Jimmy Barkan

For Corporate Events Jimmy has a unique way of combining his singing and yoga talents by teaching a Master Yoga class in the morning and then singing at night!!

Performing: Jimmy Barkan takes you on a musical journey swinging through different moments and memories of his life while singing songs from Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Sammy Davis Jr., Bobby Darin and Elvis. Barkan delivers high-energy performances with charm and charisma!

Yoga: Jimmy is also a world-renowed Hot Yoga Teacher and Founder of The Barkan Method of Hot Yoga. He conducts Seminars & Teacher Trainings in Australia, Japan, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland and Costa Rica to name a few. His Hot Yoga DVD has been number #1 on Amazon for over three years.

“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.”
- Alex Haley

I was born in Pittsburgh and took to the stage at an early age. While all my friends were listening to Led Zeppelin and The Grateful Dead, I was listening and highly influenced by the Big Band Swing Singers; Tony, Mel, Bobby, Sammy & Frank. When I was old enough I started performing in local nightclubs and bars. I had the privilege to headline Pittsburgh’s famous Holiday House that also featured these performers: Jonny Carson, Liza Minnelli, Joan Rivers and even Frank Sinatra!

“The glamour of it all! New York America!”
- Charlie Chaplin

Moved to NYC and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University, studied with world famous Vocal Coach Don Lawrence and played at various showcases and nightclubs throughout Manhattan and the Catskill Mountains. Landed a record deal with Decco and recorded my first album titled Love in your Life.

“Tip the world over on its side and everything loose will land in Los Angeles.”
- Frank Lloyd Wright

Then moved to L.A. to continue my singing career and that’s where I met the controversial and charismatic Hot Yoga Teacher, Bikram Choudhury. I found my second passion in life, Hot Yoga! My family will be the first to tell you that my passions sometimes become obsessions! I started practicing Hot Yoga three to four times daily and soon became Bikram’s most senior teacher.

“Travel brings power and love back into your life.”
- Rumi

Moved to South Florida to be near my parents who had moved down from Pittsburgh and opened several Hot Yoga Studios. I began my own style of Hot Yoga called The Barkan Method of Hot Yoga. I now have the honor to travel around the world (Australia, Japan, Hungary, Iceland and Costa Rica to name a few), teaching The Barkan Method Hot Yoga and certifying Barkan Method Teachers.

'The Wheel is Come Full Circle'
- William Shakespeare

My original dream… is to be a singer and entertainer! Fronted numerous bands, sang with Gloria Loring and The Palm Beach Pops at The Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Now I am performing all over Florida at (phone number hidden) seat theaters!!

“That the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse!”
- Walt Whitman

Now I’m very excited to be releasing a five song (EP) recorded at Maximum Entertainment in Orlando with producer and friend, Danny Flores. The five songs featured on my new EP are very close to my heart and I hope you all enjoy listening to them as much as I have enjoyed recording them!

If local Jimmy can provide a full sound system. Traveling he would require the following: PA System with wireless mic, CD Player, Lighting. A Stage i.e. recommended but not required!