Sacramento Bikram Yoga

I fell in love with bikram my first class right before I had to move back to Sacramento for school. That being said I was in need of finding a close and inexpensive yoga studio that offers bikram (not just hot yoga… yes there is a difference). I am currently enrolled in the 30 days for 40 dollars trial program which I highly recommend you try out. You can’t really get the hang of what class is like in just a few drop ins and sometimes committing to a monthly program before really getting to know the place can be a little daunting. Personally, after my 30 days runs out I will absolutely be enrolling under the student auto debit program ($ 50 a month) which I do believe is the most reasonable price you could possibly find!
This studio has towels as well as mats for rent, and beverages, such as smart water, coconut water, and even kombucha on tap for purchase. The lobby and locker rooms/​bathrooms always are respectively clean for a bikram studio. You have to keep in mind that people are entering and leaving the studio around the same time. There really isn’t too big of a time gap between classes to mop up peoples drips of sweat from walking out of the studio to the locker rooms/​bathrooms between classes. Other then that, this place is not too bad on cleanliness. I never feel dirty or gross using the facilities. The carpet in the actual studio does not get cleaned in between classes it seems like, but I have been ensured that it is cleaned daily and professionally cleaned about once a week. The smells in the room does seem to fluctuate and I am convinced that it is not the room itself, but the people in the room. I do believe that the studio is cleaned well enough to avoid the retention of the smell of mold or sweat.
Now onto the actual class in itself. I LOVE THE WAY THIS STUDIO TEACHES. Some people don’t like the repetitiveness in how the instructors teach but I really love it. After about 4 classes I could almost recite their teaching and really put their teaching to work! (right hip forward, left shoulder forward trying to keep your body all in one line, etc.) The first thing that came to my brain as I was in my second class was «oh this teaching must be scripted” – that’s how in sync all of the teachers are! The teachers are always very encouraging for you to try every single pose and definitely to stay in the room for the whole 90 minutes, even if you just lay in savasanah. I also really appreciate how the teachers are telling you how the postures are doing your body good and what parts of your body are getting the benefits from that specific posture. My favorite teacher so far has been Laurie. She always has a way of getting the class to laugh for a few seconds without disrupting the flow and meditation of class.
All in all this studio is great and I ¹⁰⁄₁₀ reccomend.

If you love a mental & physical challenge like holding tough Asana poses (and be a badass at it) for 90 minutes in a 105deg room, then look no further. This is my 2^nd favorite Bikram yoga studio. I Crossfit 3x a week and realized that incorporating this type of yoga into my routine is very beneficial. I drop-​in for classes at least 3x a month to improve my flexibility & allow my body to detoxify, relieve stress, and heal any aches or pains I may have. The poses are designed to warm/​stretch muscles, ligaments and tendons in the order in which they should be stretched. You can’t go wrong with that especially if you cross train.
I love how this studio’s drop-​in rates are only a fraction of the cost compared elsewhere. Their studio & restrooms are well maintained and they sell some pretty cool stuff in their boutique. Everyone is genuine here and focused on helping you improve your practice. I should also note that the instructors don’t correct you with their hands and instead guide the class through the poses verbally for the most part.
If you are new to yoga (bikram or otherwise) I highly recommend that you try 1 class first and see how you like it. The first time will be brutal but you will feel amazing afterwards. Remember to bring a mat, towel, water (also hydrate beforehand). Namaste!

I was in town for a few days and took the 9:15 AM Bikram class with Tammy. You can do a drop-​in ($ 20) but I chose the $ ⁴⁰⁄₃₀ days option.
Specs: Light and bright studio in a small outdoor mall off of Folsom Blvd., past Corti Bros. and near the light rail station. Pleasant reception area with magazines, benches, and flowers. Bottled water and coconut water are sold; a water cooler is available to refill your own bottle or container. Towels (both bath and mat) can be rented along with a mat. There is small boutique with clothes and yoga accessories.
I was greeted promptly and courteously. Julie, the studio owner, was welcoming and gracious. The studio itself is carpeted with mirrors and has a bank of floor-​to-​ceiling windows. The studio walls are orange which somehow made me feel hotter as class progressed! The studio and changing room/​shower area was spotlessly clean. There are cubbies for your clothes but no lockers, and plenty of mirror space for hair drying, etc. The studio carpeting was berber-​like but very hard to grip with my feet on a couple of postures compared to other carpeted studios I’ve been to. Tammy was a focused teacher who kept us moving and motivated with the Bikram dialogue. The room was very hot towards last half of class, and that’s not something I often say as I’m a regular Bikram practitioner. I had to sit out a few postures and remain on the floor. Overall it was a straightforward workout and studio and it looks like it would be a consistent environment to have a hot yoga practice in Sacramento. Parking was ample and excellent; you can even walk a short distance across the parking lot and enjoy a fresh-​squeezed juice at Jamba Juice across the way after your workout!

Instructors are friendly and are happy to help. There’s only one room but they offer a lot of classes throughout the day.
No colored drinks allowed so that means no Gatorade. There is a water cooler to refill water which is nice. Most studios I’ve been to charge for water.
The room smells like armpit since the carpet retains the sweat. I dreaded any poses that had me close to the ground. That’s really the only con of this place.

I probably took a long while writing this review but quite a long while ago I went for my first class due to a friend suggesting it. I’ve heard about hot yoga, and wanted to see all the buzz. I will say I’m glad I drink tons of water on the daily in general, because boy do you sweat, and it feels like you came out of a pool when you’re finished, not that’s a bad thing just a mental note of what you might be getting into if its your first time ever.
The ladies there were very nice and accommodating, answered all my questions. I’m not sure about anyone else, but the room did not stink, and if it did it’s about 20 or so people working out in a room at about 100 degrees. So of course the smell of sweat is going to be there. Yes they encourage you not to leave the room, which is fine because sometimes a push is needed. Mind you my first time, and being overweight it is tough to some of these positions. I was doing good the first few, then it got challenging overall my body kind of gave and I had to sit for he most part but attempted the exercises here and there and wasn’t made to feel bad at all. Yes I wanted to leave cause the pool of sweat, and like it would be tough at times but I didn’t and I’m glad. I felt accomplished, and I will say I noticed that I slept a lot better that night. Some of these people here need to realize that if you aren’t hydrating yourself or drinking water properly, you’re going to have issues. Anywho, I say give it a shot and come down, and like they told me since I don’t live in Sacramento that any hot yoga place is a good place :)

I began my yoga practice at this studio in 2012 and have continued to attend classes here on and off these past few years. I may be a little bias, considering I have never been to another yoga studio before. But Sacramento Bikram Yoga has never given me a reason to leave! As the 5-​star Unilocal reviews go… it’s as good as it gets!
I have never done yoga before this and my friends all thought I was crazy for nose-​diving into BIKRAM yoga. It was a little nerve-​racking at first, but safe to say that I now practice regularly, as my schedule permits. So, a little advice to possible newcomers as I’m recalling my own virgin experience:
ADVICE FOR FIRST-​TIMERS
— Bring LOTS of water. I only brought one 17 oz. bottle of water to my first class and regretted it dearly when I ran out halfway through.
— Bring a big towel because you are expected to place a towel on top of your mat due to all the sweating.
— Don’t worry about looking good — ladies, wash off all your makeup and put up that hair! We all end up looking like a big sweaty mess walking out of that room an hour and a half later anyway.
— If you don’t have a yoga mat and don’t want to invest in one until you know you’ll be a regular, the studio does rent out towels and a mat for $ 2 apiece.
— Don’t overexert yourself. It’s important to do your best, but if you feel nauseated, stay put and take a moment for yourself before jumping back in!
— Yes, you will be sore the next day. Or does this just apply to sedentary folks like myself?
What makes this studio great is that, in addition to the instructors being very warm and welcoming, the students are also all very supportive and friendly. Plus, the studio is kept very clean and nicely lit. They do have carpet flooring inside the studio. While I don’t have a particular preference, the smell can get overwhelming towards the end of the class, what with everyone sweating their balls off. It’s especially off-​putting when you take a class immediately after the other ends, you may accidentally step on someone else’s sweat spots! On a side note, I tend to avoid the studio when they have a Groupon deal going, since it gets extremely crowded.
They used to have paper sign-​in, but they have since invested in a barcode sign-​in system. I like that it syncs with their mobile app, where you can see how many students are attending the classes, the class schedules, and the instructors for each of the classes.
All in all, I consider myself a regular here and would definitely recommend this studio!

I love this studio. I have been coming here for almost 4 months and although many would think that the Bikram Style may be a bit repetitive, the different instructors help with the variety of the class, at least for the first couple of months. I love how the staff remembers everyone’s names and uses verbal cues to assists in alignment and posture readjustments. Personally, I don’t mind when studio assistants at other hot yoga studios come over and physically move your body, but I can see if this may make people a little squeamish, especially when you are covered in sweat.
Although I really feel at home at this studio, I am still deciding to cancel my membership. I just wish that they offered another kind of hot yoga class other than Bikram to change things up a bit. They do have Yin Yoga, but as a runner first, and yogi second, I don’t feel like I would obtain the same mental and physical challenges as a Bikram or Running session. If only they had like, two Vinyasa classes a week, I would never leave this studio!

Great classes taught by caring, funny, Bikram-​certified instructors. Lots of classes especially early weekday mornings which accommodate my work schedule (very hard to find anywhere else). There are no boring or monotone instructors which can make a Bikram class seem to last forever. The temperature and humidity is almost always perfect.

I went here the other day with my class pass (check out
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The instructor on Sunday mornings is very kind and patient as she walks all the students through their postures. However, the only reason I cannot give this studio 5 stars is the fact that the room smells a bit moldy. I read more into this issue online, and bikram studios should not smell like mold. They should be treating their carpet with anti bacterial sprays and cleaning.
All the students were great, it was a challenging class and the studio was nice. I would just make the recommendation to the studio about the smell.

I pass though Sac a lot on my way from the Bay to Tahoe and I like to stop for yoga on the way. They made me feel so welcome and I love the studio and the facilities! I have been to about 80 Bikram studios around the world and this one is excellent. I am a Bikram teacher too and they made me feel welcome.
Margery was a lovely teacher and she sang to us in savasana– what a lovely voice!
thank you!

I’ve been to four studios in the greater Sacramento area — Sacramento Bikram Yoga tops them all. Excellent instructors. Very clean and spacious. Great location — easy freeway access and lots of parking. Go SBY!

Super clean studio, great energy from all the teachers, and I love that the owner also has her dog in the studio too! The vibe in the studio if you are beginner is great, they welcome you with open arms and it is not intimidating at all. The other students are very warm as well.

Finished my second class tonight!!! It was awesome! Tamara was the instructor! She mixed humor with grace and was an incredible guide! She helped me with flexibility while allowing me to modify for my neck injury! Loved the class!!! Thank you guys! Also the students in the class were all supportive and gave me such great advice afterwards! Such a positive environment!

The physical and mental benefits of Bikram yoga are wonderful, and I am not here to comment on that, but rather the value and quality of this studio once you’ve figured out that this style of yoga is FOR you.
I took a chance and committed to this studio because it’s the only Bikram sanctioned studio locally. The instructors are (almost) all very good, supportive, and friendly. The owner, however, is very unpleasant. She has ostracized students in her classes a number of times that I’ve witnessed (for stepping out of the class when they look like they’re about to pass out, or arriving a minute or two late). It frustrates me because I see yoga as a very peaceful and welcoming environment and part of that is accepting that everyone has their own ordeals. Even in welcoming clients, the owner usually just has a very negative and cold energy. She has literally has never once smiled at me despite my regular presence at the studio. It’s actually embarrassing because I recommended the studio to the head of fortune 20 company who took one of the owner’s classes and was berated. Maybe it’s the culture of Bikram yoga, but Yoga Loka is not as militant as this place, from what I’ve heard.
The facility as a whole is very clean and aesthetically pleasing. The studio itself is moderately clean (the occasionally hairball on the carpet after a few classes you can’t help but notice when you’re doing the postures laying down) and, more importantly, it doesn’t smell bad as may happen in sweat heavy studios. Also, the owner keeps her dog at the studio who starts wildly barking during the final breathing exercises in the classes (I find this unprofessional and highly distracting from a peaceful experience). No disrespect to dogs, but this is the only dog permitted in the studio and it’s so unprofessional.
Finally, on cost… this place is EXPENSIVE. If you can find one of the many promotions being offered by the studio (via social coupon sites or through the studio for first-​time students), by all means, go that route! But this is the other issue that frustrates me. If you can afford to get floods of people in the door for $ 40 a month, or $ 60 a month, why wouldn’t you maintain those prices for your committed clients instead of doubling it (yes, $ 135 a month for unlimited)? I guess the quick fix works for the owner which might explain her sad disposition.

First off, please do not be discouraged by their website. My friend and I had a hard time purchasing our class online but the issue was quickly resolved when we got there.
This place is so darn cute. Very well decorated and super clean. You feel relaxed right when you walk in the place. The staff is so friendly. The owner over heard my friend and I say it was our first visit so she took the liberty to show us around the place and tell us a little bit about Bikram yoga.
So hot yoga… boy oh boy I did not know what I was getting myself into. I was kind of startled when people from the previous class came out drenched in sweat. I literally did not realize you sweat that much. The class room does not seem that hot when you get in there but once you start moving around you quickly feel the heat. I did not do so well in the room and had to sit down through most of the class because I felt light headed. The staff suggested to me that I drink more water and eat something small maybe a hour before class.
Overall, very cute place. If I could stand the heat and my curly hair would not frizz up every time I took a class I would for sure come back again.

Upon getting an email informing me that it was my one year anniversary with Sacramento Bikram Yoga, I realized it was probably about time I wrote this review.
I have practiced bikram at several studios, but SBY is easily my favorite. The studio itself it really great. Its always clean, the locker room is large and there are 3 showers, and they provide filtered cold water and ice for free. There is also coconut water and kombucha on tap for sale, along with a great selection of clothing and other yoga related items.
Then there are the teachers. SBY has a great variety of instructors, and everyone has their own style. I really love everyone who teaches here. They make you feel welcome, and comfortable, and always push you to improve your practice at your own pace. I have never been made to feel bad about my practice here, or the level of effort I bring to any given day. Teachers are quick to learn names and clearly care about the students.
Overall, I’d have to say that SBY is one of the most welcoming yoga studios I have ever been to. If you are a bikram fan, you will love it. If you are interested in trying a new practice and expanding your yoga horizons, you will be greeted with open arms. Give it a try!

Great instructors, awesome environment.

This is my first experience with Bikram and I’m hooked. The studio is clean and the staff is friendly. Classes always start on time and there are enough of them that it’s easy to find one that fits my schedule.
They suggest going 2 days in a row (I agree) and tomorrow will be my 6^th class in 8 days. The instructors are friendly and helpful without being overly critical.
It is a true test of mental and physical strength. Take your time, hydrate and stay in the room.
A++ for the Sacramento Bikram Yoga Studio

After a failed attempt with boot camp, I Unilocaled around for hot yoga studios; I’m trying to vary my workout routine. I loathe regular yoga, but have heard good things about bikram. Considering my budget-​conscious/​parking-​conscious concerns (many studios are quite expensive & are in areas with only street parking), I purchased Sacramento Bikram Yoga’s $ 40 30-​day unlimited intro package.
I called in because I wasn’t able to reserve a spot online. The friendly lady on the other side informed me that it wasn’t necessary. I was to bring water, a mat, and a towel to class with me (mats & towels are available for rent for $ 2 each). I hadn’t done any type of yoga in years, so I was quite nervous.
You are dripping sweat for the entire 90 minutes. I was exhausted after my first class; enough to have to take a nap. I ended going three days in a row. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn’t allow me to go everyday of the week like they recommend.
My 30 days has since expired and I passed on signing up again for the regular price. If you’re a newbie like me, I recommend giving it a try, especially in the winter. Walking out from that hot room into the cold air feels kind of glorious.

I use to hate to sweat until I did Bikram Yoga. The way Bikram yoga makes you sweat is different from spending hours at the gym. When you sweat in that 102 temperate room it’s more like releasing your toxin. You feel great after class is over! The instructors are great and friendly, they’re always willing to answer your questions with a smiley face.
I love how the studio keeps their place so clean which makes me feel comfortable to take a shower after class. But sometimes the class gets so crowded that it ruins my mood. I have brought my friends and family which most of them have join the studio. We all love coming here to just release our stress and just detox.
The instructors are great, they each have their own style of teaching. You’ll end up finding that one instructor who makes your class enjoyable and begin looking forward to their classes.
$ 40 for 1^st time (Unlimited)
$ 60 for student (Unlimited)
$ 79 for Family discount (Unlimited)
*TIPS*
Make sure you drink tons of water before class out thur the day
Do NOT eat at least 3 hours before class
Bring a body towel to place over your yoga mat because you will drip sweat on to it.