The Union

I really like this studio.
I love all the instructors and have gotten a warm welcome from them all, in yoga and crossfit. I think it is something to try especially because everyone has different preferences and you will learn every instructor is different. Some instructors talk and some do not. At this studio they do not do music but I have done hot yoga in OKC and they played music and a friend of mine, also a member, did not like that they played music as I did not care either way.
It is a bit pricey and that may be the only reason I would not renew my contract as prices are going up this year also.
Classes can get crowded but the early bird gets the worm because those morning classes are almost never crowded and it motivates me to go workout earlier because I do not want to be in the crowded classes. Which is good for me as often I make plans for an afternoon class and something comes up. Nothing comes up when I go to the six AM class lol.
They do offer numerous classes but I think for the price I wish they had more as I am a nurse and when I work the weekends 12 hour shifts they have no classes available for me.

I’ve been here twice, four years apart, and I can’t say that my experience has improved. Bikram yoga is my least favorite of all the practices, so I will write this review based off my experience with the instructors, facilities, and services, rather than the practice itself. Nothing has changed about the studio since I last visited four years ago. The changing rooms/​storage facilities are still cramped. There is barely enough room not to touch your fellow students when you’re in shavasana, leaving you always extra conscious about disturbing or being disturbed by your neighbor. Some instructors are a little too aggressive both in class and when they’re trying to sell you on their services.
On the positive side, they have awesome first timer discounts, and free passes if you’ve been a member and want to bring a friend along. Prices are more affordable than many Bikram and power yoga studios.
Not the best yoga studio in the area, but also not the worst.

I really enjoyed the Bikram class, minus the instructor, Lisa. What was supposed to be a relaxing workout was ruined by stories about her kids, side conversations with the regulars, and her lack of instruction. I was brand new to the studio, and Bikram, and she called me out in front of the entire class for doing moves incorrectly– hey, I was trying! Her attitude made me uncomfortable and I felt pressure to be perfect so I wouldn’t be berated in front in the entire class again. I’ll be doing Bikram again, just not at this studio!

I was skeptical to try «Hot Yoga» but a friend talked me into it… and now I’m a believer! I had zip, zero, zilch yoga experience before coming here and in just 2 weeks I’ve improved so much and already started noticing results…6 pounds gone!
They have a variety of classes that are for all skill levels. What really suprised me about the classes are that they are so diverse-​old/​young, men/​women, in/​out of shape, people of all shapes and sizes come to class, so don’t be shy to try it for the first time!
You can buy a $ 20 pass that gets you 10 consecutive days of unlimited yoga, a real deal here since classes overall are more expensive than a typical gym membership. Go to thier website for other tips and info, its always up to date.
Plus the staff is awesome! I’ve had about 6 different teachers so far and they are all great, and make every class fun and unique… hard to do when you are teaching the same postures with each class!

Hot. Stinky. Not the peace and love yoga I was used to, but I like what this exercise is doing for my body. I don’t consider this to be yoga, but more of a hard-​core workout.
I don’t much like the instructors who act like drill sergeants. Rather, I like the ones who ascribe to a more supportive line of direction.
It’s a love/​hate thing. When I walk in and smell the weird, hot, sweaty carpet smell, I feel a little sick. But when I leave the studio, I’m better for having gone.
Namaste.

I have a love/​hate relationship with this yoga. It is 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises in a 105 degree room for 90 minutes. But aside from the yoga, this studio, the instructors, and the owners are top notch.
After doing ashtanga and vinyasa yoga for two years and just moving to San Antonio, I was looking for a yoga studio near by. I had no idea what I was getting into. I agree with another review, that I would not necessarily say this is yoga. You will work, sweat, be miserable, be dying to get out of that room or out of the posture, you will wonder what made you decide to go, you will think these yogis are crazy. There is nothing relaxing about it for 90 minutes. On the other hand, I am amazed at how good I feel afterward and how energized I feel through out the day.
The prices are reasonable, e.g., $ 99 auto withdrawal for unlimited classes at all three studios.
First timers: no one is judging you, get their at least 15 minutes before your first class to meet with the instructor and sit in the hot room for a few minutes before getting started. I also recommend buying the 10 day unlimited starter package for $ 20 and going as much as you can before deciding whether it is for you or not. It took me about 5 classes to feel a difference.
The good thing about this yoga is that it is your cardio, strength building, and stretching in one class. Prior to practicing Bikram Yoga, I did yoga for an hour or more, cardio for 45 minutes, weights for 20 minutes, stretching for 10 minutes.
It is also difficult to get used to all their rules compared to other types of yoga or other studios I’ve been to. If you’re late, you will get locked out, if you leave the room for any reason (unless you’re pregnant), you have to do a pee-​pee dance when you get back or at times are told not to leave. Once you get used to the rules, it’s no big deal and you respect their rules.
They offer a variety of times to fit any schedule at three studios: early morning, noon, after work, or late at night.
It may not be your cup of tea if you prefer a flow or calming yoga, but I’ve noticed a difference in my body and attitude since I’ve been doing Bikram.

I started bikram yoga about 3 months ago and was going regularly. Loved it! I originally started to switch up my workouts and also to heal my knee. I did see results. I lost some inches and toned up. I also really like getting sweaty. So overall, it’s been good :-)

I love this place, after a friend of mind kept telling me about bikram back home i went on a search for one in town and well this was the only place i could find. the only thing i don’t like is that fact that is still far for me to drive and the prices aren’t always within my budget.
if i was a rich college GRAD and not a college STUDENT i’d be here all the time. i felt that refreshed feeling almost every time i go. love it

I really enjoy the practice, but can easily see why it’s not for everyone. My performance in the class is definitely influenced by who the instructor is. I like the Alamo Heights location second best to Huebner Oaks – mostly due to the paying for water issue since it doesn’t have water fountains. The carpet doesn’t seem as «grippy» as the Huebner one either, but still a great place to practice :)

Yes, it’s expensive. Yes, it’s hot. Yes, it’s sweaty. But if you like those things, if that appeals to you, Bikram yoga is where you need to be.
I like the atmosphere at Bikram Yoga San Antonio. The instructors accommodate your skill level and are always welcoming to newcomers. Everyone is pretty cool.
It’s a trial, going to bikram yoga. But if you like it, you should be going to this studio. It’s worth it.

I love bikram! The instructors are great and the class makes you feel whole again. I swear by this workout! Def miss the San Antonio studios

It’s really a shame I got into a debacle with one of the owners, Lisa, of this yoga studio. I really enjoyed going to classes here. The monthly rate is reasonable and affordable for students, and Steve, the co-​owner, is really nice and a great teacher. I was in such great shape when I went to Bikram on a regular basis, and every class was absolutely refreshing.
That being said, I know business can’t please everyone but my situation could have been handled so much better, and I am sad it ended in me parting ways with Bikram Yoga.
***Long, winded story warning.***
I joined Bikram early 2008, I believe. When I joined, I spoke directly with Lisa and was sure to ask whether my contract could be «frozen» because there was a pretty good chance I would be spending the summer interning out of town. She said, yes, there is was an option to freeze accounts. I said great, and immediately enrolled in the unlimited student auto-​withdrawal package. May rolls around, and if you’re a student or a parent, you know that means it’s finals time. My graduate degree program relied solely on final exams for grades, so my life was pretty much on hold starting in April. On top of that, my wallet had been stolen so I had to cancel all my cards and get new ones. When Bikram went to bill me for May, they couldn’t because my card number had changed. Lisa emailed me asking for my new information, and I asked about freezing my account. First she told me that there was no such thing as freezing accounts, but when I told her I remembered speaking directly to her when I joined she suddenly remembered that there was an option to freeze accounts (red flag! … this was just the beginning). It was still the first week of May when I requested my account be frozen, I hadn’t attended any classes yet for the month, but Lisa told me that I couldn’t freeze my account because my request came after the first of the month. I kindly asked her to send me the paperwork regarding my account in order to determine whether this stipulation was printed anywhere, and of course it wasn’t. Lisa demanded that I pay for the entire month of May (this is probably now half-​way through the month, and I still haven’t attended any classes) in order to keep my account current. She wouldn’t even consider the option of pro-​rating my month from the 1^st to when I asked for my account to be frozen even though I hadn’t attended a single class. I even suggested that she freeze my account for the month of May, and I would cancel according to my contract which stipulates that you must at least give 30 days notice before you quit (i.e. you go through two billing cycles, I believe. You pay for one more cycle, then your last month is free because it’s part of your payment up front – you pay for your first and last month of yoga). I just wanted to get my money’s worth, and I didn’t feel like getting taken advantage of for no reason – I hadn’t been to a single class that month! I told her a few days after the 1^st that I wanted to freeze my account, and that unprinted mistake cost me $ 70. Needless to say, I never went back, and she kept the deposit on my account.
Steve was copied on all the emails between Lisa and me, and yet he never intervened. I guess this is the danger you sometimes encounter with mom&pop operations – the rules aren’t clearly stated and sometimes that bites you in the rear. Part of me is still very bitter that they kept $ 70.00 of mine for stating some unwritten rule that I could never could have known existed. This was an unfortunate situation that led to a serious mishandling by these business owners. If Lisa would have just frozen my account, I probably would still be a Bikram Yoga Yogi. She traded two years of business for one month of fees. Someone tell me where is the business sense in that? I have not, and will never refer a friend of mine to Bikram Yoga.

Bikram is great for everything from strength and flexibility to general good health. I love the practice, but have mixed feelings about the attitude that goes along with it. There are a lot of rules without a lot of explanation. Also, be prepared for a little humiliation – if you have to leave the classroom, you will be reprimanded, singled out, and/​or made to do the «pee pee» dance. It sort of feels like you need to be a «soldier yogi» instead of just practicing. But, the owners are really passionate about what they do and they and the teachers are really willing to help with postures.
It’s worth a shot. Just go prepared to sweat, really hydrated, and ready to focus on the yoga instead of the ‘tudes and other stuff.

This is extreme yoga!
90 minutes in a 105 degree room doing 26 different yoga poses. You come out of that class drenched, but feeling amazing — just make sure you drink a lot of water before hand.
It’s a little pricey, but worth it if you want to become more flexible, build strength, and detoxify… or maybe if you’re just masochistic!
There was a studio that I used to go to out in California, so when I found this I was ecstatic. This is the only certified bikram yoga studio in San Antonio, and they have two locations, one in Alamo Heights and one in Hollywood Park and you can use your membership at both locations.