Bikram Yoga Silverlake
(323) 668-2500
3223 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90039
34.1182
-118.261
Neighborhoods: Atwater Village, East LA
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The Scene
What looks like a cement bunker on the outside is actually a friendly, neighborhood yoga sweatbox. Bikram yoga novices and devotees come, in all shapes, ages and sizes, to bask in 102-degree heat inside a glass-enclosed room. Teachers are friendly and welcome beginners. Mats and towels are available for rent. Water bottles and a limited selection of yoga wear are for sale.
The Workout
As soon as you unfurl your mat on the carpeted floor, you'll be breaking a sweat in the ultra-heated room. Get ready to begin a series of 26 yoga positions, each repeated twice. Start with standing postures that challenge your balance and strength, like "chair pose" performed on your toes and "balancing stick." Floor positions stretch your chest, hips and legs. Others twist and elongate your back. By the end, you are dripping with sweat, saturated with self-satisfaction and a deep sense of peace.
User Reviews
Anonymous
March 16, 2008
Bikram yoga is a series of poses that you do for 90 minutes in a 105 degree room. The first half of the workout is done standing and the second half is on the ground. Your heart rate will go up so feel prepared for some funky body sensations (dizziness, etc). Make sure you drink a lot of water before and after yoga. The teachers at this studio have all been fantastic and helpful. There isn't music, there's no chanting, and every series of postures are the same in every class. There aren't levels to the class, so in each class there are beginners all the way up to people who have been doing this yoga for years. You will feel worked out inside and out and will want to come back. This is the only 90 minutes I am ever able to shut my brain off and just be.
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tracymccormick
November 18, 2006
Do you ever walk out of a yoga class and think to yourself that maybe the session was a little too cheesy or that maybe the die-hards in the class were too intense. Rest assured that when you walk out after a class at Bikram Yoga Silverlake, you will feel good about being a part of the greater good and will not be turned off by any yoga nerds or over-the-toppers. Everyone is super relaxed, super welcoming and super cool (in the good way). One never need be afraid of going for the first time even if you've never done yoga period! The staff is great and eager to talk and answer questions at any time. You can move at your own pace and still feel like your kickin' azz. When you leave a session you will literally feel as if the world is yours.
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yogadaily
November 11, 2006
Hands down, the cleanest, most enjoyable bikram experience I have encountered in three states! Really down to earth people, fun teachers who are serious about their yoga but lighthearted and encouraging. Parking is easy, only wish I lived closer!! Worth committing to..
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Know Before You Go:
With this intense workout, it's important to drink plenty of water. Be sure to bring water with you. And the staff recommends that students work out on an empty stomach.
Save Money:
New students can purchase one week of unlimited yoga for $20.
Look Good:
Make sure to arrive 15 minutes before class.
