This studio is now JOYA Yoga and it's open!! Joya offers Bikram Yoga classes as well as Pilates, Barre, Vinyasa, Yin, Sound Bath and many other classes. Livermore Joya offers classes both indoors and outdoors. Your membership is good at all Joya locations! read more

This is now JOYA and it is phenomenal. They have a wide range of classes and the staff is amazing. If you haven't tried a JOYA studio you should. They also have locations in Dublin and Livermore. read more

Unfortunately they do not keep the correct temperature for a Bikram studio. Not hot enough and not the right humidity.

Awesome spot, classes daily multiple locations, I been to every location, knowledgeable friendly staff. Very clean compared to other studio's I been to, I seen them disinfect the weights and equipment as soon as class was over. Definitely get results, if committed. read more

I had a business meeting in the area. Instructor was great. The studio is clean. Bathroom is clean. If I lived in the area I would go here frequently. read more

Owner / instructor is very forcus about all students improve pose single time hand to hand instruction and sense of humor I love this Bikram already . I haven't done my most Favarite Yoga Bikram about 2 years after 3 classes my body is achy but definitely helping my L3 pinch nerve issue. I'm so regret I stop doing this . My body is stiffed and achy but I try to adjust back to Bikram body. !! My body needs Bikram ! I went more than dozen of Bikram in all over state I definitely and highly recommend this Pleasanton Bikram . Whoever never done yoga or yelper already know Bikram I recommend try this place. 10 star ! read more

I popped my bikram yoga cherry here. It was just like most people say - the first time might not be so good but it gets better! After putting my stuff in a cubby, I headed into the yoga room. When I walked in, it was super hot and stuffy which made me worry about my ability to go through with the whole thing. The beginning was not too bad but after awhile, I started to feel super nauseous. I seriously almost threw up :( At that point I just laid down for a bit until I felt a little better and then tried to continue and finish the class. One mistake I made was bringing a tiny hand towel.. I totally underestimated how much I'd be sweating and definitely wished I brought a full body towel instead. At the end of the class, I still felt sick and was not feeling great so I was pretty disappointed with my experience. I came to two more classes that week and they went A LOT better. I didn't feel sick, I had a bigger towel, and I was doing the poses better! If your first time sucks, just try again, I swear it will be a lot easier. This studio is super clean and spacious. There's a changing room, showers, and a mat cleaning station for you to spray and wipe down your mat afterwards! This is definitely useful since your mat will be covered in your sweat by the end of the class. The instructors are also really positive, encouraging, and intense. They do tell you to listen to your body and stop if you're not feeling well. The goal for the first class is usually to just stay in the room for the whole 90 minutes. Advice: - Drink LOTS of water before coming here and after! - Don't wipe your sweat off during the class, the instructor said this will just make it harder for your body to cool down - Don't drink TOO MUCH water during the class... your tummy will feel funny when you're doing certain poses - The first half is full of standing poses, and the second is on the floor! So just get through the first half and then it gets easier :) - Try it more than once! read more

Best Bikram studio ever. OK, so I am biased. This studio is just the best. The studio itself is large, well lit, floor to ceiling mirrors and intense heating that is regulated throughout the 90 minute session. There are women and mens "locker rooms" with showers. The womens is impeccably clean. I have showered there now, and i rarely shower in public. There is even a mat cleaning room! The teachers are excellent. They are well trained, and in turn, teach us very well. I am able to follow along and complete each session. The teachers assist and guide you to correct pose posture/ stance without judgement, only to help better your practice. I like the rate plan options. I started on a 5 pack, then bought a 10 pack, and will probably stick with that or do monthly unlimited. I started up about 3 weeks before a trip to Vegas to "tighten up". I went 6 sessions, and Yes, already, I feel great. More importantly, I found a place where I get 90 minutes of peace. Everyone is friendly and kind. Bikram is also a huge benefit to my fibromyalgia and chronic pain. It allows me more flexibility and i sleep better too. read more

Nice, clean, and comfortable studio. I have done Bikram Yoga in other studios and this is my favorite one so far. The instructor was very helpful with giving extra tips and calling students by name. I highly recommend the newcomer special of $21 for unlimited classes during your first week. read more

I'm new to going to yoga classes at all, but thought I'd give BIkram a try. I like it - it's tough, but there is no pressure to do all the poses. Pros: 1) It is clean 2) the people there are very friendly. 3) Mat washing is available 4) Instruction is fairly consistent (seems like I've only had the same instructor once) 5) Convenient hours. Cons: 1) only 2 men showers and they are very tiny. Soap and shampoo are in bottles - not from a dispenser. 2) no water fountains (but they sell water behind the counter) 3) A bit of proselytizing on Bikram - which is to be expected probably at all their studios - I've seen instructors argue with students who claimed they were injured and didn't want to go through with the complete movement. Now, I have some disk issues and no one has told me to suck it up and just do the movement (I am wary of compression movements) so I just do the movement as far as I want to go. I think of the cons, 1 is nit picky and if 2 was a real problem, there are sinks in the bathroom if you were dying and out of water. Number 3 doesn't bother me - I do listen to my body - I'm in my 50's and am just careful of over stretching my back when my body is greatly warmed up. I also did Tae Kwon Do for 5 years way back when and it was the same with them - albeit TKD was more military-like and more pressure. In summary, great place, great teachers and I wish I could go more often. read more

I've been doing Bikram yoga for about 15 years now. I've been to a number of Bikram yoga studios, as I will go even when I'm on vacation if there's a studio around. I've been going to Bikram Yoga Pleasanton for about the last 8 years. I wanted to express what a wonderful studio this is. It's a beautiful studio and pleasing to the eye. The dressing rooms, the lobby area and the yoga room are always very clean. They have a special anti-microbial, nonslip and allergenic flooring in the yoga room. They have a great heating and humidifying system for consistent temperature. And all of the teachers are awesome! I would highly recommend this studio to beginners and seasoned yogis. read more

After 3 years I need to write another review because this studio keeps getting better. The maintanace is immaculate, and the instructors are so well trained and caring. The newcomer special is a great deal to try it for a week only $21. This is how I started and it was one of the best decisions I have made for my health. read more

I took my first ever hot yoga class here, and it was a great experience. The lady that checked us in was also the instructor, and she was very attentive to us during the class (since my friend and I were the only ones in the class that were first timers). The class is perfect for beginners; it's slow paced but also a great workout. There's a girls and boys locker room/ bathroom with cubbies and showers. read more

This was where I first learn about Bikram Yoga. I love the instructors and the cleanliness of the place. The owners are kind and friendly. I love the feedback as not too many do that. I don't want to go to the class and the instructors just talk us through the poses. a little feedback from them goes far. I am into correct forms and good postures. So their feedback is most important to me. Thanks. read more

I am new to yoga of any kind so I have no point of reference for reviewing, but these are my thoughts: The instructor does a good job going through the program and still watching and assisting newbies. The facility is reasonably clean. Let's face it, people sweat when exercising and especially with hot yoga, so there are always some funky smells around. The showers and cubby rooms are kept clean. I absolutely do not understand the reason for a carpeted floor in the studio. I think that adds a real funky smell especially during the floor exercises when your face is inches away from it. If there were a scrubbable studio floor I would go to five stars. The pricing is a tad high, but if you live &/or shop in Pleasanton you are already used to paying a slight premium on everything. read more

Such a humble studio. The dynamic duo that is the husband and wife team running this place bring such a warm, welcoming energy from the moment you walk in. What I enjoyed most about practicing here was the sincere excitement my teacher (the wife) brought to the room. She truly believes in Bikram Yoga and wants you to be your healthiest and most balanced self because of the undeniable rippling effect it has on the world as a whole. To be a part of such a mantra through guided movement and meditation is a gift. Thank you! Although I don't live in the Bay Area, whenever I visit- I'd love to revisit this studio for my practice. Namaste read more

WOW!! I lefft my yoga session from Lea the instructor, at this very zen... clean.. and beautiful studio.... so relaxed... so peacful. Perfect dialogue... great temperature ... and no pressure... everyone waa very professional and relaxed no mater what level ... we all just moved together as one... with our breath... to the best of our ability... I plan on attending xlass here more often. Namaste read more

I be able to get into the class this morning. The teacher was great and the class was amazing. I felt good leaving and ready to face the day. I highly recommend this facility. read more

I am a huge yoga fan and have now been to 22 Bikram yoga studios across the Americas. Tri-Valley is simply amazing. For one thing, my wife and I both agree that out of all the many, many Bikram yoga instructors we've have had - including Bikram himself, Tri-Valley owner Troy Myers, is the best. His energy and passion just radiates for the 90 minutes of class. The studio is just under 5,000 sq. ft. with great lighting and mirrors that go all the way to the carpet (rather than the normal 4" border) facilitating better alignment and adjustments. The carpet has a hardwood appearance which enables foot alignment in postures such as Triangle. My wife wasn't a big fan of the heaters because they blow straight down, but I think they're great. This studio can get nice and hot! The changing rooms are huge with benches and lots of cubbies for clothing. The mens changing room has 2 showers with a great drainage system outside of the shower (and a sign requesting showers be brief - something every studio should do), as well as both a stall and separate urinal to help ease congestion once the place gets crowded (which I have no doubt it will). The hand dryer is some type of new system I've never seen and dries hands really quickly. The studio includes a mat cleaning room which I think is a great idea for rentals, though my wife and I always bring our own. Cons? No water fountain, although there are lots of sinks. No drinks are available for sale other than water yet (I assume this is coming). I haven't seen any plastic bags for bringing home wet gear. No hand towels are provided for class (Troy says they practice the "Bikram way" of no towels). Some of the lights in the studio were out in today's class, but these sorts of issues happen with new facilities - and in any case, there are so many windows that the studio was still the lightest I've seen. The schedule is also somewhat limited with no early morning classes. Overall, this is the best studio I've ever visited. The feel of the place is just exceptional and it makes yoga more enjoyable (I know it's hard to associate Bikram with enjoyment, but if you do enough classes you actually get there). It was also cool to see a poster in the window of International Yoga Champion, Courtney Mace, who was the featured instructor at a Bikram retreat my wife & I took in Mexico and who was coached by Troy and his wife Aiko. http://roidude.typepad.com/tenacity/ I wish I lived closer to this studio, but will try to find excuses to take classes there whenever possible. read more

I went to this studio on a 7 day special and initially was very pleased with the experience. The studio was large, not too crowded and pretty clean. The instructor seemed helpful and i enjoyed my class, until the end. I have multiple repetitive stress injuries in my upper body, as well as a degenerative condition in my knees. I like Bikram yoga because it's very effective in helping me manage my chronic pain without medication. However, I cannot do all the positions, including sitting "Japanese style." I have been to Bikram studios all over the Bay Area and from coast to coast and never had a problem in class sitting "Indian style" for final breathing. At the end of the class, the instructor INSISTED that I sit Japanese style. I explained I have physical limitations but she kept on, saying at this studio, everyone has to do it. I resisted. After class I tried explaining that I have limitations, but she brushed off my concerns. I decided to try giving the studio another chance and hopefully get another instructor. I went back two days later. The class went okay until near the end. Due to my injuries, sometimes by the end of class my shoulders get aggravated. I have been advised by my treating physician to limit extending my arms when I start to experience aggravation of my condition. Since my doctor is the person qualified to advise me on managing my injuries and has been treating me for years, I would definitely take her advice over a yoga instructor I just met. Accordingly, near the end of the second class my shoulders were beginning to burn so I decided to stop extending my arms, The instructor insisted that I at least move my arms out. I began to be annoyed because she became insistent when I told her I have repetitive stress injuries. Then at the end for final breathing, I tried to sit Japanese style but my knees began to hurt. I tried using my hands to relieve the pressure on my knees and my shoulders started hurting. I then sat cross legged as I usually do and the instructor told me to try sitting on my knees again. I finally snapped at her that I know my limitations. For the first and only time, I left Bikram yoga feeling worse than when I got there. The final indignation was that in the changing room after class, one of the other class attendees presumed to not only diagnose my medical condition but to also tell me the reason I can't do those postures is that I have told myself I can't and it's only in my mind. read more

I wouldn't recommend this studio, especially not to first timers. Over the last 10 years or so I've practiced at a dozen Bikram studios all over the country, so I know Bikram and know how regimented it can be. I came here for the first time today, told the instructor I'm fairly experienced and that I'm recovering from a back injury, so if she sees me modifying things here and there that's why. During the class she singled me out a few times with "corrections" to the point where I just felt like walking out because I was unable to focus on my practice. My modifications were very minor and did not effect surrounding practitioners. I would strongly encourage this studio to be more respectful of their customers, their practice belongs to them and only them. It's very dangerous to assume you know what's best for someone's body just because you went to a yoga retreat and got a certification. It could be even more harmful for a first timer who can be intimidated into actually following those instructions. Sadly, I'll have to keep looking for another studio in the area. read more

Below is my review of the four bay area studios where I have practiced (and still practice) Bikram Yoga. I love practicing Bikram yoga. I love the strength and flexibility that I have gained since starting, and I especially love having less back pain! I have been doing it now for a little over 3 months and it is really a great workout--both cardio and strength. Unfortunately, I have not lost any weight since starting (of course that may be due to the increase in my caloric intake ). I hope that over time that will change, since I am still trying to work in this 90-minute practice with my daily routine and still have time to eat dinner. I have been doing Yoga on and off for about 8 years and I have always loved yoga. I did my first Bikram class on September 3, 2011. Since trying Bikram, I don't care to do any other type of yoga. As mentioned above, I have notice improvement in my strength, flexibility and most importantly, my back (I have arthritis and a bulging disc in my lower spine). Two months after starting Bikram, I also starting going to a chiropractor. Between the two, I am a very happy camper! I started Bikram by getting a groupon for Bikram San Jose. I like this studio. It has a very Zen like atmosphere and the teachers are knowledgeable and helpful. As with all studios, there is that special scent, but after a few minutes, you get used to it. They have a new studio that is opening in mid-December. Since their current studio is small and needs a lot of work, the new studio should be awesome. I do plan on going to it once it is open. The only negative about Bikram San Jose is that it is so far away from where I live. Next, I tried hot yoga at Balance Yoga Center on Blossom Hill. This is a very clean and nice studio. The owner is nice and the studio is very clean. The teachers were all good and they provide filtered water, which is a huge bonus! I really like the flooring they have, as it seems to be much more sanitary. Again, the main negative is the distance and I that had to commute with traffic to get to the 6:30 class. Next, I tried out Bikram Yoga Pleasanton. My boyfriend lives in Pleasanton, so he and I have been going to this studio together. This is a new studio and it is very clean. Their heater & humidifier work great. They keep the temperature and the humidly at a perfect and consistent level. Not too sure if they heat it to the full 105 temperature, but that is okay as you still sweat profusely! They have a mat cleaning room, which is very nice! The only negatives are that their showers are a little small and if the door to the girls' bathroom is opened, as you are walking into the shower, someone in the hallway may be able to see you in the mirror. Currently, I am practicing at Bikram Santa Clara. The teachers here are good and the classes, though full, never seem to be too crowded. I do not like the setup of the dressing area or the two showers (which are in little rooms). There is one big area to cool down or wait in for class. This is where there are 4 dressing rooms. There are two bathrooms and two shower rooms. Near the shower rooms there are two more dressing rooms and some lockers. This studio also has a big problem regulating the room temperature and humidly. On several occasions, I have had to put water on my nose to squelch the burning sensation from the heat. They also do not have a water fountain with filter water. My favorite thing about this studio is the proximity to where I live! Of the four studios where I have practiced Bikram, I have to say my favorite one is the studio in Pleasanton. read more

I dropped in for a class since I'm visiting my sister (from the LA area) and was very impressed with just about everything. The facility is fantastic, very spacious and inviting. The instructor I think her name was Yuki was excellent and I really enjoyed the class. There was one element that I thought was extra special. There was a young man in the class and I thought wow, how great is that. He had a little trouble staying on task, but in my mind all the more reason for him to be there. I assumed he had some sort of attention issue and bikram was a tool to help him. I thought it was really amazing and impressive. Both for the studio and for the parents/guardians addressing their child's issues with something like yoga! I can only say that I found one draw back - I probably would not expect to socialize with some of the practicing yogis here. I was horrified following class to hear a group of GROWN WOMEN complaining about the young gentleman's presence 'distracting' them. I have NEVER in my life seen grown women gang up on a child. It was disturbing and pathetic. Really ladies, if you can't stay focused because the instructor is giving another yogi some special attention then I suggest you put a little more effort into your practice. It was perhaps the most despicable thing I have ever been witness to. I really hope that the studio will stand by doing the right thing here and stand up to bullying even if it means losing some clients. Personally, I don't want that kind of energy in the studio with me anyway. read more

I had tried Bikram yoga at several Southern California studios but was never really convinced in taking up the practice without finding a studio I felt at home at. This was until I moved up to Pleasanton this past month and came across this studio. The facility is impeccable--it's clean from the dressing rooms to the yoga room to the mat cleaning space (yes, you can clean your sweaty mats right after class!). The teachers are respectful, diligent and motivational, pushing their students to constantly reach the next level. The positivity in the room is contagious and the aftermath of relaxation is invaluable. I highly recommend trying their new student special of $21 for 7 consecutive days of unlimited classes. Namaste! read more

I have done bikram at several places around the Bay Area and I would love to give this place five stars. The owners and instructors are all very friendly and helpful, the facility is clean and modern, and prices are competitive. However, after attending classes for several weeks my one rather serious reservation is with the heat control in the room. The instructors seem to constantly fiddle with the thermostat during class and heat will vary from the proper warmth to blasts of cold, just what you want when you are sweaty. I mentioned this a few times to no avail. I wish they would leave the darn thermostat alone, everything else about the place us great. read more

This place is exclusively just for Bikram yoga. Place was really clean, yoga supplies available for sale--yoga mat, outfits, bottles, etc., spacious studio, big bathroom--2 showers, cubbies & a couple of johns. The whole place has a modern interior, actual yoga room is clean, has carpeting with 2 exit (big) doors (good for emergency & venting), not smelly & was consistent with the heat & the humidity (that is needed) during the class. Teacher was nice & good, too. If this place is near me I'll be here frequently & have a membership... read more

Wonderful studio! I went to visit a friend and looked up Bikram studios. This one popped up and I'm so glad I went! Very nice studio owners!!!! Amazing instructor who was super detailed! Her and her hubby own the studio and you can tell they have passion for what they do. They locker rooms are super clean as well! read more

I have attended a couple of classes at Bikram Yoga Pleasanton Tri-Valley and have been extremely impressed with both the instruction and the facility itself. I've attended classes at 6 different studios throughout the country and this facility is, without question, the most impressive one I have visited. The carpet is clean and high quality, vibe is good, and the owners are fun and friendly. The instruction was positive and intense. Good stuff! read more

I've been practicing here off and on for over a year. I love this place. Great instructors. Clean and very inviting. Thy have mats and towels for rent. Attending a class is seriously the best part of my day. read more

The studio is awesome! so clean and the staff is friendly which is great for newcomers! I took advantage of the great 7 day deal which was enough to make me want to go back for more. Just wish the pricing didn't burn holes in pockets. read more

I've been a customer since they opened in 2011. It's cheaper and more effective than therapy (trust me...), the owners and instructors are GREAT, and this is now like oxygen to me. It's a life-changer. read more

I had my first bikram experience at this studio and I liked it well enough. The instructors make a point to remember your name and give you personalized help when you aren't doing the pose right. They encourage you to push yourself and are understanding when you need to sit down. They lock the doors prior to class so no one can come late and interrupt. They make sure you are respectful during poses by asking that you drink water between poses. The changing rooms are large and clean and there's a mat cleaning station which is AWESOME. I didn't realize how spoiled I was here until I went to the one in Santa Clara. 30-40 people, no real instructing, people allowed to come in late, only 2 changing rooms, no mat cleaning station. Pleasanton Bikram Yoga is pretty much the gold standard. Feel lucky if you live around here and attend this studio. read more

I paid $21 for the 1 free week and it was well worth it. Bikram yoga is not for the weak at heart. I'm pretty athletic, have run in a handful of half marathons...and the first class kicked my butt! You have to get use to the heat. It's a bit overwhelming at times (during the first 2 classes, I became dizzy and lightheaded). It's not the fault of the studio because it is set up very nice and has a very good heat/humidifier. It just takes some getting use to. I was drenched in sweat after each 90 minute class so by the end of the week, I had lost some weight and my muscles felt very good and relaxed. It also improved my mood =) The only thing that I began to notice from coming here is I developed a minor foot fungus. Athlete's foot? I'm not sure but my feet got pretty itchy as a result. I was able to stop the itchiness with a topical spray... You all have your socks and shoes off so it's bound to happen to some people. Also, this is kind of gross, but when I would be in certain poses close to the ground, you could smell the odor of "feet" in the flooring. Like I said though, no studio is going to be 100% clean. This place is very clean inside despite a few minor things. I love coming here but I can't afford the price right now. There are a few local studios that charge a bit lower but this one is definitely one of my favorites! read more

I have been going to the Pleasanton studio for a few months, paying for the 10 class packet. The studio is very nice, the heating system is very nice, allows your breathing to go deeper without feeling choked. The instructors are nice and helpful. I sustained 2 herniated disks, 2yrs ago.......I have not seen my doctor since and I believe doing Bikram Yoga is the main reason. A co-worker and I share the same doctor and he sees him every 6-8 weeks. I am doing the sit-ups and camel has become my favorite pose, which I was unable to do for a long time! My primary studio is in Stockton, love, love, love the size of the classes and the feeling of unity. I enjoy the Pleasanton studio a lot, but would suggest better promotional deals, due to the class sizes being from 4-15 people per class, compared to 25 plus at the Stockton studio(which is a much smaller studio). I would hate to see such a nice studio not make it due to low numbers in participation. read more

I have been doing Bikram on and off for 10 years. I live in Pleasanton so this studio is 5 mi it's away from home. Is the best studio in the area; very clean and nice set up. Go and invite your friends! It great for the body and mind. Carmen read more

First time coming here, visiting from out of town and first time trying bikram. First off one class there is $19. I thought this was pretty hefty. They also charge to rent mats. Class was ok, I'm not a fan of the heat so I'd feel dizzy and uncomfortable at times which is to be expected. During the class the instructor spoke directly to me which made me feel out of place instead of part of the class. I noticed she did this to others to in correcting their mistakes and at one time crouching by a man and trying to correct his posture. This was fine but she was still talking in her booming voice so I, laying on my own may across the large studio, could hear. I thought this man might feel embarrassed for having this woman openly acknowledge to the class he has an injury and to keep pushing through and embrace the pain. She was giving him medical advice and urging him to come to class more to help him heal his 4 day old injury. I was put off by that but continued on. There are only two showers in the girls locker room and most of the class was girls. After I'd finally showered, the instructor (and apparently the only person manning the desk) comes in and tells me "I hate to rush you but the 10 o'clock class is about to start and I need to lock the front door. " then runs out. This is great because I left my clothes in my car. Did I mention I live 40 minutes away? Made this trip out on a recommendation of a good friend. I put on my workout top and wrap my bottom with a towel and see myself out while the instructor throws me a rushed apology as she follows me out to lock the door. I was so embarrassed. On top of that I left some of stuff behind in my rush to leave. If she is charging so much for admission and doesn't have additional staff to man the door, where is that money going? Will not return and don't recommend others to either. read more

I've always wanted to try Bikram yoga but could never find a place with reasonable hours or was afraid that I had to be a yogi in order to get it. I found this place through Yelp and decided to give it a try. I purchased the 7 days for $21 package to try out and absolutely loved it. My first instructor, Becca, was awesome! The classes are small, the people are friendly and the facility is very clean. The only downfall is that the room is carpeted. Being very OCD, it kinda put me off but everything else made up for it. They do not force you to do all the poses, they actually encourage you to sit out if you can't. You do however have to be in the room for the full 90 mins. The first half of class are standing poses and second half are on the floor, so if you could get through the first half you are golden! I did 4 classes in my introductory week, all different instructors, and loved each class. My body and mind feel so relaxed after I leave. I highly recommend bringing extra towels for afterwards. They also offer towel/mat rental as well as little things to purchase (water, coconut water, mats, clothes, books, water bottles, etc). read more

Love this place. Beautiful and clean studio as well as friendly and supportive instructors. Hot yoga is very challenging but it feels so good after. read more

Best Bikram studio around! I've been to the other ones here in the tri-valley and this is best by far. Instructors are amazingly knowledgeable, engaged and uplifting. The studio is beautiful and spacious. Go! read more

This is one of the nicest studios I've been to, my yoga glow left only wanting and wishing this place was closer to where I live. I've only been doing Bikram yoga for a few months and my friend invited me to go with her to this studio close to her house. We showed up for a Saturday afternoon class which had about 10 people in it. The teacher introduced herself to us upon signing in and remembered everyone's name during the class, even first-timers to the studio like me! I was impressed- I love when a teacher takes the time to learn my name. Darlene's class was awesome! I would come back in a heartbeat. The yoga room felt and smelled cleaner than other places I've been to probably because of the type of carpeting they have. It basically looks like hardwood floors, but it's actually carpet, so the room just LOOKS and FEELS clean. The temperature was good and hot for the class and by Awkward Pose I was pretty much covered in sweat, which I don't mind at all as it seems like a good indicator that the heat was fully working and that the room was hot enough. I really liked how I got to see the teacher model a few of the poses herself after the first set to show us some of the corrections she was talking about. It was the first time I've ever seen someone do a perfectly completed standing head to knee pose and it's just reassuring to know that the instructor can do the postures too, not just talk the talk. Her instruction was really clear, concise, and helpful to everyone, both newcomers and veterans. Definitely one of the most attentive and positively encouraging Bikram instructors I've had. As an added bonus this studio offers a free mat cleaning station for students to use on their own mats- major plus points for this studio and their emphasis on cleanliness! I'm definitely coming back here for another class when I'm in the area again. read more