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August 2023 by Heather Proctor
This practice is precise, effective and safe for ALL! Such an amazing studio, teachers and staff. You will never find another that compares. Regardless of your motivations for joining you will not be disappointed. Some of the many health benefits I've received from this practice/studio include (but are not limited to) improved balance, clarity, state of mind, overall strength, sleep patterns, sense of peace (even during turmoil), digestion, breathing abilities and hormonal balance. I've also brought my body into physical alignment, reduced inflammation and pain (from a 10 to a 1!), expanded my lung capacity, lost and maintained weight and so much more. Yoga is Medicine, it's not just a name it's a fact!
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June 2023 by Ann F
I am not a very flexible person but I hope to still tie my shoes when I’m 90!Ann meets you where you are, in any body at any age. Her classes have improved my flexibility and strength, and helps me mentally focus the rest of the day.You can be ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD and be taught by the best yoga instructor in the world! How lucky we are!
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June 2023 by Kyle Brown
I loved practicing so this studio!!!I came here while on tour with Wicked and Ann was so welcoming. I’ve been practicing yoga for 10+ years and finding a new studio in every city can sometimes be difficult. Ann made me feel right at home. She was very kind and the practice was both thoughtful and challenging. Just what I wanted. She gave me thoughtful tips that I will carry with me on my yoga journey. I would definitely come back here again.
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June 2023 by Kimberly Scott
The Yoga is Medicine studio has a variety of classes and modern formats to allow members to develop and enhance physical and mental strength. The classes are approachable for beginners and for those with health conditions. Ann is very encouraging and you don’t have to have prior yoga experience to get benefits from the class. This is an all in one experience and is time well spent. Come as you are and if the heat is a barrier, there are virtual and warm classes available. After practicing for a couple of months, I have noticed a reduction in anxiety, improved flexibility, greater balancing capabilities, and better mental focus. Once you start a regular practice, you will notice something is missing on the days you don’t attend.
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June 2023 by Denise Donohue
I didn't think of myself as a "yoga person" - whatever that is - about 5 years ago when I began coming to Bikram's studio. I run, box, mow lawn uphill and work really hard at my job. Yoga for me "quiets the voices in my head" because we get to listen to Anne or Carolyn's instructions for 90 minutes - which ends up being incredibly calming for some period of time afterwards. And the heated environment also relaxes tense muscles and allows better stretching, strength building. In a relatively short time (3 months?), I had much more range of motion in many joints, stopped a budding trigger finger and improved my ability to keep calm by "stepping outside of the situation/my own head." Well, don't have that fully accomplished yet. LOL. Bikram hot yoga has become very important to my physical and mental health. - Denise, DeWitt MI
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May 2023 by Helene Woyczesczyk
Ann is a gentle and focused instructor who offers excellent feedback to individuals looking to improve their postures. Whether you’ve gone to one or two classes or are a regular, she cares to get to know you and wants to help everyone on their journey with their practice.
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January 2022 by Angela Sinclair
For remote class Ann goes way beyond most!!! High quality instruction. 10 stars ⭐️
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December 2021 by Colleen Palmer
Bikram Yoga is the best! I have been at Bikram for many years and practice a few times a week. Bikram has helped reduce the number of migraines I get every month as well as lessen the discomfort I feel in my knees after many years of running. In addition, the hot room has been awesome for my skin. The heat allows for detoxification of my skin as it opens pores and increases circulation to the skin cells.Ann is a fantastic instructor. She is extremely knowledgeable about the anatomy/physiology of the body and is therefore able to help her students overcome discomfort associated with injuries. She knows how to modify and adjust postures and offers options even before they are asked for. She is extremely patient and gives each student her attention.I highly recommend Bikram Yoga for overall flexibility and good health! Ann offers great introductory offers all the time!
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December 2021 by Larry brill
I am 63 and have been practicing for about 8 years . I would like to express 2 main points .1) Bikram Yoga gets you what money and medicine cant buy , living pain free . I should have been another statistic for back surgery , chiropractor bills and pain meds but practicing Bikram Yoga has negated that . As you get older you see your friends fall apart with back issues and other health issues and you start to realize you need to work at keeping your body fit to stay pain free . Bikram yoga is designed to help your body stay pain free , durable , toned and it works ! Just show up 3 to 4 times a week and you will see results better than any other modality that i know of .2 ). Ann loves her students and cares deeply about them . She is also dedicated to teaching the practice the correct way without compromise. She works hard at continuing her own education so she can teach more effectively . She provides instruction tailored to your level with the goal of progressing to higher standards .
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December 2021 by Maureen Harrington
I fell in love with Bikram yoga in 2013 and found it to be life changing . Due to Covid I have not been in a studio since March of 2020. A couple of weeks ago I visited Ann’s studio and immediately felt like I was back home. She is beyond knowledgeable, compassionate , and encouraging . At first I felt like I was starting over again but with her guidance and wisdom I realize I am exactly where I am supposed to be . I would encourage anyone to give this yoga a try . Besides all of the physical benefits the mental effects are priceless . Thank you Ann for sharing your passion with us !!!
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December 2021 by Sue Nguyen
Ann is exceptionally good at communication. She can speak to many different people at the same time without losing a beat.Her timing/counting in between the instructions is precise to a nano second.Ann teaches from a studio but she can see every single person in each little zoom box and gives feedback accurately as if she only teaches that one person and knows that person by heart.The environment that she creates here in the class is light hearted, friendly, helpful and inspiring. I immediately felt being a part of the whole community and seen in my very first class and continue to feel that way in all the class that I took.I came to Ann’s online classes and keep coming back again and again because I not only learn the techniques and many extra tips that she generously shares but also the philosophy of yoga and life through her teachings and more importantly I feel a strong connection at soul level with myself during the class and it lasts through my days.I find myself coming home and I encourage you to take Ann’s class to experience it.Thank you Ann for teaching from your heart and sharing the gems of life with me.
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December 2021 by Marie Deavers
I have been practicing this style yoga for a year. I live in Virginia Beach, VA and my studio stopped traditional 26x2. I needed another option. I found this studio and I am beyond pleased. I've taken Ann and Zeb's class which were both fantastic. I look forward to taking other instructors, but will definitely catch these two as much as possible.
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December 2021 by Aaron Peterson
Have been doing yoga in general for close to 5 years and Bikram for about 3 years before I first took a class at this studio. Because of covid I have been doing classes almost exclusively at home. When I first arrived at the studio I was greeted with a clean studio staffed by pleasant, professional staff. The owner Ann facilitated the class that day and was by far one of my favorite classes. She taught with kindness and grace. I have a hard time concentrating on my class if the teacher is to loud or militant, not a problem with Ann. The room was the perfect temperature. I sweat profusely and have a hard time with heat but found the heat to be just right (not always the case at other studios). Bikram in a studio has enormous benefits for my joints and mental serenity. Give it a try if you need either or both!
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December 2021 by Brenda Tis
I can’t say enough great things about BYCA and it’s owner/instructor Ann. The vibe in the studio as well as the actual yoga sequence is all-inclusive meaning it’s ideal for every age, fitness level and every body shape. I feel welcomed from the moment I walk in, but the impetus behind my regular practice is this most incredible feeling I get after EVERY class. The data doesn’t lie either: With a regular practice, my asthma is much-improved and I can eliminate my edema (thanks genetics!) better in one class than by taking a prescription water pill. I wish I would have discovered this yoga, it’s benefits and Ann’s studio sooner!
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December 2021 by Kevyn Lettau
I have been practicing Bikram yoga now for 14 years and have never had a teacher as knowledgeable, passionate, instructional and as inspiring as Ann.She helped me heal the herniated disc in my lower back. Her teaching is one of the main reasons I moved here from San Diego this last summer.When Covid started last March, I began taking her online classes. Even through Zoom Ann was able to see every little detail and correct and guide me into strength and balance.The atmosphere in her studio is “family like”, extremely friendly and welcoming.Her teaching it’s life-changing!Please come join us!
