Bikram Yoga Palm Desert

I recently visited Rancho Mirage for a week and was told by a local that this was a great studio to attend. I’m glad I did. The studio was neat and clean, rental mats were available, and I was warmly welcomed when I mentioned I was a visitor. I had two different instructors on my two different visits, and both (Lina and Justin) were excellent. I can still hear Lina instructing «puuuuuuuush, puuuuuuuuush!» and Justin took great care of his class too, offering helpful tips along the way, and being a calming presence throughout. Bonus points for the cold lavender towel at the end of class.

Don’t waste your money. The front desk person was rude as was the owner. The next day I went to Bikram University Village and had a fantastic experience. Go there! It’s so much better.

I had some friends go back to check it out. It still stinks like so much sweat. The humidifiers need to be used with distilled water cleaned out every night carpeting needs to be soil extracted after every class come on are you guys you’re lazy.
I couldn’t even take the class my friends tried.
Instructors are good

Great Studio with Great Teachers. sincere approach to all students, Just what I have been looking for. Had a few surgerys and practicing has enhanced my recovery well beyond time line given… give it a try

being a newbie to Bikram i was a little intimidated but the owner/​instructor Ann Marie was very mindful of me and another 1^st timer. great class and I will be returning for ore classes

Anne Marie and Justin are wonderful instructors and coaches. I love this friendly, non-​threatening studio. Everyone is encouraging. Bikram yoga has really changed my life. Try the $ 28 special as an intro.

I love this studio! It has excellent instructors, a very clean facility, and such great energy!!! The staff is helpful, professional, and always welcoming! The chilled lavender towels at the end of class are amazing! Ann Marie makes everyone feel right at home!

I was a traveling teacher visiting bikram Palm Desert. I spent a month here. The owner was very accommodating, and as sweet as can be. The students were willing to listen and learn. I was able to deliver some of my most powerful classes here. The studio is quaint and charming. I had an amazing time.

An interesting studio and I knew ahead of time that there was only a rinse off shower hose. The hose does have hot water. I hate nasty old carpet but it was well kept and the studio seemed clean enough. My biggest gripe isn’t the shower situation but there is not a water cooler or tap! You can refill your water in the bathroom sink. Nasty. For 18 $ drop in there should be water! The studio heat was very humid which made for a very sweaty and challenging practice. There are two unisex bathrooms and no locker rooms but a big parking lot. Instructor Justin had solid dialogue and knows his stuff. The room is small and with the humidity misters, it is foggy!!! I may return when I visit the area next year but likely I’ll go to the university village location where I can get a shower, locker room and a water refill before meeting our family for dinner.

This is a great 90 minute Hatha workout, very business like and disciplined. The instructors are very professional and the studio small, well mirrored and heated to specifications. The class makeup is varied in experience and practice and everyone is friendly and pleasant. I come as a visitor every year from Yakima WA where I do a 60 minute Hot Hatha practice. I always return there in better shape after my week or two practice here. Definitely on my list of favorite things to do in Palm Desert!

I wish I could give this studio three and a half stars. The instructor, Justin, lead a good practice. His dialogue was encouraging and helpful. The chilled lavender towels at the end were amazing — a real treat!
What makes me give this studio an ‘ok’ rating is the horrible, horrible smell. I couldn’t shake the retched stench of sweat and who knows what else through out the 90 minute class!

This place is really dirty. The carpet has a powerfully bad smell. Bring two towels. There are no showers. The heating system is inconsistent and leaves much to be desired.

I drive from Palm Springs to go here because the staff is professional, top notch, friendly and patient.
The facility is clean and convenient. There’s parking and plenty of classes.
I love the complementary lavender towel at the end.:)

The studio is decent and the teachers are generally great. Although, the owner is snotty and not accommodating whatsoever. My parents live down the street, so I would come in every couple months when I was in town visiting. I bought a package that expired THE DAY BEFORE I came in to use my last session and the owner refused to honor it. I had to spend $ 18 on a class. Never went back.

OK, Usually I am a pretty positive person. However I had spent over 85 bux for TWO classes for that place. I am an athlete and have a hectic schedule so I had asked the guy at the front desk If I can do a package dear PER CLASS, They said «sure» signed me up and off to sweating I went. I come back for the 2^nd time and I have to PAY again!.. this is nonsense. I know its a great program but they Need a «Pay per class» option. Like they had in school for lunch tickets or something. this Monthly thing they have is Horrible!.. It robs the customer of taking care of themselves. Very unhappy with this place and they way they do business.

I came to BYPD to try out the studio. Most everyone was pleasant enough I suppose except for the older woman who was condescending, but came on a little strong on the «sell» ie trying to get me to sign up long term for savings and embarrassingly over complimentary to me in class.
–The heat was different from the other studios I’ve been to. Little box heaters, one of which was pointed at the back of my head which I unfortunately discovered during class and could not relocate. My body was pleasantly warm but the back of my head was burning hot, very uncomfortable. I am no wienie when it comes to heat– I’ve been in some scalding sweats.
–No dressing rooms or showers so when I came from work I had to change in the bathroom-​gross. And cannot attend before work because there is no shower– pretty inconvenient.
–Its just slightly shabby and run down, the inconsistent heat and no shower/​dressing room makes cost of a class– $ 18 seem unreasonable.

Hey everybody,
I am Biased, but then again I have a reason to be.
I have been going to Bikram Yoga Palm Desert for a while.
But under the new Management of Ann Marie Palma, BYPD has turned into a real yoga community.
It has become an amazing place, full of life and it shows on the people who come to class.
I would take «our» little studio over any studio in the universe.
Come down and get your yoga on.
On the Amit — o — Meter, I give BYPD a solid 10.

I visited from out of town and felt very welcomed here. I took two classes from different instructors and they both were great. The studio provides an intimate feeling that is especially appreciated when I am traveling. I will always stop in here for a class when I am in the area!
A little perk worth mentioning… at the end of Ann Marie’s class she brought cool, wet, lavender face towels to each of the students as we laid on our mats after class… that will be a life long memory!

I love this studio. Always one-​on-​one attention, friendly, passionate yoginis. Attention paid to the personal improvement of those who attend classes, and encourage safe, positive criticism to get better each time. Every time I am home from college, I try to make an effort to support this local studio as I have been going there since highschool, about 6 years now. My favorite memories are going to classes with my mom, who also attends classes here regularly.
Never done Bikram? Don’t be afraid! Try your best, drink lots of water & you will be proud you stuck it through. After 3 times, you’ll be surprised that something will keep drawing you back!
Plus this location is conveniently close to Luscious Lorraine’s on Hwy 111 for a great post-​workout smoothie!

Excellent Bikram Yoga studio. Good instructor and good energy in the room. t was hot but not too hot and not humid at all.
The Bikram experience is not easy but it is worthwhile. By challenging myself and learning to relax into the pose, I have gained more mental control, concentration, focus and attention.