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| - The last time my body glistened this much, it was junior high and somebody more popular than myself thought that blue glitter would be a good look. It's not, by the way. Fast forward more than a decade of self-discovery later, and here I am in a 105 degree room with 40% humidity. Hello, Bikram yoga!
This is the new little sister studio of the original Bikram Yoga location off of Decatur and the 215, and it's in the John E. Carson building on the corner of Carson & 6th. The studio is clean with modern decor, with both male and female bathrooms equipped with shower facilities - if you think you can just "pop into yoga," here then go to work, you are so wrong.
Whether or not you have ever taken a class at the 215/Decatur locale, each person is considered a new student. If you are visiting for the first time, I would get there about 30min early to select a spot in the class and complete paperwork from the friendly staff up front. Bikram yoga is a series of 26 postures and breathing exercises that help to strengthen and stretch muscles while increasing flexibility over the course of 90 minutes. The heat and humidity will really do a number on you, so I like to hydrate as much as possible the day before, and then bring 1-2 frozen water bottles to the class, as well as my own yoga mat and towel.
Bikram Yoga Downtown is a great addition to the downtown revitalization. It's a little too far for me to be attending regularly, but I would absolutely return for a drop-in class if I have other things planned around the area. For those either already on or chasing the healthy wagon, GrassRoots Juice Bar is in the same building. For those who aren't, O Face Doughnuts are around the corner. Namaste!
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