Bikram yoga vs hot yoga – if you’re up for some nice yoga sweat, which one is it going to be? Let me guide you by telling you 5 main differences between the two.

Bikram Yoga Vs Hot Yoga: Which One Is For You?

Choose What’s Right For You With Bikram Yoga Vs Hot Yoga

As a yoga instructor, one of the common questions I receive is about the difference between Bikram yoga vs hot yoga. “What class should I enroll?” “What should I expect?” “How hot is it?” I might as well answer them now to help you decide what type of “sweaty yoga” is best for you.

1. Temperature

Whether you’re in hot yoga or Bikram yoga, you are going to sweat – a lot. That’s why studios provide you with towels or encourage you to bring one (don’t forget to sanitize your mat every session too). However, you may find the temperature of hot yoga to be more comfortable since Bikram’s rooms need to be about 105 degrees Fahrenheit with no less than 40% humidity. While hot yoga room requires a little less with 92 degrees Fahrenheit (33 Celsius).

2. Poses

Bikram yoga is based on hatha yoga while hot yoga adheres to Vinyasa flow. This explains why Bikram follows 26 specific poses each time while hot yoga seems to be more lenient with one movement flowing nicely to the next. Nevertheless, hot yoga teachers are usually encouraged to list down their poses before class.

3. Environment

Bikram yoga vs hot yoga can also be differed in terms of environment. While both are steamy, Bikram studios are often well-lit with mirrors on different sides. This is in contrast with hot yoga’s rooms, which are darker.

4. Instructors

Bikram yoga is founded by the guy in the picture, Bikram Choudhury, and teachers are trained under his methodologies. Only studios with official affiliations or franchise from Bikram Yoga can call their classes as such.

5. Classes

I’ve attended both classes, and I enjoyed them immensely, but I find hot yoga to be more informal as there’s music and people are more likely to be allowed to interact with one another.

Remember the 26 poses of Bikram yoga? See them here in this video from Bikram Yoga Shelton:

In Bikram yoga vs hot yoga, the choice is really yours. What’s more important is you can reap the benefits of yoga, which is healthier body, mind, and spirit. Of course, you get to have lots of fun!

Bikram yoga versus hot yoga – which will it be for you? Or perhaps you like Vinyasa. We’d love to hear your answer in the Comments section below. 

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