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Yoga is Medicine
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in East Lansing, Michigan
Hot yoga studio offering Bikram yoga classes for students of all abilities.
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
- Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
- Phone (517) 862-8926
- Website & schedule yogaismedicine.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The styles they teach
“I just started recently doing some on-line yoga practice through Esak Garcia's e-studio, and some of the classes I do are with Ann of Bikram Yoga Capital Area.”
What's on offer
What students say again and again
“When I first arrived at the studio I was greeted with a clean studio staffed by pleasant, professional staff.”
“There are also frequently yoga challenges and encouragement to participate in, which are motivating, foster a deeper sense of community in the studio, and are fun!”
“Since starting the Yoga Kickstart program at Yoga Is Medicine a little over two weeks ago, I have found the experience truly transformative for my mind, body, and soul.”
From the reviews
I have been going to Bikram Yoga Capital Area for almost 2 weeks now. I had tight hips and hamstrings as a runner, it helped me a lot and it increased my flexibility. I can tell as well it increased my mental strength and concentration while lifting.
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.
I just started recently doing some on-line yoga practice through Esak Garcia's e-studio, and some of the classes I do are with Ann of Bikram Yoga Capital Area. I had my doubts about on-line instruction and how different it might be from just accessing something on youtube.
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.
Teacher training at Yoga is Medicine
Yoga is Medicine comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming an instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — most hot-yoga trainings are Yoga Alliance registered (RYT-200 or RYT-500), and the style matters: a Bikram or hot-power lineage trains differently than a hot-vinyasa or sculpt one. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — cohorts often run in intensive weekend blocks or over several months, and many studios want you practicing regularly there first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.
Your first hot yoga class at Yoga is Medicine
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, water, and a change of clothes; 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.
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