Bikram Yoga Sidney - First Time

First Time

Posted on February 28th, 2011

All classes are suitable for beginners. Please, don't hesitate to call or stop by beforehand with any questions you may have, or just to check out our facilities! No pre-registration is required. We look forward to seeing you!

To have a Successful and FUN FIRST CLASS, Please:
1. Drink 2-3 litres of pure water in the 12 hours before class, and stop drinking 1 hour before class
2. Have an empty stomach - make your last meal a light one, 3 or more hours before class
3. Bring a 1-litre bottle of water
4. Bring 1 long towel for your mat, and 1 bath towel for shower. Available to rent @ $2 each.
5. Dress lightly - shorts and light, short-sleeve top, as the room is heated
6. Arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your first class to allow time to sign in

Please Remember . . .

Classes are 90 minutes and start promptly - please arrive on time, no late admittance.

Shower facilities and change rooms are available

Quiet in the studio before and after class. No cellphones please.

Consistency is key - the more you practice the more you will benefit from the proven benefits of Bikram Hot Yoga

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6 Comments

Rachael - May 29th, 2011 at 12:07 AM

Are there any drop in by donation classes?

Thanks!

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Mike - July 10th, 2011 at 12:54 PM

Yes there is a Karma class on Saturdays @4 PM. The suggested donation amount is $5 and it goes to a charity every week.

Joanne - July 15th, 2011 at 12:59 AM

How hot does the room get? i am claustrophobic and tend to panic if i cant get a fresh breath of air i dont last very long in hot tubs or sauna, would love to do this class but not sure if i could handle it.

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Wendy - August 27th, 2011 at 2:12 PM

The room is at a healthily perfect 104-5 degrees, with 40 - 45% humidity. IDEAL for forging a new body and honing the mind. For those with anxiety issues, including claustrophobia, the primary point for you on your first class is to...BREATHE. There is so much air in the room, you just have to decide to inhale and take it in. Too, you can position your mat by the door (for peace of mind, more than as an escape route! ) and do your best to relax the mind and breathe the entire class. Keep in mind it is normal to be uncomfortable at first and be sure to give yourself a fair 2 week trial, at least. You're worth it...

Connie - November 13th, 2011 at 3:02 PM

I have a mitral prolapse, which means my heart will beat irregularily, sometimes with stress,
eating too much, too much alcohol, or sometimes in too much heat for too long a period.
Would this be a problem with this type of Yoga?
Thanks
Connie

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Mike Lord - December 12th, 2011 at 1:18 AM

I can't be sure if Hot Yoga will cause any issues for your Mitral Valve Prolapse condition or not...I can only recommend that you try it out for yourself and see how you feel. There are also some forums online that talk about MVP and exercise. Bikram Yoga is all about getting full benefit of the postures at what ever level you happen to be at...this means that how ever much of each posture you are able to do is giving you full benefit. I find if you listen to your body it will tell you what you need to do to get full benefit.

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