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True Bikram Yoga

4.9 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in New Haven, Connecticut

Hot yoga studio Free first class Beginner-friendly

Studio offering Bikram yoga, a type of hot yoga, with 7-day-a-week classes.

Plan your first class

  • Free first class or intro offer new students are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their schedule to book your first heat
  • Mat & towel rental mats and towels available to rent on site — handy if you don't want to haul a soaked mat home your first time
  • Showers showers on site — you'll want one after a hot class, so bring a change of clothes
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 203-785-0844
  • Website & schedule truebikramyoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–6 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–6 pm
Wednesday 9 am–6 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–6 pm
Friday 5:30 am–6 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–4 pm
Sunday 8:30 am–4 pm

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The styles they teach

Hot-yoga styles on the schedule at True Bikram Yoga, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Bikram Yoga 17 mentions

“I've been teaching remotely for True Bikram Yoga for over 2 years now and absolutely love the experience of being connected to a dedicated yoga community from abroad.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of True Bikram Yoga — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🚿 Showers 2 mentions

“The space is also equipped with private changing areas and showers.”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what students have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, mat rental, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What students say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 56 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 4 mentions

“I've been a few times since it re-opened; the place is spotless and set up so that social distancing and all other precautions can be maintained.”

🤝 strong community vibe 4 mentions

“I've been teaching remotely for True Bikram Yoga for over 2 years now and absolutely love the experience of being connected to a dedicated yoga community from abroad.”

🚿 clean showers & locker room 3 mentions

“The space is also equipped with private changing areas and showers.”

🌟 transformative practice 6 mentions

“I highly recommend True Bikram to anyone looking to improve his/her flexibility, strength, balance, and overall well-being.”

From the reviews

I have been practicing Bikram yoga at True Bikram in New Haven/Madison for over 5 years and continue to love every bit about it! The team working at both studios is fantastic--always friendly and supportive of my practice.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Aug 2015

This studio has been around for 20 years for a reason: it's a fantastic place to practice original Bikram yoga. The studio is clean and welcoming. I've been practicing for 12 years, and the yoga speaks for itself.

★★★★★ — Sydney, May 2024

I've been teaching remotely for True Bikram Yoga for over 2 years now and absolutely love the experience of being connected to a dedicated yoga community from abroad.

★★★★★ — Heather, Aug 2022

This a top-notch studio. The teacher and other staff are really personable and know a lot about the yoga and its benefits. The class was rigorous but I felt like I was being taken care of, as the teacher gave me some specific pointers, even thought the class was quite large.

★★★★★ — Martha, Jul 2015

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Your first hot yoga class at True Bikram Yoga

Nervous about your first hot class? Almost everyone is, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: the room is heated, so it feels intense for the first few minutes — rest in child's pose any time you need to, no one will bat an eye. Hydrate: drink water through the day before class, not just as you arrive, and bring a bottle. What to bring: a mat and towel (or rent them here), water, and a change of clothes — there are showers on site; wear something light you don't mind sweating through, and skip a heavy meal in the couple of hours beforehand. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and set up. It gets easier fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.

Heat and intense exercise aren't right for everyone — if you're pregnant or have heart, blood-pressure, or other health concerns, check with a doctor before your first hot class.

Where to find True Bikram Yoga

Lower Level, 59 Elm St, New Haven, CT06510

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