How did you first discover Bikram yoga? I’m a runner by heart but I discovered yoga back in 2012 as a compliment to my running. Since then, I’ve really grown to love practicing yoga. Not only has it helped me with my running, but there have been times where I’ve been plagued with injuries and…
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16 Years of BYSJ – Michele’s Special Anniversary Party Message
Congratulations BYSJ! You’ve turned 16 – sweet 16: Two studios and yet one growing thriving community upholding this powerful tradition that is Bikram Yoga. Over this year, winning regionals, nationals and recently internationals, the power of who we are as a community is more exposed. People ask me all the time and now even more…
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Becoming World Yoga Champion
The Day of the World Yoga Championships Here it is Sunday morning and we are up and out to take class and get ready for the big day. Both BYSJ teacher, Lee Dickensen, and Bay Area teacher, Gina Middleton, are in the top 10 of their division from yesterday’s successful competition (men and women ages…
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Story of a Yogi Special: Michael Krauss
How did you first discover Bikram yoga? A friend suggested trying it back in 1999/2000 at a studio in Mountain View. I liked it but then had a teacher roughly adjust my knee in toe stand which caused some damage and I turned my back on Bikram. Then in 2004 I moved into the Westgate…
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Planting Seeds with Bikram Yoga Folsom
“It’s like starting out on the 90th floor,” says Ryan Martinez, owner of Bikram Yoga Folsom. I’ve known Ryan for a long time as a teacher at BYSJ, but his true itch was to travel. He did the bulk of it in Chile, rock climbing and wilderness guiding, with his gal, Isidora! Ryan is…
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