The Barkan Method is a style of Hatha Yoga that originated from a lineage in Calcutta, India.
Jimmy Barkan, founder/owner was first certified by Ghosh’s College of India from Calcutta, India and was Bikram Yoga’s most senior teacher! Jimmy Barkan is a Master Yoga Teacher certified by Ghosh’s College of India, Calcutta, India in 1981. One of the pioneers of Hot Yoga in the United States, Jimmy practiced daily under the guidance of Bikram Choudhury as his most Senior Teacher, an accomplishme
06/23/2026
45 years. One pose. So many lessons.
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This week I take you through the real journey of Standing Bow Pose. Beginner to advanced, with teaching points for every stage.
It was never about the final shape. It was always about the journey.
Watch at the link in bio. 🔥🙏
06/23/2026
In the Bikram Barkan World of Hot Yoga, I have been called the Standing Bow Whisperer for 45 years.
I put the link to YouTube in the comments below:
This week I am sharing something deeply personal. The real journey of Standing Bow Pose, from where most students begin all the way to the full expression of the pose, with alignment and teaching points for every single stage along the way.
It was never about the final shape. It was always about the journey. And every stage of that journey deserves to be celebrated.
Love & Light,
Jimmy
Hot Yoga’s Revolving Triangle!
One of the postures I added to the Barkan Sequence!
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Hot Yoga’s Sun-Salutation…
Barkan Method 2nd Set…
Add a twist…
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Hot Yoga’s Sun Salutation starts with…
Runners Lunge!
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Hot Yoga’s Sun Salutation starts with Runners Lunge!
Keep your hips square…
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Hot Yoga’s Full Splits!
Front foot flex…
Hips square…
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Hot Yoga’s TOE Stand!
At the advanced level, no hands!
Look Ma … No Hands!
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Hot Yoga’s Toe Stand for Balance!
You Can come down with a bent knee!
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Hot Yoga’s Toe Stand!
Two ways to get into the pose!
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