Students practice the full locust along with the instructor,
Michael Garrett, at the Bikram's Yoga Oceanside studio.

The Yoga
The Bikram method of Hatha Yoga is a 26 posture (asana) series that has been scientifically designed to benefit every muscle, joint, ligament, tendon and organ in the body. It is a process that can reduce the symptoms of many chronic diseases and injuries, and is an excellent preventative activity.

The class offers a challenging, effective and rewarding workout that will increase flexibility, improve circulation and reduce stress. Normalized weight, increased muscle tone, vibrant good health, and a sense of well-being will follow regular practice.

Mary and Michael Garrett in front of their Bikram Yoga
studio, in Oceanside, CA.

About Michael
Michael Garrett has been practicing and studying yoga extensively for more than 30 years. What began as a desperate search for a cure for an ailing back has developed into a lifelong passion.

A desire to share his love and enthusiasm for yoga with others led Michael to train under Bikram Choudhury at the Bikram Yoga College of India and to open his own studios in Encinitas and Oceanside.

About Mary
An educator for 20 years, Mary Garrett changed careers to join husband, Michael, as co-director of Bikram’s Yoga College of India, Encinitas and Bikram’s Yoga College of India, Oceanside. Mary is also a graduate of the Bikram’s Yoga College of India Teacher Training.

Bikram Choudhury with his wife, Rajashree.

About Bikram
Yogiraj Bikram Choudhury is the founder of the worldwide Yoga College of India. He began Yoga at age 4 in Calcutta under Bishnu Ghosh, brother of Paramhansa Yogananda. An exceptional student, Bikram went on to win the National India Yoga contest at age 13 and remained undefeated for 3 years.

At age 17 Bikram suffered a catastrophic knee injury in a weight-lifting accident. The prognosis given by leading European doctors was that he would never walk again. Not willing to accept this, Bikram returned to Bishnu Ghosh's school for rehabilitation. It took a mere 6 months to make a full recovery.

Inspired, and with Ghosh's urging, Bikram went on to open several Yoga schools of his own in India and then Japan. He has since brought his curative methods of Yoga therapy around the world.