Bikram Yoga College of India, Encinitas

Encinitas, United States

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20 reviews

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+1 760-944-0146
Website:
www.bikramencinitas.com
Address:
1410 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA, 92024
Encinitas
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1.9 miEncinitas
2.7 miCarlsbad Poinsettia
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Today

Today 9:00 am – 10:30 am
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Encinitas) 11:24 Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 10:30 am
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 6:00 am – 7:30 am
9:00 am – 10:30 am
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 10:30 am
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday 6:00 am – 7:30 am
9:00 am – 10:30 am
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 10:30 am
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 9:30 am
10:00 am – 11:30 am
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Sunday 8:00 am – 9:30 am
10:00 am – 11:30 am
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

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20 reviews of Bikram Yoga College of India, Encinitas

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Place rating: 5
Encinitas, CA
One of the best yoga studios I’ve been to. Great speed. Not crowded. And excellent teachers.
Place rating: 5
Carlsbad, CA
I’ve been going to this studio for almost 8 years and have been loving it since!
The new management just made it easier to fall in love with the place all over again with all the fantastic changes that he made on the place.
I had a tailbone surgery in my mid twenties and have been in pain since but all my discomforts were gone after a couple of months of practice and yes I became addicted to BIKRAM yoga and can’t imagine not doing this amazing practice.
Dav, the new owner is just great and I Love his classes and the ambiance is really friendly.
People please try this yoga you WIll love it and will get hooked, I promise!
Place rating: 5
Vista, CA
I have been going to both the Oceanside and Encinitas studios for a few years now. I love all the new changes that have been happening since the new owner took over. The new Flotex flooring and lighting really brings a new feel to the room.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I have been coming here for a year and I love this Bikram studio. I saw a comment below about a wood floor and I can’t help but wonder how that would work… the last thing I want in a 105 degree room is sticky socks! Yay to all the upcoming changes, the new heating system and the new floor! Woohoo! I have my favorite instructors, and I have instructors that aren’t for me, i.e. the class is too hot or the instructor is too monotone or speaks too quickly or they simply belabor a posture too long, but that is typical with anything. I try to stick to what I like and avoid what I don’t. Also very excited about the upcoming posture clinic and happy that the new owner is offering it as there are postures I have never been able to do and do not understand. Great location and affordable Bikram, I have no complaints :)
Place rating: 4
San Marcos, CA
After several years of practicing Bikram yoga in different locations and attending classes taught by teachers from one extreme to another I have come to the conclusion that all most students really want is a teacher who is cheerful, starts and ends on time and most importantly keeps the dialogue simple without digressing into esoteric mumbo jumbo. A clear and simple dialogue in which the teachers tone does not rise or fall dramatically so the students can easily follow when a pose begins and ends. What we don’t want is unnecessary vocal inflections which is distracting and annoying. The worst thing a teacher can do is to speak so fast and incoherent, without any semblance of timing or rhythm, that It’s nearly impossible to follow the lead of the teacher. I have a great appreciation for people who attempt to teach yoga as long as they make an earnest attempt to maintain a minimal degree of expertise. Everyone can practice yoga but not everyone should teach.
Place rating: 5
Carlsbad, CA
As the new owner we are going to update the facilities by giving a new lick of paint, new lighting and THE CARPET!!! The infamous carpet will be changed to a new Flotex antibacterial floor that I can guarantee everybody will love! This will be done very soon in the coming weeks.
New changes to the reception area including a fridge to keep the coconut water chilled and maybe even a boutique area
Get yourself on our Facebook page for updates and alerts
Dav
Place rating: 4
Encinitas, CA
The only reason for not giving 5 stars is that a a couple of the teachers I have had, talk almost non-​stop and in a somewhat intense way… almost rising in intensity as the pose rises in intensity. I found myself wanting to tune out just to get into a more meditative state. This is certainly not true of most of the instructors though. I find it interesting how there is so much focus on the carpet as opposed to wood. Yes, I agree, wood would be nice, but the carpet does seem to be kept as clean as possible and I think the staff make extra effort to keep the room as fresh as possible. It’s not perfect that way, but if heat is what you want and a fantastic flow, Bikram has it.
Personally I find the flow or the ‘science’ of this flow amazing. I have never felt the same results spiritually and physically with any other yoga practice. And the spirituality that I believe exists in the experience (of yoga) is no frills at Bikram, no one puts on airs of being more ‘advanced’ (an oxymoron), it is very down to earth that way and for me, this is a very encouraging environment to be the best (highest) you can be while still honoring our humanity.
Physically, I have had several surgeries involving bones and there are certain poses I cannot do. Only one teacher tried to push me, otherwise even though there is a certain ‘pushing’ inherent in Bikram, I was able to modify my practice where needed and all the other teachers been very supportive of the idea of honoring limits.
The best part for me has been the toning and strengthening of my body and when I go consistently, incredible pain relief.
Place rating: 3
Brooklyn, NY
This studio offers the bare basics in terms of Bikram. I have been here 3 times over the years and have always enjoyed the teachers. They charge less per class (16/​class) than any I’ve been to in NYC and water is 1/​per refill so bring plenty of your own. There is no changing room, let alone showers and the practice room doesn’t get as hot or humid as I’d prefer. This studio offers a convenient location and a far more relaxed attitude regarding etiquette with practitioners going in and out as they please, etc… great for a beginner.
Place rating: 4
Cardiff, CA
Encinitas Bikram is a friendly and welcoming Yoga Community. I love Sunday mornings with Suzanne. I’ve also enjoyed every other instructor I’ve happened into there.
Place rating: 5
Vista, CA
Bikram has changed my life. I consider it accelerated mind body spirit healing. I have gone at least 3 years with out a cold or sickness I honestly feel its the Bikram. I like that my skin is included so directly in the exercise because bikram keeps me looking young and healthy. The instructors are all special in their way. Suzanne is my favorite she takes a calm loving approach to the practice. Michael is another favorite he has a lot of wisdom that he shares and keeps us relaxed with awesome yoga songs. Thanks Michael :)
Place rating: 5
Encinitas, CA
I am frankly shocked by the abundance of whiny and negative reviews of this studio. You guys, Bikram is not supposed to be like other yoga classes you’re used to take in your LA Fitness. It’s a very different practice. Smell? Well, yeah, when people sweat a lot, there’s going to be a smell. Get over it. It’s really not that bad. The carpet they have in a studio is supposed to have antibacterial properties, but I personally wouldn’t mind a hardwood floor myself. Maybe there’s a safety issue with people potentially slipping on hard wood. As far as «boot camp”-like sequence, it’s also part of Bikram uniqueness, different from your regular yoga class. It’s plain and to the point. The most important part is that Bikram delivers what it promises to deliver — you walk out feeling renewed, strong, bendy and happy. So don’t focus so much on the instructors (all of them are just fine), or surroundings (they are not awesome, but sufficient). Focus on your own breath and your own practice and you’ll receive your five-​star yoga experience.
Place rating: 4
Keller, TX
I’m really confused by people taking away points for having carpeting… It’s a Bikram studio… They have carpet. The smell is typical of a Bikram studio but its not offensive. This place is not for people who want to practice in a beautifully renovated, bright and shiny studio with all the amenities. I find it charming and refreshing as most places now seem so commercial.
Place rating: 5
Fallbrook, CA
No frills and no fru fru. Is that what yoga is about anyway? Not for me. Fantastic instructors who practice themselves. I learn something new in every class. The rates/​prices are below average which is a plus. If you are looking for a spa that is a different place.
Place rating: 1
Cardiff, CA
Super disappointed in this place. I have never been so turned off by a studio before.
This truly is the grossest studio I’ve ever practiced at. For one, if you can’t afford wood flooring, don’t open a Bikram studio.
But I could probably get past the nasty, stinky carpet crawling with God knows what, if the instructors were any good. I hadn’t practiced Bikram in 5 years and thankfully I had been to another studio before because I’ve learned nothing here. The instructors don’t seem to know the nuances of the body or the poses (or if they do they don’t know how to effectively communicate it with the students). I feel like I could practice here for five years and never improve. Some of the teachers don’t even coach all the way through the pose. They just stay silent and let the students figure it out.
Everyone is doing something different at different times which is reflective of the overall confusion in the classes. AND.. .. they could use a little personality beyond the Bikram barking. We know you’re trained to bark orders but really, add your own style, do something different. The barking gets so old and boring and doesn’t improve our practice. Try being YOURSELF instead of a Bikram robot. We like you much better for who you really are anyway:)
Lastly, what’s with opening the windows throughout class? This is heated yoga. Keep the room hot. Students are free to leave if they need to get air. If everyone is passing out then open a window but otherwise we’re here to get our sweat on!
Super bummed. This place could rock. It’s the ONLY Bikram studio in the Mecca of yoga practitioners, it could be slamming busy with awesome people, awesome teachers, awesome reviews. Get with it peeps — give your studio and your teachers a make-​over and get rockin’! You could be killing it. Invest in your studio with some pride.
Ok that’s my two cents. Or maybe it was two dollars :)
Place rating: 5
Carlsbad, CA
I started practicing Bikram yoga here because it was close to my new home, and found that I like the workout in the heat, as well as all of the people who work here. I am a consistent student, and go two three four times a week. I even did 30-​day challenge in which I completed 30 classes in 30 days. My body has changed as a result of practicing here, for the better. Michael, the owner, is one of the best yoga practitioners I have encountered, and if you get him as your instructor for one of the classes, he’s a hoot and a half.
Place rating: 1
San Diego, CA
Disgusting Place!
I have been on a mission to find a yoga studio in North County. This place was on my list. It is also on my do not ever return list. Let me start by saying every other Yoga place lets you try them out for a week at no cost. This place charged $ 10 bucks for the week of visit. That was just not a good first impression.
Once you walk in you get hit with the stink of this place. I quickly noticed the studio had carpet! Wait do they know bacteria is notorious for growing and spreading in carpet! Once I put my towel down my noise started to burn from the stink that was coming from the carpet. To sum it up I could not concentrate because the carpet smelled so bad! I hate to be so so harsh but this place is disgusting! I refused to lay flat and tried to avoid contact with the carpet the whole time!
My 60 min here was bad. The whole time I keep thinking how I will never ever return. I wish I had been by the door so I could just slip out.
The teacher did not help. The whole time he was barking orders like we were in boot camp. Every other studio I have been to the teacher was soothing and comforting. The guy running this place was loud, rude, and arrogant. He would call people out if they were not «stretching» far enough. It was so rude!
Towards the end of the session the teacher opened the windows. This is hot yoga why is he letting cold air in?
I can go on and on. This place is bad!
I never plan on coming back
Place rating: 4
San Diego, CA
I have been to this studio twice now. Once in July and tonight.
Good: it is hot like it should be, some smell not not bad. Instructor very good, clear followed the routine dialog. Quaint building. Reasonable fee.
Not good: does not have changing rooms or showers. Access to one of the bathrooms is directly from the front of the yoga room so when somebody goes, everybody knows.
Overall a fine place to do yoga.
Bikram yoga has been the best thing I have ever done for my body. I could never get myself to do other kinds of exercise consistently — treadmill, weights, swimming, running, walking all started fine but I stopped doing them. This yoga has captured my interest and hooked me into staying active. Beyond the effect on my body, I have found that by remaining as still as possible between the poses, there is a quieting of mind that has occurred off the mat. While I may not be able to do the full expression of the poses (I try the right way), anyone can achieve total motionlessness in between. There are temptations to adjust, wiggle, etc But by remaining calm, especially in the face, these urges fade and are replaced with a serene equanimity that is challenging to describe.
I am well aware of the limitations and flaws of this yoga, but I prefer to tolerate them considering the enormous benefits I have received from it. I am truly grateful.
Place rating: 1
Carlsbad, CA
Oh come on! Where did the REAL Bikram yoga instructors go!!! Fellow Unilocalers, this is NOT true Bikram Yoga. The 2 closest studios to my home happen to be owned by the same people, which also means, you’ll often get the same instructors at both studios. Suzanne is a total joke, she doesn’t keep you in the poses long enough, I even heard her complain to other students, that she doesn’t agree with Bikram himself and his style. Ah? What? Go work somewhere else, you’re not giving a true Bikram experience anyway.
Julie…has totally lost her fire. She use to be good… but she’s lost that love and feeling.
I miss Tim! Bring Tim back!!!
Place rating: 4
Santa Monica, CA
If this place was a show room for flooring, I’d definitely give it a bad rating, but this review is based on what you come to Bikram’s to do: learn the Bikram method of yoga from seasoned yogis and yoginis! I definitely like this place simply for the encouraging instructors, and the discipline that they inspire in you to get better at Bikram yoga.
I haven’t had a bad instructor and I think I have had almost all of them by now.
Prices are excellent — $ 85 for 10 classes which is the cheapest I’ve found in North County for this type of Yoga.
I took 1 star off because parking can be iffy — you have to go during that sweetspot when the previous class attendants are leaving. Anytime before/​beyond that, you are stuck looking for a spot on an unlit residential street.
Place rating: 4
Encinitas, CA
This isn’t my favorite Bikram studio, but it’s still a great place to practice. They recently changed locations (different suite in the same building) and it’s a great improvement over the original.
Almost every instructor I’ve had is excellent — knowledgeable and motivating. However, there are a few less experienced teachers who pop up occasionally. I will skip class that day if they’re teaching, but there’s no way of knowing prior since schedules are not posted online.
Classes have been extremely crowded lately (like 110% full), but they’ve historically been anywhere between 30% and 80% full — so you’re never uncomfortably close to your neighbor.
The pricing is VERY reasonable compared to other types of hot yoga studios in the North County area (around 20% cheaper on average).
There is not really a parking lot, but street parking is plentiful.
Overall, I love coming here and if you have the opportunity to practice at this location — I highly recommend Sasha. She’s an amazing instructor.