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
Teagan Wall
Jackie Lamaire
Hart Larew
Sara Distefano
Mary Millard
Crista Lucio
Birgit Zimmerman
Melisse Hart
Jessica Vargas
Michelle Bartley
60 Day
Idaliza Sosa
Norman Veierstahler
Margarita Soloria
Carolyn Ziara
Fantastic effort yogis!
If you are interested in a Challenge, just see the front desk for details!
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BYT T-shirts and tanks are a hit! We have added to our selection, including the introduction of kid's wear. Check out the styles next time you are at the studio.
T-shirts: $25 Tanks: $20 Tank Dress: $30 Kid's T's: $19
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2011 Women's Retreat
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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 retreat will be led by two of the most adored and inspiring women in the Bikram Yoga community: Rajashree Choudhury and Emmy Cleaves. For more details, please visit their site. You will find details about the schedule and pricing information there.
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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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Freedom!
Newsletter | July 2011 |
Greetings!
We hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July! Over 20 countries celebrate their independence during July, so naturally freedom has been on my mind this month.
Yoga helps us acheive freedom: freedom from pain, freedom from stress, freedom from attachment, freedom from limitation. Each day we practice this yoga, we choose to struggle, breathe, relax, push, pull, compress and stretch our way through physical and mental weakness and inflexibility. In doing so we earn the freedom from pain and hence the freedom to live the life we love.
As you find yourself day after day in that hot room, sweat dripping into your eyes and up your nose, body painfully lifting, tucking, pulling, kicking and stretching, just remember you are fighting for freedom. The freedom from pain is the freedom to play. The freedom from stress is the freedom to laugh. The freedom from limitation is the freedom to go beyond your own expectations and to truly live.
Tricia & The Teachers and Staff of Bikram Yoga Tempe |
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Summer Sale
July keeps getting better and better! Not only does it have fireworks and barbecues but you can also get our Magical Year Unlimited ON SALE for only $999!
This is the most economical way to practice yoga, even if you are going to be gone for a few weeks (or even a few months) or if you only practice 8 or 9 times a month. For $999, it is like buying 7 months of unlimited yoga and getting 5 months for free.
What better way to jump start your commitment to take care of yourself this year?
Further, we are offering a deal on our monthly Autopay! If you sign up this month for the $120/month Autopay, we will waive the $49 activation fee. You save $30 a month off our regular 30 Day unlimited plus you do not have to pay any set up fees.
This sale only runs through July. July 31st is the last day you can get this special offer!
No further discounts apply to the sale prices.
You can sign up online by clicking HERE (online store is located in upper right hand corner) or sign up in the studio.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask us!
"I just wanted to say thank you again for all that you do. I am now realizing that my one year unlimited pass has been the best money I have ever spent. I'm really glad that I've been coming to your studio. Thank you for your continued service.
Your entire staff puts 100% of their heart into teaching. They are excellent and hard working, and they all want to be teaching. Thank you again for creating such a wonderful yoga community. Regards, Andrea Elikan"
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More On Hydration!
There is a good chance we will be discussing this topic until the temperatures once again drop below 100 degrees. Until then, I hope you are listening and getting plenty of water. Over the last two weeks, as the thermometer has registered over 115 degrees in the middle of the day, I have found it increasing difficult to take my own advice. Water is filling and, well, boring sometimes. So here are a few tips to get those few extra ounces you may still yet be missing.
1. Drinking multiple liters of water a day can be boring, especially for those who avoid juices and other flavored beverages. If this sounds like you, try giving your water a little fruit spritz. Squeeze a bit of lemon, orange or lime in there with a pinch of sea salt. Or try a few cubes of watermelon or honeydew (frozen or fresh).
2. Eat your fluids. What? Yes, food has water in it. Of course, we knew that, but choosing foods with high water content can make a big difference in your hydration. The obvious contenders are fresh fruits and vegetables, cooked or raw. But rice, pasta, dairy and meats also provide your body with water. Take moisture content of food into consideration when planning meals.
3. Chugging water can make your stomach ache. Be kind to your tummy and drink water in small amounts throughout the day. Carry a water bottle with you wherever you go and see if you can drink a mouthful of water every 10 to 15 minutes. You should not try to drink your required ounces all at once (especially not a half hour before yoga).
And as always remember that caffeinated and alcoholic beverages will dehydrate you, so be sure you have a big glass of water along with your morning coffee!
Yogis are not the only ones you have to worry about staying hydrated in the summer! While reading about hydration, I stumbled across this article about the hydration stations in the Phoenix area. Take a look and maybe even join the outreach efforts to keep everyone in the valley safe! |
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In Tribute to Bishnu Charan Ghosh
Independence Day is not the only holiday celebrated by our community this July. On July 9th, Bikram yoga studios across the world recognize and honor the memory of Bikram's guru Bishnu Charan Ghosh. Bikram Yoga Tempe was proud to donate 50% of all sales from July 9th to the Bishnu Charan Ghosh Trust. Take a moment to read a bit about the proud lineage of Bikram and the history of the yoga that has changed our lives.
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The Man Himself
Bikram Comes to Phoenix!  We are very excited to announce that Bikram himself will be in Phoenix on October 29, 2011! Bikram will give a 3 hour lecture followed by a book signing. The lecture will last from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Tickets are $55 in advance and $65 the day off the event. You can read about the event and purchase tickets online here. This event is going to sell out! Secure your ticket today! We highly recommend that you attend this seminar so that you may gain a deeper understanding of the philosophy and physiology of Bikram yoga. After all, there is no better person from whom to learn than the source! Along with having a wealth of knowledge and experience, Bikram is a dynamic speaker who will make you laugh while at the same time educating you on yoga philosophy. Outspoken, controversial and always insightful, Bikram will educate, entertain, challenge and inspire you! |
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Just for Fun...
More pictures of hiking and yoga! I am rather partial to photos of Bikram yogis enjoying the great outdoors! Loving the life we live :)
Recent 60 Day Challenger, Idaliza Sosa, performs a beautiful Standing Bow Pulling Pose while enjoying a hike through Fay Canyon in Sedona.
Recent graduate of the Spring 2011 Bikram Yoga Teacher Training and Bikram Yoga Tempe teacher, Leslie Purucker, charges forward on Camelback. The harder you kick, you balance forever!
Anne Purucker demonstrates her unbreakable concentration in Awkward Pose on Camelback mountain. These sisters are unstoppable!
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Holidays like the 4th of July remind us to take the time to celebrate. Every day is a celebration of life and of the freedoms we enjoy. So go out and celebrate the freedom to run, jump, stretch, smile, laugh, love and live!
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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