Bikram Yoga Chadds Ford

This studio was not for me but it might be for you. Here's why: 1.) About 19 classes a week are listed as Bikram Beginner Yoga - but aren't actually. I took off the stars mostly because the Beginner title on the classes is misleading. 2.) Seven of these classes are instructed by Leo and are definitely not "beginner." Leo has a following- his classes are full. I found him to be a decent guy but not much for allowing accommodations/modifications. I did not feel confident or comfortable in the classes I took with him. He does have a book though you should buy it- oh go to the class- he will tell you himself. (Believe it or not he has some for sale right there! You are so lucky!) 3.) I enjoyed Michelle's class! I felt good about myself. I increased my participation from my last class. I had fun. She helped me to modify poses so that I could get closer to reaching the correct places. If more classes were taught like Michelle's I would be going back. I have been to other Bikram studios with a softer, more accepting feel. This studio was not that for me. **If you have thick-skin, are cynical, and into hard-core push it to the max Bikram you might love this place.**

Never had a bad class! The teachers care about you and are very knowledgeable if you’re willing to listen. So glad I found this place can’t say enough good about it.

Elite studio in the area and warm welcoming to beginners and advanced yogis. Very flexible with classes all throughout the day, morning and at night. Highly recommend this studio. Instructors are not only top tier in the state but in the country! A lot if not all were trained by many OG yogis Encouraging to know they keep the heat consistently hot which many studios do not. Be ready to sweat and have fun. Amenities are clean and family environment. Check it out for yourself and you will not be disappointed!

I LOVE this studio - I practice at Chadds Ford Bikram Yoga pretty much every day and have for 5+ years! The diversity of classes is wonderful - Bikram yoga, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), & Barre are my favorites. I am over 50 and i think I am more flexible, stronger, have more stamina than I had when I was 20. If you are considering making a permanent change in your lifestyle, fitness, life - this is the perfect place to do it. You are worth it, so make the plunge - I know it sounds ‘out there’ but yoga will change your life if you let it. I remember thinking when I first started, “How am i going to fit a 90 minute class in my schedule once a week?” Now, I cannot imagine not being there every day. The teaching staff is amazing, so many YEARS of experience, most of them were doing ‘yoga’ long before it was hip or mainstream. But I agree with another commentary that sometimes the teachers you need the most are those that might not be your initial favorites. As a first timer, I recommended starting with Chris Fluck’s Sat AM class. It tends to be quite large, but there are usually more new-to-yoga folks in that class. He’s great at making new folks feel welcome, plus he makes the class fun! “You get one life, make it extraordinary” - Leo Einstein, one of favorite teachers. The facilities are very nice & clean and the locker rooms have showers. Last but NOT least - this place attracts the most wonderful people. People that help build you up, encourage you, and are there when you need a hand. I love the community of beautiful souls that practice here.

I attended two Bikram classes with two different instructors at this studio while visiting my parents, who live in the area. The studio is very nice, the instructors knowledgeable and I received a warm welcome. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 only because I went to a studio in SLC which was a dream studio constructed with radiant heat floors, humidity control and a HEPA air system. The instructors at that studio also had a very peaceful aura and soothing voices. So I have to reserve the 5 stars for them. I didn't even give my home studio 5 stars. I'll return to Bikram Chadds Ford every time I'm in town visiting my parents!