23 Years – Faithful

23 Years – Faithful

On January 24, 2026, the BYSJ community celebrated its 23rd anniversary. Owner and founder Michele Vennard gave a speech and presented the annual Rise Award to Juni Sanoyca. We had some fun posture contests, and our yoga sport athletes gave a demonstration. See the...
A challenge is the way to grow

A challenge is the way to grow

At Bikram Yoga San Jose, we host a 60 Day Challenge twice per year – to practice 60 classes in 60 days. The challenge party afterward is a time to gather as a community and share our unique and common experiences. Following are the stories some of our members shared...
One week in – a letter from Michele

One week in – a letter from Michele

It’s been just over a week since we closed and already it seems so long ago. The last few weeks prior to closing were so hard, navigating the fear and discerning what’s real in this unprecedented global event. Maintaining a yoga practice IN the midst of uncertainty is THE responsibility I adhere to most, and not just with this virus, in any occasion.

Car Accident, 4:30 pm, Tues, Nov 16th, 2010

Car Accident, 4:30 pm, Tues, Nov 16th, 2010

The reason I didn’t pull any muscles and could hang upside down for 15 minutes in comfort was because of Bikram Yoga. The reason I am alive is because of the grace of God.I was driving north on I 280. It was a clear, cool, sunny day. I just got into the far right lane...
Right Brain versus Left Brain

Right Brain versus Left Brain

This is a fascinating talk by a brain scientist, Jill, who had a stroke and came out the other side with the knowledge that we are all connected and that half our brain works this way naturally while the other half differentiates ourselves as separate beings. It takes...