HYCA mission statement

"Let the Light of Knowledge dissipate this Darkness of Ignorance" - A.P. Mukerji

We are here to cultivate and mentor Leaders who can use this powerful Bikram Hatha Yoga System to help guide the lives of others, and in turn, change their world.

We believe in a process, not perfection, when it comes to Teaching and Practice.

We are traditionalist and honor the lineage of the Bikram Yoga System.

We are not here to promote personalities, champions, or gurus.

Founders of Hot Yoga College of America.

It's not About Us, but here's our credentials

Director/Co-Founder - James "Jimmy Ji" Mahon

James Mahon, affectionately known as "Jimmy Ji" has journeyed with the Eastern Mind+Body yogic systems for many years, always regarding himself as a Student of the higher practices. Let us take a look at what these experiences have yielded in terms of commitment and growth:

Over 28 years of serious practice of the Bikram Beginning System, starting in San Francisco, CA at the very first Bikram Yoga School in 1992.

After 9 years of dedicated practice and study, he certified with Bikram Choudhury in 2001, Los Angeles, CA. Selected with 10 others, out of a group of 160 trainees, to demonstrate the 26 postures at the graduation ceremonies.

Opened the first Yoga College of India Fort Myers location in 2002. Personally supervised and created two more location build-outs with extended knowledge on how to construct and operate a successful school. Bikram Yoga Fort Myers has been serving the SWFL community for 18 years. In his first three years of operation Jimmy Ji taught every single class and only closed two days out of the year. To this day, 90% of the classes are still taught by Jimmy Ji, day in and day out, providing the consistency students need.

Additional practices include, 30 years of practice and study in Kwan Ping Yang Tai Ji under the tutelage of Master Jun Chung Chaing. Trained in Buddhist Vipassana Meditation under the teaching of Goenka. Additional yogic studies with Swami Patel, direct student of Sri Bramananda Sarasavati, founder of The Yoga Society of America SF, CA.

Operations/Co-Founder - Dana

Director/Co-Founder - James "Jimmy Ji" Mahon

Dana never walked the straight path, her youth was filled with exploration of the esoteric and psychedelics, growing up as a California girl in the 90's rave scene. These mind-opening experiences led her on the search for Truth, and ultimately finding the start of that pathway in Bikram Yoga. During her travels, Dana collected a Husband, 4 Kids, 2 Dogs, 2 Cats and a Goldfish named Vicious. Now using the tools of the Practice to navigate her domestic life in a healthier way, the story continues...but here are some of her accomplishments along the journey:

Since 2009, has practiced and studied with James "Jimmy Ji" Mahon at Bikram Yoga Fort Myers.

Certified by Bikram Choudhury in the Spring of 2018 in Acapulco, Mexico. Selected with 10 others, out of a group of 60 trainees, to demonstrate the 26 postures at the graduation ceremonies.

Awarded "Best Dialogue" of the Spring 2018 BYTT class.

Invited to teach a class of 50 Trainees and visiting Teachers at the Spring 2019 BYTT in Murcia, Spain. Dana dedicated that class to her true Teacher Jimmy Ji, because without his guidance none of these accomplishments would have been possible.

Assistant Instructor at Bikram Yoga Fort Myers