Our '60-Day Challenge' is an amazing way to quickly improve your practice and jump-start your health! Even students who have been practicing regularly for months or years find they can achieve new levels of health and greatly improve their practice by taking on the Bikram Challenge.

It's easy to sign-up. You can use any combination of our class cards and memberships to cover the 60-days. Do Bikram's Yoga every day for 60 days and change your life!

Some Recent Challenge Graduates:
Shea Rollins, September 2004
Norbert Montoya, October 2004
Brian Claytor, December 2004
Steve Bachman, December 2004
Lea Anderson, January 2005
Jeff Cohen, May 2005
Anita Parmar, June 2005
Patricia Knighten, July 2005
Zia Telfair, August 2005
Julie McGarahan, September 2005
Meg Cox, November 2005
Gwen Walker, January 2006
Becky Campbell, September 2006
Heather Bradley, September 2006
Anna Barnett, M.D., January 2007

 

"Everyone who walks through the door to take their 1st Bikram's class has some doubts as to whether this might be a good fit into their exercise program. For me, I was very concerned about my knees. Having had 4 sugeries involving both knees, I am left with advanced arthritis and a displaced kneecap on the right and surgical removal of my left kneecap. In addition to doubt, I had fear that doing this series of poses would result in another surgery. Thanks to the personal interest and tremendous encouragement from the staff, consistent practice of Bikram's yoga has healed my knees to a degree I never thought possible.

"I have had to learn patience, as healing 54 yr old arthritic knees doesn't happen overnight. One of the most challenging "knee" poses has taken me a year to see significant progress. I find it amusing now that my knees begin to ache when I miss more than 2-3 days between classes.

"Another wonderful benefit of Bikram's yoga that I wasn't even looking for is learning how to completely clear my mind. Like most people, my professional and home life are full of "multi-tasking" taking care of my needs and others' needs. For 90 minutes, I have the opportunity to empty my brain of everything and focus only on listening to the instructor and doing what is said. It is extremely difficult to keep the mental clutter from seeping in. When I get through a class with close to 100% focus, I feel overwhelmed with the accomplishment. It adds another level of discipline to my life that I can practice at any time. I look forward to ongoing benefits of this tremendous and consistently challenging class as I live my life."

 ~ Anna Barnett, M.D., Albuquerque
"Although I exercise every day, I’d never tried anything like 2 months of straight yoga, so the 60-day challenge was truly a challenge for me.

"The challenge was also a series of steps — some steps were higher than others, but steps forward nonetheless. In addition to the welcome physical changes I discovered mental changes as well. Stress was easier to handle, and I found myself eating better, too.

"The biggest change was focus, and I learned not to beat myself up if a pose was harder than it had been the day before — I just went in the next day and concentrated more on doing the right things, listening to the instructors, and learning from the previous day’s session."

 ~ Becky Campbell, Albuquerque

"I finished the 60 day Bikram challenge on my 30th birthday. On that day I felt like I was walking on air.

"Throughout the 60 days I experienced a multitude of emotions ranging from fear to exhilaration. Everyday I came to the studio, everyday I was greeted by welcoming faces, insightful advice, and an environment that made me feel supported.

"Having recently moved to Albuquerque, the yoga studio gave me a social outlet and a sense of belonging. Physically, I am happier with my body than I have ever been. I have never found another form of exercise that works my entire body from head to toe. Mentally, this yoga is challenging! My mind and body are learning to work together in a new way. Spiritually, this yoga is helping me to find a quiet place inside myself. I feel more at home inside my body than ever before.

"I have always believed that in order to truly take care of someone else, you have to take good care of yourself first. Bikram yoga has driven that truth home for me.

"Overall, I feel that doing the 60 day challenge is one of the best gifts I have ever given myself. I am so thankful to the instructors and students there for creating such a peaceful place where I always feel respected and challenged."

 ~ Heather Bradley, Albuquerque

"One day David asked if I ever thought about participating in the 60 Day Challenge. I responded negatively because I felt I was doing enough yoga by participating 5-6 days/week and that served as my challenge. David was persistent and felt I should consider doing the Challenge. I pondered David’s suggestion for many days and within that time I realized I was facing a couple of my fears; that the postures would be too challenging, and/or my MS symptoms would surface and halt my practice.

"October 2, 2004 I went to yoga and committed to practicing the 60 Day Bikram’s Yoga Challenge. I had faith in myself and knew I could complete the Challenge, but as I began the Challenge something felt different. While I was cruising along, practicing yoga 5-6 days per week I realized that I was becoming complacent, simply satisfied with daily accomplishments. I began the 60 Day Challenge and noted that I had relaxed my yoga focus. I gained a new focus, used the yoga postures to achieve balance between my mind, body, spirit, and found that I could go deeper into some of the postures. I am a very proud, 60 year old yogini! Thanks David for your gentle suggestion!

"Many thanks to David, Shea and Letitia for their knowledge, professionalism, and compassion. They provided a unique experience for my first yoga practice, and more specifically, continue to guide my journey into Bikram’s Yoga."

 ~ Gwen Walker, 60, Old Town, Albuquerque

"I started at Bikrams's Yoga a year ago at the age of 61. For all those years I have been pushing myself to get stronger - mostly physically, but also emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. The need to be stronger and stronger has driven me all my life. But after 1 year at the studio and completing the 60-day challenge I feel the need to replace my need for strength with something which will last me the next 30-40 years.

"Doing the challenge, coming to the studio consistently, finding new friends, learning to be more open to differences, is teaching me that strength alone will kill me. I need to add flexibility and balance to my life - physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Each day as I begin my practice I question why I am doing this, when will this torture be over - yet each day I come back. If these questionings do not disappear after a few postures I remind myself why I made the Bikram commitment in the first place. The commitment came during one practice when I was so unhappy with myself that I was thinking I should just leave. But I did not because I decided that I only need one reason to show up and to do my best - and that one reason is my family. The only gift I have control over is how healthy I can become. My commitment is to do all I can to be healthy (no strokes) so that I can be present for Jane, my children, their partners, and my grandchildren - to not be a burden - to be energetic - to be caring - to be the person I want to be."

 ~ Meg Cox, 62, Bernalillo

"In January of 2005, I made my personal resolution using the motto 'Looking Great @ 48!'. Many aspects of my life have changed due to my resolution. But the change that had the most impact on my overall health has been my practice of Bikram's Yoga. At the beginning of the year my blood sugar level was within the diabetic zone. It is now in the safe zone. I was having hot flashes and other lovely middle age womanly symptoms - I don't have these anymore. My weight is at its lowest point since I was 30. I am wearing a size sometimes 2 sizes smaller than I was at the beginning of the year, fitting into some clothes that I thought I would never wear again.

"I am stronger physcially and mentally than I have been in years. My stress level is balanced - I am so calm at times, especially after class, when I am almost comatose. I don't have regular need for chiropractic or massage therapy, although I still do them as part of my overall health maintenance program. I feel so cleansed and toxin-free and have had no illnesses in 6 moths. Besides all of these physical and mental benefits, I have also increased my social realm with the circle of Bikram Yoga friends, as we all support one another with energy through our practices along with motivational words of wisdom from David.

"So what's next? I will continue to commit myself to Bikram's Yoga with the purchase of an unlimited one year membership. I will continue to tell all my friends, family, co-workers, students and whomever else will listen about the benefits of Biram's Yoga. And for my 2006 personal resolution I will use the motto, 'Super Fine @ 49!'."

 ~ Julie McGarahan, 48, Bernalillo, New Mexico

"So how did the sixty-day Challenge affect my practice? The changes were not the dramatic outward improvements that I might have wished for. In fact there are certain poses that I'm going into less deeply now due to some adjustments going on in my body. I do have a sense though of having a stronger foundation and a more conscious practice overall. I have felt a wonderful sense of connection with everyone who has done or is doing the Challenge, and the support from everyone at the studio has been a delight. I know that the Challenge has effects beyond the physical that I couldn’t express or am not even aware of. I would highly recommend the experience!"

                ~ Zia Telfair, 54, Sandia Heights, Albuquerque

"One year ago I would have denied vehemently that it was physically possible for me to carve out two or more hours a day for yoga, or for anything outside of my home, family and career. Working my schedule to get to the studio was really the challenge. Once I was there, the energy of the studio, teachers and fellow practioners took over, and I felt lucky and happy to be doing this amazing practice. I felt physical improvements daily. I overcame pain and limitations from injuries that were still present after years of body work and other therapies. I have not felt this close to 25 since I was 30. Bikram Yoga has truly taken years off my body's history, making room for a fuller experience of my life.

"Completing the Bikram Challenge helped me begin a lifestyle of yoga practice integrated into my life, creating balance, health and well-being."

         ~ Patricia Knighten, 46, Hidden Hills, Albuquerque



"By forcing me to make time for my yoga practice every day - even when my life felt too hectic to handle it - the challenge helped me to rearrange my schedule and priorities, so that they now accommodate a regular yoga practice. It is also an excellent way to become familiar with the Bikram series.

              ~ Anita Parmar, 28, Nob Hill, Albuquerque

"I have noticed significant strength and flexibility improvements in my body since I started Bikram's Yoga. It has also provided me with a sense of emotional and spiritual stability in a trying time. I look forward to practicing for years to come. This is just the beginning. Thanks, Bikram's Yoga!"

              ~ Jeff Cohen, 35, NE Heights, Albuquerque

"As the days went by I felt so much stronger, both physically and spiritually. I felt more confident, and during stressful moments my yoga practice helped me find a deeper calm to replace the tension. I am now grateful for the painful experience because it brought me to practice yoga and to learn the lessons I needed to learn. Thank you so much to all 10 teachers I have had class with: David, Bruce, Molly, Letitia, Radhi, Tara, Tina, Siri-Om, Shea and one from Arizona."

                ~ Lea Anderson

"Completing 60 days of Bikram's Yoga has dramatically improved the quality of my life. Some of these improvements include more strength, flexibility, balance and energy. Through this process I've tapped into determination and focus. I'm also seeing more possibilities now in life." 

               ~ Shea Rollins, 46, Nob Hill, Albuquerque

"Bikram’s 60-Day Challenge has tested my determination, discipline, endurance and focus. Successfully completing it has given my body new flexibility, strength, and a higher level of energy. It has also helped me gain deeper present-moment awareness, giving me more access to inner stillness and the joy of being. Highly recommended!"

                ~ Brian Claytor, 41, Nob Hill, Albuquerque

Based on your current health and level of practice consult with David to develop a goal that is challenging but achievable! Once you and David have agreed on the challenge you will write it down, both you and David will sign it, and the rest is up to you. Like Kim, when you have achieved your goal you will get one of the studio's (soon to be printed!) t-shirts.

Find your challenge! Email David to talk about it.