Bikram Yoga Bali: YogaFX Hot Yoga Studio and Teacher Training in Canggu

YogaFX in Canggu, Bali, is a hot yoga studio and a 200-hour yoga teacher training that blends Bikram, hatha, ashtanga and power yoga with Pilates-influenced work. It is aimed at people who want a direct, unpretentious way into yoga, from absolute beginners to advanced practitioners, and at those who want to train as teachers within a Registered Yoga School programme. English is the language of the classes.

The studio describes itself as slightly unconventional and contemporary. It is a ZERO CHANTING space, so there is no kirtan or group chanting here, and the teachers keep things friendly and down to earth rather than formal.

What to Expect

The classes are heated sessions of sixty or ninety minutes. The shorter one is an efficient full-body class, and the ninety-minute version is more relaxed. Both work on strength, balance and flexibility while also challenging the aerobic system. The style draws on hatha, Bikram, ashtanga and Pilates, and you should expect to feel the heat and to sweat.

The heat is natural. The studio does not use electric heaters and relies on the warmth of Bali itself, which it presents as the more environmentally friendly choice. Classes are planned to run through the day and into the evening so they can fit around a working schedule. Whether you come once or four times a week, the poses come with modifications, so people at different levels of fitness can find an appropriate challenge. The instructors will help you closely if you want that, or leave you to rest in peace if you would rather be left alone.

The Teacher Training

The teacher training is a 200-hour programme run over 19 days. The February intake is described as taking part in the International Day of Yoga in Bali, a celebration that the organizers say draws over 2000 students. Trainees are involved in the preparations, press conferences and demonstrations for that day. This June involvement applies to that event only. A masterclass with Mr Ian is also listed as part of the programme.

The Setting

The studio is planned for the heart of Canggu, on Bali's southwest coast. It is described as a contemporary space with the feel of a premier fitness studio. No confirmed opening date is given for the studio itself.

Before You Go

All levels are welcome. The classes are meant for absolute beginners as well as advanced practitioners, and the modifications are there so nobody has to arrive already fit or flexible. Classes are taught in English. Chanting is not part of the practice. Bring what you would for any hot class: water, a towel and light clothing you can sweat in.