I went here for their free Hot Yoga class last weekend. It was my first time doing Hot Yoga, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Sure, I was going to sweat, but you don't know until you try, right? The staff is very welcoming and encourage you to relax if you fell you can't take do the moves or are just exhausted. There were times where I wanted to bolt out the door and jump in the nearest snowbank, but I pushed on through. Now for the important stuff: Layout: The classroom is huge, we were able to fit around 40-50 people without feeling crowded. Extra towels and yoga mats are available. Super clean. The floor is carpeted, but you won't feel like you're on one, so I was comfortable in my child's pose position lol. There's a changing room for women, complete with lockers, cubby holes to put your stuff, and shower. Two full restrooms are available if you want to change in private. Artwork about self love and perseverance are a great touch and keep you motivated. Extra points for the Prince mural! Overall, I really liked it here and there's not a negative thing I can point out. This is a bit out of my way, but I'd suggest coming here if you're new or not to Hot Yoga. read more

I was happy to Home is still offering their Hot Yoga classes online. I was bummed when they closed their brick and mortar during COVID. I wish they'd considering opening again as we really need a hot studio in North Portland! I appreciate how energized and motivating their teachers are. read more

So glad I checked this place out. Kay and Orlo are a darling couple who have created a fun, welcoming yoga environment. Also, they do a great job keeping the studio nice and clean, which is important, cause Bikram studios can sometimes get funky. I just started Bikram up again after 3 years to help with my back pain and adrenal problems. Literally after like 3 classes my back had improved significantly and a calmness has returned to my being. Thank you guys! P.s. Also, totally take advantage of their new student package of unlimited yoga for a month for only $39, what a great way to be introduced to the practice if you haven't before. read more

If you are near Portland, stop by Bikram Yoga St. Johns and you will not be disappointed. This place is the gold standard. In our travels and trying a variety of yoga (preferably Bikram) studios all over the country, I always look forward to being able to return to BYSJ whenever we are in the Pacific Northwest. Each instructor is approachable, supportive, and amazing at remembering names of attendees to provide encouragement and helpful corrections during and after class. They patiently explain postures and offer tips to improve alignment and results specific to your body. In addition to regular instructors (the owner, Kay, is one of the very best), BYSJ also offers workshops and hosts visiting instructors who have taught all over the world to provide different perspectives and experiences from which you can learn and expand your practice. In the lobby, BYSJ has several benches, lots of inspirational art work, and two, clean, spacious, unisex bathrooms. They offer the typical mat and towel rentals as well as yoga clothes, books, mats, etc. for purchase. They have two nice taps of chilled, filtered water, not just the regular drinking fountains. Nothing beats chugging good, cold H2O after a Bikram class, amirite? In addition to the usual yoga studio offerings, BYSJ also has a couple rotating taps of chilled, super local (from less than a mile away, seriously), yummy kombucha from the Soma Taproom in St Johns. You can fill your own vessel with it or use their disposable cups. The women's and men's locker rooms each have one shower stall with soap, cubbies for your belongings during class, benches, and mirrors. The women's also has additional toiletries and a hair dryer. The approachable, supportive, non-judgmental, and fun vibe of the instructors, owners, and regulars really make BYSJ what it is. BYSJ is the studio every Bikram/hot yoga student would love to have access to. BYSJ, keep doing what you do! Namaste. read more

I am so humbled to find this sweet studio in my neighborhood! I feel truly welcomed and supported in my practice by the staff

This yoga studio is one of my favorite places to be in NoPo! The instructors are crazy knowledgeable, the owners are super genuine, the community is full of totally welcoming people, the studio is really really clean! I had never taken a Bikram Yoga class before, but after my first one here, I was hooked! read more

This place has it all. Super friendly owners and teachers. Totally welcoming to everyone regardless of age or ability. Large, clean studio space with clouds on the ceiling. Kombucha on tap. Special events and workshops. What's not to love?! read more

I love this bright, clean and friendly studio! Owners Kay and Orlo are extremely kind and knowledgeable, also very approachable and human. I don't practice there anymore because I moved, but I have been to several Bikram studios around Portland (both in NE and SE) over the years and this one is the absolute best! The painted clouds on the ceiling are wonderful and made my classes so much happier. Other studios don't have this much attention to the little details. Hands down the best Bikram studio in town. Wish I hadn't moved... read more

Bikram Yoga St. John's gets all the stars from me. This studio is simply fantastic, from the warm welcome that all of the staff gives each and every time you visit, to the instruction, to the overall vibe, to their pricing, and to their community. Bikram Yoga St. John's seems to go the extra mile, in which I can appreciate on so many levels. I'm so glad I moved into this neighborhood and can call this studio one of my third places. Thanks BYSJ! read more

Since moving to PNW in 2015, I was on search for a yoga studio for quite some time. While being open to many yoga styles, my main criteria was to find a place where I could connect to teachers, feel welcome, 'feel home'. I've tried like 3 or 4 around Portland, and nothing stood out. Until I came across Bikram Yoga St John and got blown away with hospitality and genuine "we care about you" vibe. Even though I wasn't sure at first how I was going to survive in 105 degrees room (I had very limited bikram experience before), support and encouragement I was receiving helped me get through initial discomfort, and just after a few weeks I was hooked. Yoga became addictive and despite living far, I was craving to come at least 3 times a week. My body started to transform and feel lighter (and this is coming from someone who wasn't born with flexibility gene). For the family who runs this business, yoga is not just a hobby, it is the way of life. Every instructor is lovely, competent, giving (some are hilarious too). They welcome all levels and shapes (yay for diversity!), and it is simply a heavenly place to commit your practice to. Thank you. read more

I love this place! I have practiced yoga for one year, however, I am completely new to Bikram Yoga. I have practiced four times at this studio so far. The instructors along with the overall vibe of this place is just amazing!!! Everyone is so friendly, knowledgeable and encouraging. So thankful to have found this place! read more

I've been practicing at BYSJ for nearly two years. When I walked in for my first class, Kay and Orlo greeted me like we were old friends. The community at BYSJ is a huge reason I choose to practice at this studio. Kay and Orlo are dedicated to cultivating a welcoming and fun environment for all their students. This is a solid studio for all practitioners, but I really think new students can shine here. They put a lot of efforts into making new students feel comfortable with a new practice. The studio is bright and very clean. The teachers are approachable and knowledgeable. If you think you are "too" anything (inflexible, old, sick, injured, overweight, tired, busy, etc.), I urge you to come practice here. This yoga is perfect for beginners and BYSJ is the perfect place to start. read more

This is hands down one of the nicest Bikram studios I have ever attended. The staff is incredibly welcoming and encouraging. I have tried various studios in the past and the instructors were usually harsh or critical and if I couldn't make it through the whole class it was frowned upon for resting. This isn't the case here. It really is all about doing the best I can do in the moment, easing into the poses in the correct order and with attention to correct posture. This super supportive approach to teaching is what has kept me coming back. Not only that but the studio is clean and the changing rooms are spacious (and they have a shower!) I highly recommend BYSJ to anyone interested in hot yoga. read more

Very friendly and informative teachers and staff! Awesome intro pricing and competitive membership deals. Very clean studio with showers. If you enjoy hot yoga this is the place for you. All classes host beginners as well as season pros. Very fun place to practice. read more

Love this place. I just started and they are so supportive and have a great community of people and teachers. I really enjoy Bikram at St. Johns. Thank you to Kay and Orlo. read more

There's no other way for me to describe Bikram Yoga St. Johns than as a personal wish profoundly fulfilled. I needed to improve my health and I was actively seeking the right fit. I was prepared to settle for something other than frequent Bikram Yoga practice, but it's the one discipline that feels just right to me. I'm so grateful that this studio found me. The facility is bright and comfortable, membership is affordable, and the schedule runs like clockwork. More importantly, the owners, Kay and Orlo, nurture the yogi community with acceptance, creativity and welcoming hearts. read more

I've tried several other studios in Portland and this one is by far the best and most welcoming one I've ever been too. I love coming and the teachers here are patient and encouraging. I truly feel like I have become a better version of myself. I get so much benefit from it that I drive from my home in Beaverton out to St. John's to take enjoy my practice here. Highly recommend it to any one wanting to increase inner and out beauty and mental/physical strength. Kay, the owner, is the best! read more

This is a fabulous Bikram studio! Very clean! Dressing room is well equipped with a shower, shelves, a bench, coat hangers, mirrors and even tampons! The studio has a carpet that is so fine that you don't know you are on carpet. And to me the very most important part of Bikram studios is there is no lack of heat. I usually do early am classes and struggle with finding places that get hot enough! I love this studio. read more

One of if not the nicest bikram yoga studios I've ever been to. Super friendly people, great location.

BYSJ is smoking hot Do yourself a favor and sign up for the 30 day intro; nothing to lose, so much to be gained!

This locally owned studio is amazing with multiple classes offered 7 days a week and they don't close for holidays or bad weather! The fellow yogis are a committed bunch and I'm proud to count myself with them. I dabbled in hot yoga & Bikram yoga on and off for a few years but never committed to a regular schedule nor studio until I discovered this place in May 2016. The owners & instructors are incredibly supportive and I really enjoy the regular practice; it's amazing for the body & soul. read more

Beautiful studio in St. Johns! Kay and Orlo are super welcoming and dedicated to building the Bikram Community in St. Johns. The instructors are enthusiastic, knowledgable, and encouraging. I highly recommend this studio for beginners or advanced folks alike. I am so happy that this studio has arrived in my back yard! read more

The people who work here care about their customers and get to know each person who takes a class. You leave the studio sweaty and feeling loved from such amazing teachers and owners. read more

Received a "warm" welcome as a beginner to Bikram. The instructers are very supportive, not totally strict like I had heard some classes can be (can't drink water, get yelled at for wiping sweat etc...). Owners have a positive vibe, the space is brand spaking new (Dec 2015), shower in the mens room is clean. GO AND ENJOY! read more