I'd never tried hot yoga before, and a mom friend dragged me into it. NGL, the first class was pure torture. It was HOT! And challenging! ...come to think of it, the second and third classes were also pure torture, haha. But since the moves are the same each time, the learning curve is steep, and I enjoy how it forces me to focus on my body and my form. I've done various kinds of dance and exercise and at my age I appreciate how yoga works on strength, flexibility AND balance. It's a full body workout in one hour and while the heat may seem excessive or gimmicky, I can attest to the fact that between the circulatory boost and the induced sweating from every pore, it at least does wonders for the skin. This location has many students who have been going for years and you can really see how yoga has shaped their bodies--aspirational, if a bit intimidating! As a final note, the pricing can't be beat. It's less than half the cost of a pilates membership for monthly unlimited. Oh, and if you're new to this, definitely bring a towel for your yoga mat and another to wipe your face. You'll really need both! And a giant water bottle! (Cold water is available on the premises.) read more

Great instructors & supportive participants. Studio is spacious clean . Showers available. No pics available read more

So grateful for my coworker Introducing me to this place! I've done yoga before but never hot yoga. I was a little hesitant because I really hate sweating but it's turned out to be a great exercise option for me. I purchased a Groupon for 10 classes, which super disappointed that It will be Over soon, and it was easy to sign up. I come twice a week when I can and I've taken classes with the owner and the woman. I can't remember their names but they are both so good! I'm not gonna lie last week the heat almost got me and I was dizzy but I felt amazing after the session. If I could I would continue to come here and bring my partner to try it. I always talk to him about it and thinks it's not that bad but he's not considering the heat lol. read more

been coming for many years, they recently added a new restorative class which is amazing. I love that they offer many different types of classes. Abhi is always improving the studio. if you get a chance to take a class with Derick it's a special treat, he's amazing and I always find myself working harder in his classes. I hope they keep the restorative class once a month and continue to try new and different classes. read more

Alright, so I caved in and bought the Groupon so that I could give Bikram Yoga a try, and I have to say, before coming to this studio I was very concerned about the *stink* everyone was referring to. People seemed very adamant that this was the worst smelling studio they had ever been to. News flash: THEY HAVE UPDATED THEIR FLOORS! No more carpet, no more stink. Presto, problem solved. That being said, my experience was excellent. They asked if I was new to the place, gave me a little tour of the studio and explained how things worked. Really made me feel comfortable during my first experience. I had read the website prep advice and I will say that you MUST bring: 1) At least 2 water bottles (or one big one) - I prefer 2 since you can freeze one. It will melt during the class, trust me. 2) Yoga mat + YOGA TOWEL - I didn't have a yoga towel the first time that I went, and I really really regretted it. It is HOT in that room, and that is no understatement. You will start sweating the second you walk in (but that's the whole point..) 3) LIGHT clothing - I was wearing yoga tights and those were too much. Highly recommend you wear/buy yoga shorts and a sports bra so you can keep cool during the class. Also, a tip, the instructor may open the door to air out the studio occassionally, so if you are a little worried about it getting too hot, stay closer to the door. I made the mistake of being right up front and it was very very hot. So, if you haven't gotten the hint about it being SUPER HOT, let me be blunt. This yoga practice is both mentally and physically challenging. You will feel like you can't breathe. You will feel dizzy. BUT, you can make it through 90 minutes. Just sit and pause when you need to and go at your own pace. You will love your experience if you just listen to your body and drink plenty of water. :) read more

After being here since July and completing the 30 day challenge, I feel like I can give a better review of this place. I think Bikram yoga has been best option for me in terms of exercise. My mile runs are over 15 minutes and I couldn't do a sit-up if my life depended on it. This low-impact, high heat workout has been the best thing for my body since spanx. Be ready to: - sweat and smell sweat - stay inside for the whole 90 minutes - be called out by the instructor if you leave the room - bend in ways you never knew you could - see your body slowly change for the better Room: A room with carpeting and over 20 sweaty people can get stinky at times, but after being there for so long, I've actually gotten used to it. You become desensitized after a while. The room is also divided by rows so there is some kind of structure during class. Yes, the room is 105 degrees and up and you will probably die during your first month of yoga, but you eventually get used to it. There are still days where I find that I need to sit down in between postures and that is completely okay. Just don't make a habit of it. :) Instructors: All the instructors are out to help you, so ask for it! If you are in the front row, they are more likely to assist you in improving your postures. Some of them will come by and fix you. Some will call you out from the front of the class. Some will also ask you to demonstrate for the other students. If you are SENSITIVE to feedback or criticism, I would not recommend doing bikram yoga at all. The main goal for the instructors is to help you improve and that means some tough love here and there. So don't expect them to sugar coat things for you. Their straightforward manner helps you improve a lot faster than if you were not corrected at all. My own results: After 30 straight days of yoga, I noticed the most changes to my body. - I could finally touch my toes. Could never do that before. - I developed a waist. - My clothes fit better - My skin was nice and clear - My hair was shiny and healthy - My legs looked good!! - BEST OF ALL, no more back pain!!! Woke up with back pain for years and now I'm free! I can't even tell you how my body would feel or look if I hadn't tried bikram yoga. It really has changed me. read more

131. My landlord's wife is cousins with Bikram (yes, THE Bikram), so I obviously heard a lot of things about Bikram yoga. When I saw the Groupon deal, I didn't think twice about it. Either I was going to hate it or I was going to love it. First hour into the class, I must've thought I was crazy for trying this. 105 degrees for 90 minutes? What is this? WHY AM I HERE. Yet now, three months later, I have grown to love it. The instructors here are great. They are very encouraging and are more than happy to demonstrate the poses for you before or after class. The room is carpeted, which may be a turn-off, but if you're serious about Bikram, you will be focusing on more important things. Classes at 4:30pm and 6:30pm might be a bit crowded. The showers and restrooms are limited, but the wait isn't long. If the parking lot is full, there is always plenty of street parking available. I never really sweat at the gym, but I definitely looked like Niagara Falls when I was doing Bikram yoga. No worries, everyone will. I have seen some physical changes since I have started Bikram. My lower back is not tight anymore, and my spine feels more relaxed and lengthened. Overall, my posture has improved and it feels good! __________ First timers! My 2¢: - Bring a giant bottle of water. A regular bottle might not be enough. - Bring a large towel to drape over your yoga mat. - Bring a small face towel to wipe yourself. Sweat dripping into your eyes is not fun. - Bring clothes to change. You will sweat. - You will sweat. read more

My hubby and I love this place. I'm not at all the bend-y type...I can't even touch my toes, but I feel awesome after this class. NEWS: They have updated their floors - no more carpet (so no more smell) they have laminate flooring and at times people are mopping their areas before/after class, so its cleaner 100% This place is not as huge as the one on Prospect, but for some reason I love it more, feels more humble, true, cleaner and less smelly-er. My favorite instructors are: 1) Jessica (Tall Tall Tall skinny lady who teaches more on the weekend) her voice is calm and she has a relaxed approach; teaching us that we need to also relax our faces during the postures - she helps me stay calm through the postures rather than dropping like a elephant on the floor and passing out. 2) Abhinav (the Indian guy) his more aggressive, making sure everyone is actually in their postures for the 90 mins and doing them correctly. At times with his teaching I don't even realize where the 90 mins have gone by, unless I'm the one his pointing to...to lock my knees and try harder to touch my feet---Oh the pain. This class does require you to be focused and relaxed at the same time, while ironing out all the kinky pains and aches I have in my body I love Bikram Santa Clara - there is no other place that compares :-D read more

I absolutely love Bikram yoga, and the instruction at this place is wonderful! All of the teachers are so great at communicating the benefits of each posture. Like most Bikram studios, it will cost a pretty penny to do drop-ins or be a member, but the feeling you get & the great results is so worth it to me. ($16 bucks/drop in, $12 for students). I have usually chatted with some of the teachers afterwards with questions, etc, and they are all so friendly and truly want everyone to get the full benefits of Bikram. I wish there was a 4 1/2 amount for stars, because the only little problem I have with this place is the smell of the room. You get used to it within 5-10 minutes but since it is a carpeted room there is a lingering smell of sweat... : / I asked them about this and they said that to receive a license for an actual "Bikram Studio" the room must be carpeted. So, not their fault!! I am sure they keep it clean, it's just one of those smells that hits you hard because it's not one you get everyday. Lastly, they re-did their showers not too long ago- they are very nice! Both showers are completely private, and they have separate changing rooms. Thank you Bikram Santa Clara for taking such great care of the place! read more

Very rude business owner. Would not be a client if he is a reflection of his business. *Edit* He texted me and demanded I remove this review, without apologizing for his behaivor. Terrible customer service. I am also a business owner and I would never treat people like he did. read more

it's a holiday weekend & the owner opened the class just for me! i wanted something REALLY hot because i like to sweat when i practice. he said this was the hottest yoga studio in the Bay Area & he was not wrong. i loved the heat & already plan on coming back the next 2 days i'm in town. the customer service was incredible & i can't wait to return. highly recommend! read more

This location was just okay... the Saratoga location has a private lot and it's in a nicer area. This one is near Rivermark, but in an industrial/ dirtier area and I don't particularly enjoy the set up, but they have pretty good classes nonetheless. Overall enjoyable, but not amazing. SF's comes tops and then Saratoga's and lastly Santa Clara... all of which are rated on location, atmosphere, area, and instruction. read more

I've been to 5 different bikram studios but have yet to come across such a horrendously stinky studio. The stank from the carpet permeates into your hair, clothes, and pores. My friend nearly fainted from the sewer-like smell. I braved it since it was our first class...but the instructor made the class worse. She forced everyone to do a number of key standing poses on the carpet instead of on the mat. (She argued that this was necessary to ensure everyone continue to face the FRONT mirror...WTF?! Does Bikram know about these new rules she's imposing?!) Things went from bad to worse when we had to pull our forehead to the disgusting stench-ridden carpet. I would rather drive farther to Bikrams San Jose where people may be packed like sweaty tuna, but the instructors are professional and knowledgeable...there's the right amount of heat and steam... Overall, a 1 star because you can't give less than a star: 1. Horrendously stinky yoga room 2. Stinky rest rooms 3. No steam, only heat 4. Bad instructor who would mix up postures....and didn't give an overview of the facilities to newcomers 5. You can smell the STANK after you leave...even with the windows down. Bottom Line: Imagine practicing yoga in a hot sewer with a condescending instructor. read more

Have been practicing here for last 3 years or so.. They keep upgrading this place, love their hard wood floors. Of course instructors are good too. If you are a beginner my recommendation would be to start with Abhinav's class! Updating: After long time went to yoga today, must say I'm impressed with new improvements and as always I enjoyed the practice! read more

Sagar Hot Yoga - Yoga Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Great place and great staff. Abhi is a great teacher and always friendly.

Went to this location back in Dec 2014. This was my first "hot yoga" studio ever so I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I believe I bought a groupon which was ~$30 for unlimited classes for a month - pretty standard introductory offer for new students at almost any yoga studio. From what I remember, the instructors were very helpful. Don't remember their names (sorry!) but I was one of the morning students. I found the blonde woman instructor to be very helpful - she corrected most of my postures at the time and was grateful for that. About the studio itself - parking is a bit tight. Thank goodness that this location is on a non-busy street so you can park on the street with no hassle. The studio is actually upstairs. From what I remember their was plenty of space for people to store their belongings and enough change rooms as well. read more

Sagar Hot Yoga has an exceptional 60 minute Biikram yoga class that takes the best of the classic 90 minute Bikram, Hatha flow and adds in sun salutations, a couple set of planks and an ab set that works your entire body along with a great sweat. The place is immaculately clean and well organized with terrific teachers. They also have a new Restorative Yoga class which I took yesterday with Derek. It's about 90 minutes and although the poses are deceptively simple, they will thoroughly work your neck, shoulders, back, and legs. In fact I tweaked my neck yesterday putting my bike on the top of my car rack. But after the class, my neck was as good as new. My whole body felt loose and pain free, but worked out, and my chest felt expanded. Easy seated neck movements, side to side bending, easy back twists, pigeon poses, child's pose, legs to stomach, happy baby pose, lying on back leg over leg side twists, Shavasana, and other poses make for a great way to end the work week. There were also some easy breathing exercises to go along with the movements like breathing in for a count of four, holding for a count of four, and exhaling for a count of four. Derek gave perfect instructions, some nice comments during the class, but also gave us plenty of quiet time to enjoy the yoga poses and stretches. The background yoga music was also pleasant. It's a great class. I hope they have this class every Friday evening in Santa Clara. But all the teachers I have had at Sagar Hot Yoga are excellent! And if you want to up your game, take Abhi Sagar's class where he can be hands on to improve your form and take your yoga to a higher level. read more

This is my first time doing Bikram yoga, so beginners, this review is for you! I got a deal on groupon and decided why not... this review is based on the 2 times I've been there. I was apprehensive about going to my first class since I am a TOTAL noob, I've taken some yoga classes at 24 fitness but you know how that goes... there's really nothing to worry about, everyone is very friendly, and if it's your first time here you're going to have to fill out a waiver & emergency information, so come to class 10-15 min early! Went into the main room and the first thing I noticed was the smell. I was turned off by it, but honestly what do you expect when you're boxed in a hot room and everyone is sweating? You'll be grossed out, but trust me when you're sweating your ass off 5 minutes into the class, you're too busy trying to breathe and do your poses to notice anymore. I promise. If you're new to Bikram, you know it's hot yoga, but you dont REALLY know how hot it is until you're in the room, you get sweaty just sitting there. My first class was prettyyy crowded and was led by a tall super skinny blonde female instructor (sorry I didn't catch her name!) She was nice and said that for first timers "your only goal is to stay in the room for the full 90 minutes" within 5 minutes into the just the breathing exercises, I was already sweating!! The poses weren't overly complicated, and as a yoga noob I was able to do the poses based on her dictation. I'm used to having the instructor do the poses with me, but in her case I'd imagine it'd be hard to do yoga in the 105 degree heat AND be able to talk to you. It is the same every class, but there are always ways for you to perfect and improve your poses, and if you can't fully do the poses they do suggest small modifications so you can still reap the benefits until your body is able to do it. WARNING: you will sweat like CRAZY in this class. Sweat will be dripping off of you and by the end of class you WILL be drenched. I've never had sweat drip down my legs before. My "Dri-Fit" nike sports bra? Soaked. Bring a yoga mat, bring a large towel to put over your mat unless you want to slide everywhere, and a smaller one to towel off. Bring water, a smart suggestion is to put ice in it or bring 2 bottles with one slightly frozen and it can melt during the class. You think you look gross after cardio? You have no idea how gross you can look after bikram. My 2nd class was led by a petite asian female instructor, her name was Yee-Ting (not sure how to spell that), but she's probably the reason why I'm giving this place 4 stars because she took the time to learn my name and I noticed that she knew the names of others as well. She knew it was my 2nd time here and gave me suggestions and corrected my poses so I could perfect the poses, and I really appreciated that she paid close attention to me. My first instructor was nice and I think she corrected those with mistakes that were blaringly obvious, but Yee-Ting kept an eye on me and tweaked my form oh so slightly and I felt like I was working my body even more! If you want to give Bikram a try, this place isn't a bad place to start! It's not super fancy but it does what it's supposed to do! Have an open mind, stay hydrated, and try not to get grossed out when you first get there. Namaste, and good luck! :) read more

I came here to try Bikram Yoga for the first time after receiving a special deal for 10 classes. I tried it three times and ended up really liking Bikram Yoga. However, I quickly realized that this particular studio was not for me. The studio itself was pretty nice. They have an area with cubbies for you to store your things. They also had changing rooms, showers, and sold a few items there in case you forgot to bring something to the class. The concept of Bikram is interesting. You do a bunch of yoga poses in an extremely hot room for an hour and a half. I began sweating after just 5 minutes of being in the room. It's a very different and intense workout. I struggle through most of the class, but end up feeling great afterwards (especially after taking a shower.. hehe). The reason I didn't like this particular place is because the instructors that I had were very serious and strict. As a first-timer, tone of the instructors told me not to leave the room even if I really felt like I needed to leave. So I stayed in the room but I laid on my mat for about the last 15 minutes of the class because I was feeling light-headed and dizzy. The instructor told me to get up and to stop being lazy. He repeated this several times, getting louder each time. The instructors are very good at pushing you to do more. This place would be good for those who are looking for that type of encouragement. However, when I'm in a room of extreme heat, I don't want someone yelling at me. I'm glad I tried it because I ended up liking Bikram and I'll definitely add it into my workout routine, but I'll make sure to find a different studio! read more

I purchased the Groupon for unlimited classes for a month and ended up only taking one. I've tried hot and warm yoga--but the heat is not even comparable. This was my first Birkam experience and will definitely be my last. The room was way too hot and stuffy...110+ degrees! It felt like there was absolutely no ventilation and I could smell everyone's "aroma" circulating throughout the room for the entire class. I was sweating so much that my yoga mat felt like a slip and slide and I would fall out of every single pose. And with the amount of water I was expelling through my pores, I felt the need to drink twice as much. Bikram classes are the same 26 poses, the same way, each class. I guess by doing so, people are able to perfect their routines? But for me, even if this class weren't practiced in the human oven, I probably would be bored after the 2nd or 3rd class. I need a little more variety than that. I definitely can see how this is challenging, but I have yet to figure out how this is actually relaxing. Don't get me wrong--I know that there are a lot of people out there who enjoy Bikram, but it's not something for me. The 90 minutes felt like a very slow and torturous death... read more

I tried to love this place after purchasing a Groupon. I have these weird knees that makes it physically impossible to put my feet together all the way. As you can imagine, this makes it hard for me to "push myself" to put my feet together since my knees, WHICH ARE MADE OF BONE, get in the way of each other. I tried to make this known to one of the instructor but I felt like he thought I was just making excuses. It's ridiculously annoying to hear him keep repeating that I need to push myself to put my feet together in front of the whole class, when it's impossible unless I shave down the sides of my knees with a bone saw or something. I confronted him after class, and he was like "oh you'll get it soon"........ Some instructors are great and some are not as helpful and have a more bootcamp mentality. It really depends on your individual preference and style. Another star off for not having any water available. Most other bikram studios will have refillable water stations or at least water fountains. If you don't remember to bring water, you'll have to buy it from them. Parking is kind of a pain here because their lot is so small and jam packed, and you'll likely end up having to find street parking somewhere in the vicinity. It's not terrible, but I do feel that there are better places to practice your bikram in terms of instructors, facilities, and even location. read more

1 hour into class: Its hot, I'm thinking "teacher, please be nice and open the door for a breeze, just for a second." Because, nice teachers do that and don't let their students suffer. 1 hour 5 minutes into class: Hmmm...ALL the other teachers open the door just for a second. Pleaaaaaaaaaaseeeeeee. 1 hour 10 minutes into class: Really, please its hot in here. Please just open the door, just a crack just for a second 1 hour 15 minutes into class: B***H OPEN THE DOOR I"M DYING!!!!!! 1 hour 20 minutes into class: OPEN THE F***ING DOOR!!!!!!! Breathe yellie breathe, in....out...in...out...in....out....mind...over...matter...its not...hot...its.....cold...right...brrrr. %(*)$*%)#*Q)%!!!!!!!!! 1 hour 25 minutes into class: Last moves...okay well yes I almost died, but just one breathing exercise after this. I hate you teacher, but I'm not going to kick your a**. 1 hour 30 minutes into class: Namaste. Walking out: "Thank you yoga teacher, see you tomorrow!!!" read more

This is the first time I came out of a yoga studio feeling angry and stressed. Before purchasing the groupon deal, I knew what bikram yoga entailed. The problem is that the instructor was very mean and made snarky remarks throughout the 90 minutes session. Some of the students, mostly first timers were feeling nauseous, and she yelled at them for leaving the room. At the end of the session, she made a remark about how people are not being polite by waiting for the instructor to first leave the room. The room seemed overly heated making it a very uncomfortable experience. I have attended hot yoga at Yoga at Cindy's on Lawrence which was a much nicer experience. Also, who puts up a big sign at the entrance of their yoga studio that says "torture chamber rules"? read more

Beware when signing up with them- they told me that I would be able to freeze my membership amount paid and use it for another month if I was unable to use it for the months paid. I had to travel for 2 months to take care of family and they never returned my phone messages, or responded to the multiple emails I had sent them. I had bought a three month membership with them and ended up losing the money! Horrible customer service, and arrogant staff. Also-I have seen a few people run out of the room to throw up due to the heat and were yelled at and brought back to the room by instructors! A bitter taste in my mouth for bikram yoga after my experience with them!!! read more

So I got poor and I couldn't afford the monthly membership rate at Bikram Yoga San Jose, and I had heard about another studio in Santa Clara, so I thought I would come here to check it out. The first few things I noticed were that: 1. They have a $25 for one week special instead of the $10 for 10 days. 2. Their hours are more limited than BYSJ and their class times don't fit in as nicely with my schedule - overall less classes. 3. They have student specials and their overall rate for students is much lower than BYSJ for month to month - $115 :) Parking here is difficult and you often have to park on the street. The studio itself is located in an industrial area and can be a bit hard to find if you're not looking for it. The studio shares a building with a taikwondo studio and the doors are side by side. I accidentally wandered into the wrong building the first time. Oopsies. Once you go upstairs, your first impressions are the intense heat, the smell, and the cramped space. This studio is definitely smaller in comparison to San Jose, and the community is a bit smaller. There are still challenges and classes, less merchandise to buy, and smaller class sizes. For the first time, I started to gain an understanding on what was expected from me in Bikram. I like the instructors here much better, probably because of the class size they were able to give me more attention. They all knew me by name and I've been able to have conversations with them. They knew I had started up the yoga to be healthy and to keep my back and knees strong because I injure them often at work. (Yay for working with kids that fight you!) I like the variety of their instructors, each one has their own flavor and contributes to your personal development. One is very encouraging and offers a lot of advice for you to improve your poses. Another one isn't as popular but she serves her purpose because she kicks your ass to the curb, there is no laziness or slacking in her class and she will call you out and say "don't be a pussy" when you are being one. Haha. Seriously though, I am very thankful to the Santa Clara studio for teaching me how to do the yoga properly and for all of the positive energy and motivation it has given me. The reason this is 4 stars and not 5 is because of the actual studio itself, small rooms, strong odors, inconvenient class times (for me). Still, I wouldn't let that deter you from making a visit here. Try their one week trial and see how you feel afterwards. read more

I was all excited that I joined Bikram yoga. First day was like a punishment. The instructor was mean and made mean comments. He commented when people drank water in between the class. Water is a basic necessity and people will drink water when they feel thirsty not when the instructor think people might be thirsty. read more

I have been taking a flow-type yoga for almost two years now. Not feeling cocky yet but pushing to intermediate stuff like inversions. A friend of mine has been taking Bikram and we decided to jump on the Groupon with the idea that we would do it together. I decided to jump the gun and take a class this past Friday evening without her. So, I show up to go for it. Once there, I was looking for a place to leave my flip flops and found it (more on this later) but no where to leave my keys and phone. My instructor jumped in and showed me where everything is. I ended up renting a towel, buying a bottle of water and got a loaner locker for my phone and stuff (thank goodness I did that). The room was kinda smelly, but the carpet was not squishy. I was prepared for heat but not the incredible humidity. Not a sauna but a steam room. The class was pretty basic, posture-wise. I found the instructor to be a little fast during the instruction and found myself looking around to see what everybody else is doing. She came over a few times when I did not understand what she wanted me to do. I had to stop a few times in the last 45 minutes to get my heart rate down a bit (and not puke). I finished feeling OK and game to try it again. I currently think that if you go frequently and memorize the routine, it could be quite meditative. I went back to the locker and retrieved my belongings. I went to retrieve my flip flops from the shoe area and I discovered that someone had stolen my $60 Reefs with the bottle opener in the sole. Dont think I can replace them anytime soon. I mentioned it to the folks at the desk who said sorry but no offer to replace them. I ended up walking to my car in my bare feet. Lucky I did not discover any glass on the way. I think if I get over my sense of being violated by the theft of my shoes, I would like to try again. Dont take anything of value to Bikram, including your shoes. read more

This review is long overdue. I started in June of 2012 didn't know how much benefit I'd get from it but went anyways. My first class was taught by the owner Abhinav. His teaching style aided in my focus in class. I felt like a million after class. Couldn't stop after that I continued consistently up until about 8 months ago. I injured my shoulder with weights. Went through PT AND CHIRO none of their techniques really helped. I hadn't gotten clearance from my therapists to come back to Bikram. Long story short, this week I've come back into this hot room and to my surprise... My shoulder feels just like it did prior to my injury. To my death I'm with this Bikram Yoga! My favorite teachers are Abhi, Navin, Rupali, Melinda, Jessica and Jill. Check this place out Abhi and his wife Chavi are exceptional individuals who truly love their yogi's and care about your health. Thank you Sagar's and BMSC Love, Leonisa (red lips) read more

Sagar Hot Yoga - Bikram yoga. Stay fit stay healthy stay graceful. - Yoga Near Me - Santa Clara, California

First my experience with Bikram yoga: I've been doing Bikram yoga for almost 3 years now, I go 5 or 6 times a week. I look like I've been doing it for 3 weeks. I'm about as flexible as a piece a steel and sweat like a pig. It's torture, pure torture. It doesn't get easier, it just gets harder at a different level. However, I'm the poster child for benefits. As someone who has suffered through major spinal problems, spending lots of money on chiro, acupuncture and when really, really bad, spent days on the bed in a doped up fog. Yoga has dramatically reduced all of that with only a couple of issues in the past few years, and the recovery time was much faster. It also helps with my other activities, Racquetball, Hiking, etc have much quicker recovery times. It also it really great for the skin, as you (well, I do) sweat so much, people have mentioned how good my skin looks. I go to a few different Bikram yoga studios in the area. Each has its pros and cons. Generally speaking don't do Bikram yoga unless to are serious about making it a part of your life. In order to truly know if this is going to be incorporated into your life style, commit to going 4 times a week for at least 6 weeks and then judge. Santa Clara is the second yoga studio I have practice at. I've said before I try to ignore the teachers a little and just focus on the yoga itself. That said, I do like the teachers here (though I encounter the same teachers from studio to studio as well) The facilities are adequate, with dressing rooms, a couple of showers that can get a line to wait during busier times. I will say I wish this place had a more stable temperature and humidity system. The day to day variation is fairly high and has low ceilings. I've found myself struggling against the environment here more so than other studios. Since I've been coming for almost a couple years here, it's not enough to be a deterrent. I realize if I was a super yogi I should be able to practice standing on lava but sometimes I feel if I wasn't fighting the environment so much that I could push my body along farther. That aside, I can recommend practicing yoga here, and its possible my issue won't affect you at all. I think since I sweat extreme amounts I get affected more, since the sweat starts to boil in the heat! However, if I can suffer through it, and still come back day after day, because the benefit are that good, you can too. I can easily recommend coming to practice yoga here, but be serious about giving it a shot. Commit to 6 weeks to start or just go back to 24 hour fitness for Zumba. read more

I experienced this place as part of a yelp deal. First thought-smells bad. Walking in you smell incense which are not my favorite. When you walk in the studio you see why. They really try to cover the sweaty smells but it isnt possible. The floors are carpet which is odd since there is so much sweat dripping on the floor. I think changing the carpet out would really help. I did not really enjoy the class either because the instructor was more of a drill sergeant than Yoga teacher. i felt like it was boot camp. i am used to feeling calm, peaceful and focusing inward in my typical vinaysa classes. i am not sure if bikram is different but I didnt get that 'Zen' feeling here. I didnt hear one yoga name or pose...just telling us what to do and yelling and talking very fast. O well, it was nice to try bikram for the first time. I left 60 minutes into it because I felt dizzy but it was a nice work out while i was there. I wouldnt come back but thanks for the opportunity to try this. read more

This is my first time trying out bikram yoga so "Yay! I'm a fan." Let me start off with saying how addicting bikram is. It's tough but it feels sooo rejuvenating. After three classes, my skin looks and feels better, my blood pressure is lower, and I have more energy. Now, BYSC is a little studio and classes CAN get packed. Their class times are limited which makes it tough for me to make it more frequently due to my funky work schedule. I wish they had earlier times other than the 7am time like a 9 or a 10 during the week. But it's ok- the instructors rock. Each time I've taken a class, it'd been a different instructor and they all have their different styles but all of them are extremely motivating. Some are tougher than others, but they definitely all push you. It's great. All the members seem friendly, it's great. The studio is carpeted and I don't know how often they clean it from the sweat but just stay on your mat and towel as much as possible! =) read more

HOT. HOT. HOT. This studio gets so. damn. hot. Until I realized I should just lay my mat closer to the back door to catch those brief, fleeting moments of fresh air when - sorry, IF - the teacher opens the door. It's not as humid as BYSJ, but it's HOT. Pros: Never full. Lots of space. Good teachers. Nice new student specials ($25 for a week). HOT. Cons: Carpeted. Not as humid as other studios, just hot. No super early classes (like the 5:30 AM class at BYSJ). Less classes on the weekends than BYSJ. This studio has less "studio" feeling, more of an office building vibe - a large conference room with mirrors on the walls. A very basic, get-to-the-point, get-in, get-out, do-your-yoga-and-go type place. It was a convenient location for me, but other than that - not sure I'd pick this place over the others (Yoga Source Los Gatos or Bikram Yoga San Jose). read more

If I could I would give them 4.5 stars... I got to say that I had never ever experienced sweating the way I sweat there. Yes, I'm a girl and I was really embarrassed the first few times because I sweated buckets!!... Ok, there's a really negative view about the sweat that occurs in a hot yoga room. I'm no doctor but anyone can tell ya that we are excreting mainly water and salts such as sodium, chloride, potassium, urea, bicarbonate, calcium and other amino acids...things that otherwise your liver would be responsible for filtering out if it weren't for our sweating glands excreting this through our skin. (my liver is already working overtime after every weekend of partying...) At any rate, not only do I feel great after releasing all those toxins, the stress and daily worries, but I feel great because I took time for me, (90 minutes of uninterrupted ME time!). When I'm in the heated room, my mind is free, I focus only on my body, maintaining a steady breathing, and relaxing my heart rate. I go once a month or whenever I get a chance, but I can definitely see and feel the difference on how I can hold the poses better. I'm as flexible as a baby, I can touch my toes! I can now do the back bend known as camel pose, (which terrified me, and I first thought it would take decades before I could become that flexible!) I can hold the half moon pose and my neck and upper back doesn't hurt while doing it! I enjoy the classes, because I've had different instructors and they are all very supportive, knowledgeable, friendly and when it comes to teaching they go out of their way to make sure you are doing the poses correctly, not injuring yourself or forming bad habits which can be hard to correct later in your yoga years... Kudos to Aby, Jenn, Don and Mike, they work you hard but they are passionate about teaching! Yes, I'm not working out in a luxurious spa room but I'm getting the best work out and I feel like a million bucks afterwards! (One special request to the owner, please trade out the carpet for some pergo/bamboo flooring...it will seriously attract more students not deter them) read more

I've done Bikram Yoga many, many times at many different studios around California. This studio was a little different. As soon as I walked in, it was busy with new people trying to register. This is a good sign to me because that means there are new people all the time, so it's expected that not everyone is going to be super crazy bikram stars. I'm used to bikram studios starting the room a little less hot and then gradually hotter. This studio was just all kinds of hot when you first step in. And the instructor I had didn't give the class their first water break until 25 minutes in. It was definitely a great work out, but the environment didn't feel very zen. I'd go back, mostly because it's close to work, and the price is reasonable. read more

I got the 10 class pass from Trubates and I wasnt quite sure what to expect. Pros: DON!! Loved him, neat changing area/bathroom area, cold water and coconut water for sale which I took advantage of EVERY time I came to class. Cons: The smell, the carpet and the weird stains on the panel ceiling... As much as I loved my bikram sessions, I will probably find another studio that is closer to my house that is probably in better shape :( read more

I've been attending this studio after purchasing a groupon. Positives: friendly staff, plenty of storage space, easy sign-in, varied class schedule & instructor variety. Downsides: parking! This is an industrial area with limited parking- I recently parked on the street and the tip of my car overlapped with neighbor driveway- the mean neighbors called tow truck! I ran out in middle of yoga class barefoot to move it & was left with $70 ticket. The Yoga people felt bad but it wasn't their fault they have mean neighbors. This place has hardwood floors and I noticed they are not strict like other places (many people walk in late). Every instructor is different so find your favorite! read more

I'd never taken a Bikram Yoga class before I got a Groupon for 10 classes at this studio. I had done regular yoga before so some of the poses were familiar to me and I was able to try all of them my first class. But I've found this varies - some days I can attempt everything, some days I get a lot more winded and need to take it easy. If it's your first time, I recommend drinking lots of water in the days leading up to your Bikram Yoga debut! I did, and it helped. Since I've never been to another studio, I have nothing to compare it with. It does get smelly in the yoga room, but I don't think there's anything they can do about that. They have showers that I've never availed of, but that's nice because your clothes tend to stick to you and you will be dripping sweat head to toe by the time you're done. I've had 8 different instructors in the 11 classes I've been to, and pretty much all of them are on point. It helps that Bikram Yoga is comprised of a series of postures that is always the same, so there isn't too much variation from teacher to teacher, and they are all great at motivating the class through each pose. The instructors here are also super friendly and seem to know a lot of their students fairly well. (And there are a lot of people that go here. The evening classes get pretty packed, so come early.) They are also very mindful of newcomers and encourage everyone to do what's comfortable for them. I happened to get the Groupon at a time when I'm in need of shedding some pounds, and this has been fantastic for that! I like that I can just come here and be guided through an awesome workout and leave feeling like I exerted myself much more than I do at the gym. Plus, I could see results not too long after my first few sessions. When I'm in class I wish I was anywhere but in that terrible heat, but finally being done and stepping into that nice cool air outside is the biggest relief! And I immediately want to come back the next day. I used up my Groupon and just bought a one month membership, so yeah, I'm hooked :) read more

For awhile I was trying different styles of yoga and this place was one of them. The place is strange in the middle of an industrial area. There is carpet inside which seemed pretty yuck - kind of torn up and old. It also didn't smell great at all. I've tried Bikram at other studios and liked the environment. I must admit that I'm not a fan of Bikram ( I don't mind the heat though, since I do heated Vinyasa yoga instead) but the teacher was SO horrible. She was yelling at the class and commanding everyone what to do. I felt like I was in the military force. It wasn't calming at all and I just remember her yelling don't close your eyes! Not even for a second? :) I didn't love the fact that she stood on the podium yelling what to do, but didn't show, demonstrate, or help correct anyone at all. read more

Similar to others, I tried BYSC with a Groupon. However, one visit is all I could muster. I've had my share of studios, but this one seemed off in terms of the experience. It's an old facility, and you could see that in the carpeting and mirrors. It also wasn't as hot as I'm used to with other facilities, and there was a hosed humidifier in the back near me while I practiced. While the instructor was well-intentioned and super sweet, she captured the meditative side of bikram but didn't nail the instructions, grace, or skill as much. It seems many many other people happily call this their studio, but it wasn't for me. read more

Let me preface this by saying that I have been to about 5 Bikram Yoga studios around the U.S. in the past 8 years or so. I hate to be cruel, because they have the best prices, but the teachers are a complete hit or miss - more so than any other studio I have been to. Some teachers seem like they are really passionate about yoga, which is great! Others just stand there and repeat the dialogue monotonously... It almost makes you feel like you're being lectured at by your parents. I don't remember most of the teachers' names, but I think the (only) one that I liked was named Don. He actually took the time to correct me when I was too caught up with myself bending backwards and jamming my spine into an uncomfortable angle. It's really nice to know that some teachers still care enough to pull me aside and tell me how I can do it properly. I don't know if it's because I have been doing Bikram for so long or if this studio just bums me out, but I have almost lost all of my Bikram Yoga passion. Maybe it's the people that go here. I'm really not sure. I will give them kudos for at least shaking things up and forcing people to stay in for the whole practice, and preventing people from coming in late. (Sorry, but it really ruins your concentration when someone dodges in/out when you are in the middle of a balance pose. It's even worse when they put their mat directly in front of you.) Something about this place is really offsetting for me and I really cannot place my finger on it. I don't mind the simple studio layout, or even the fact that some ginormous power plant is nearby. Something about the studio itself feels a little down. read more