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
Linda Powers
MIchelle Martinez
Nikki Dolce
Ashley Tattrie
Kassi Hansen
Fantastic effort yogis!
If you are interested in a Challenge, just see the front desk for details! |
| 2011 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 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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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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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of this, all pink BYT tees are $5 OFF through 10/31/11.
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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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Lynn Sankey Photography
Crash Course | For Beginning and Intermediate Photographers
Learn how to control the outcome of your photographs!
Whether you are photographing your child's first steps, a varsity soccer game, family portraits, or a beautiful landscape, at this workshop you will learn how to achieve this perfect shot!
This course is open to all point 'n shoot and DSLR users When: October 27th, 6:45 PM to 8:45 PM Where: NE Corner of Warner and Kyrene WellSpring Holistic Health 430 W Warner Rd Tempe, AZ 85284 About the Course Topics: Aperture, Shutter Speed, Composition, Light, Tricks of the Trade All attendees receive a copy of The Arizona Highways Photography Guide and 2 hours of intense instruction. Cost: $60.00  How to Sign up: For questions email Lynn: meritsmisty@cox.net To sign up, go to www.lynnsankeyphotography.com and click on the Crash Course Photography Class. To learn more about Lynn Sankey, visit her website at www.lynnsankeyphotography.com. See Lynn's art displayed here at Bikram Yoga Tempe! |
Mindful Body Care
Special on Massage for Bikram Yogis |  | |
Anna Lunaria has over 20 years of experience and has been called the "Guru of posture and pain relief," "the CSI of bodywork" and "the Mozart of Massage." During the months of October and November she is offering a Special Introductory Offer for Bikram yogis.
Relieve pain and tension from overuse, stress or injury with a Medical Massage (regularly $80): $65 for 60 minutes.
Or get your Qi flowing and harmonize Yin & Yang with Zen Shiatsu (regularly $80): $50 for 60 minutes.
Contact Anna:
480-206-6199
www.annalunaria.com
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Trick or Treat!
Newsletter | October 2011 |
Greetings!
Motivating yourself to go to yoga can be much like going out Trick-or-Treating. You arrive in your costume and take your chances. Trick or treat? You never quite know what you are going to get. You may come willingly, excited to sweat, and lo and behold you are humbled by the experience. On the other hand--and more commonly--you may arrive tired and sore, only to discover reserves of energy, strength, and flexibility that allow you to go further than you knew you could. The experience becomes transcendent.
Here is the wonderful thing: whatever the case may be, whether you do 1 posture or all 26, you get the benefits of that yoga class. In the end, each and every final Savasana is a treat. There are no tricks, only the breakdown of your expectations and limitations as you forge the connection between mind, body and spirit.
Tricia & The Teachers and Staff of Bikram Yoga Tempe |
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Bikram Comes to Phoenix!
The time has come! Get your tickets today!
Bikram Choudhury will hold a 3 hour seminar on October 29th from 5 PM to 8 PM followed by a book signing. Location: Double Tree Resort in Scottsdale.
Ticket Price: $55 pre-order; $65 at the door.
Go online to order: www.bikramcomestophoenix.com
This event is close to selling out!
SCHEDULE CHANGE @ BYT! Due to the seminar, we are canceling the 3:30PM class on Saturday, October 29th.
The namesake of Bikram Yoga, Bikram Choudhury created the sequence of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises that has changed and improved hundreds of thousands of lives. He is an extraordinarily dynamic speaker, highlighting his wisdom and knowledge with his occasionally astonishing directness and honesty, sense of humor and unstoppable energy. Often labeled as controversial, but undeniably charismatic, Bikram will share his insights from a lifetime of practicing and teaching yoga all over the world as well as how to blend and benefit from the Eastern and Western philosophies.
This is our first time welcoming Bikram to the Valley of the Sun. If you have the opportunity, we highly recommend taking advantage of this exciting seminar.
Ticket Price: $55 pre-order; $65 at the door.
Go online to order: www.bikramcomestophoenix.com
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Postures of the Month
Backbend and Padahastasana
This month you get, not one, but two postures to consider. Perhaps it seems like a trick now, but really, fine tuning these two back to back poses is a real treat. The backbend is actually the third part of Half Moon Pose and together with Padahastasana, these poses are intended as a warm-up for the spine. That means the harder you work, the more prepared your spine will be for the rest of class.
Why? The Benefits... Back-bending... Stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and prepare the body for action. Helps counteract the damage caused by bad posture Relieves back pain, bronchial distress, scoliotic deformities, frozen shoulder Realigns the spine Promotes proper kidney function Helps with digestion and elimination Breaks through insecurity and fear; opens the heart chakra Relieves stress and builds confidence Padahastasana | Hands to Feet Pose.... Stretches the spine, increasing flexibility Firms and trims the lower body Strengthens the legs, glutes, obliques, deltoids and trapezius muscles Increases the flexibility in the legs and sciatic nerves Improves circulation Clearly the benefits are worth it, but let's be honest, sometimes it is a bit difficult to listen carefully when your back sure enough "hurts like Hell" or you are learning to sympathize with a Japanese ham sandwich. So the next question is... How? Posture Tips...  Backbend: Relax! The more you relax, the easier and less painful the backbend will be. When you drop your head back, drop it all the way back, letting go at the base of your neck. When you feel stuck, focus your attention on you lower back and let go of that tension. Don't be scared. You are not about to break yourself; pain often means you are doing something right. Use the Breath. INHALE before you drop your head back to lift your chest up. Use 80-20 breathing while in the posture. On the exhales find your depth and relaxation. Padahastasana: Bend your knees if you need to (and most people do!). As you bend forward, bend your knees to protect the spine. While in the posture, it is much more important to have your stomach on your thighs, chest on your knees and face on your legs below the knees than to have your knees straight. So BEND your knees as much as you need to. Then try to push them back and lock them but don't lose the body to leg connection. If you physically cannot touch your face, then just try your hardest to get there and little by little, you will. Elbows behind your legs on your calf muscles. Or as close to that as you can get. This will help you keep the body on the legs and will also help you pull. Pull your heels, roll forward, push your knees back. Those three actions will align your body and create the stretch in your spine and the backs of your legs. Suck your stomach in! Maybe this should have been the first tip. This is a forward bend and so you must be very careful to protect the spine. Start to finish, suck your stomach in! This will help you get the best stretch in your spine, protect your back and also work on your abdominal strength. |
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Halloween Fun
Sure, this year Halloween falls on a Monday, but that doesn't mean it has to be all business. Celebrate Halloween this year by dressing up for class! Bring a little bit of fun into your practice with a pair of devil horns or cat ears or maybe a pair of goofy glasses or butterfly wings. Or bring a whole lot of fun by going all out; some of the memorable costumes of the past? Michael Phelps, Lady Gaga, Roller girl, GI Jane, Wonder Woman, Disco Girl and so many more! Let your imagination and creativity go wild, but remember that you are still going to sweat!
Prizes will be given out throughout the day for costumed yogis and those voted best dressed! Check out these pictures from Halloweens past for some inspiration!
 
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Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!
Sincerely, Bikram Yoga Tempe 1825 E Guadalupe Rd #103 Tempe, AZ 85283 www.bikramyogatempe.com 480-777-0939 |
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