It's Fall - Things are Changing
Right now at Bikram Yoga - Bend, Oregon, many new and exciting changes and events are occurring. Most of you know that Susie McLagen joined our teaching staff after the spring teacher training. Susie has already been showing that she is a truly amazing
teacher.
On October 1st Eva Vidal joined our staff as studio manager. We are lucky to have her. Eva originally went through Bikram's teacher training in 1997. She has previously owned two yoga studios - and is well versed in the advanced series. Eva will bring a great depth of knowledge and experience to the Bend studio. Be sure to welcome her with open arms.
SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PACKAGE
Haven't been to the studio for a while? Ready to come back?
If you have not been here since March 1st of this year, come back today. You can start from the beginning again with the $15 Intro Special. Then talk to us about starting a new package or re-activating your old package.
30 and 60 DAY CHALLENGES
Do you want to take your practice to the next level? Make a commitment now to challenge yourself to practice either 30 or 60 days in a row. Why? It is like taking your car to the detail shop and having every nook and cranny cleaned and polished. Join others and put your name on the sign up board now. At this years Holiday Party we will have surprise gifts for all who participate and complete their challenge.
POSTURE CLINIC
Saturday November 7th, 11:30 to 3:30
HOLIDAY PARTY
Saturday December 6th 5 to 9pm
Be sure to put this date on your calendar now. We will give surprise gifts to the participants of the yoga challenge. Then everyone can have fun competing in the Bend Twister Championships. Perhaps if you have done the challenge you can twist and turn and win this fun event and receive even more gifts. Be sure to bring your family and your favorite dish.
OREGON HATHA YOGA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday January 9th
Aladdin Theatre, Portland Oregon
This is a regional event of the USA Yoga Federation. The finals will be held in Los Angeles, February 5 - 7th. We will be conducting periodic trainings at the Bend studio in preparation. Please talk to us at the studio about how you can participate in this hatha yoga tradition.
Visit our Events Page for more info about these events.
Hope to see you in class today!
Michael Harris, School Director
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The First Law of Karma says:
Whatever you want from life
You must do for someone else first.
Jey Rinpoche (1357-1419), Teacher of the First Dalai Lama |
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Posture of the Month |
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Paschimottasana
Stretching Pose
Do you ever feel that when you practice this posture nothing seems to be happening? Well, lets see if we can change that just a little.
To start this posture remember to get your legs really straight and strong - work on getting your heels off the ground. Sometimes your feet are not flat - simply turn you little toes to the back wall. This should help to straighten your ankles and the bottom of your feet. Once all that is in place, then begin to pull forward. At first you want to continuously look forward - then keep pulling as you work to touch your forward to the toes.
The Stretching Pose works the circulation in the bowels, your overall digestion and increases the circulation to the liver and the spleen. It also works your sciatic nerves, tendons, hip joints and your back - especially the last five vertebrae of the spine.
Hope to see you in class today!
Michael Harris, School Director |
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Student of the Month |
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October 2009
Student of the Month
Steve Landry
Can you believe it? Since Steve's first class on July 6th he has attended 105 classes. That is 105 classes in 87 days. Wow..!! That is commitment...
To say the least Steves yoga practice has changed his life. He is able to breathe better, has less stress, less depressioan and he has met many new friends. Fixed Firm posture - previously his least favorite posture is now his most favorite posture. And he likes the rush that Camel posture gives him.
Steve recently moved his closer to the river and to the studio. Now he can walk to the studio. He is the owner of River Bend Heating and Cooling.
What's Steve's next goal? Not to miss a day of yoga in six months. Something tells me that he will do it..!!!
Hope to see all of you in class very soon..!!
Michael Harris, School Director |
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Other News |
Do you know that you can now buy your classes online? It's an easy and simple way to make sure your classes are always current. You can even look at your class visits and see how many times you have come. Just go to the Schedule Page of our website and set up your account today
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Events
Check out our Website for the latest info on our events.
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Be sure to check our Gallery Page on the website. We will continue to add new photos.
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We are looking for more testimonials. If you have a story to tell us about your yoga practice, please let us know. We might want to add you to our website. Take a look at the Testimonial Page now.
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We hope to see you in class today!!
Michael Harris, School Director
Bikram Yoga - Bend, Oregon |
