Hot digits
In honor of its founder visiting Chicago for the first time on Saturday 2, we turn up the heat with Bikram's numbers.
26
Asanas—or poses—per class
105
Average temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit, of a Bikram yoga studio (a.k.a. a torture chamber)
3
Bikram-certified studios in Chicago (with a fourth, in Andersonville, debuting in September)
7
Years that certified Bikram has been taught in Chicago
2
Large bath towels soaked through by an instructor at Bikram Yoga Chicago Wicker Park (1344 N Milwaukee Ave, 773-395-9150) by the end of each class
80
Age of oldest student at Bikram Yoga Chicago Wicker Park
600
Towels that Bikram in the City (219 W Chicago Ave, 312-255-9642) goes through each week
3
Students who fainted during Bikram in the City classes during its first six years in business
Bikram Choudhury appears at Soldier Field (1410 S Museum Campus Dr, 312-235-7000) on Sat 2, 9am–9pm. Visit bikramcitychicago.com for more info.
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