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February 2011
 Jason Scorpion
Michael Harris, Director
Bikram Yoga
Bend, Oregon
 
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Bikram Yoga Rocks in February!

 

  Heather Furtney Feb 2011

Heather Furtney training for the US National

 Hatha Yoga Championships. 

 

 

In addition to the 28 amazing beginning Bikram Yoga classes that we have each week there continues to be many great events and changes occurring at the studio.   Following is a brief recap:

 

> Dessert and Yoga Talk -

   Saturday, February 12th, 7 to 9pm

This a fun and great way to learn more about Bikram Yoga and to get to know your fellow yogis. There is no charge - just bring a piece of your favorite dessert.  We will provide the refreshments.  Bring yourself, your family and your friends - even those who have never practiced Bikram Yoga before.  We will have an open dialog on any topic you like.  Wow - that opens the door to a great discussion!   If you know you are coming - just let us know.  If you decide at the last minute, grab your coat and come on down. 

 

> Heather Furtney and Adam Walton are participating in the United States National Hatha Yoga Championships.  This will be in Los Angeles the first weekend in March.  Currently they are training for this most amazing event.  In mid-February we will begin selling raffle tickets to help support their journey. 

 

>Yoga Buddy Passes.  For those of you that are on the Yearly Unlimited package or the 12 Month Unlimited Club - you can now bring your friends complimentary.  You now have Four Buddy Passes each year as part of your unlimited yoga package.  So bring a friend today to come and experience a Bikram Yoga class. 

 

> Video Testimonials.  We have begun taping video testimonials of your experiences with Bikram Yoga.  These testimonials are being added to our website and to our Facebook page.  We recently taped Anne Jackson - owner of Side Effects Snowboard Shop and Michael Lynch - Honorary Mayor of Bikram Yoga, Bend.  Do you have a story?  A story about your Bikram Yoga practice.  Be sure to let us know and perhaps we will add your testimonial.  It really is a great way to let others know how powerful this yoga practice is. 

 

 

Michael Harris, Director  

 

 

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Quote of the Month
 
 "My friends and teammates think I made a deal with the devil. But it was yoga that made my training complete,"  
 
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,
Basketball Player and Bikram Yoga Practitionor
February 2011
Student of the Month
Franchot Tone Feb 2011 

Franchot Tone 

Franchot's last name is Tone.  His parents and the gods must have known something - he is a musician and producer.   Many know Franchot locally for his amazing guitar licks on the local music scene.  He is also part of the Culver City Dub Collective - a band out of Los Angeles. 

   

So how the heck did Franchot start Bikram Yoga? Well, like many men, his wife.  At first (2001) he went reluctantly - just a few times in Manhattan Beach and then quit.  He thought it was hot, challenging and readily admits that he is recovering from laziness and apathy.  
 
Franchot and his wife, Kristan moved to Bend in 2008.  He then gave Bikram Yoga another shot.  Now, Franchot rarely misses a day - really only if he is traveling for a gig somewhere. At one point he did close to 72 days in a row of yoga.  Perhaps he is not such a lazy dude after all.  However he does say that his favorite posture is "the one where you lie down and rest."  That would be savasana!
 
In Franchot's words:
"Yoga has helped me get through the long winters with a good attitude.  I also like how I am never sore or achey in the mornings. I feel pretty strong and healthy for the most and I believe it comes from practicing yoga regularly.  I am very grateful that we have such an amazing studio to practice in.  I am also grateful for all the instructors that show up every day to teach us.  THANKS!"  
 
Whether at the yoga studio or at the local music scene, be sure to congratulate Franchot on being February 2011 Student of the Month!

  







Potpourri of Bikram Yoga
 
A grab bag of updates, testimonials, information and
news on Bikram Yoga.  

 
  Clay Hosterman Jan 2011 

 

 

 

Read this article about Britans #1 Tennis Player Andy Murray and professional athletes that practice Bikram Yoga.  

 

Andy Murray

  

 
  
 


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