Guidelines During Class

• Please maintain verbal silence. (Before, During and After class in the practice room)
• If it is your first class take it easy and pace yourself for the 90 minutes.
• You can sit or stand out a posture if you need too.
• Please try to stay in the room for the whole 90 minutes.

Promptness Policy

Bikram Yoga KW does not permit late entries into class. If you think you are going to be a few minutes late, you may phone the studio at 519-749-9888 and for the cost of a rental mat, a mat will be laid down in the studio to reserve a spot for you. Those who do not have a mat in the room when the teacher begins the class will be refused entry. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

David and the Staff at Bikram Yoga KW

To say “I’m not flexible, I can’t do yoga” is like saying “I’m not fit I shouldn’t go to the gym”. You might as well say “I’m dirty, I shouldn’t take a shower”.

Practised regularly (3 or more times per week) Bikram Yoga rapidly develops strength, flexibility and balance. It also greatly increases one’s sense of health and well being, mental clarity, calmness and peace of mind.

Info for First Timers

About the Class

Important: Please come 20-30 minutes early before your first class to register.
Pre-Register Look for the MY INFO tab.

• All classes are practised in a heated room.
• The class is a workout, not a passive process and consists of 26 precise postures and two breathing exercises.
• 70 year old people with hip replacements and 16 year old ballerinas alike can do the class, practising at their own level and similarly receive the full benefits of the class.
• The class does not consist of chanting and is not a belief-based exercise. It is 100% exercise which affects your whole being – mind, body, emotions and spirit.

“Regardless of your age or current physical condition you’ll laugh, cry, moan, groan, sweat and experience the most exciting, hard working and effective therapeutic yoga routine in the world.” Bikram Choudhury

Class Preparation

• Dress to sweat and stretch
• Come well hydrated.
• Try to avoid eating 2-3 hours before the class.
• Women usually wear shorts, dancewear or athletic wear. Heavy track pants should be avoided as they will hold the sweat. You can wear a t-shirt although a sleeveless shirt would be best.
• Men typically wear shorts and a t-shirt, but the t-shirt won’t last for too long. Typically board shorts, a bathing suit, or running shorts are worn.
• Bring a positive mental attitude and sense of adventure.

What should you bring?

We rent and sell mats and towels, and water is available for purchase.

• A yoga mat
• Two towels – one to sweat on and one for the shower afterwords. (We have full bathroom and shower facilities.)
• A bottle of water, optimally a litre to 1.5 litres to ensure total hydration.

For beginners the first class is an introduction to the practice. Take it at your own pace and do the best you can. You are welcome to take a break whenever necessary, but please stay in the room for the full ninety minutes, relax, and enjoy yourself.