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.

11/07/2025

Yoga asks us to be disciplined. This is why I stand by the instructor from the New York studio.

11/02/2025

🪫When you learn to practice the yoga postures with the correct approach ...

💡You actually GAIN energy instead of losing and wasting it.

🤫 The secrets to create this come from very specific TECHNIQUES:

1️⃣Postures holding complete stillness

2️⃣Breathing Always Normal

3️⃣ACCORDING TO EACH POSTURE

Learn to do these techniques
💯 THE RIGHT WAY

✅ YES. There is a right way.

11/01/2025

💡Let the reason you don't think you can practice yoga be EXACTLY THE REASON that you do come to practice!

🧠You don't have to believe me.

🦁Just show up and ask me for HOW TO approach your particular challenge...

🤓 I am here to help you figure it out for your SPECIFIC challenges, injuries, and stuck points!

For my friends near and far with interests in yoga, psychology, and/or human thriving. For 2+ decades now I have ponder...
10/09/2025

For my friends near and far with interests in yoga, psychology, and/or human thriving.

For 2+ decades now I have pondered the many, many research questions that could be applied to Bikram Yoga practitioners. They go well beyond physiological and mental health parameters.

I think I have a whole dedicated room in the house of my brain for this stuff 😂

So....I was doing some research this morning and was so happy to run across this! Thank you for doing this project, Richard Rodriguez!

In our modern society, physical activity is a lifestyle choice. Bikram Yoga is a low impact; moderate exercise and the understanding of motivation and adherence to the practice is unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of 90 min Bikram ...

04/26/2025

Unlock the secrets to a strong triangle pose💡

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1355 E Grand River Avenue
East Lansing, MI
48823

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+15178628926

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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.