First Timers
We are so happy you have decided to join us!
Bikram Yoga is a formula that works. With a regular practice it
is inevitable that your life will change in positive, healthy, and
wonderful ways.
If you feel a little uncertain or nervous about starting, no
problem, rest assured that many people feel that way initially.
Just don't let it stop you from coming to class. Bikram designed
this class for beginners, so know that with a little practice and
experience, you'll quickly feel right at home.
The teacher gives verbal instructions the entire class, so you
don't need any prior experience. Just follow along the best you
can. It's very important that as a beginning yoga student you don't
compare yourself to anyone else in the room, and that you listen to
your body first, which means it's ok to stop if you feel the need
to take a break, sit down and rest, skip postures, drink water when
needed, etc.
The majority of beginning Bikram Yoga students take about 5 to
10 classes before they really start to understand and appreciate
what is going on during the class, including how to hydrate
properly, how to pace themselves during class etc. It is essential
as a new student you are very patient with yourself the first few
weeks!
Remember, everyone in the room has experienced their own first
Bikram Yoga class, even the people on the front row who have been
coming for years. They make it look easy because they persevered,
and you can too. Just pick a convenient time and location and come
to class as quickly as you can.
Tips to Prepare For Class
Water: Drink plenty of water throughout the day
so that you arrive to class already well hydrated. Come to class
ready to sweat! Good hydration supports the healthy function of all
of your body's systems, and it makes the heat feel comfortable
rather than overwhelming. For more information about hydration,
check out our recent blog article "Hydration Is A Lifestyle"
here.
Eating: Practicing Bikram Yoga requires energy,
and food is energy for the body. However if you come to class with
a full stomach, it could be very uncomfortable. Here are some
general guidelines on eating before clas: if you attend afternoon
or evening yoga class, leave about 2 to 3 hours of time between
your last large meal and your class. If you attend a morning yoga
class, it can be very helpful to have some food-calories in your
body, so don't skip breakfast completely! Try having some fruit or
toast (something that digests easily) an hour or so before class.
These are general guidelines only, please talk to your Bikram
teacher in the lobby if you have specific questions on this
topic.
Clothing: Wear clothes that will be comfortable
in a hot sweaty room.
What To Bring: Bring a yoga mat, large towel,
and water to class. If you forget these items or don't have them,
you can rent a yoga mat for $1, rent a towel for $2. Mats,
specialty yoga towels, water and sports drinks are also available
for purchase in the lobby.
Getting to Class: Arrive early
before the class starts, typically 15 minutes early. New yoga
students will not be admitted to class late, because there are
essential instructions for new students at the start of the class,
also the very first breathing excercise is essential to the Bikram
Yoga series.
More Info: Please take a few minutes to review
our Frequently Asked Questions here, and our Etiquette guidelines
here.
New Student Registration & Release Form
Everyone is required to fill out the New Student Registration
and Release Form before attending class for the first time at
either location. This form is available in the lobby, however we
recommend you print it from home and bring to the lobby completed.
Register Online & Sign-In to Class (Optional)
We use Mind Body Online for our studio software, the industry
standard for yoga and fitness studios around the country. Mind Body
Online allows our yoga students to setup a personal online
registration in order to sign-in to classes, puchase class
packages, view attendence history, and update contact and payment
information.
Walk-ins are always welcome at both our studio locations, so
online pre-registration is not required. However we
encourage you to register online before
coming to class, it saves a great deal of time during your lobby
registration.
If you are intersted in the Introductory Special (2 weeks for
$25), it can only be purchased in the lobby. We still encourage all
First Timers to register online, sign-in to a class (as an uppaid
class), and then simply pay for the Introductory Special in the
lobby before class.
Note: if you have attended class even once
at either location, you will already be in our system as a
customer. Please click on your name if and when our database
recognizes you, so you do not create two accounts.
We look forward to meeting you soon!