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Hot / Bikram yoga

Heated rooms, heavy sweat

Hot yoga covers both original Bikram (26 poses, 105°F, fixed script) and modern hot flow classes. The heat makes movement feel easier and the class feel harder.

Pace
Varies — Bikram is slow and static, hot flow is continuous
Room
90–105°F / 32–40°C
Intensity
High

What to expect

  • A room noticeably hot before you begin.
  • Two towels: one for the mat, one for you.
  • Water breaks built in.
  • A lightheaded first class — that is normal, and resting is expected.

Good to know

  • Hydrate through the whole day, not in the ten minutes beforehand.
  • Heat increases apparent flexibility; do not use it to force range you cannot control.
  • Skip hot classes in pregnancy or with heart conditions unless a doctor says otherwise.

Who it suits

People who like intensity and sweat, and those who feel better moving in warmth. Not for pregnancy, and not the place to start if you are prone to dizziness.

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Hot / Bikram yoga, answered

What is a hot / bikram yoga class like?
Hot yoga covers both original Bikram (26 poses, 105°F, fixed script) and modern hot flow classes. The heat makes movement feel easier and the class feel harder. Pace is varies — bikram is slow and static, hot flow is continuous, the room is 90–105°f / 32–40°c, and intensity is high.
Who is hot / bikram yoga for?
People who like intensity and sweat, and those who feel better moving in warmth. Not for pregnancy, and not the place to start if you are prone to dizziness.
What is hot / bikram yoga?
Hot / Bikram yoga is one of the practice styles taught by studios and teachers on YogaConnect. Each listing below describes how that teacher approaches hot / bikram, the levels they welcome and what a class looks like.
Where can I take a hot / bikram yoga class?
The studios and teachers listed here offer hot / bikram yoga in person and online. Open a profile to see their weekly schedule, prices and how to book.
Is hot / bikram yoga good for beginners?
Levels vary by teacher. Every profile lists the levels it teaches, so look for beginner or all-levels before you book your first hot / bikram class.