Bikram Yoga Pleasanton Tri-Valley

I tried their student package and really liked the vibe of this place. I really liked the instructor Becca, she paid so much attention to my postures during my first visit and helped me correct them. All the other instructors are great as well. I would definitely recommend this yoga studio.

Best Bikram studio ever. OK, so I am biased. This studio is just the best.
The studio itself is large, well lit, floor to ceiling mirrors and intense heating that is regulated throughout the 90 minute session.
There are women and mens «locker rooms» with showers. The womens is impeccably clean. I have showered there now, and i rarely shower in public.
There is even a mat cleaning room!
The teachers are excellent. They are well trained, and in turn, teach us very well. I am able to follow along and complete each session. The teachers assist and guide you to correct pose posture/​stance without judgement, only to help better your practice.
I like the rate plan options. I started on a 5 pack, then bought a 10 pack, and will probably stick with that or do monthly unlimited.
I started up about 3 weeks before a trip to Vegas to «tighten up». I went 6 sessions, and Yes, already, I feel great. More importantly, I found a place where I get 90 minutes of peace. Everyone is friendly and kind.
Bikram is also a huge benefit to my fibromyalgia and chronic pain. It allows me more flexibility and i sleep better too.

I dropped in for a class since I’m visiting my sister (from the LA area) and was very impressed with just about everything. The facility is fantastic, very spacious and inviting. The instructor I think her name was Yuki was excellent and I really enjoyed the class.
There was one element that I thought was extra special. There was a young man in the class and I thought wow, how great is that. He had a little trouble staying on task, but in my mind all the more reason for him to be there. I assumed he had some sort of attention issue and bikram was a tool to help him. I thought it was really amazing and impressive. Both for the studio and for the parents/​guardians addressing their child’s issues with something like yoga!
I can only say that I found one draw back — I probably would not expect to socialize with some of the practicing yogis here. I was horrified following class to hear a group of GROWN WOMEN complaining about the young gentleman’s presence ‘distracting’ them. I have NEVER in my life seen grown women gang up on a child. It was disturbing and pathetic. Really ladies, if you can’t stay focused because the instructor is giving another yogi some special attention then I suggest you put a little more effort into your practice. It was perhaps the most despicable thing I have ever been witness to. I really hope that the studio will stand by doing the right thing here and stand up to bullying even if it means losing some clients. Personally, I don’t want that kind of energy in the studio with me anyway.

I had tried Bikram yoga at several Southern California studios but was never really convinced in taking up the practice without finding a studio I felt at home at. This was until I moved up to Pleasanton this past month and came across this studio. The facility is impeccable – it’s clean from the dressing rooms to the yoga room to the mat cleaning space (yes, you can clean your sweaty mats right after class!). The teachers are respectful, diligent and motivational, pushing their students to constantly reach the next level. The positivity in the room is contagious and the aftermath of relaxation is invaluable. I highly recommend trying their new student special of $ 21 for 7 consecutive days of unlimited classes. Namaste!

After 3 years I need to write another review because this studio keeps getting better.
The maintanace is immaculate, and the instructors are so well trained and caring.
The newcomer special is a great deal to try it for a week only $ 21. This is how I started and it was one of the best decisions I have made for my health.

I came here twice as a new student, and had a wonderful and very positive experience. For newcomers, all the information you need regarding class times, fees, directions on what to wear or prepare for class, etc. is all provided to you on their website which is listed on this page. Of course, if you have additional questions or concerns, just give them a call. The customer service here is absolutely wonderful and they will be more than happy to assist you.
Get to class early, that is rule number one. You’ll need to check in, drop your things off in the locker room and get set up in the room. Remember, they lock the doors when class time starts and will not be able to accommodate latecomers. If you’re already in class and ready to go, rest easy knowing that the studio is locked and your belongings will be safe in the locker room. The locker room is clean, simple, and has everything you need. The showers are stocked and there is room to change and do what you need to do to be comfortable before and after class.
There are towels, water bottles, exercise attire, yoga mats, and yoga gear available for you as well at the front of the studio.
These classes were something I had done once or twice in my past and enjoyed. I had really appreciated hot yoga mostly because of the zen and peace it brought me each time, and I dearly looked forward to embracing that warmth within myself again through the practice of Bikram Yoga.
Classes begin on time, and you will absolutely adore your instructors. This studio is staffed with the kindest, happiest, most loving people and you will connect with them! You will quickly feel the positive energy in the room, and a sense of pride in contributing to that peace.
It does get very hot; too hot for some. Though I did not personally experience things like light-​headedness, dizziness, nausea, or confusion, this is a very common side effect to being in extreme heat. And though I admire this studio and the staff for their services, I feel it is equally as important to share my feelings about the risks of this type of yoga as well.
After my trial run at the gym I shared with my mom, who is a longtime yogi, that I had taken Bikram again and was loving it. She explained that she had discontinued her practice of Bikram yoga, and this is why:
This website is full of information that I hadn’t quite pondered during my Bikram practices. My mom wanted me to read through it just to get an understanding of the other side of this type of yoga practice, and wanted me to form my own thoughts and feelings about it. After a great deal of reading I have decided that I do not need to practice my yoga in extreme heat. The heat that matters is the internal heat that your muscles create during your yoga practice. Adding external heat seems to be pointless in that it does not have any proven benefits, and actually poses great risks unto your body and its systems.
I highly encourage everybody to make sure that you educate yourself about all types of yoga, but very importantly– Bikram Yoga. There are so many important things to discover that may help you to make healthier choices for you and your yoga practices.
At the end of the day, choose the practice that makes you happy and brings you and your body peace. Be happy. Namaste!

This place is exclusively just for Bikram yoga. Place was really clean, yoga supplies available for sale – yoga mat, outfits, bottles, etc., spacious studio, big bathroom – 2 showers, cubbies & a couple of johns. The whole place has a modern interior, actual yoga room is clean, has carpeting with 2 exit (big) doors (good for emergency & venting), not smelly & was consistent with the heat & the humidity (that is needed) during the class. Teacher was nice & good, too. If this place is near me I’ll be here frequently & have a membership…

WOW! I lefft my yoga session from Lea the instructor, at this very zen… clean. and beautiful studio… so relaxed… so peacful.
Perfect dialogue… great temperature … and no pressure… everyone waa very professional and relaxed no mater what level … we all just moved together as one… with our breath… to the best of our ability… I plan on attending xlass here more often.
Namaste

I am new to yoga of any kind so I have no point of reference for reviewing, but these are my thoughts:
The instructor does a good job going through the program and still watching and assisting newbies.
The facility is reasonably clean. Let’s face it, people sweat when exercising and especially with hot yoga, so there are always some funky smells around. The showers and cubby rooms are kept clean. I absolutely do not understand the reason for a carpeted floor in the studio. I think that adds a real funky smell especially during the floor exercises when your face is inches away from it. If there were a scrubbable studio floor I would go to five stars.
The pricing is a tad high, but if you live &/​or shop in Pleasanton you are already used to paying a slight premium on everything.

I’ve always wanted to try Bikram yoga but could never find a place with reasonable hours or was afraid that I had to be a yogi in order to get it. I found this place through Unilocal and decided to give it a try. I purchased the 7 days for $ 21 package to try out and absolutely loved it. My first instructor, Becca, was awesome! The classes are small, the people are friendly and the facility is very clean. The only downfall is that the room is carpeted. Being very OCD, it kinda put me off but everything else made up for it. They do not force you to do all the poses, they actually encourage you to sit out if you can’t. You do however have to be in the room for the full 90 mins. The first half of class are standing poses and second half are on the floor, so if you could get through the first half you are golden! I did 4 classes in my introductory week, all different instructors, and loved each class. My body and mind feel so relaxed after I leave. I highly recommend bringing extra towels for afterwards. They also offer towel/​mat rental as well as little things to purchase (water, coconut water, mats, clothes, books, water bottles, etc).

I went to this studio on a 7 day special and initially was very pleased with the experience. The studio was large, not too crowded and pretty clean. The instructor seemed helpful and i enjoyed my class, until the end. I have multiple repetitive stress injuries in my upper body, as well as a degenerative condition in my knees. I like Bikram yoga because it’s very effective in helping me manage my chronic pain without medication. However, I cannot do all the positions, including sitting «Japanese style.» I have been to Bikram studios all over the Bay Area and from coast to coast and never had a problem in class sitting «Indian style» for final breathing. At the end of the class, the instructor INSISTED that I sit Japanese style. I explained I have physical limitations but she kept on, saying at this studio, everyone has to do it. I resisted. After class I tried explaining that I have limitations, but she brushed off my concerns.
I decided to try giving the studio another chance and hopefully get another instructor. I went back two days later. The class went okay until near the end. Due to my injuries, sometimes by the end of class my shoulders get aggravated. I have been advised by my treating physician to limit extending my arms when I start to experience aggravation of my condition. Since my doctor is the person qualified to advise me on managing my injuries and has been treating me for years, I would definitely take her advice over a yoga instructor I just met.
Accordingly, near the end of the second class my shoulders were beginning to burn so I decided to stop extending my arms, The instructor insisted that I at least move my arms out. I began to be annoyed because she became insistent when I told her I have repetitive stress injuries. Then at the end for final breathing, I tried to sit Japanese style but my knees began to hurt. I tried using my hands to relieve the pressure on my knees and my shoulders started hurting. I then sat cross legged as I usually do and the instructor told me to try sitting on my knees again. I finally snapped at her that I know my limitations. For the first and only time, I left Bikram yoga feeling worse than when I got there.
The final indignation was that in the changing room after class, one of the other class attendees presumed to not only diagnose my medical condition but to also tell me the reason I can’t do those postures is that I have told myself I can’t and it’s only in my mind.

:(I was really disappointed by this place. From the outside it’s beautiful. The inside… Plain old gross.
I have a lot of experience w/​hot yoga. I usually go to Moksha yoga in LA… And I have some experience w/​bikram. Both are hot… Both are sweaty. and I know… Both are different styles!
I don’t know if every bikram studio is carpeted… But that is SICK. It’s unsanitary, unhealthy and very disgusting. How do you clean that after each class!!! The thought of this was really distracting throughout class. On top of that… A lot of the moves are done off your mat so you are directly on the carpet and sliding around on wet carpet from previous classes. It was making me want to vomit. When I tried to go on my mat and do the EXACT same moves but on my sanitary clean mat… The instructor basically stopped the class to tell me that I needed to get off my mat. I politely said no thank you. Then she basically called me defiant, in so many words, And told me I need to sit down while everyone else does the exercise. REALLY??? I mean I get it… Bikram is different than other styles but REALLY??? SIT DOWN?
The instructors constant loud talking/​yelling was annoying and in no way relaxing OR meditative. She also kept clapping her hands loudly… Ugh. Bottom line… It’s a dirty place and in no way shape or form calming.
I feel bad for everyone in the tri valley. This is not a good representation of amazing yoga. It honestly makes me kinda sad. If I ever move back to the tri valley I almost want to open my own yoga studio so I can show everyone what real relaxing, healthy, CLEAN, loving yoga is!
Namaste! Lol

I popped my bikram yoga cherry here. It was just like most people say — the first time might not be so good but it gets better!
After putting my stuff in a cubby, I headed into the yoga room. When I walked in, it was super hot and stuffy which made me worry about my ability to go through with the whole thing. The beginning was not too bad but after awhile, I started to feel super nauseous. I seriously almost threw up :(At that point I just laid down for a bit until I felt a little better and then tried to continue and finish the class. One mistake I made was bringing a tiny hand towel. I totally underestimated how much I’d be sweating and definitely wished I brought a full body towel instead. At the end of the class, I still felt sick and was not feeling great so I was pretty disappointed with my experience.
I came to two more classes that week and they went A LOT better. I didn’t feel sick, I had a bigger towel, and I was doing the poses better! If your first time sucks, just try again, I swear it will be a lot easier.
This studio is super clean and spacious. There’s a changing room, showers, and a mat cleaning station for you to spray and wipe down your mat afterwards! This is definitely useful since your mat will be covered in your sweat by the end of the class. The instructors are also really positive, encouraging, and intense. They do tell you to listen to your body and stop if you’re not feeling well. The goal for the first class is usually to just stay in the room for the whole 90 minutes.
Advice:
— Drink LOTS of water before coming here and after!
— Don’t wipe your sweat off during the class, the instructor said this will just make it harder for your body to cool down
— Don’t drink TOO MUCH water during the class… your tummy will feel funny when you’re doing certain poses
— The first half is full of standing poses, and the second is on the floor! So just get through the first half and then it gets easier :)
— Try it more than once!

I have been going to the Pleasanton studio for a few months, paying for the 10 class packet. The studio is very nice, the heating system is very nice, allows your breathing to go deeper without feeling choked. The instructors are nice and helpful. I sustained 2 herniated disks, 2yrs ago… I have not seen my doctor since and I believe doing Bikram Yoga is the main reason. A co-​worker and I share the same doctor and he sees him every 6 – 8 weeks. I am doing the sit-​ups and camel has become my favorite pose, which I was unable to do for a long time!
My primary studio is in Stockton, love, love, love the size of the classes and the feeling of unity. I enjoy the Pleasanton studio a lot, but would suggest better promotional deals, due to the class sizes being from 4 – 15 people per class, compared to 25 plus at the Stockton studio (which is a much smaller studio). I would hate to see such a nice studio not make it due to low numbers in participation.

Nice, clean, and comfortable studio.
I have done Bikram Yoga in other studios and this is my favorite one so far. The instructor was very helpful with giving extra tips and calling students by name.
I highly recommend the newcomer special of $ 21 for unlimited classes during your first week.

The studio is awesome! so clean and the staff is friendly which is great for newcomers! I took advantage of the great 7 day deal which was enough to make me want to go back for more. Just wish the pricing didn’t burn holes in pockets.

I’m new to going to yoga classes at all, but thought I’d give BIkram a try. I like it — it’s tough, but there is no pressure to do all the poses.
Pros:
1) It is clean
2) the people there are very friendly.
3) Mat washing is available
4) Instruction is fairly consistent (seems like I’ve only had the same instructor once)
5) Convenient hours.
Cons:
1) only 2 men showers and they are very tiny. Soap and shampoo are in bottles — not from a dispenser.
2) no water fountains (but they sell water behind the counter)
3) A bit of proselytizing on Bikram — which is to be expected probably at all their studios — I’ve seen instructors argue with students who claimed they were injured and didn’t want to go through with the complete movement. Now, I have some disk issues and no one has told me to suck it up and just do the movement (I am wary of compression movements) so I just do the movement as far as I want to go.
I think of the cons, 1 is nit picky and if 2 was a real problem, there are sinks in the bathroom if you were dying and out of water.
Number 3 doesn’t bother me — I do listen to my body — I’m in my 50’s and am just careful of over stretching my back when my body is greatly warmed up. I also did Tae Kwon Do for 5 years way back when and it was the same with them — albeit TKD was more military-​like and more pressure.
In summary, great place, great teachers and I wish I could go more often.

Below is my review of the four bay area studios where I have practiced (and still practice) Bikram Yoga. I love practicing Bikram yoga. I love the strength and flexibility that I have gained since starting, and I especially love having less back pain! I have been doing it now for a little over 3 months and it is really a great workout – both cardio and strength. Unfortunately, I have not lost any weight since starting (of course that may be due to the increase in my caloric intake). I hope that over time that will change, since I am still trying to work in this 90-​minute practice with my daily routine and still have time to eat dinner.
I have been doing Yoga on and off for about 8 years and I have always loved yoga. I did my first Bikram class on September 3, 2011. Since trying Bikram, I don’t care to do any other type of yoga. As mentioned above, I have notice improvement in my strength, flexibility and most importantly, my back (I have arthritis and a bulging disc in my lower spine). Two months after starting Bikram, I also starting going to a chiropractor. Between the two, I am a very happy camper!
I started Bikram by getting a groupon for Bikram San Jose. I like this studio. It has a very Zen like atmosphere and the teachers are knowledgeable and helpful. As with all studios, there is that special scent, but after a few minutes, you get used to it. They have a new studio that is opening in mid-​December. Since their current studio is small and needs a lot of work, the new studio should be awesome. I do plan on going to it once it is open. The only negative about Bikram San Jose is that it is so far away from where I live.
Next, I tried hot yoga at Balance Yoga Center on Blossom Hill. This is a very clean and nice studio. The owner is nice and the studio is very clean. The teachers were all good and they provide filtered water, which is a huge bonus! I really like the flooring they have, as it seems to be much more sanitary. Again, the main negative is the distance and I that had to commute with traffic to get to the 6:30 class.
Next, I tried out Bikram Yoga Pleasanton. My boyfriend lives in Pleasanton, so he and I have been going to this studio together. This is a new studio and it is very clean. Their heater & humidifier work great. They keep the temperature and the humidly at a perfect and consistent level. Not too sure if they heat it to the full 105 temperature, but that is okay as you still sweat profusely! They have a mat cleaning room, which is very nice! The only negatives are that their showers are a little small and if the door to the girls’ bathroom is opened, as you are walking into the shower, someone in the hallway may be able to see you in the mirror.
Currently, I am practicing at Bikram Santa Clara. The teachers here are good and the classes, though full, never seem to be too crowded. I do not like the setup of the dressing area or the two showers (which are in little rooms). There is one big area to cool down or wait in for class. This is where there are 4 dressing rooms. There are two bathrooms and two shower rooms. Near the shower rooms there are two more dressing rooms and some lockers. This studio also has a big problem regulating the room temperature and humidly. On several occasions, I have had to put water on my nose to squelch the burning sensation from the heat. They also do not have a water fountain with filter water. My favorite thing about this studio is the proximity to where I live!
Of the four studios where I have practiced Bikram, I have to say my favorite one is the studio in Pleasanton.

I am a huge yoga fan and have now been to 22 Bikram yoga studios across the Americas. Tri-​Valley is simply amazing. For one thing, my wife and I both agree that out of all the many, many Bikram yoga instructors we’ve have had — including Bikram himself, Tri-​Valley owner Troy Myers, is the best. His energy and passion just radiates for the 90 minutes of class. The studio is just under 5,000 sq. ft. with great lighting and mirrors that go all the way to the carpet (rather than the normal 4″ border) facilitating better alignment and adjustments. The carpet has a hardwood appearance which enables foot alignment in postures such as Triangle. My wife wasn’t a big fan of the heaters because they blow straight down, but I think they’re great. This studio can get nice and hot!
The changing rooms are huge with benches and lots of cubbies for clothing. The mens changing room has 2 showers with a great drainage system outside of the shower (and a sign requesting showers be brief — something every studio should do), as well as both a stall and separate urinal to help ease congestion once the place gets crowded (which I have no doubt it will). The hand dryer is some type of new system I’ve never seen and dries hands really quickly.
The studio includes a mat cleaning room which I think is a great idea for rentals, though my wife and I always bring our own.
Cons? No water fountain, although there are lots of sinks. No drinks are available for sale other than water yet (I assume this is coming). I haven’t seen any plastic bags for bringing home wet gear. No hand towels are provided for class (Troy says they practice the «Bikram way» of no towels). Some of the lights in the studio were out in today’s class, but these sorts of issues happen with new facilities — and in any case, there are so many windows that the studio was still the lightest I’ve seen. The schedule is also somewhat limited with no early morning classes.
Overall, this is the best studio I’ve ever visited. The feel of the place is just exceptional and it makes yoga more enjoyable (I know it’s hard to associate Bikram with enjoyment, but if you do enough classes you actually get there). It was also cool to see a poster in the window of International Yoga Champion, Courtney Mace, who was the featured instructor at a Bikram retreat my wife & I took in Mexico and who was coached by Troy and his wife Aiko.
I wish I lived closer to this studio, but will try to find excuses to take classes there whenever possible.

So me being a fan of bikram yoga, I get super excited when I hear about another studio opening up. This one being brand new was even more exciting.
So I will tell you all the great things it currently has:
Large Studio
Small Studio — I didn’t see this but this is where they’ll have advanced and smaller classes
Mat Cleaning station — Clean your mats people
Women’s Changing room — 2 showers
Men’s Changing room — not sure what’s in there but i’m assuming the same things :)
Kids taking class — I would suggest that you talk to the instructor as I think it would vary.
Pro’s:
Everything is new and clean and it doesn’t have that lovely sweat smell yet ;)
Con’s:
Nothing — the current yoga instructors that they have are the owners/​directors Troy & Aiko both great instructors and one, Veronica (she is only here till I think ⁶⁄₂₀) from NY. All originally came from NY where they have 2 studios there.
Yoga Etiquette:
Since having a new studio around most would not know what the yoga etiquette is.
— No talking in the yoga studio before and after class people
— No drinking water until party time after eagle pose and the instructor will tell you that
— Drink in between postures
— Don’t walk in and out of the yoga studio when in postures, if you must leave it should be a extreme emergency
This is a great studio and yes it will get easier but know that every day is a new day. Do you and don’t worry about what your neighbor is doing. Have fun and don’t forget to breathe!