Born and raised in Dallas, TX. Joseph started practicing Bikram Yoga in May 2005. Bikram Yoga is one the best things he has ever done for himself. It has truly changed his life. Mentally, it has given Joseph more peace with himself and the world around him; physically, it has taught him how his body could do things he never dreamed it could do. Joseph hasn’t always been very healthy. Diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at a young age (which affected the majority of the left side of his body), Joseph spent years in and out of the hospital trying to rehabilitate and strengthen his joints and muscles. After a major knee surgery, Joseph taught himself how to deal with the discomfort and move on. As a result, his physical activities were limited and he was consistently taking pain medication. Then, at the age of thirteen, quite unexpectedly, Joseph had a heart attack. The causes are unknown, but most likely a side effect of arthritis medication; regardless, it made a tremendous impact. One day Joseph decided to explore forms of exercise to regain control of my health. After a long journey, he discovered Bikram Yoga. Joseph simply expected a physical […]

Take a look at the newest article from Forbes online.  This is whats happening at Bikram Yoga Vernon during your 90 mins in the Hot Yoga Room… Penetrating Postures: The Science of Yoga This is the first of a two-part series on yoga: the second, “The Psychology of Yoga,” looks at the psychological changes that yoga has been shown to bring about. Judging from the number of yoga mats I’ve seen toted around Manhattan in the last 15 years, I’m pretty sure I was the last person on the island to try it. My relationship with the practice started about six months ago, and I must admit, I fell for it – and hard. I was amazed at the changes it was effecting in my body, and even better, my mind. But the science nerd/Western medicine part of me wondered how, exactly, it was doing this. I could wager some guesses based on what I know about the body, but wanted to talk to some people who actually study this stuff for a living.

Halloween Karma Class for the Vernon Food Bank, October 31: 7:00pm. Entrance by donation only. Best costume wins a prize! ($10 minimum suggested donation)

Communities and Bikram Yoga Studios go together like cake and ice cream.  The unique individuals that come together to share the same practice that we fell in love with.  Check out this amazing account of a couple that came to their first classes on date night….. Bikram Yoga Vernon date night series… Last night hubbie and I had a hot and steamy session. Like a crazy porno film,  (not that I would know!) there we were half-naked laying side by side on the floor, arms and legs splayed to our sides,  soaking wet with sweat and panting like dogs… but through our noses yoga-style. Yes indeed friends we’ve ventured into the world of Bikram Yoga together. “Remember you are never too old, too sick or too late to start again from scratch.” -Bikram