Norma Strang, Director, Bikram Yoga Byron Bay

My early career in advertising and marketing was very successful. I was an excellent employee ( not a sick day in 10 years), worked hard,  and made a very good living. I drove lovely cars, travelled to beautiful and exotic destinations, and lived the ‘good’ life. I was regarded as an asset  for any company  in my field and was often offered jobs with more money and perks. As the years went on I became very unhappy living like this. I knew something was missing …..

I tried my first Bikram Yoga class in September 2003. I was 38 years old and although I looked healthy enough, years of  ‘good’ living and taking my body for granted slapped me hard on the face during that first 90 minutes.  I thought I was going to die in that class! I silently cursed my friend for advising me to go there and swore I’d never go back to that hell hole.
Incredibly, that night I slept like a baby and woke up feeling amazing the next morning….I decided to give it another go.

6 months later I was sitting in front of Bikram Choudhury as he told me I would be a very good teacher one day. I was baffled as I had no intention of teaching…I just wanted to do Yoga for 9 weeks!
My life changed during that 9 weeks with Bikram….I cried buckets as my body opened up and released painful emotions that I’d been holding onto or that I’d been unaware of. The stretching and sweating cleansed my body and spirit profoundly.

My first teaching position was in Hawaii….  I seemed to be manifesting things very easily, including this job . I was happy and from there manifestation became easy:

In 2005 I opened Bikram Yoga Fitzroy
In 2007 I opened Bikram Yoga Byron Bay (Billinudgel)
In 2008 I opened Bikram Yoga Byron Bay

Every day I see people change before my eyes, just like I have. Sometimes I am lost for words at the incredible power of this Yoga. It keeps us healthy, more peaceful and sane. I am so grateful for my teacher Bikram and for being able to share this with you all.