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A couple of years later, after being denied admittance to the college of her choice, she began looking at becoming a Bikram Yoga Certified Instructor. Although a little out of her price range, she knew it would be worth it if she could pull it all together and go. What she couldn't know at the time was that it was going to be the best decision she would ever make for herself. With an open mind, her keyboard, and a dedicated heart, Nora took off to Acapulco. There she would spend nine intensive weeks feeling closer to death than ever before and yet more alive than ever. Sharing this amazing, transformative yoga is now Nora's karma yoga – her duty in life. Nora invites you to join the Bikram yoga family and begin the journey to self realization. Soon enough you will see in the mirror, looking back at you, the best you that you can be.   Our new Oracle Rd. facility opened on February 25, 2004. Seperate men's and women's changing areas and showers are ready for our guests.    Doors are open 30 minutes before and after class - come and say hi! |
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At the age of 49, Bob Floyd mentioned to a friend that an inner voice had been telling him to "do yoga". The friend happened to have Bikram's Beginning Yoga book and they began practicing together. After his friend moved away Bob continued to practice every day but Sunday for 1 ˝ years. He had no knowledge of yoga before he began his practice and therefore no expectations, but he quickly discovered that his lower back stopped "going out", a lifelong problem. He noticed other physical benefits, but mostly he was just happier! With a background in the helping professions, Rehab Counseling, Bob could think of no better way to be of help to others than to teach Bikram Yoga. He received his Bikram Instructor Certification in 1998 and has been teaching ever since.
Diane Faircloth discovered Bikram Yoga in 2001 and quickly became addicted. Diagnosed with mild scoliosis several years before, Bikram Yoga was the first physical discipline she found that allowed her to strengthen and support her structural imbalance while providing the cardio workout her body craved. Having a background in Anatomy, Physiology and Eastern medicine, she could understand how Bikram yoga benefits the body from a western medical perspective as well as the energetic and spiritual benefits. She became committed to helping others experience the healing benefits of this yoga and received her Bikram Instructor Certification in 2003.
Meryl Biksacky found herself at the Bikram Yoga SLC studio shortly after making a life changing decision to move back to Salt Lake after attending college and living in Chicago, her hometown, for nearly 5 years.
In the first few minutes before class on that fateful April day in 2005, she wondered how people could possibly tolerate this heat…..and then class began and she realized that you were expected to move in it! As one hour came and went, she looked up in desperation at the clock, not realizing that the class was actually 90 minutes long—she had come ill-prepared mentally. She did not manage to stay in the room the entire time for her first class and afterwards wondered if she would ever step foot in Bikram’s torture chamber again. After some positive encouragement from the teacher that night, Meryl would come again and has continued to maintain a steady practice of at least 5 classes per week over the last several years. She knew after those first few months that one day she would teach this yoga.
Nicholle Johnson began practicing Bikram yoga consistently two years ago. She found that in this busy and stressful age that it was the only thing that quieted her mind, for 90 minutes a day she was truly at peace. It was the only practice that she had found thus far that balanced everything out; mental, spiritual, and physical well being. A year and a half into her practice it was suggested to her by her mentor and friend Diane Faircloth to go to teacher training. Her first response was, "But I am not a size two, how could I become a teacher?" With the encouragement of her family and studio she became a teacher in spring of 2008 and finally understands that that was the point: with determination, courage, and willingness anyone can do Bikram Yoga. The only limiting factor that anyone has is determination. She hopes that in teaching and practicing she can help show that yogis come in all shapes and sizes.
Nicholas Jones was introduced to Bikram Yoga in 2006 by his older brother, now also a Bikram Yoga Instructor. Throughout the first year he practiced a couple times a week to supplement his other physical activities, including weight lifting, soccer, and triathlons. It became apparent quickly that there was something unique and powerful about the Bikram Yoga series. Not only did the yoga help him to overcome several injuries caused by the other activities, but Nicholas soon realized the benefits span far greater than the physical body. Nicholas increased the frequency of his practice, eventually to 7 classes a week. He graduated from the Spring 2008 Bikram Yoga Teacher Training. He hopes to serve all that are dedicated to this life changing practice, and remains enthusiastic to further unlock the unlimited potential through Bikram Yoga.
Tamara Cook began practicing Bikram Yoga in 2007, and immediately couldn’t get enough of it. From the very beginning, she felt stronger, had more endurance, and most importantly, felt more calm and peaceful every day. Tamara quickly realized that she could not live without this yoga; it brought her life the balance she had been looking for. Tamara decided to dedicate her life to practicing and teaching Bikram Yoga, and attended Teacher Training in the fall of 2008. 
Nora Pirsch was born November 26th, 1984 but felt as if she took her first real breath around her 21st birthday. Basically dragged to her first Bikram Yoga class by a true friend, little did she know that 90 minutes of torture was going to change her life. Her attempts at filling a void with drinking and partying, and her struggle with body image issues and eating disorders seemed to dissipate each time she practiced this yoga. She realized that it was what was missing in her life.
