Bikram Yoga Farmington Hills

I have taken a couple classes of hot yoga but I finally committed to a package to force myself to keep returning. (For a ridiculously low price of 37 dollars. ((New student special plus student discount)))
The teachers are great and motivating, and take the time to meet you. Being called out in class for doing something well, by name, creates a great student/​teacher connection and that’s exactly what they do here. Being only 21 I suffer from knee and back pain and already noticed improvements.
The room doesn’t have carpet (thank god) and the wash rooms are a little small but clean. Am looking forward to renew my package after my 30 days!

This is a nice studio with great instructors. The floor in the class is not carpet like other studios which is a big deal for me. I would highly recommend this studio for class if you like Bikram. The reason for the ⁴⁄₅ stars though is the shower area is tiny. The classes are usually pretty big and even to change your clothes let alone shower is not ideal here. I am not afraid of changing in front of other people but when you bend over to put your pants on and accidentally touch butts with someone else doing the same… well that is where I draw the line. I try to stick with the less busy classes if I can…

This facility is extremely clean, people are very friendly, There is a teacher to fit everyone’s personality. They provide enough classes to fit everyones schedules. The rooms are always hot and humid the way it should be. if you forget your mat, towel or water. they provide it. Bikram is not for everyone. however this is a great place to try if your are interested. It is low key, non pretentious environment.

visited this place during my last stay in Michigan, close to the hotel and I thought I give it a try.
It’s a nice place, but as soon as I told them that I’m only here for a business trip, they lost all interest. They realized that they can’t sell me all their «specials» and that there is not much money to make and all the friendly «yoga spirit» was gone.
Looks like it’s all about business and I understand that, but you could still be a little bit more professional to a one time visitor
The class was ok, nothing special, but also nothing to complain about.

Have nothing but great things to say about this studio! I attended classes there on and off for about a year and half. Had a serious illness in the midst of that and they were kind enough to make sure I could still use my classes when I was cleared to do so. The instructors are kind and really do care. I’ve noticed some reviewers don’t care for the practice itself and are saying that it’s the studio– think again. If Bikram yoga isn’t for you, that doesn’t mean this place is terrible! There is a sense of community here. The owners are present and will return your phone call. I cannot say enough nice things about this place and will miss it now that I have moved out of state. Thank you Ian and Jenny for a fantastic Bikram Yoga experience in Farmington Hills! Highly recommend.

I need a negative stars option. The reviewer Susan M (about 8 below this one) said it ALL when she says this is not yoga but a factory. It is a carpeted room with fluorescent lighting and 50 people sweating on you with a loud instructor who thinks she runs the world. And don’t even think about leaving that door if you feel like you might die as she will call you out (from her ridiculous headset) in front of the class. Complete ego trip, the whole experience reminded me of a scene from Portlandia. They should be ashamed, this is not yoga. I bought a groupon for like 30 classes and didn’t bother using the last 29.
I’ve never been but I heard the Bikram in Northville is much better… if you need Bikram.

I love this studio! I’ve been going here on and off for about 1 ½ years and always rave about it.
I like the numerous options for class times since my work hours are all over the place. There’s no excuse for not being able to fit in my practice (other than my own laziness).
All the teachers are exceptional in their own right. I like the Bikram concept of always being taught the same series of exercises so I know to what to expect. I enjoy the fact that the teachers always make an effort not only to remember my name but to also respectfully correct my form so I am constantly excelling.
The studio is always clean and has shower facilities. Their website is always clear and informative and the monthly newsletters are a pleasure to read in order to gain more insight.

Great Studio. Super hot and humid. I have only been to one class at this place, but have been to many in NY. I actually found this one a little more challenging (but maybe that was due to my holiday eating habits).
The instructor was good, I’m used to a little more cueing and talking, but she certainly explained and coached enough.
The highlight of this studio, compared to those in NY, is the space in the locker rooms! I did not bump into (and have to exchange sweat Ewwww) anyone after class, which is a treat:-) There was room for my stuff, and the showers (i think there are 3) had only a short wait.
I’d go again and recommend to someone else.

I absolutely love these studios, both the Farmington Hills and Troy locations.
They are both very hot and humid, just as Bikram studios should be. The Farmington Hills studio wins the heat challenge, though. The instructors are extremely helpful with both new and existing students. If a newer person leaves the room, they always go out and check on them to make sure they’re ok.
They offer a $ 25 unlimited 2-​week intro package for new students. It’s a steal.
The studio is clean and spotless. The bathroom is «hospital clean»…it seriously sparkles. They take pride in their facilities and it shows.
I’ve been to a few other Bikram studios in the Detroit/​Ann Arbor area, and nothing comes close to either the Farmington Hills or Troy studio. If you want a great Bikram Yoga experience, go to either of these studios. You won’t be disappointed.

I have only visited this location once as the other locations in the Metro Detroit area are more convenient, but my experience was superb! The instructor was wonderful and I really liked the flooring in the studio. I would definitely recommend this location to any Yogi or someone who is up for trying Bikram. It is definitely one of my favorite workouts and I always leave feeling energized!

I am surprised this place has gotten such great reviews. I thought it was every thing yoga was not supposed to be. It felt like a yoga factory. Pack as many people as you can in a room (maxium profit), sell as many waters as you can, push packages on to people as they leave. Yuck. The room stunk, the instructor sounded like he was reading from a script (they could of put a video tape in) and there was little information for newcomers.
I have been practicing for 5 years and have practiced all over the United States this has to be one of the least enjoyable yoga experience I have ever had. No alignment, little breath awareness and as much sweat as you can make. Combine that with a studio that feels like it only cares about money and you get a terrible experience. I hope yogis that are devoted here spread their wings and experience yoga at a place that is more about the practice and less about the profits.

A wonderful place to detox the mind and body. .. . I continually go and experience other forms of exercise, yoga, etc and continually come back to the BK Fhills studio.. .nothing compares to it.. . plus the instructors are the best I have experienced… and heck, I have even been to bk headquarters.. . the heat is perfect, the explanations are perfect.. .. . what a wonderful place to lay my yoga mat!

Bikram classes are always the same postures with great, well trained instructors, and this studio was no exception. I practice Bikram regularly and love trying new studios when traveling. This studio is fab for travelers b/​c they have a $ 35 one week unlimited pass for out of town visitors! The classes are large and crowded, but it’s Bikram and that stuff shouldn’t bother anyone who practices regularly. But I would suggest getting to class early here to get a spot — the 4PM classes I went to seem very popular. They do have a different floor that is a woven material, but seems to work fine. Overall, the FH studio is clean and staff was great, but I have a couple of improvement areas:
1. The class schedule has classes too close together — 30 mt break between when one class ends and another begins. This means that the people are coming into class while the prior class is still in Savasana (and they are chatty). Also, this makes the locker room crazy (and it is very small).
2. I will call this second point student Etiquette. During each class at least 3 students left the room — some came back in, some didn’t. I thought this was a Bikram no-​no? When doing so they often walked over people and dropped sweat on them (gross). There were also a lot of talkers after class in the room. And people in class were very territorial over their space and didn’t want to make room for folks who came in later. We’ve all been late, so I don’t understand this.
Despite the above critical points, I thought the studio was nice with great instructors and would totally frequent it if I lived in the area.

Okay, I kind of feel like an asshole posting this, and I know I’m in the minority, but dammit, I haven’t Unilocaled in a while and I guess I need some attention :)
I really wanted to like this. I really, really did. I love doing yoga, and have been wanting to do Bikram for a while now and when a coupon popped up on Groupon or Living Social, something like $ 20 for 10 classes, I jumped at it. Excited at the prospect of bi-​weekly sweaty yoga sessions, I was on my way.
Now, I went to this Bikram SEVERAL years ago, and I remembered enjoying it. And before anyone accuses me of being inexperienced or not knowing what to expect, let me say I’ve been doing yoga for many years and while I may not be experienced to lead a class, I do know the difference between downward dog and plank, and what a tree pose should look like, etc.
Perhaps it was the sheer volume of sales they did that resulted in this unfortunate experience, but IMHO, when you have a room that size, you shouldn’t be trying to fill every free space with a body in order to maximize the class. And while it may get up to 105 degrees or so, when you pack said room with 40+ people, it is going to get hotter then the 105 degrees. And when you have that many people in that small a space at that high a temperature, people are going to start sweating. And you know what? People smell when they sweat. I do! I know I do! And when you are on the floor trying to do poses and you turn and all you can breathe in is the body odor of your neighbor (and yourself), it can get ugly. Luckily I was able to will myself not to become so overwhelmed by it that I had to leave, but I was glad to get out of there (after I had already tried and the instructor stopped me, saying we were going to be moving to floor exercises soon, but she failed to mention it would be another 20 minutes or so once on the floor).
I felt lightheaded after class, like I wanted to vomit (obviously from the intense heat) and it took me several minutes just to feel well enough to drive home. And I wasn’t the only one who felt this way. A friend went to take her first class and had to leave before it even started because of the odor.
I mean no disrespect, and like I said when I started, I kind of feel like an asshole for posting, but hey, opinions are like those, everyone has one :)

very nice studio! staff was friendly…

I’ve never enjoyed yoga – instead I prefer an intense weight/​running workout. But I met my match with Bikram yoga! It is intense, focused, relaxing, and effective. After having two children, I am in nearly the best shape of my life. The practice and the wonderful staff are responsible for me losing 30 pounds in less than 6 months. The students are great to each other by being respectful and supportive.
The studio offers some clothes to purchase but they never, ever push anyone to buy. You can wear whatever is comfortable but the instructors will tell you that Bikram Choudry prefers an outfit that looks like a bathing suit. Other people wear sweats (tho I don’t know how they can handle the heat and sweats on top of it).
The studio is VERY clean. You can bring your own mat and towel or rent them for a small fee if you forget. The 30– and 60– day challenges are a fun way to challenge yourself but they give you a gift to honor your accomplishment (the challenge is free). I highly recommend fulfilling a challenge – at the end your body WILL be different if you give the practice your everything each time you go in. It was better than finishing a marathon when I reached my 60^th day!
Bikram is an intense workout of very intense poses. You must be completely focused but the teachers will talk you though every step and remind you of everything you should be doing to achieve the most from each posture. They will never, ever embarrass you and will take the time to learn your name so they can tell YOU what you should do to improve. They will also remind you that the goal is to do your best, not the best of someone else.
I walked in one day with pretty bad low back pain. I went through the class but couldn’t do as well as I normally would. I went back the next day still with pain and midway through class the pain was 100% gone. This is a natural practice where your body stretches itself out, detoxifies, and relaxes the mind. Because the postures are so intense, you can’t think of anything else. That is probably my favorite part because my mind is always doing 10 things at once and this is the only part of the day that is just for ME!
The room is very hot and humid so be prepared with a water bottle filled with ice water. I also use a towel to wipe my sweat although this is discouraged as sweat is your body’s way of cooling itself.
This is definitely worth trying! You can be any size, any fitness level, and any age. You will challenge yourself and will get what you put in. It has changed my life and it is all thanks to Bikram Yoga Farmington Hills.

Having been to another bikram studio in the area, I think this one is better. It’s cleaner, better run and the instructors are really good. They are very friendly, and if you are new to the class they try to help you out specifically.
Most importantly, the doors to the lobby are locked 2 minutes before class starts, so you won’t have the distraction of people coming in late, which I really appreciate. The floors are this plastic mesh material that helps diminish any smells that might linger… if you get my drift.

This is one of my favorite Bikram studios through out the USA. I travel for a living and get to go to a lot of different places. This studio has a great website first of all with articles to inspire you. They also have a convenient schedule that offers a lot of different classes. I liked that there are a wide range of people who attend and the teachers are really great at their oration and giving tips. The carpet is nice and sticky and very clean, there are showers available and towel and mat rental.

I started practicing Yoga this year. I do not have anything to compare this facility to, but it is a very welcoming environment. I have met 4 instructors so far and they seem to know everyone by name. If they do not know a name, they make it a point to learn. I even received a ‘thank you for attending’ handwritten card from my first instructor. Talk about personable! The facility is super clean and I was impressed with the plastic absorbtion high-​end mesh carpeting in the yoga room!
I gave this review 4 stars because there is not enough storage for gym bags in the changing room.