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Bikram Yoga College of India
Category: Active Life Fitness & Instruction Yoga Yoga [Edit]
428 Columbia StNew Westminster, BC V5Z 2X6
(604) 523-9642
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 9 am - 8:30 pm
Fri 9 am - 7:30 pm
Sat-Sun 9 am - 5:30 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
3 reviews for Bikram Yoga College of India
3 reviews in English
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Review from Ellen L.
11/9/2011
I really enjoyed coming to this studio when I practised. There are 2 rooms, both long and narrow, with the mirror running along the long side. No matter where you stand, you can always see yourself really clearly. One room is carpeted, and the other is flooring (omg, no more funky feet smell!). I always called ahead of times to make sure that I practised in the floored room. This room also faces the street, so you get some natural lighting as well.
The changing area is kinda cramped, in fact it's tiny! But there are lots of cubbies outside of the changing room to store your things. There are 4 showers, which is plenty enough. There is free reserved parking in the lot behind the building - nice!
In the handful of times I came here, I've always enjoyed my experience. The most memorable teacher was Pamela. She corrected postures and the workout was just perfect - not too slow or too intense. One thing though, I don't ever recall being greeted by the receptionist. Kind of rude, in my opinion. Shrug. -
Review from D X.
Burnaby, BC
5/3/2012 25 Check-ins Here
this place is ok.. i only come here because it's on my way home from work and it's one of the cheaper bikram locations. I usually take Jo or Pamela's class. Jo picks on you but funny and very nice, and Pamela talks a lot (makes the class run late sometimes by 5-10 min).
Sometimes the smaller room smells like dirty stinky feet, makes me want to GAG, I guess it's due to the carpet in there (ever heard of febreze?). The larger room doesn't smell because of the hardwood flooring. I usually don't like to shower in public places, so I've never showered here. But it looks clean and I think they provide shampoo/conditioner/body wash. Free parking here is limited, they only have about 20 spots in the parkade reserved for the studio, so if it's full you're SOL and pay about $4.00, but that doesn't happen very often. -
Review from Miss T.
Surrey, BC
2/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
Small change rooms.....and too many people in the class. Went on a Sunday @ 1130am...but otherwise nice decor, clean and friendly! :-)
Specialties
The Bikram method of Yoga is performed in a room heated to 105-110 degrees and is a completely different, challenging and fun way to get a complete body workout.
The 26 postures increase strength, balance and flexibility, and challenge the mind and open the heart.
The heated room allows the muscles, ligaments and joints to stretch without injury.
Together the heat and the 26 posture series of Bikram Yoga can produce overall body healing.
Some students who have started yoga to rehabilitate have been relieved of such ailments as depression, anxiety, sleeping disorders, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, and chronic back pain. Yoga can also be used to manage stress and feed the soul.
Our classes offer something for everyone. No matter what your level of fitness you will find Bikram's Yoga class very challenging. Whether you are brand new to yoga or you have tried other styles this 90 minute workout will give you something new and exciting.
Meet the Business Owner: Herminder G.
Born and raised in Scotland, but a True Indian at heart, Herminder loves lives and breathes Yoga.
In just over two years, Herminder Gossal has gone from a fledgling yoga student to the owner of her own yoga studio Bikram Yoga College of India of New Westminster. After taking her first class, Herminder noticed a significant difference in her posture and overall well-being and as she progressed she continued to notice changes such as increased energy, greater ability to focus, and a glowing complexion. She also lost 20 pounds in the first 10 weeks and found she was able to deal with stressful situations much more easily.
Herminder revels in her new role, and looks forward to encouraging her students in a complete physical fitness program that delivers total health by balancing every system in the body.
