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...
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...
Natalia Mansour – Story of a Yogi

Natalia Mansour – Story of a Yogi

Hola, soy Natalia I started practicing hot yoga about 15 years ago in Menlo Park, then moved to Santa Clara and found Bikram Yoga San Jose. I took a Groupon deal, and the rest is history! Yoga has helped me in every aspect of my life. It started with wanting something...
Story of a Yogi – Sunil Kaul

Story of a Yogi – Sunil Kaul

A midsummer hot yoga dream – a journey towards reality It all started with my wifey deciding to get into yoga in 2009. Why make it easy when you can take on the hot and humid version of it? Hot and humid, as in 105 degrees F and 40% humidity. So, by 2010, yours truly...