Barkan Method Yoga Posture of the Week: Side Half Moon (Pars Ardha Chandrasana) Not all style of Hatha Yoga name the poses the same BTW!! Bring your arms overhead, palms together, interlace fingers, release the index finger and straighten the arms by…Read More
The Barkan Method considers Paramahansa Yogananda as the Modern Day Guru of our Lineage from Calcutta, India. He was the older brother and Guru of Bishnu Ghosh. Bishnu is one responsible for creating what the world knows as Hot Yoga. Yogananda howeve…Read More
At the Barkan Method of Hot Yoga we recommend a consistent practice to keep your body open flexible and strong! You will find better results practicing at least four to six times a week! Coming twice or even three times a week you will find you are a…Read More
We had an extraordinary time in Costa Rica last month! This was our 19th annual Hot Yoga Retreat and Advanced Teacher Training! On Monday we visited the Waterfall Gardens, hiked down five sets of waterfalls and did our traditional prosperity prayer! …Read More
When we twist the spine as in Ardha Matsyendrasana, (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose), we reach hard-to-get-to places in the body! The Posture was named after the famous Yogi Matsyendra, the co-founder and creator of Hatha Yoga from the 11th century CE!…Read More
Jimmy Barkan, creator of The Barkan Method of Hot Yoga hold several Level I & Level II/III Hot Yoga Teacher Trainings throughout the year all over the world: Jimmy has an uncanny ability to help students find their authentic unique voice and then…Read More
The Barkan Method of Hot Yoga will hold a 200 Hour Yoga Alliance recognized Level I Yoga Teacher Training June 24th-July 14th 2018! Apply Now! We'll start each day welcoming the sunrise with 10 minutes of Sun-Salutations and a silent meditation right…Read More
Set Your Intention! In Tadasana (Mountain Pose) If you are practicing yoga postures (asanas) on a consistent (3-6 days a week) basis you may have a tendency to copy results and not be in the moment. Setting your intention before and during your pract…Read More
We are almost sold out...Only a few spots left!! The 19th Annual Barkan Method Hot Yoga Teacher Training and Retreat April 21-28 2018!! Join Jimmy, and his senior Barkan Method Staff, to experience a blissful, rejuvenating vacation of yoga at Pura Vi…Read More