Bikram Yoga Scottsdale

I've been practicing for 10 yrs and was Scottsdale for a week on business. I went to BYNS. My first impression was less than serene, there was a loud brash blonde woman working the front desk wishing 'happy Monday' in a loud voice..OK, the studio was carpeted clean & hot...The teacher came in, Robin, I think her name was, and she proceeded to do her impression of Will Farrell on SNL in the skit where he plays 'Yelling Man'. For 90 minutes I felt like I was in a boot camp class for 'the hearing impaired..not so serene...The next day I went to an 8pm class. Tabula Rasa-blank slate-open mind. The teacher introduced herself, two names, second name Ann. I wasn't sure if she just came out of Bikram Training, seemed like it. She was 'Not Ready for Bikram Prime Time'. Her delivery was a droning stacco out of sync w. the energy of the class...I know that as practicing Bikram Yogi's we have to work on our practice and suspend judgement and apply the tenets of unconditional love, but if Bikram dropped in on the classes I attended, incognito, he would've put these teachers through training again and requested the owner do a customer satisfaction...Namaste more

Good: Pros:Christine, MJ, Rosemay, CleAna, MK & Sandy are In sync w. class energy' as well as incorperating their personalities into Bikram Dialogue. MORE Teachers who massage feet during savasanas. THANKS Expanded class schedule.. Bad: Sheila's self admitted 'drill sargeant' persona/style as teacher as well as teaching wardrobe be toned down...Robin's abrasive loud delivery of dialoge. Needs to shift from day job voice to Bikram Yoga Voice. Julie & Katherine Ann are out of touch w. Bikram Dialoge w. staccato delivery which throws of energy of the collective class energy...Need to go back for refresher course... Improvements: See "What didn't you like"". When owner isn't around certain members of the 'front desk staff' is often loud which takes away from the serenity of BYNS prior to class. As Bikram Yogi's we come to practice to take the edge off from our hectic worlds more peace & quiet.... Other: I'd like to make BYNS my home studio, I hope that these issues will be addressed. Namaste. more

Hire the best teacher you ever had..Nancy more

Absolutely a perfect caring community environment. Obviously well trained and knowledgeble teachers not only in anatomy but in awareness of bringing people together; and what a workout. Be prepared! Marci North Scottsdale more

If you are into Yoga, you have to try Bikran Yoga at least once! It's a different experience because of the sauna-like environment, but it can be a great work-out. The instructor that I have had is excellent and cares about the students in the class. Be sure to bring water and a towel! more