Yoga Is Medicine

Yoga Is Medicine Mid-Michigan's ONLY *original hot yoga* in the Bikram-Ghosh lineage! 100% LOCALLY owned. Classes th Visit the website for information on how to prepare.

Bikram Yoga is a specific system and method, and it is THE Original Hot Yoga! Every class we offer is Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class, which is a Therapeutic Hatha Yoga practice for ALL levels, body types, and ages - particularly beginners and those with limited mobility. BYCA is 100% locally owned and is the ONLY school within 40 miles that teaches this yoga system; ALL staff are trained in the Ghosh-Bikram lineage. Every teacher has a minimum of 1000 hours of experience and training, plus a long-term ongoing education requirement beyond that. The exact sequence of yoga postures is accessible to everyone and improves the function of every muscle, joint, bone, organ, and cell in the body. All classes 90 minutes; no late arrivals or early departures. Please visit http://www.bikramyogacapitalarea.com/how-to-prepare/ several hours prior to your first class, for important information. For holiday schedule updates, see http://www.bikramyogacapitalarea.com/schedule/

PUBLIC/BEGINNER CLASSES:

M 9:30 am, 5:45 pm
Tu 9:30 am, 5:45 pm
W 9:30 am, 5:45 pm
Th 9:30 am, 5:45 pm
F 9:30 am, 5:45 pm
Sa 8:00 am, 10:00 am
Su 9:00 am, 5:45 pm

There are also Mon/Wed NOON classes and Tu/Th 6:15 am classes by INVITATION ONLY. Minimum practice requirements apply. Contact school owner for consideration. Intermediate classes are held on Friday afternoons, on select dates. Weekend workshops are also held and will be announced in advance.

04/26/2025

Unlock the secrets to a strong triangle pose💡

04/24/2025

The Lake Michigan waves are loud—but inside, I am silent.

04/21/2025

The correct way to do the Standing Bow Pulling posture ✅

04/18/2025

A teacher from my lineage was fired for asking a student not to drink water during class. Here are my thoughts...

Well my friends, if the world is exhausting you and the winter is weighing on you and the chaos-inducers are messing wit...
02/13/2025

Well my friends, if the world is exhausting you and the winter is weighing on you and the chaos-inducers are messing with you, there is only one thing I know of that will help you THE MOST.

When I started practicing at age 25, I had to practice Bikram Yoga 6 days a week, just so I could deal with the politics and propaganda and media and disconnectedness and division I saw and felt all around.

That was 2003.

Back in what seems like an innocent time.

Once you charge yourself enough and make deposits into your yoga bank, you will be able to fluctuate your practice frequency when needed.

But I honestly think we all need a little more yoga than usual.

So I put together this opportunity for fellowship and strength and a recharge.

Sign up links - and offers for inactive & prospective members - are IN YOUR EMAIL INBOX as of Thursday 2/13 3:15 pm.

Everyone gets bonuses if they sign up and book by 2/21.

And all who finish 10 will be entered to win extra special prizes!!!

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🎤Check out our first inspiring episode of the Yoga Is Medicine Interview Podcast! - http://eepurl.com/i9RmTk
02/12/2025

🎤Check out our first inspiring episode of the Yoga Is Medicine Interview Podcast! - http://eepurl.com/i9RmTk

Can you guess what we've been working on, yoga buddies?!?!
02/07/2025

Can you guess what we've been working on, yoga buddies?!?!

In a world where medicine can seem so broken, and where the powers that be continue to divide us with chaos and manipula...
02/05/2025

In a world where medicine can seem so broken, and where the powers that be continue to divide us with chaos and manipulation, there is reason for hope and a place for relief. Healing potential within and between us all. I witness it daily & am excited for you to experience it!

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1355 E Grand River Avenue
East Lansing, MI
48823

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What is Bikram Yoga and the Mission of BYCA?

Bikram Yoga is a therapeutic yoga system and specific method; although it is THE Original Hot Yoga, it is very different from any of the other activities now called “hot yoga”! Bikram Yoga Capital Area (BYCA) was built and founded in 2013 by Ann Chrapkiewicz, an experienced instructor in the Ghosh-Bikram lineage (BYTT ‘04). Our mission is to transform the lives and health of those in Greater Lansing who are willing and open to the possibility of healing and change through a committed yoga practice.

We accomplish this by 1) offering Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class, a nearly 50-year-old Therapeutic Hatha Yoga practice for ALL levels, body types, and ages - particularly beginners and those with limited mobility, 2) creating a supportive, encouraging, dedicated community, and 3) providing scholarship assistance to those in financial and/or medical need. BYCA is 100% locally- and independently-owned (not a franchise or chain) and is the ONLY school within 40 miles that teaches this yoga system. ALL staff are trained in the Ghosh-Bikram lineage. Every teacher has completed a minimum of 1000 hours of experience and training, plus a long-term ongoing education and mentorship requirement.

Statement of Accessibility and Effectiveness:

The exact sequence of yoga postures is accessible to everyone and improves the function of every muscle, joint, bone, organ, and cell in the body. The direct instructional method allows those of all backgrounds and ages to practice with precision and safety. The heat improves accessibility to those with stiff joints and muscles, and improves the effectiveness of the vascular and pulmonary benefit. The stillness that dominates the class retains the principles of therapeutic hatha yoga and allows those with acute injury and chronic pain to practice and receive benefits.