Bikram Yoga Staten Island

So happy to have this here in my home town. I usually attend in Manhattan. The owner is really sweet. This is for all levels from beginners to advanced. Just do the best you can as your body allows you. Like anything else, the more you discipline yourself to keep practicing the better you get at it. As for the people who brought their «Issues» with them to class i.e._ sick children and glasses and the need to be uplifted as such, take responsibility for your actions and stop blaming the owner. She has many people to accommodate and she is responsible for the safety for all those attending. The doors are locked so that no one can come in and rob or harm the business while her class is going on. The only person responsible for making you happy and «uplift» you is you. Crazy to think that someone else should do that for you. You want to lift your spirit, then go to church or try volunteering. This is Yoga. When you go to the gym, unless you have a personal trainer, do the people at the gym uplift you?
Stay home– I think the rest of the class would appreciate it if you came to class without your issues.

I did a month here and I was very satisfied with the intensity of the workout as well as with the friendly and awesome staff. Find an excuse to come here!

I love this place so much! I was completely new to Bikram Yoga and I felt so welcome! I was very conscious at first considering I am a thick girl but there is no judgement here. I have only practiced with one instructor so far and she is amazing! Don’t feel any way if an instructor calls you out during the class regarding your postures, Its only to help you. One little change in movement gives you great benefits! The owner Nicole has a great personality. The facility is very clean. I never had a bad experience yet and will continue to support this business. Bikram Yoga is so good for you in so many ways. It is detoxing and it tones your body. I feel amazing afterwards. During the class at times it can get rough but if you make it to the end, Trust me you will become addicted. Great place for anyone looking to improve their health and fitness.

I bought an amazon local deal for this studio and was so excited to finally use it last Sunday. My excitement however was short lived. I have taken Bikram Yoga classes a couple years ago when I lived in Connecticut. I remember friendly instructors and welcoming atmosphere. Not here. First things first, the instructor did not make me feel calm and relaxed. She was talking with lightning speed, very unYoga like. Second, about 25 minutes into the class I took a drink of water. The instructor called me out and told me that they drink only after the third pose. Really? In another five minutes the instructor noticed that I had my phone in the studio. She told me that phones are not allowed. I told here that I have a sick child at home and then proceeded to make sure that the phone was on silent. She told me that everyone has kids at home and that this is the time I need to use for myself. She then demanded that I take the phone outside. At this point I was extremely frustrated. I gathered my stuff and left. Lady, if I have a child at home who is sick there is no way in hell I will not be reachable by phone. I also have enough common sense to go outside if someone calls me. Therefore, I am not sure what your issue is.
However, what really showed the character of this place is what came next. When I left the studio I forgot my glasses. I went downstairs to change and when I came back up I unlocked the outside door and left. Not more than a minute later, I realized that I left my glasses in the class. I turned around and tried to open the door. At that point it was already locked. Through the glass door I saw my glasses lying on the counter. This means that someone came out of the class as soon as I left and locked the door behind me. Who ever it was (I am assuming the owner) did not have a shred of common decency to open the outside door and call me back to get my glasses before locking the door behind me. A point to note here is that theses glasses were not sunglasses. They were glasses that I needed to drive. I stood outside the door like an idiot. Finally one of the girls in class noticed me. I pointed to the glasses. She visibly told the instructor that I was outside. I am sure that the instructor couldn’t care less. I stood there for 10 minutes hoping for a shred of decency from these people. They had none. As I couldn’t drive without glasses, I had to call my husband to come pick me up.
Long story short if you are looking for a welcoming place where you can learn and practice yoga this is not it.

Nice and clean studio with welcoming instructors. I went here for my first ever yoga class and was met with understanding and encouragement. The studio is very clean and pleasant looking. Bikram yoga is very difficult but very much worth it, I recommend this place.

A wonderful bikram studio to say the least! I’ve been to about 5 other studios across the U.S. and SI bikram is hands down the best! Here are the reasons why:
1) clean clean clean clean. can’t beat it. the design of the studio is clearly mindful of circumstances of the hot/​sweaty practice of bikram and facilitates a spotless/​sanitary environment. Plus it always has a nice clean feeling and looks IMMACULATE all the time.
2) instructors. again experiencing many different instructors my the past 2 years practicing bikram, the ones at SI are so motivational and provide a lot of encouragement during class. While the style of bikram is regimented, they are ALL the nicest bikram instructors I have ever had. at other studios i’ve definitely experienced some opposite personalities.
3) clientele. everyone is lovely, total judgement free zone.
4) location — it’s great, central to a lot and no parking problem during class times :)
5) nicole (owner) — one of the most dedicated and professional business owners staten island has to offer! Not only is she kind, understanding and friendly… but she has a TREMENDOUS amount of knowledge about the practice (to answer the 3489 million questions you will have).
If you’re looking into bikram, just remember to do your research before hand about beginner tips so you know what to expect! it’s not like regular yoga! and go back the second time because it’ll change your life :).

Not the place for yogis who want friendly encouragement, a welcoming and positive atmosphere and to feel uplifted both physically and mentally by the experience.
The facility itself is new, clean and with a spacious studio. The lobby layout leaves something to be desired. Students are to remove their shoes before entering the studio which is fine stepping directly onto a clean studio floor, but not so much after class when you have to walk barefoot across the dirty entry floor to collect your shoes. This is particularly nasty on winter or rainy days. The ladies locker room is clean, but very crowded after class with a line for the three showers. There are also never paper towels to dry your hands. Be careful on the steps and basement floors as they are very slick after class!
I found these issues tolerable as it is the only Bikram studio on Staten Island. What is not tolerable is the way the students are treated here. The owner Nicole’s demeanor is just demeaning. She does not lift you up, encourage and guide but belittles, condescends and calls out students. It’s uncomfortable to see it being done to other students and not particularly fun to be the recipient of in front of 30 – 40 other people either. I am not talking about leaving the studio during class or restricting drinks of water. I have no issues with the class structure and purpose. I love Bikram because of the challenge. What I do not like are rigid, militant rules of not allowing a hand towel for students to wipe sweat from their eyes or to be able to quickly use the restroom if they have a weak bladder. Seriously?
I have practiced Bikram in other cities and at other local studios and the rigidity and cold attitude is not the norm. I am giving the facility 4 stars for the studio and cleanliness and 1 star for its treatment of students, resulting in 2 stars overall. I will not return to Staten Island Bikram as I do not wish to be barked at by the towely-​ban. Instead I will go elsewhere where I feel welcome, encouraged and uplifted by the instructors in spite of my use of a «distracting and disruptive» second towel.

This was the first time I’ve even done Bikram yoga and the folks at Bikram SI made the experience wonderful. It’s clean and has a friendly vibe. Also, the workout is a challenge. New showers make post-​workout a pleasure. Drinking water is for sale and mats are available for rental, which is convenient. Try it!

I only came a few times, but I do wish I could go more often. Obviously the first time you think you’re in hell because your body has never experienced something like that. After you leave is when you really feel the benefits. You are so relaxed and surprisingly want to go back! If someone would have told me that during the 90 minutes I would have never believed it. I came to classes instructed by Mark and Nicole and prefer Nicole just because as a beginner I like that she corrected me and I understand her direction better. Mark was fine, I really had nothing to compare him to because it was my first class, but it was a very crowded Saturday morning so it was overwhelming. I liked that the studio was very clean, new and smelled pleasant for the amount of sweat that goes on there. Nicole is very personable and I like her rapport with the customers she has gotten to know since the studio opened. She has items for sale and the price to rent a towel or a mat is cheap. I would definitely sign up for the unlimited monthly plans, but I don’t want to add another expense right now. I highly recommend this studio and Bikram yoga in general!

This is a great studio and is Hot yoga hello??? Is hot 104 degrees hot!!!
This class is a challenge of the mind, it does not matter how physical fit you are or how long you’ve been working out. The brain is the most difficult organ/​muscle to train in your body; to understand that is to understand the concept of any type of yoga. For those negative comments made about the studio or Nicole I assure you is a pure displacement of their frustration and weakness. The instructors are respectable and very professional.
The only reason why I’m not giving a 5 is because I wish there was more respect on behalf of the people who enter the studio. Other yoga studios I have visit in the past I was able to lie still and mediate before class but here people are chatting and socializing … I guess it may be a Staten Island thing not sure :(

First of all, I have to say, any negative comments about any yoga studio is pretty absurd. Yoga is all about controlling your mind especially when you want to leave the room because it is too hot, or because you have to use the bathroom. The fact that anyone could write such mean things really is disturbing especially when Nicole is the sweetest yoga instructor. She emphasizes what Bikram teaches, and that is the way ALL Bikram studios/​instructors hold their classes which means you stay in the room to accomplish something, even when your mind is telling you to leave. People who are not used to the heat should do some research about Bikram yoga, or try easier less hot classes not are not as demanding. Writing mean, degrading comments ultimately only promotes your negative attitude and yoga is all about being positive.

For those who are new to Bikram yoga, or who do not have any experience with a yoga practice, I strongly urge you to read ALL the information on the website and do some research before you take your first class. Yes, it’s HOT! And that is what it is supposed to be. Start drinking water as soon as you wake up in the morning and bring a lot of water with you. You are asked not to drink water for the first few poses, but after that, you are free to drink whenever you feel the need, so it is not true that you cannot drink water unless told to do so. No, there is no music during Bikram yoga classes. You are asked to focus and concentrate without distractions. That is a challenge for a lot of people, myself included. If you have a meditation practice, it can help with focusing your mind in preparation for Bikram.
There are so many people who come to Bikram knowing what the benefits of this practice will be, for joint and muscular health, detoxification and for the incredible ebullience that is felt at the end of each class. So, we can either choose to rise to the challenge, knowing what the health and emotional benefits are, or, we can choose to do something else. I recommend going to this practice with an open mind and being prepared to sweat and wonder, «what the heck am I doing here?» Just GO BACK the second time and the third and you will find the answers to that question.

I absolutely love this place! I was nervous about trying Bikram, but now I can say, I’m addicted. The studio is very clean & very relaxing on the eyes. The owner, Nicole, is very helpful and super nice. Any questions you may have, she will be glad to answer. I always bring my own mat and towel, but if you happen to forget, she has mats and towels for rent. She carries water and yoga clothing. You can sign up online and just check in when you get there. There are usually 3 classes a day during the week and 2 on the weekends. It does get hot in the yoga room, so make sure you are hydrated & dressed comfortably.

I’m new to Bikram Yoga so I was excited/​nervous before my first class but after 3, I love it! Nicole and Sylvia are really great and talk you through the whole 90 minute process. They don’t demonstrate the moves in Bikram but talk you through each movement. The class goes through a series on 26 poses twice. The room is 100 degrees with 40% humidity, if I’m remembering correctly. Basically you sweat like you’ve never sweated before in your life! Prepare to wear as little as possible. Come to class well hydrated and bring water and/​or coconut water with you. You’ll also need a yoga mat and a towel to lay on your mat, if you don’t have you can rent there. The facility is very nice and clean and I’m completely comfortable going there. Parking is probably your biggest problem since it’s on New Dorp Lane but there are side streets. I say definitely at least try Bikram! You’ll be sore and, if you’re like me, exhausted like you’ve never known, but push through and come back!