Preservation Yoga 8775 Jefferson Hwy C, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Tried my first Hot Yoga class today at Preservation Yoga! I've done regular yoga before, but this took it to a whole new level; think yoga with extra intensity (and sweat) in the best way possible. Our instructor, Eric LaCour, was amazing: super knowledgeable, motivating, and made the class feel welcoming for all levels. If you're looking to stay in shape, kick-start your fitness or weight-loss journey, or even try their ice bath plunges, I highly recommend checking out Preservation Yoga! #HotYoga #PreservationYoga #FitnessJourney #BatonRougeFitness #StayActive read more

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This studio is FABULOUS! I've been coming for a little over a month and half now. I've been coming almost daily, so I feel like my review is fair and based on consistency. I trained in vinyasa yoga, but welcomed the challenge of learning a new style when I was greeted with Bikram Yoga at Preservation Yoga. Everyone here (instructors and students alike) have been nothing short of amazing and incredibly helpful! I have yoga brain at the moment so forgive me if this review is a little all over the place. Tonight I took the bikram hot 90 class at 5pm and decided to stay for the new "fusion" class. Definitely a good idea! (Make sure you hydrate and rest!) The appropriately named "Fusion" class fuses poses and styles of both vinyasa and bikram yoga. It was designed perfectly! I found it to be a great mix of challenging and meditative, definitely a good class for beginners and experienced yogis alike! Everyone here is super helpful and incredibly knowledgeable about form and breath, which is crucial in any type of exercise but especially yoga (at least for myself) highly highly recommend this studio! read more

Life changing experience and awesome owners who genuinely care . There is nothing more satisfying than this 90 minute experience . I get cardio , stretching , strength training and balance training as well as detoxing my body due to the heat and humidity. The best use 90 minutes with more benefits than anything else you could do . read more

Bikram Method Yoga exists in Baton Rouge, people!! Hot yoga it is, but it does wonders to your body! Before you come into this, know that it is about 105 degrees F in the room, so if you have a severe heat aversion, this is not the class for you. If you are okay with an enclosed room that feels like a sauna and are ready to burn 700-1000 calories in the 90 minute session, then read on! I honestly did not know what to expect trying this class. I signed up for the introductory rate of $30 for 30 days (go as much or as little as you'd like within 30 days). I have done it 3 times already and each time I walk away feeling a relaxed, refreshed and ready to rock my day! The studio is owned by a husband and wife and I have only taken the class taught by Stefan. I told him that he will probably need to correct my movements often because I am a total yoga newbie. Preservation Yoga has made me into a fan of feeling good again and to that I owe them a lot! I especially love doing a pose and seeing my arm glisten with sweat; the fruits of my labor. You will sweat a ton and you may even feel ill and want to pass out, but you'll get over it. You are pushed to do your best, but take a break if you need to and you'll eventually catch-up to the more seasoned yogis. It will definitely help bring sexy back! read more

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I've done a lot of different Yoga styles in my life from Hatha to Yin to Ashtanga to Bikram. While I know that pure Bikram can be a little intense, this place and the teacher takes it to an absurd level. Part military sergeant and part auctioneer, the teacher spent most of the class walking around shouting and yelling poses, while explaining how to get in and out of them at a pace that only a meth addict might appreciate. I would also like to point out that rarely did the teacher do the yoga with us, or model the pose, or take the time to explain the pose with a cadence that didn't resemble an auctioneer or race car announcer. And I would like to repeat the word "Auctioneer" as a qualifier here-- because the information about the poses, how to get into them, what they benefit, even the names of the them were spit out at the class in such rapid succession, that I can't imagine that even the die hard regular could've possibly understood them when they started. Rather than communicate the poses in a way to make the class understandable, the teacher seemed to read from a script about Bikram Yoga whilst telling students to lock their knees (which at no time in my yoga practice has a teacher ever said that, because... you're not supposed to). I'm not leaving one star because I will say that before and after the class the teacher was approachable, and that a drop in class at this Yoga studio will only cost you $15, which is pretty good (and they have mats and towels for rent) But if you're looking for a yoga experience where you might take some gentle vinyasas with a nice calm Shavasana at the end and accept the present, yourself and your surroundings, while gaining flexibility, strength and gratitude-- than this studio probably isn't for you. Namaste. read more

This studio is perfect. I would give it a Million stars. He goes through the bikram method and you go out your own pace. No pressure. Well worth the 90 minutes. You'll feel incredible afterward. read more

Excellent yoga studio. I can't say enough about how skilled and knowledgeable the teachers are.

I have never experienced yoga like this. I am a beginner so I appreciated the instructor leading the class by carefully explaining every pose in a way I could understand and not feel intimidated. The other reviewer may have wanted a meditation experience rather than the Bikram style of yoga. I have some physical issues but I was still able to do all of the poses at my own level while others with more experience did it at their own pace and level of intensity. I have been twice this week and will go again this morning. I thought the heat would be overwhelming but it is not. By the second day I was used to it and felt comfortable. If you want a good workout but have been questioning if yoga is right for you just give it a chance. They have a 30 days for $30 unlimited workout special going in now. read more

Sure, the 1.5 hour class is called "yoga" but the physical challenges are equivalent to an intense workout at the gym. Paradoxically, in my opinion, this is the best form of yoga for beginners (and I mean even someone who has not exercised in years)... In fact I quit my boot camp exercises to do this practice and managed to lose more weight and gain more muscle strength. No strenuous pushups, no handstands, no contortions ...just very basic yoga poses done correctly. For those that are new to exercise, the studio is a welcoming place for beginners. No running and no jumping-so for those w/joint issues , this is a perfect class. The sequence of poses was developed by a champion yogi to achieve maximum benefit to the body. So unlike the standard flow yoga which is prevalent in BTR- the student is not relying on an inexperienced instructor to develop a sequence. And since each class is identical, the student and instructor can focus on the precision of each pose. The studio's owners have at least 10 years Bikram teaching experience (and not limited to Louisiana) so instruction is some of the best in town. Instructors are familiar w/each student's practice so can give constructive feedback and praise so that your practice improves and you can find new challenges in each pose (trust me , you will never be bored!). To reiterate, the studio is welcoming to all: beginners, advanced yogis, inflexible gym rats, all sizes. Very friendly place w/no pretentious yoga attitude. Oh and about the heat... The sequence was developed to be performed in elevated temperatures so don't let the heat deter you. Also a dehumidifier is used to keep the humidity at a set levels..the heat and humidity levels are constantly monitored. read more

I pretty much second the comment below me. I had never done anything like this, and the other forms of yoga in the area were occasional stretching classes to me, nothing more. I was totally unprepared for the intensity. But, since it is consistent, it is measurable, and the insistence on proper form is paramount. I'm a believer. I have to question the first commenter, though. He said he had done Bikram Yoga before, but then complained about all the things that make Bikram different. Basically dings a Bikram studio for operating like a Bikram studio. read more

Preservation Yoga ( Bikram Yoga) is finally here! The passage to a healthy mind body and soul is through these doors! Wonderful hot class that is true Bikram Yoga! Certified Bikram teachers the real deal! Finally Baton Rouge is moving forward! True Yoga postures by trained professionals! Got to get more!!!! Love read more