Summer Showdown – Yoga Challenge and Contest!

Summer Showdown Yoga Challenge Contest

By Trevor Ellestad Bikram Yoga Vancouver is announcing the most exciting thing to happen to summer time since the invention of the beach. Starting on June 1, we’re going to be holding the yoga challenge of all yoga challenges! Sure, you’ve … read more

Bikram Yoga & Chronic Obstructive Pulmanory Disease (COPD)

Lungs_Xray_1

By Noa Glow Question about Chronic Obstructive Pulmanory Disease (COPD) from MIKE: I may be in a catch-22 situation with Bikram Yoga. I am an Alpha 1-Antitrypsin sufferer; my lungs are getting worse and I now have COPD. I’ve read that … read more

Upcoming May Posture Clinics

Basic CMYK

By Trevor Ellestad **UPDATE May 14, 2013** Lisa is freshly back from training in Mexico and is ready to hold another series of posture clinics.** Starting on Saturday, March 2, BYV will be hosting a series of posture clinics with Lisa … read more

Bikram Yogi, Jason Loutitt Takes Vancouver BMO Marathon

Jason Loutitt BMO Vancouver Marathon

By Noa Glow Image Source: [Ward Perrin, PNG / Vancouver Sun] Remember Jason Loutitt, the ultra-marathoner who SWEARS by Bikram Yoga? Well, he’s done it again, taking seventh place in the recent Vancouver BMO Marathon (that’s 42.2 kilometres!) with an incredible … read more

Staff Profile: Helena E. (BYV Office Manager)

Bikram Yoga Office Manager Helena Elias

By Noa Glow Helena’s been up-front and behind-the-scenes at BYV for four years, working at Kits, managing the West End and, most recently, handling memberships and support emails and assisting front-desk staff as our office manager. We think it’s high time … read more

Balancing Stick Pose – Bikram Yoga Poses Breakdown

Bikram Yoga Poses Balancing Stick Pose

By Noa Glow Balancing Stick (Tulandandasana) gets broken down nicely in the image above. Part of Bikram Yoga’s Standing Series, this posture provides the following benefits: Sends high-speed blood pouring into the heart, especially the neglected region, cleaning out the veins … read more

Bikram Yoga Teacher Training FAQ

Bikram Teacher Training

By Noa Glow SANDY ASKS: How many years do you need to practise Bikram Yoga before you can become a teacher? Great question Sandy! The short answer is six months – and here are a few more Teacher Training FAQs to … read more

Mom’s Day Sale – 48 Hours Only!

Mother's Day Sale

By Trevor Ellestad Starting this morning, we’re holding a BIG sale in celebration of this wonderful season! Sure, you may not be a mama, but why not celebrate this season of new beginnings by making a commitment to a new a … read more

Bikram Yoga: How to Keep Cool in Class

Staying Cool in Bikram Yoga Class

By Noa Glow It may take a few years of consistent practice to get totally comfortable with the high temperature associated with Bikram Yoga (at a certain point, many “regulars” don’t even count the heat as a factor). But until that … read more

Phat Buddha Trunk Show

Phat Buddha

By Trevor Ellestad One of our favourite hot yoga gear brands, Phat Buddha, is holding 2 exclusive trunk shows in May at Bikram Yoga Vancouver. If you’re looking for some new gear to rock in the hot room, this event will … read more