, I liked the place so much that I came in 2 days in a row!) the instructor was probably the best Bikram instructor I've ever had. He gave individual attention to the yogis and helped adjust our alignment one-on-one rather than just barking general instructions. This is something I rarely see in a Bikram class, so it was great to get personal attention from an instructor. With his help, the yogis were able to really push themselves towards a deeper flexibility. But what I really appreciated about this studio was the really personal feel among the yogis and the instructors. You can tell these people have been practicing and growing together. I've never felt such a friendly sense of community at a yoga studio before. I will definitely return for another drop-in session next time I visit the area. If I lived out here, I'd definitely be a regular at this studio! read more

I drive from Palm Springs to go here because the staff is professional, top notch, friendly and patient. The facility is clean and convenient. There's parking and plenty of classes. I love the complementary lavender towel at the end.:) read more

Excellent Bikram Yoga studio. Good instructor and good energy in the room. t was hot but not too hot and not humid at all. The Bikram experience is not easy but it is worthwhile. By challenging myself and learning to relax into the pose, I have gained more mental control, concentration, focus and attention. read more

I wish I could give this studio three and a half stars. The instructor, Justin, lead a good practice. His dialogue was encouraging and helpful. The chilled lavender towels at the end were amazing - a real treat! What makes me give this studio an 'ok' rating is the horrible, horrible smell. I couldn't shake the retched stench of sweat and who knows what else through out the 90 minute class!! read more

Great studio! I love Ann Marie and every instructor that I experienced were great!! I jumped back into the Bikram practice while in Palm Desert for a month and I am so happy I did! Loved the studio and the other participants! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming! Whether you are a new student or experienced, this is a great space to learn and connect with the Bikram energy! read more

I love this studio. Always one-on-one attention, friendly, passionate yoginis. Attention paid to the personal improvement of those who attend classes, and encourage safe, positive criticism to get better each time. Every time I am home from college, I try to make an effort to support this local studio as I have been going there since highschool, about 6 years now. My favorite memories are going to classes with my mom, who also attends classes here regularly. Never done Bikram? Don't be afraid! Try your best, drink lots of water & you will be proud you stuck it through. After 3 times, you'll be surprised that something will keep drawing you back! Plus this location is conveniently close to Luscious Lorraine's on Hwy 111 for a great post-workout smoothie! read more

Awesome vibe at this studio! I was in the area for a business trip and just popped in for my weekly practice. The staff was friendly and personable - I will be back anytime Im in the area! read more

I visited from out of town and felt very welcomed here. I took two classes from different instructors and they both were great. The studio provides an intimate feeling that is especially appreciated when I am traveling. I will always stop in here for a class when I am in the area!! A little perk worth mentioning...at the end of Ann Marie's class she brought cool, wet, lavender face towels to each of the students as we laid on our mats after class...that will be a life long memory! read more

This is an awesome Bikram yoga studio! Everyone is friendly and welcoming, and as other reviewers have commented the lavender iced towels are an amazing treat! The studio has recently been remodeled and it looks amazing! I love the new floor! This is a great place for your regular practice or as a drop in visitor from out of town! Highly recommended! read more

I love this studio! I learn something new in each class!! The only reason I'm giving it four stars and not five is because I wish there were showers....Bikram is a sweaty practice! The instructors, cute little studio and the fellow yogis don't disappoint. Great place! read more

I was in a class here earlier today and I am still in shock at how the teacher acted during class and afterward. There was a girl in the class and I'm not sure what exactly she did, but the teacher (who unless I am mistaken is the owner) told some story about people on a trail not picking up dog crap, basically comparing her to those people. It seemed sort of offensive. This is a yoga class, not work, not the army. Then she was talking to him after class... quietly and he purposely blurts out so that everyone can hear "Don't you have a dad?" to which she says 'No', (figuratively i guess), and he says "Well that's your problem". That is just mean. This just happened a half an hour ago, word for word. The girl was cute and crushed. I was a bystander and I feel offended. How disgusting and depraved of a person can you be? I just think thats awful. Shocking. Where does this guy get off? He's a grown man acting like a middle schooler. A sad person who feels the need to put down his customers. I will never go back to this place, even though its one of the only studio's in the valley. I need to go wash off the sweat and other people's hair that gets on you when you go to this dirty place. Unfortunately I can't wash off my memory. These people are bad, hurtful people don't give them your money. read more

The studio is decent and the teachers are generally great. Although, the owner is snotty and not accommodating whatsoever. My parents live down the street, so I would come in every couple months when I was in town visiting. I bought a package that expired THE DAY BEFORE I came in to use my last session and the owner refused to honor it. I had to spend $18 on a class. Never went back. read more

I usually don't leave reviews but I don't want anyone else to experience what I have experienced at this studio. The first class I took was with Alix, a 60 min community class. It wasn't very enjoyable. She kept pointing out EVERYTHING I was doing wrong. Side note: I've been practicing yoga everyday for over 3 years, so I would say I have a pretty solid practice. At one point during the class we were laying on our backs and I was having trouble understanding what she wanted us to do. She immediately got frustrated and told me to just look at another person. A good teacher explains what they want there students to do. I took the class with my boyfriend and after we left he said "it seemed like she was pointing you out alot". A couple weeks later, I decided to try again with AnnMarie, another 60 min community class. I had interviewed her for my YTT and really wanted to try out one of her classes. Unfortunately, I had the same experience. Again, just pointing out everything I was doing wrong. Every time she noticed I was doing something wrong she immediately stopped the class. This probably happened about 3 times. My boyfriend also took the class with me and I'm unsure if she was trying to be 'funny' but she kept calling him a different name that is similar to his name and he did not appreciate it. At this point, I don't know which class was worse. We were barley maybe 20 min into AnnMarie's class and I just wanted to leave but stayed for the remaining of the class. I don't want anyone else to feel the way they made me feel. Yoga is suppose to be a peaceful, fun, enjoyable experience. This was not it. I will definitely not return. read more

An interesting studio and I knew ahead of time that there was only a rinse off shower hose. The hose does have hot water. I hate nasty old carpet but it was well kept and the studio seemed clean enough. My biggest gripe isn't the shower situation but there is not a water cooler or tap! You can refill your water in the bathroom sink. Nasty. For 18$ drop in there should be water! The studio heat was very humid which made for a very sweaty and challenging practice. There are two unisex bathrooms and no locker rooms but a big parking lot. Instructor Justin had solid dialogue and knows his stuff. The room is small and with the humidity misters, it is foggy!!!!! I may return when I visit the area next year but likely I'll go to the university village location where I can get a shower, locker room and a water refill before meeting our family for dinner. read more

OK, Usually I am a pretty positive person. However I had spent over 85 bux for TWO classes for that place.. I am an athlete and have a hectic schedule so I had asked the guy at the front desk If I can do a package dear PER CLASS, They said "sure" signed me up and off to sweating I went. I come back for the 2nd time and I have to PAY again!.. this is nonsense.. I know its a great program but they Need a "Pay per class" option.. Like they had in school for lunch tickets or something.. this Monthly thing they have is Horrible!.. It robs the customer of taking care of themselves. Very unhappy with this place and they way they do business. read more

This is a very nice Studio however the fans are so loud it makes it impossible to concentrate there is no shower only a hose outside which is very unprofessional and tacky if there was a regular shower and bathroom to clean up people would be more excited to take classes read more

I came to BYPD to try out the studio. Most everyone was pleasant enough I suppose except for the older woman who was condescending, but came on a little strong on the "sell" ie trying to get me to sign up long term for savings and embarrassingly over complimentary to me in class. -The heat was different from the other studios I've been to. Little box heaters, one of which was pointed at the back of my head which I unfortunately discovered during class and could not relocate. My body was pleasantly warm but the back of my head was burning hot, very uncomfortable. I am no wienie when it comes to heat- I've been in some scalding sweats. -No dressing rooms or showers so when I came from work I had to change in the bathroom-gross. And cannot attend before work because there is no shower- pretty inconvenient. -Its just slightly shabby and run down, the inconsistent heat and no shower/dressing room makes cost of a class- $18 seem unreasonable. read more

The address listed on yelp is very old. They moved to a new location 3 years ago. Neither yelp or google bother to change the address which caused me to miss the class. Don't bother calling the place, they won't pick up and it may take day or 2 for them to call you back. read more

My relationship with bikram yoga is similar to other's in that it was I desperately needed in my life at the time, and subsequently it completely affected me in a drastic way. In 2004, I was on summer break following my second year of college and I was emotional mess, depressed, and having horrible panic attacks. I couldn't get more than an hour of sleep a night. My mother had been going to a local herbal shop and while talking to the owner, a student of BYPD, he recommended I give bikram yoga a shot, hoping that it could possibly help me. Steven taught my first class and in all honestly, I thought I was dying, and I ended up leaving the room a few times to try and compose myself, but for some reason I kept coming back in, determined to finish out the entire hour and a half. When class finished I went outside and felt like I could breath clearly for the first time in a while. I felt calm and relaxed, and was able to sleep that night. I kept coming back the rest of that summer, until I had to go back to college, and then continued my practice in Los Angeles. I have since visited the desert for extended periods of time and even moved back for a while. I regularly attended classes at BYPD during these times. In my heart, I feel this is my home studio no matter where I'm living. This is by far the best bikram yoga I have been to. The owners are wonderful people and genuinely make you feel super welcome, and like you are part of a family. Denise has a genuine charisma and authenticity, and I never felt like she was trying to be nice just to get my return business (unlike other local places I've been to). I've been to a lot of other bikram yoga studios and it's common to feel lost in the shuffle of the bigger ones. I always felt like I was given proper attention. Bikram yoga can be tricky and it's important for me to feel like I'm getting something out of every class I go to, and I feel that when I'm at this studio. There are of course, other fancier and larger studios, but I really don't feel those are important things. I believe that Yoga is meant to be done is an intimate and comfortable setting, led by knowledgable and caring instructors like the ones at this studio. If you're considering giving bikram yoga a shot, I say come to this studio! I hear people say they're not flexible enough, but that's not the point. And plus you couldn't be any worse than I was my first class :) My love for this studio, as well as Denise and Damon is profound. When I look back and remember the person I was when I walked in, I can say with complete certainty, that stumbling upon this studio has changed my life for the better. read more

owners are cool studio is HOT like it should be big downer...no showers..yikes... other than that a solid bikram studio w/ really good teachers read more

This is the best studio I've practiced at (out of quite a few). Every teacher I've had there has been wonderful and they all give positive corrections so you can always improve your practice. The studio is spotless, the pricing is best I've found, the class schedule is great and the chilled lavender towels at the end of every class are a nice treat most studios don't do. You might find fancier studio's but you wont wont find a better real Bikram studio. read more

I have been attending bikram for 18 months now and am loving it. This is monumental for someone who has not ever gone on a regular exercise regimen. and now at 47, I feel limber and better than before. The teachers tailor their instruction to every single person and gives everyone the chance to improve at their own pace. This is an older studio from one that just opened this year - but these are also the original teachers who have taught most of the bikram yoga teachers in the area. I saw the comment about the owner and that must have been him joking with the girl. Everyone knows each other and jokes around with each other. It's a family... read more

I come back one more time. I did not know Bikram Yoga means Place that Smells. The Instructors are fine, but lost there sense of smell.

I visited this studio for the first time and was given a warm welcome. I attended two classes and both instructors were excellent. I will go back the next time I'm in town! read more

I recently visited Rancho Mirage for a week and was told by a local that this was a great studio to attend. I'm glad I did. The studio was neat and clean, rental mats were available, and I was warmly welcomed when I mentioned I was a visitor. I had two different instructors on my two different visits, and both (Lina and Justin) were excellent. I can still hear Lina instructing "puuuuuuuush, puuuuuuuuush!" and Justin took great care of his class too, offering helpful tips along the way, and being a calming presence throughout. Bonus points for the cold lavender towel at the end of class. read more

This is a wonderful time for an adventurous visitor! I felt that the staff were sweet and accommodating, the facility and rental equipment were clean, and the instructor was knowledgable and confident. I appreciated that my rented towel didn't smell of chlorine but instead lavender, quite a pleasant experience. read more

I've been practicing BY for 6 years now & visiting my mom this Summer, I had to find a studio. Upon arrival, Justin's warm welcome reminded me of why I love this practice so much. Having taken his class, followed by Billy's, Anne Marie's & Lina's, during my visit, I found them all consistent in their friendly attitudes & knowledge of their instruction; providing encouragement, reassurance & humor; showing the human side of our yogi being. The icing on the cake is the cool lavender towel & the end of the class! A clean & neat studio, I simply miss not having the possibility to shower. Definitely a studio to check out in a wonderful location. read more