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October 2023 by Alligator King
I heard about Bikram Yoga on the Joe Rogan show so I had to give it a try. Luckily it’s right down the road from me, but I would travel far to go to this studio. I came in with back pain and years of dealing with a bad knee. I couldn’t believe how intense this Yoga is, in a good way. I’ve tried a lot of exercises in my life but nothing gave me power like this yoga. I traded my gym membership in for this… so that says a lot
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October 2023 by Dominic Provost
I love this place ?I felt so well and great as soon as I got inside. The teacher has a wonderful knowledge of bikram yoga and all the benefits for the soul and body. I will definitely go there again.It's really helping me dealing with my back pain and anxiety. Thank you so much Dana
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October 2023 by Mitnyan Aniko
This is the best place ever! You want the best experience with acknowledging teacher. Dana and Tressa change my life!!!
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September 2023 by JCL Guyer
If you want a true Bikram experience this is a great place to get it. I dropped in for a class while visiting town from Virginia. Facility is nice with adequate room for the 10 students who attended this class. The students were cordial and appeared to be regular practitioners. The instructor (Dana) was right on point with good pace and tried and true instructions/corrections. The shower was clean, if solitary, but the lockers were mere storage and not lockable. In my hometown (Va Beach) there is no true Bikram yoga. I miss it. This studio scratched that itch.
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August 2022 by Joyful Cedar
This place is the real deal. A real Bikram Yoga school with a true yoga master. We are truly blessed to have Jim in our community. This is real Hatha Yoga with REAL results.
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January 2022 by Rebekah C.
I was excited to finally discover a yoga studio practicing Bikram. All of the yoga studios I've practiced at have had a space of love, healing and peace. This studio is NOT that. Jimmy M. the owner is egotistical, demeaning and narcissistic. The studio is in bad shape. It's a very old bldg and appears poorly maintained. It smelled horrible inside the yoga studio. The studio has carpet, which you can imagine how dirty that is, with sweat over time. Instead of guiding the students into poses, Jimmy M (instructor) walked around the studio giving orders in an aggressive, loud manner. It was anything BUT peaceful and meditative. Several of the poses he insisted on practicing on the carpet, NOT our mat. When I chose to do the poses on my mat, he yelled at me during class and said "what are you doing?? Your doing it wrong!" While everyone was in warrior 2 pose on the CARPET facing the wall, I chose to do this on my yoga mat facing the mirror. Again, Jimmy called me out during class, yelling at me. His voice is jarring and though he did not intimidate me, I felt absolutely disgusted being in the same room with him. He gives off a very creepy vibe. The last pose before he demanded I leave the class was, camel pose. I practiced with the class then felt my body needed a seated twist. I proceeded into this position which he then yelled at me stating,"what are you doing?! Get in the pose or lay down!" I ignored his demand. He then yelled again and I calmly replied," I'm in my process here." I've never experienced such a horrific yoga instructor until this class. Yoga is meant to be healing, listening to your body and what it needs. Jimmy does NOT allow for any change in his class. He then demanded "you either lay down or get out of my class!" I was happy to leave. I held my tongue and calmly left. Thank God he kicked me out I was in agony. I don't know how this studio has kept open all these years. I'm not surprised he only has two classes each day, 9:00am and 6:00pm. Stay clear of this yoga studio if you want to keep your peace.
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November 2021 by Queen of the Drone
Bikram Yoga in sunny Fort Myers has changed my life. Jim is the real deal and he teaches the practice exactly how it’s intended. To work. Every system in your body, healing you from the inside out. Don’t believe me? I triple dog dare you to give it a shot. It’s not for the weak minded. This is a disciplinary practice. FOR YOU. NObody else is in the room. Tune them out. Nothing else matters. It’s only you, looking deep inside yourself. In a mirror. In a super hot room. For 90 solid (zone out of this world) minutes. I fell in love with Bikram because it reminded me of childbirth. Weird right? Hang in there... It took my mind back to this inner strength we’re naturally born with.This extreme discomfort, not knowing how you will make it out, breathing nonetheless, but you do... and when you do, you are reborn. A new life. You FEEL different. Awake. Everything is brighter, more focused, more aware... Like you’re opening your eyes for the first time... Every class is the same, but everyday is different. Can I add one more thing? There’s no doubt in my mind this practice helped me save a persons life from drowning. I had strength with calmness and a leg lock so tight no strong current could take us down. “You must kill yourself in here so you don’t kill yourself out there.” -Jimmy Ji. If anything, go there for his one liners. They will make you smile. BUT DON’T SMILE! Concentrate. Only on you. In that mirror. Don’t move, wipe, scratch, blink. Stay still. “Quiet as a church mouse on the outside, but busier than a New York City street on the inside. Feel all those sensations. Ping pong balls of energy bouncing around inside of you.” Ahhhh.... ok. I’m done for now, although the benefits are endless, could go on. Go ahead, do yourself a favor and open your mind up to a class.
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November 2021 by QueenOfTheDrone
Bikram Yoga in sunny Fort Myers has changed my life. Jim is the real deal and he teaches the practice exactly how it’s intended. To work. Every system in your body, healing you from the inside out. Don’t believe me? I triple dog dare you to give it a shot. It’s not for the weak minded. This is a disciplinary practice. FOR YOU. NObody else is in the room. Tune them out. Nothing else matters. It’s only you, looking deep inside yourself. In a mirror. In a super hot room. For 90 solid (zone out of this world) minutes. I fell in love with Bikram because it reminded me of childbirth. Weird right? Hang in there... It took my mind back to this inner strength we’re naturally born with. This extreme discomfort, not knowing how you will make it out breathing nonetheless, but you do, and when you do, you are reborn. A new life. You FEEL different. Awake. Everything is brighter, more focused, more aware... Like you’re opening your eyes for the first time... Every class is the same, but everyday is different. Can I add one more thing? There’s no doubt in my mind this practice helped me save a persons life from drowning. I had strength with calmness and a leg lock so tight no current could take us down. “You must kill yourself in here so you don’t kill yourself out there.” -Jimmy Ji. If anything, go there for his one liners. They will make you smile. BUT DON’T SMILE! Concentrate. Only on you. In that mirror. Don’t move, wipe, scratch, blink. Stay still. “Quiet as a church mouse on the outside, but busier than a New York City street on the inside. Feel all those sensations. Ping pong balls of energy bouncing around inside of you.” Ahhhh.... ok. I’m done for now, although the benefits are endless, could go on. Go ahead, do yourself a favor and open your mind up to a class.
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October 2021 by Leah Dee
I have never tried yoga before, though I have always wanted to. I absolutely love it!!! I am hooked! I am seeing how my body transformed itself over the years and is set incorrectly due to injuries.. And I truly believe that yoga will help my body correct itself. It took time for these injuries and deformed postures to set it in, so with patience , in time I feel my body will realign with proper practice.Also, Jim is AMAZING! He has such knowledge and passion for the practice, and is very helpful and kind.He is a good guy and I am so happy to have been referred here by my professor at FSW. Not only does he take the time to make sure you are doing the asanas properly to insure that we receive the full benefit, ,but as to also not injure ourselves. He also talks about the lasting benefits .. And how our body is removing toxins- and blood circulating at such a fast rate.. Prevents us from getting sick .. How amazing is that!!! To be impervious to colds and flus and all other common airborne illnesses. Proper Bikram Hatha yoga practice with Jim - along with clean eating... Is a recipe for happiness and long life :)Thank you Jim for being here for us :) and sharing your knowledge :).
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September 2021 by Vector Protective Barriers
I just came back to Jim's class after about a year away. I'm looking at the reviews here and was quite shocked honestly. If you want a hard workout that will challenge you and provide results, this is the place. If you just want a watered-down version of Bikram yoga that will not give you results or push you to your limits, this is not the place for you. Jim's teaching style may not be the norm, but you will get results attending his class. This is by far the best workout I have ever done and I live a very healthy lifestyle and eat clean. If you want to push yourself to improve in all areas of your life, this is great place. If you are weak-willed, this is not the place for you. Blessings always?
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August 2021 by Sweet Science Boxing & Fitness
The man is a yoga genius. If you want an authentic experience this is the place to go. Jimmy G can never be replicated or duplicated! I drive right past 4 other Bikram yogas to get to him. Something authentic and different about this mans approach and energy!
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February 2021 by Scott Heiligman
Simply The best!
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December 2020 by Vector Police Shields & Training
I just came back to Jim's class after about a year away. I'm looking at the reviews here and was quite shocked honestly. If you want a hard workout that will challenge you and provide results, this is the place. If you just want a watered-down version of Bikram yoga that will not give you results or push you to your limits, this is not the place for you. Jim's teaching style may not be the norm, but you will get results attending his class. This is by far the best workout I have ever done and I live a very healthy lifestyle and eat clean. If you want to push yourself to improve in all areas of your life, this is great place. If you are weak-willed, this is not the place for you. Blessings always?
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November 2020 by Wendi Skjaldmaer
Amazing workout! If you want to push yourself and get results, this is the place to be.
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March 2020 by Jonnie P.
When I travel I look for Bikram studio or 26 and 2 locations. This is a small studio located in a strip mall. Classic Bikram yoga. The studio is clean as are the facilities. Jim the instructor was very knowledgeable and held true to the Bikram principles. I received stern but very good feedback, corrections and guidance. Everything I pay and expect from a Bikram teacher. I spent a week going 4 out of 5 days. I don't come here to have fun, I come to change my mind, body and health. I highly recommend Bikram or any 26 and 2 yoga. It changed my life.
