Obaidur Rashid’s Story of a Yogi

Obaidur Rashid’s Story of a Yogi

Bikram Yoga: Four Surprising Lessons in Fortitude For most of my life, I never thought I’d take up yoga – let alone Bikram Yoga. The idea of holding 26 poses for 90 minutes in 105°F heat and 50% humidity was intimidating. Decades of software engineering and the...
Asha Smith’s Story of a Yogi

Asha Smith’s Story of a Yogi

My Bikram Yoga journey began in a place I never expected. I’ve spent most of my life as a professional dancer and fitness specialist. My training was intense – sometimes even brutal – years of discipline, sacrifice, and pushing my body to its limits to survive in the...
Winter 60 Day Challenge 2026 – What our members had to say

Winter 60 Day Challenge 2026 – What our members had to say

At BYSJ, we host a 60 Day Challenge twice a year, and then get together for a potluck party to hear stories from our members and celebrate their success. It’s the perfect time to reflect on why we do what we do. Let’s see what our challengers had to say. Sangeetha...
BYSJ Online Yoga Q&A – February 21, 2026

BYSJ Online Yoga Q&A – February 21, 2026

We love to dig deep into the how and why of our Bikram Yoga practice and ask questions along the way. Here is a Zoom recording of our Online Yoga Q&A on February 21, 2026. Below is a summary of the topics discussed, with shortcut links to each discussion. You can...
Linda Chuang – Story of a Yogi

Linda Chuang – Story of a Yogi

How did you first discover Bikram Yoga? A friend showed Bikram YogaOn Prospect near SaratogaI learned to bendIn heat and humidityEnhances body mobility, system fluidity, and mind lucidity What have you gained from your yoga practice? I repair with asana, breath, and...