2010 Woman’s World Yoga Champion at the opening of Bikram Yoga Riga, Latvia, speaking about what it is like as a beginner, intermediate and advanced student.
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About our studio
Bikram Yoga Napier is a brand new, modern, purpose-built facility. There are women and mens change room facilities including showers. Filtered water is available. The spacious yoga studio has a state-of-the-art forced-air electric fan system of which there are only two in New Zealand. Temperature and humidity are controlled from within the room. Acupuncture is also available from this facility.
Esak Garcia, 2005 World Yoga Champion
"I have visited many studios around the world and the studio in Napier is one of the nicest I have been to. The heat and humidity are perfectly regulated, the carpet is the best available, the bathrooms and lobby are clean and beautiful. It is a very inviting place to come to. For visiting teachers, the teacher guest room is a convenient place to stay and Kristina is a wonderful host. For students in Napier, you are very lucky that someone was willing to bring this scientific technique via India via USA via Canada to Napier. I began practicing many years ago with a book, and a cassette tape with a space heater in my bathroom. I didn't complain, but what you have access to makes the journey much more fun! I encourage you all to read Bikram's books, pursue further knowledge by attending seminars and to do your own research that will deepen your understanding and practice of Hatha Yoga."
Instructors
All instructors have been certified by Bikram Choudury after graduating his intensive teacher training course in North America. We teach Bikram's Beginning Yoga Sequence exclusively and authentically so that your experience in a Bikram Yoga class will be safe and consistent. Teachers are encouraged to continue their journey of learning and development and to maintain their own yoga practice.
Kristina Anderson - Director
I took my first Bikram yoga class in Calgary, Canada in 2002 on the recommendation of my integrative health practitioner. I was going through chelation therapy at the time, trying to lessen the burden of heavy metals in my body; mercury in particular.
My first class really bowled me over. I remember thinking "What the hell was that??" I knew instinctively it was something my body really needed and as it turned out, so did my mind!! It has been a journey of life changing proportions that has led me back to my country of birth, to give my fellow Kiwis the opportunity to experience this phenomenal process for themselves.
Jack Smith - Instructor
Life is all about growing and learning new challenges. Ultimately it is a simple plan to live to the potential we all have inside ourselves. Throw in 26 hatha yoga postures and 2 breathing exercises and you release the secret inside each one of us.
It is our birthright to breathe correctly and it is our birthright to have the best system possible to look after our body, mind and well being. Bikram yoga for Jack Smith is simple really; it is a process of creating a healthy body, a crystal clear mind, and a life of being well. I believe we were designed to live a long life with a great bod. Why not?