Some like it hot and Bikram yoga, a form of hot yoga, has become a popular form of the ancient practice. This particular form of yoga focuses on 26 different postures and two breathing exercises. The postures and exercises are completed over a 90-minute span of time in a room heated to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Here's a rundown of the best Bikram yoga studios in Charlotte. Take your pick and start on the journey to creating an edifying yoga practice with many benefits.
Charlotte Yoga
Two Charlotte locations:
1730 East Woodlawn Road
South End at 1430 Winnifred St.
With classes in both their South End and Park Town yoga studio locations, Charlotte Yoga is one of many places where you can either try a Bikram yoga class or a new home to continue your practice. New students can purchase an unlimited pass for 30 days. Purchasing one class at a time is also an option, along with five- and 10-class passes and a one-year unlimited class plan. For more information, visit Charlotte Yoga online.
Arrichion Hot Yoga
125 Winnona Street, Charlotte
Hot yoga classes are the core of this yoga studio. All of Arrichion's hot yoga classes are practiced at temperatures between 97 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. The studio offers six hot classes, including one that combines strength training and another that includes weight training. For yogis who would like to take their hot yoga practice a step further, Arrichion also offers complementary circuit and some of the best Bikram yoga strength training classes in Charlotte. New students can take full advantage of a 20-day unlimited package to see if the studio is a good fit. For pricing details, visit Arrichion Hot Yoga.
Bikram Yoga Lake Norman
236 Raceway Dr #1, Mooresville
A yoga studio with the holistic yoga student in mind, this Lake Norman location features three Bikram classes. Those new to Bikram or those continuing in their practice can choose from Bikram90, the original 90-minute class with the 26 postures and two breathing exercises; Bikram60, a shorter, condensed class composed of the same elements of the original and Bikram Silent, featuring a class with no verbal instruction, to foster more stillness. Learn more at the studio’s website.
Enlighten Yoga
9852 Rea Road Suite D2, Charlotte
Yet another highly-rated Bikram Charlotte yoga studio, Enlighten offers two classes: Hot LSD and Hot Yoga. Both classes are held at temperatures between 92 and 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Get more details about rates and class passes at the Enlighten Yoga website.
Yoga One
1318 Central Ave D2, Charlotte
With the tagline “awaken, inspire, empower and sweat,” Yoga One has been offering a haven for building and sustaining a Bikram yoga practice in Charlotte since its inception. Power Beats, Baptiste Power Flow and Power Fundamentals are the hot yoga class offerings. Periodically, the studio offers discounted hot yoga classes. An unlimited option is available for new students. Check out more details about class pricing and choose your class bundle on the studio’s website.
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