July 16, 2025
Almost 20 years ago, I took my first class at Bikram Yoga San Jose. According to the Walla app, as of today, I have taken 2,875 classes. In the beginning, so much about it drove me crazy, and some years I was more dedicated than others. Somewhere along the way, I... 
June 3, 2025
Blair Askew has been a member of BYSJ for almost ten years and recently reached a 1,000-class milestone! His story illustrates the supportive and sustaining power of Bikram Yoga. We’re grateful for the camaraderie and sense of joy he brings to our community.... 
October 30, 2024
Michael Wickler shares his journey with Bikram Yoga, from student to marketing guy to teacher, and reflects on its impact on his life. My journey to Bikram Yoga San Jose began long before I got here. About 25 years ago, living in San Francisco, I was a marathon runner... 
July 29, 2024
Discovering Bikram Yoga Nine years ago, my yoga journey led me to Bikram yoga. I was experimenting with different types of yoga, trying to find the one that felt like home. The first few Bikram sessions were a revelation. I had no idea a yoga practice could last 90... 
July 9, 2024
How did you first discover Bikram yoga? A friend told me about it in late 2007. It sounded like an intense workout, so I decided to give it a try. I took my first class (taught by Michele) in January of 2008. What have you gained from your yoga practice? I’ve learned... 
June 26, 2024
How did you first discover Bikram yoga? Singing has always been my passion and hobby since my late mother (a semi-classical singer/teacher in Bombay, India) taught me just before her death in Sept 2020. Two years of a nasty divorce took its toll on my mind and body. I... 