Testimonials

 My name is Jane Ridsdel Cox.  I will be 75 in Febuary of 2013.  I am a runner and am training for my second full Marathon, the St. Jude’s on December 1, 2012.   I started Bikram Yoga six weeks ago.  I knew I would love it and I did.  Actually, I have trouble staying away and have done it four or five times a week since I started.  I already know the instructors and am finding them very helpful and supportive.   The class is hard.  Some of the poses are impossible for me but I am improving every single time and can do some things I thought would be impossible.  l love the challenge and feeling of my body being increasingly under my control.   At my age, many things are deteriorating and it is lovely to have parts of my body that is improving. Bikram Yoga claims to help fix whatever ails you.   I have already noticed a huge change in my sleep – something I have been trying to improve for 30 years.  My achilles tendonitis that has bothered my since last December has almost disappeared.   I am much for relaxed and am feeling in better control of a tendency to over eat.     I ran a five mile race this morning and had one of my best times for this distance.  More importantly, at the finish line I was barely tired, my legs felt stronger.  I was more relaxed during the race and  enjoyed the whole thing instead of focusing on going as fast as I could.  I am hoping to see improvement in several areas.  Bikram Yoga may help with my hypothyroidism, my rheumatoid arthritis, my very impaired balance, difficulty with concentration and my lack of flexibility.   Big order!   That said, there are poses that I can do and give me reason to be proud of my aging body.  Bikram Yoga has a way of improving a person’s self esteem and self-confidence.  At the end of the day, I am doing Bikram Yoga because I fell in love with it.  It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop. Jane C, August, 2012

I was more then a little skeptical when a friend of mine in Chicago suggested I try Bikram Yoga as a method of getting back in shape. My impression of Yoga was not something that was meant for serious exercise. His suggestion came about due to the fact that the last time he had seen me I was about 40 lbs lighter and running marathons. Due to a number of health issues I had given up exercise altogether. My first class was a rude awakening. I thought you were kidding when you said my goal was just to stay in the room! Well, it’s been 5 months now and I just had a physical. Since I’ve been coming to Bikram Yoga Memphis I have lost 25 lbs, my resting heart rate has gone from 72 to 52, my blood pressure has dropped significantly and yes, I can stay in the room. I still cannot do all of the postures perfectly, however, trying is apparently paying off. I just wanted to tell you how much I’ve appreciated your studio and your group of dedicated instructors. I do not believe I have met a group of fitness professionals that are more passionate and compassionate about their teachings. Thank you. Mike I, May, 2012