30 Day Challenge? Yeah, I did that! (And more...) | |
There's nothing easy about the 30 or 60 Day Challenge. 30 hot and sweaty 90 minute classes in 30 days is tough (we don't call it a challenge for nothing!) At the end of it, though, you have to admit it; it is worth it.
Just ask any of these yogis who recently finished their challenges!
30 Day
Idaliza Sosa
Venkat Anand Katuri
Damanyathi Wijesekeva
Missy Korn
Margarita Soloria
Norman Veierstahler
Pam Williams
60 Day
Renee TImpone
Leslie Anglero
Damian Barrios
Chuck Moore
Darcy Moore
Angela Fry
Micol Neely
Stan Jayne
90 Day
Randy Ortiz
Fantastic effort yogis!
If you are interested in a Challenge, just see the front desk for details!
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Please Be On Time!
Be on time to class. We understand that sometimes extenuating circumstances will occasionally make you a few minutes late, but as a rule try to get here at least 5 to 10 minutes before the class starts. | | Classes are busy and if there are more than 50 people in the class, we will not let you into the room late. You may enter the room a few minutes late if there is space and it is before second set of breathing. |
New Student Parking
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You have all seen the signs, "Reserved for New Students." We do our best to set these up before each class; sometimes we get busy and forget. Either way, the first three to four spots just to the right of the door are reserved for new students. If it is not your first or second class, please do not take one of these spots. Leave them for new students, who need to have examples in front of them and be within easy sight of the teacher.
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Lost and Found
| Blame it on the yoga brain! We have an assortment of mats, clothing, bottles and jewelry that have been left here at BYT.
If you think you may have lost something at the studio, please check with us at the front desk. At the end of each month all unclaimed items will be donated.
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Just a heads up: we reserve the right to dispose of sweaty towels and undergarments for reasons of sanitation. Please take caution not to leave them behind.
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First Fridays
On the first Friday of each month, firefighters, police, and paramedics are welcome to join us at BYT for free! | |
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BEZ Photography
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Have the spectacular photographs on the walls of the studio caught your eye? They are all taken by BYT owner, Dr. Ben Zorensky. You can visit his website to view his complete gallery and find his contact information. |
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Wellspring Holistic Health Center
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Wellspring, a beautiful wellness center created by Dr. Benjamin Zorensky NMD, is located at the northeast corner of Kyrene and Warner at 430 W Warner Rd. Ste 104. The center hosts the following practitioners:
Anna Lunaria
Licensed Massage Therepist and yoga teacher
John Schultz
Reflexology, Reiki, Energy Healing, Spiritual Life Coaching, Metaphysical Consultation and Therapeutic Prayer
Karla Kay
Gabi Garrisi
MBS Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork; Certified Bikram Yoga Teacher
Two rooms are currently available for lease to health and wellness practitioners. For inquiries, email drzorensky@gmail.com
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In the Community
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Help out fellow Bikram Yogi Tristan Topps by voting for her in the ABC Nissan Talent Search. You can vote once per day; the person who gets the most votes becomes the new face for ABC Nissan! |
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Change your mind; Change your life
Newsletter | June 2011
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Greetings!
Why do you do yoga? Everyone seems to have a slightly different motivation behind dedicating so much time, energy and sweat to this practice. I have talked to many of you about your goals and the benefits you receive. People come to lose weight, gain flexibility, de-stress, de-tox, rehabilitate an injury, lower blood pressure, quit smoking or simply because their friends say they MUST try it. Never have I met anyone who does yoga to stay the same. We are all looking for a change.
Many changes occur in our lives over which we have little to no control. But those are not the only changes we experience. No matter what cynics who mutter, "people don't change," have to say, the truth is that people do change. We have the capacity to learn and to grow and to expand our horizons. So we come to yoga to change our bodies, to heal old injuries, to lead a life free from chronic pain. We find in yoga not only those physical changes but also mental and emotional changes. As you progress through your practice, you begin to let go of stress and worry; to focus and concentrate; to stay present; to have faith in your own abilities; to act instead of react. "I cannot" turns into "I can" and frustration turns into patience.
Outside in the 'real world' these changes manifest themselves as surely as the relief from pain and the increased strength and flexibility. Not only to you rise from sleep without the aches and pains but also with the knowledge that you can face the day with confidence and optimism. The most profound changes in life come when you change the way you think. Practice this every day in the yoga room; for 90 minutes cultivate your thoughts carefully. Smile when you feel like crying. Try harder when you feel like giving up. Have patience when you struggle. Make your most difficult posture your favorite. You will discover that you can change. And it starts with making up your mind to do so.
Tricia & The Teachers and Staff of Bikram Yoga Tempe |
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| Just a Reminder....HYDRATE | |
We covered it in detail last month, but hydration is so crucial that it deserves a reminder. Here in Arizona the summer is heating up and our bodies are losing more water to keep us cool throughout the day. Make sure you are drinking enough water and also replenishing your electrolytes. If you are feeling dizzy, nauseous or headachy then you might be dehydrated. Remember, plain ol' water is the best way to hydrate; sports drinks can help to give you a little boost and also replenish some electrolytes, but they should supplement, not replace, water.
Reverse Osmosis Water?
Sometimes sorting through health fads can be tricky thanks to clever advertising. This one is important to those of us who live in the desert and like to sweat (a lot). Reverse osmosis is a technique used to remove particulates from water. The result is better tasting water that has been stripped of its natural minerals. Trace minerals are essential to the functioning of the body and drinking reverse osmosis water can actually flush them out of your system. If you drink reverse osmosis water regularly, consider keeping your drinking water in a carafe with Himalayan rock salt. The large crystals will gradually dissolve, replacing the minerals.
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2011 International Yoga Asana Championship
Bishnu Charan Ghosh Cup
The yoga community is abuzz with the upcoming Bishnu Charan Ghosh International Yoga Championships. Competitors from all over the world will compete for the title of International Champion in the Mens, Womens and Youth divisions. The Championship will be held on June 18th and 19th from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Radisson Hotel LAX.
If you find yourself with some free time in Cali this weekend, you can visit the competition: $10 per day, $15 for both days and $5 per day for USA Yoga members. For those of you who cannot make it all the way to California, the championship will be streamed live at Ghoshcup.com.
USA Champions Joseph Encinia of Texas and Afton Carraway of Florida will be among the competitors. Check out their routines from the final round of Nationals in March!
|  | | Encinia, Joseph - 2011 USA Yoga Asana Finals |
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Fashionable Yogis
With no further ado, we are proud to bring you the brand spankin' new Bikram Yoga Tempe shirts! We have men's and women's t-shirts in multiple colors as well as women's tanks and tank-dresses. Kid's tees coming soon! The fabric is wonderfully soft and light and the design fun and vibrant! Pick one up in the studio today and show your BYT colors. (Photo below does not display the fine detail in the lettering).
T-shirts: $25 Tanks: $20 Tank Dress: $30
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2011 Bikram Yoga Women's Retreat
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to join women from all over the country to learn about and discuss women's issues from a yogic and holistic perspective. The 2011 Women's Retreat will be held November 11-13 at the Solana Marriott in Westlake, Texas. The weekend will include Bikram Yoga classes led by Rajashree and Emmy as well as a meditation and women's panel. Additionally, you have the option of taking advanced class from Emmy and the event can also qualify as recertification for teachers. This retreat is for anyone from beginner to advanced student. You will have the opportunity to spend time with the two most senior and endeared women in the Bikram Yoga Community in a relaxed and open atmosphere.
For more details, please visit their site. You will find details about the schedule and pricing information there.
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Just for Fun...
After hiking 11 miles into the Grand Canyon, a side trip took Gabi and Tricia to Ribbon Falls. They could not resist the temptation to try a few yoga poses with such an awe-inspring backdrop.
 Tricia Hester, Standing Head to Knee, 2011 Gabi Garrisi, Standing Bow Pulling Pose, 2011 |
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"If you always think the way you have always thought, you will always do what you have always done. If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got. And so, you see, if you want to change your life, all you have to do is change your mind."
When I went searching for this quote, I found several variations with different implications. This is the one I liked best. The very first step in achieving a goal and creating a change in your life is to believe that you have the power to make that change.
Sincerely, The Teachers and Staff of Bikram Yoga Tempe 1825 E Guadalupe Rd #103 Tempe, AZ 85283 www.bikramyogatempe.com 480-777-0939 |
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