Yoga for the People

WELCOME TO YOGA FOR THE PEOPLE Whether you are looking to strengthen your body, improve your mobility or calm your mind – our classes will help you on your way. There are no posers here – just people like you – young, old, fit, broken and everything in between! Since 2005 we’ve been the only studio in Wellington offering Bikram Yoga – the original hot yoga sequence. Our teachers are all highly-qualified, and the purpose-built Studio is modern, spacious and well equipped, to provide you with a safe and hygienic heated yoga experience. Wellington's original hot yoga studio Originally known as Bikram Yoga Wellington, Yoga for the People uses the Bikram Yoga method and most classes are the original 90 minute Bikram Yoga sequence. The Bikram method is linked to Paramahansa Yogananda, a highly respected yogi in the lineage of Kriya Yoga, who traveled to the West in the early 20th century to spread the teachings of Kriya Yoga. Yogananda’s younger brother, Bishnu Ghosh was Bikram Choudhury’s guru and mentor, and while strongly influenced by Yogananda’s work, Bishnu and Bikram placed greater emphasis on the physical aspect of yoga (Hatha yoga) and promoted practising yoga postures to gain maximum health benefits. With the purpose of spreading the therapeutic benefits of Hatha yoga and to allow people in the West to sustain their practice, only 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises were chosen and put into a sequence, designed to work the entire body and maintain a healthy spine. Initially, this sequence was named ‘Bikram’s beginning yoga class’, however, it is now known simply as Bikram Yoga. Feel like having a chat, get in touch If you have any questions, or just want to have a look around, feel free to come and see us! The Studio opens 30 minutes before the start of each class, so check out our Class Timetable.