Bikram Yoga College Of India
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580 Eastbound: Exit at Grand Avenue. Turn left at bottom of off-ramp onto Grand Avenue. Go under the freeway and park anywhere, the studio is to your left, across from the Grand Lake Theater. 580 Westbound: Exit at Lakeshore Drive. Go to Grand Avenue and park anywhere, the studio is to your left, across from the Grand Lake Theater.

Bikram Yoga's twenty-six posture exercises systematically move fresh, oxygenated blood to one hundred percent of your body, to each organ and fiber, restoring all systems to healthy working order, just as nature intended. Proper weight, muscle tone, vibrant good health, and a sense of well-being will automatically follow.
Reviews (20)
Rosemarie Blair
Rosemarie Blair
Jan 28, 2022
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Love the combination of strength, cardio, flexibility and meditation from Rituals classes. It's an intense workout, but it is customizable to you with their four levels.
Super interesting combination of poses that keeps you in your toes the entire class.
Mike Davis
Mike Davis
Oct 23, 2021
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A legitimate bikram (hot) yoga practice is hard to find. This one is great. Great class, instructor, and studio. Keep it going.
Song Claire B.
Song Claire B.
Feb 18, 2020
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I just had a session with Jill Jordan today and I felt awesome to return to BYCI after 6 years of being away from this studio. Well, I never learned how to practice regularly when I was introduced to this place in 2014 due to my Rosacea (my doctor had recommended me to avoid hot environments such as a sauna and hot yoga.)

I don't even remember if I've finished the 10 classes I purchased from Groupon, but I remember I did not appreciate this place as much as I do now, with the same reasons what other reviewers stated. The shower room and the locker were not "Hilton- Quality"
James D.
James D.
Jan 12, 2020
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Just had a class at this studio and had a fantastic experience after being away from the hot rooms for about 2 years. I was a little hesitant about trying this studio due to some of the more critical reviews posted but the studio was clean and the instructor taught a great class. Looking forward to many more classes at this studio!
Harris B.
Harris B.
Dec 07, 2019
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Watch the new Bikram documentary on Netflix and ask yourself if you want to support a business with his name on it.
Jayanna V.
Jayanna V.
Nov 28, 2019
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This isn't my favorite place. It has a very weird smell and the teacher that I've taken a class with was in my opinion rude and seemed like she didn't want to be there. I wouldn't recommend this place to my friends unfortunately.
Karthik K.
Karthik K.
Nov 21, 2019
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I love BYCI and all it's teachers. Tony is an awesome person and great teacher. It's a very welcoming place. I've been going regularly for almost 3-4 years and have seen a remarkable improvement in health and fitness. I highly recommend BYCI.
Betty T.
Betty T.
Sep 29, 2019
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If you're looking for a place to practice with a motley group made up of steady practitioners, neophytes, and die hards, taught by a crew of quality teachers, and a studio owner who genuinely cares about the yoga and its community, BYC is it.

Out of 14 years of practicing at other studios, BYC is probably my favorite.

This is a small, independent business, owned by Tony Carr.  It's not a CorePower owned by some large faceless company with a team of minions.  This is the direct reflection of the care of one man, Tony Carr.  And it's evident he's not in this business for
Jefferson P.
Jefferson P.
Sep 26, 2019
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This is my new favorite bikram yoga school, I love it here. It's a funny old building but clean and nice Tony the owner is super nice guy. It's what makes bikram great, temp is just right, such a diverse crowd I love it. Bikram is the best healing modalities there is for all kinds of things.
Davina M.
Davina M.
Jul 14, 2019
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I'm glad I found my way to BYC of India. Back pain *was* the catalyst. I signed up for the one month unlimited ($29 - what a deal!!) as a new student and by the second class the pain was almost gone. I didn't think I'd like the hot & humid temp, but it's been healing for me. The temps in the room are not always consistent, but there are several instructors who keep the room hot. Tony, Lori, Marsha, Stephanie - you keep it hot and consistently create a healing space. I'll keep coming back. Thank you!
Viki K.
Viki K.
Apr 07, 2019
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Sadly, I have a negative experience to share. I attended classes here for 1 1/2 months - I love the location and the instructors are okay. The primary con for the instructors is that it's difficult when they do the practice while teaching. It's hard to hear and everyone ends up not being able to follow along well.

But the clincher is that when I purchased the second month, the instructor processed my purchase incorrectly resulting in receiving two weeks of the full month that was paid for. I would have attended another 5 classes but was unable to as a result of the incorrect processing
Kathleen Langlais
Kathleen Langlais
Oct 28, 2018
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One of my favorite places to be for a great detox. The facility is always so clean and relaxing! The staff are so sweet and amazing! Smiles all around for Modo!
Jewell Yvette
Jewell Yvette
Sep 11, 2018
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Very friendly and they take their times for new yogis!! Great instructors
Michelle R.
Michelle R.
Aug 27, 2018
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This is a true Bikram studio with (only) 90-minute classes, carpet, etc. The prices are very fair, even after the intro special, and the teachers are great and friendly. If you drive, there is metered parking in the area and it is usually possible to get a spot. Extras like water, mat rentals, and towels are not overpriced like in some other studios.

The facilities are very basic- only two (I think) showers for both genders to share, and rickety keyed lockers in the locker rooms. (That said, I did always feel safe leaving my belongings in there.)
Kristi B.
Kristi B.
Feb 10, 2018
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Best Bikram deal on Groupon! 10 sessions for 26$ Super cozy studio, clean showers, changing rooms and amazing instructors!
Joseph Taylor
Joseph Taylor
Jul 06, 2017
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Big fan of this studio, it's great value with good teachers, room is long with only two rows so you can always see the mirror, only complaint is that they haven't removed the photos of Bikram yet, could do with a bar
Svetlana K.
Svetlana K.
Jun 08, 2017
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Beautiful location by Lake Merritt in Oakland. Schedule is very well planned- there are classes very early in the morning- not that early- day time classes and evening classes. Just one shower, might be a line. No parking.
Leah G.
Leah G.
Sep 02, 2016
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I'm from NYC and stumbled upon this studio. The initial instructor didn't show but someone in the group waiting started teaching the class and then Tony, the owner came in to teach and was so grateful and kind.

It made it a very pleasant experience!!
Christian M.
Christian M.
Aug 11, 2016
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I went yesterday to the 8:15pm slot. I had just purchased a Groupon and was very excited. I have a lot of body pains and damage from past sports and thought this would be a good way to workout while helping my body heal. When I got there, there was just one other person there. The receptionist or instructor, not quite sure who he was, hinted that he strongly felt class should be cancelled. I really didn't want to do it. My body was in so much pain and I just wanted to heal. After a little back and forth, the class was cancelled at 8:20. I had to have my husband pick me up, since he dropped
Sanjay Raisoni
Sanjay Raisoni
Dec 16, 2015
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Excellent studio, slightly dated interior, musty. But the instructor is good, classes are good.