Bikram Choudhury

Bikram Choudhury is a yoga guru and the founder of Bikram Yoga. He was born in Calcutta, India and began practicing yoga at a young age. Choudhury developed his own style of yoga, which he trademarked and began teaching in the 1970s. He became a popular figure in the yoga world and was known for his charismatic teaching style and his emphasis on the physical aspects of yoga. However, Choudhury has also been the subject of controversy, with numerous allegations of abuse and misconduct made against him. He has been sued by several former students and has been accused of creating a cult-like atmosphere in his yoga studios. Choudhury has denied all allegations and has maintained that his teachings are based on traditional yoga principles. He has also been the subject of several media investigations, which have raised questions about his business practices and his personal life.