What is Bikram Yoga?
Bikram Yoga is a powerful and transformative yoga practice developed by Bikram Choudhury. It follows a fixed sequence of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises, performed in a heated room of around 40°C (105°F). This sequence is designed to systematically work every part of your body—from the inside out—improving strength, flexibility, balance, and mental focus.
Each class lasts 90 minutes and is suitable for beginners and advanced students alike. The repetition and discipline in every session allow students to track their progress and build a solid foundation in their practice.
The History of Bikram Yoga
Bikram Yoga was born from the lineage of Hatha Yoga. Bikram Choudhury, a disciple of Bishnu Ghosh (brother of Paramahansa Yogananda), systematized the practice in the 1970s in the United States. He developed the 26&2 sequence to make yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of age or physical ability.
The heated environment was introduced to:
Mimic the climate of India
Help the body stretch safely
Promote detoxification through sweating
Over the years, Bikram Yoga has spread worldwide and become one of the most practiced forms of hot yoga.
Learn From The Source
Bikram Choudhury is the founder of Bikram Yoga, a system of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises practiced in a heated room. Born in Calcutta, India, in 1946, Bikram began his yoga journey at the age of 4 under the guidance of Bishnu Charan Ghosh, one of the most respected physical culturists in India and the younger brother of Paramahansa Yogananda.
By the age of 13, Bikram had already won the National India Yoga Championship for three consecutive years. His deep understanding of the human body, combined with his passion for yoga, led him to develop a method that could heal injuries, restore function, and promote total well-being.
What Are the Benefits?
Bikram Hot Yoga offers a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional benefits:
Increases flexibility and strength
Enhances circulation and detoxification
Supports weight loss and toning
Improves posture and spine health
Boosts mental clarity and discipline
Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression
Through consistent practice, many students report a complete lifestyle transformation—feeling more energized, centered, and empowered.
What Makes Bikram Yoga Unique?
Unlike other yoga styles that may vary each class, Bikram Yoga uses the same sequence every time, allowing you to go deeper into the poses and notice real progress. The heated room intensifies the effects, encouraging focus, endurance, and full-body activation.
This method is:
Structured and beginner-friendly
Physiologically complete (bones, muscles, organs)
Mentally challenging and rewarding
Tested by time and practiced worldwide
Bikram Yoga at YogaFX
At YogaFX, we offer one of the world’s most authentic and transformative Bikram Hot Yoga Teacher Training programs. Led by Mr. Ian, a certified and experienced trainer, our program stays true to the original 26&2 series while incorporating modern teaching techniques and Yoga Alliance certification.
Our mission is simple:
To spread the healing power of Bikram Yoga to every corner of the world.
Whether you’re a student looking to deepen your practice, or a yoga teacher wanting to get certified, YogaFX gives you:
A hybrid learning option (online theory + 7-day in-person intensive)
Real teaching experience
A global community of passionate practitioners
Support even after your training end
Trained directly under the founder of Bikram Yoga and served as assistant teacher for five years, our program was built from real-world experience—not just theory.
But since Bikram Yoga is not affiliated with Yoga Alliance, we took an extra step: completing official RYT 200 and upgrading to E-RYT 500, the highest international teaching standard.
YogaFX was created so aspiring hot yoga teachers could gain world-class certification without spending $10,000 or sacrificing 9 weeks of their life. We combined authentic Hot 26&2 with Yoga Alliance accreditation, offering a hybrid training that’s accessible, affordable, and globally recognised.
You get tradition. You get certification. You get results.
Why It Matters
Stress, anxiety, and depression affect millions worldwide. At YogaFX, we believe that Bikram Hot Yoga is more than just fitness—it’s therapy. Through sweat, stillness, and strength, you’ll find balance within yourself and become capable of sharing that healing with others.
Ready to transform your life through Bikram Yoga?
Join us and start your journey.