Bikram Yoga of Granite Bay

Great studio, friendly people, perfect heat in the room. Patty, the owner, is there often, making people feel welcomed. All the teachers are great, very supportive and encouraging leading class in a motivating and uplifting manner. This yoga has changed my life in so many ways, physically, mentally and emotionally. Having had been new in the area, Patty’s Studio opened my life up to a new community of friends and activities. I travel a lot for work and frequent studios all over. None can compare to the feeling you get when you walk into Bikram Yoga Granite Bay!!!

Yoga is a great practice no matter where you are. That being said, people do have their preferences so I’ll tell a little about this studio. The lobby is small, only a couple benches to sit on, some retail, men’s and women’s changing rooms with a shower and a bathroom each, lockers too. The yoga room is on the smaller side of things from what I’ve seen but still plenty of room. It does feel a little cramped because there’s no windows but if you’re focusing on your practice you don’t really notice. And of course the heat… is awesome!

The classes at Bikram yoga keep getting better. I am going more steady now and really enjoying the format. The moves are difficult yet simplistic. No time is wasted on ego here. You get in get it done and definitely get hot! They have added a noon class Monday thru Friday which is called Power Hour. This works out great for my schedule. There are also hour long flow classes which incorporate music. It’s a real challenge and I like that. The work out I receive here is like none other. This type of yoga improves your balance, strength and conditioning. I find class to be relaxing too. I highly recommend it.

First let me say that I LOVE yoga. Especially Bikram. I was really excited to find out that there was a studio right by my work. Unfortunately, I’m just left feeling pretty blah about my experience here. I went for a couple of months. The power hour is awesome for lunch break… However, I constantly felt like I was being pressured to buy things here. New yoga mats, meal plans, etc. The studio itself is not in the best condition and there is definitely a strong odor here that I have not experienced at other places. I just felt like the main focus here is making money and that I was dealing with a bunch of sales people versus people who genuinely have a love for all things yoga and peace and zen… I work in sales for a living and understand that ultimately all studios are a business and need to make money. But there is definitely a balance one expects to find when coming to a place to meditate and let go of their day.
Part of me feels bad for even writing a review like this, but as I have moved a tremendous amount all over the Sacramento/​Folsom/​Roseville area and have been to over 15 different studios, I must say that this is the only studio I stopped going to simply because I did not like the vibe.

I have been going to Bikram Yoga on and off for almost ten years. I usually go for a few months, then stop, then come back after a few months or so. I usually try other types of yoga in the mean time. Bikram Yoga is by far my favorite type, though. I love the heated room and I love that the sequence is always the same, so I know what to expect next. I know that may be limiting in some ways because you’re not doing new poses, but at the same time, I like knowing what will come next and how far I am in the class. At the end of the class I always feel super relaxed, like I had a full body massage. I’ve taken several classes and overall all the instructors have been great. Some play music during the class, which is not what Bikram does traditionally. I prefer the classes without the music. The studio is nice and big and everyone is very friendly. They also have specials and activities. I am very pleased with the staff and the studio and plan on coming back as often as I can.

To me a meditation is going through all emotions until you reach a sense of peace. Bikram yoga does just this.
Patty is amazing! Such a sweet person. Kip and Ripsy are teachers I have attended the most both are sweet and passionate teachers.

I don’t even know where to begin on my disappointment level. I practiced Bikram for almost a year however unfortunely due to multiple reasons I have been unable to practice for several months. I know how much better I felt when practicing and was hoping to get back into it in the new area I just moved to (Rocklin/​Granite Bay). I made this extremely clear to the lady at the front desk. She apparently could care less because she clearly did not hear a word I explained to her. I had to continually apologize for interrupting her to ask simple general questions (ex: ladies changing area) because she was busy catching with her friend. Once I finally got into the studio room I was immediately overcome by a horrible musky smell. They practice on carpet which is rarely cleaned or needs to be replaced. I am not sure who decided having Bikram on carpet with a room full of sweating adults was remotely a good idea is beyond me. Once I accepted the horrible idea of old sweat filled carpet I was open and ready for a good class, until it started 7 min late. I know that doesn’t seem like a long time but part of yoga is disciplining the mind. If the teacher can’t even be disciplined enough to start the class on time then??? To top off my wonderful start of my experience at this «studio» I was called out in bright florescent lights (yes, fluorescent lights not to mention xmas lights wrapped around the entire room) to explain to me how the breathing exercises were to be performed. I can appreciate the gesture of making sure I was okay & I know that is commonly done but I nodded my head several times to indicate I clearly knew what was happening yet the teacher didn’t pick up on this as well. The teacher ended up being the lady from the front desk and if she had been listening to me vs chatting with her friend she would’ve known that I knew the breathing exercises and postures. While Bikram is supposed to be promoting tranquility, stress reduction and inner peace I left feeling the complete opposite. I went in with a very positive attitude (even signed up for 2 months vs the 1 month trial). Just sadly disappointed. They really should take note and maybe a class at a real studio (Yoga Loka in E Sac).

I love this yoga studio. The instructors help encourage you to push yourself further each time you come to class. I sweat so much and can feel the toxins releasing through the class. My body feels healthier, my skin glows and I burn a ton of calories in the class. The studio is clean and the teachers are great. I highly recommend it!

The instructor had me pay the $ 40 1 month trial fee before my first class. I found the Bikram style of yoga to be too rigid for my liking, and I wasn’t a big fan of the carpeted room & lack of ventilation. I called in and asked the owner if I could just pay the drop-​in fee for the class I took, and be refunded the difference from the $ 40 trial fee I paid.
She told me no, that I had to come back in and take a second class before she would offer me my $ back. Strangest policy and customer service I’ve experienced in a long time.

I love this place! everyone is so welcoming and makes you feel like family. I took a break over the summer but I am definitely coming back and I cannot wait! Also if you are a student under 25, they have an amazing monthly rate that I have no seen anywhere else!

Ya, ok, so this place is NOT for you if you think that hot is, say, 90 degrees. I promise, you will most likely DIE inside this room. I am one of those who keep my home cooled to 72 degrees and enjoy winter more than most. I kid you not, I thrive in 40 degree weather. That being said, if this class were held in Antarctica, I would have been fine. However, this class was Pheonix in July. I kid you not, you think you know hot… until you show up to this class. All griping about weather aside, the class was actually pretty cool: in a non-​temperature sorta way. To start, the instructor is energetic (I have no idea how, being that she stays out the heat with us all), the class starts on time and ends on time, and when you walk out you literally feel like you have sweat out your entire body’s water weight. (A pretty good feeling if you ask me) The class has a good flow and a nice variety of positions ranging from beginning to, well, not beginning. At any point during the class you are able to just sit Indian style if you need a break, or you can go out into the lobby to get a breath of fresh air. The hour and half class time may seem a little bit long to most, especially given the heat, however, the last half hour/​forty-​five minutes is treated as a bit of a cool down, which is a nice relief. Give it a try and see if it works for you. It is not for everyone.

It was hot and amazing. All the instructors are great.

I just went to a yoga class at my gym and was really disappointed… it made me think about this studio and how awesome it was when I went here. I participated in classes for about two months, going three times a week. I pretty much always went to the lunch class (it’s only an hour long) and loved it! It is kinda hard to get used to at first because of the heat, but if you just keep going you get used to it. What I liked is that the practice room is big with mirrors on three sides, the instructors are great, the owner (Patti) was awesome, the people that practice were all very nice, the studio was always clean, the bathrooms were nice, and I always felt really good after going.
I’m kinda obsessed with being healthy these days and so I’ve participated in lots of different exercise programs including martial arts (kung fu), resistance training, P90x, Insanity, functional training, and bikram yoga. I would say that bikram was by far the greatest test of both mental and physical endurance, while also being low impact and great for overall strength and flexibility. I also feel like it has some spiritual benefit as well, even though that is not necessarily the focus. If you haven’t tried Bikram Yoga I suggest you do, and if you haven’t tried this studio you really should! Hope this helps :)

I’ve never tried yoga before I tried Bikram Yoga for an entire 30 days. I got 18 sessions in during my trial period at this studio. I got better each and every time through the positive energy that Patty (owner) and Amber put forward as they lead the group through the 26 poses. It’s a very welcoming studio that truly does a nice job in making new people feel comfortable. It’s not easy, especially if you push yourself, but I felt great each and every time I went. If you want to try hot yoga, you should give this studio a try!

Yes this is where it all began. It was at this studio that one of my roommates introduced me to the idea of Bikram yoga and after some initial reluctance I finally went with her and was completely hooked. I really enjoyed coming to this studio and kept it up until I moved from the area (which I am still saddened about since finding a good Bikram yoga studio can be hard).
It definitely takes time to get used to the heat (ITS HOT!!!) but once you commit it really pays off. I felt the best I have ever felt doing Bikram. The owner is pretty nice and so are the rest of the instructors.
always bring COLD water, new clothes to change into… A huge plus… there is great /​free parking!

I was yelled at the whole time I was in class. I felt like I was in a boot camp. Not what I think of when I think of yoga! I really like Yoga Loka for Hot/​Bikram style downtown. I felt this class was totally about the external without any thought to the sacred.

I started this practice in 2005 and have visited several studios in California and Hawaii. This is my favorite place to practice. The studio is clean and spacious. There are SEVERAL class times each day to accomoate my busy schedule. Patty, the owner is terrific … I don’t have one negative thing to say about this studio.
There is a recently opened studio that is closer to my house, but I continue to practice here. As long as I clock in a few Bikram days per week I’m smiling and good to go. Now if only I could get my husband to start practicing again …

No drill sergeants! No power trips by the instructors! This place is incredibly welcoming to all levels, laid back, and most concerned with your well-​being *ah hum* not the fact that you might have to leave the room for a potty break.
We did silent Bikram the other day… definitely one of my best experiences in this hot room as it allowed me to fine tune myself rather than listen to the instructor dictate how to do so.
If this is your first time to Bikram, this is a superb studio to begin your practice!

Wow, I can’t believe how hard this class was. I felt like a was going to pass out several times, and I had to take a lot of breaks. I guess that comes with being a bikram newbie.
I came here with two friends and the atmosphere is really cool. Although the lobby and locker rooms were really small, the studio is big. The instructor was really supportive and nice. She explained the poses in a really insightful way, and she was always walking around to see how people were doing. I don’t know if I would call the class «fun», but it was definitely a good workout.
Right now they have a deal where you get an unlimited month of yoga for $ 40.00. That is a really good deal, considering it’s usually upwards of $ 100 a month. If you’re new to bikram yoga and you live in the area, give this place a try.

Sooooo good. And hot. This was my first Bikram class and I was pretty psyched to be able to make it through the entire class without passing out.
I mean, it is HOT, people. Jesus.
But it was a great class and I felt fan-​freaking-​tastic when i left. I can’t wait for the next one.