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New/Old Client Special
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$25 for 2 Weeks Unlimited! A great stocking stuffer!
Must be an Arizona resident. Valid for new students and those who have not practiced at our studio since February 1st, 2010!
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20% off all other yoga packages during your first two weeks!
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Gifts for the Yogi in Your Life
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BYT Gift Certificate
We offer gift certificates in any amount. You can gift either a dollar amount or a yoga package. Available online and in the studio (already wrapped)! To buy online click here, select 'Online Store' and then 'Gift Cards/Credit'. Kulae Mats and Hot Yoga Towels
YogiToes Skidless Towel
Men's Yoga WearShakti, LuluLemon, Maxx
Women's Yoga Wear
Shakti and lululemon
BYT T-shirts and Tank Tops
Bikram's Book
Bikram Yoga Water Bottle
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Congrats Challengers!
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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 was worth it.
Just ask any of these yogis who recently finished their challenges!
30 Day
Melanie O'Brien
Kim Whattler
Stephanie Tsui
Heather Murdy
Stephanie Rider
Tristan Topps
Raul Rico
Joelle Minitti
Michael Harrington
60 Day Jessica Jackson Laurie Frechette
If you have finished your challenge but have not received your certificate and gifts, please see us at the front desk!
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| Testimonials
$20 credit!
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Would you like to share your Bikram Yoga story? Can we include you in our next newsletter? How has Bikram Yoga helped you? We would love to know and if we publish your testimonial, we will add $20 to your account.
Please email:
tricia@bikramyogatempe.com |
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Free First Friday for Firefighters, Police and Paramedics
| As a service to our community, Bikram Yoga Tempe offers FREE yoga to all Phoenix Metropolitan area firefighters, police, and paramedics for the first Friday of ever month. Please bring a valid ID and choose from the 6 am, 9 am, 12 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm classes.
Friday January 6th is the next First Friday!
Firefighters, police and paramedics also receive 10% off our yoga packages.
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Lost and Found
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Birthday Special
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Receive 10% off retail during the week of your birthday!
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WellSpring Holistic Health
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A Wellness Center affiliated with Bikram Yoga Tempe
Wellspring, a beautiful wellness center created by Dr. Benjamin Zorensky, ND, 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 Therapist, "Pain Relief Guru", Yoga Teacher
John Schultz
Reflexology, Reiki, Energy Healing, Spiritual Life Coaching, Metaphysical Consultation and Therapeutic Prayer
radicallight@hotmail.com
Karla Kay
Life Rejuvenation, Couples Coaching and Grief Counseling
Certified Bikram Yoga Teacher
enlightenedpathways.com
enlightenedpathways@cox.net
Gabi Garrisi
MBS Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Certified Bikram Yoga Teacher
mbstherapeutic.com
gabi@mbstherapeutic.com
Two rooms and the lecture/yoga room are currently available for lease to health and wellness practitioners. For inquiries, email drzorensky@gmail.com or call 481-323-9641.
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Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can improve our facility. We strive to make Bikram Yoga Tempe a very comfortable, peaceful environment for everyone.
Please email:
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| Greetings!
The holiday season is in full swing and everyone is bustling about getting ready. Too often during this time of year we lose track of the fact that we are celebrating. Whatever your traditions, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or the Winter Solstice, do not lose sight of the joy and meaning behind it all.
Here are a few thoughts from the teachers and staff of Bikram Yoga Tempe:
"As the year is coming to an end, the holidays offer the best time to cherish the best memories, ignore the unhappy moments and plan for the next year. Be happy. Be safe. Be with your family." - Shyam
"As you get older Christmas becomes less about presents and decorations and more about being around the people you love to be around: family, friends. Put the emphasis on the quality of time you spend with your loved ones rather than the quality of the things that you get." - Lisa
"When did the holidays become a time to survive rather than a time to enjoy? Slow down and take a breath. Take a bit of the pressure off of yourself and savor the time you spend with your loved ones." - Tricia
"No matter how big the challenge, remember that your family and friends are there for you. They are the only gift for which you need no receipt." - Reba
"The best gifts are those made with love." - Michelle
All the best to you and yours for a joyful holiday season full of love, joy and peace. |
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The Best Gift of All
BYT Annual Membership ON SALE through December 31st!
There is no better gift than that of health and well-being. This is the perfect present for yourself or for your favorite yogi.
The Magical Year Unlimited is ON SALE for only $1095!
(That's a savings of $300 off the Magical Year Unlimited and a $700 savings compared to doing a year 30 days at a time).
One year for $1095 breaks down to only $91 a month. So this holiday season treat yourself or the special yogi in your life to a year of sweaty happiness!
Purchase online by clicking HERE (click on the 'Online Store'). Or you can purchase at the studio or by calling us at 480-777-0939. Let us know if we can upgrade your pass today!
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Auto-Renewal Monthly Unlimited...$120/month + NO activation fee! Save $49!
The Auto-Renewal Monthly is also $30 less than the 30 Day Unlimited pass! Sign up online HERE (click on 'Online Store' on upper right hand tab; then click on 'Contracts'), call in, or sign up at the studio! No further discounts apply to the above packages. Both offers expire on 12/31/11.
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Why We are Thankful
9 Year Anniversary Recap
On Saturday, December 3rd, we were reminded why we are so thankful. The Bikram Yoga Tempe community, each and every one of YOU, are what makes us truly blessed. So thank you for coming out and celebrating and supporting our studio. We had an amazing day talking to you and listening to your stories.
The day started out with a regular Bikram Yoga class taught by Tricia. What an amazing thing to see 95 yogis practicing side by side and sharing their energy!
At the 10 AM class, Gabi led a Demo + 1 Set class with Tricia, Katherine and Keri demonstrating the 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises. Students watched the first set and then joined in to fine tune their postures. Another Demo + 1 set happened at 3:30 PM with Jeremy leading the way and Audrey, Erin and Zonya demonstrating. After both of these classes we were thrilled to hear that those who attended enjoyed the in-depth look at the postures and the explanations on how to achieve form and depth.
The 1 PM and 5:30 PM classes were also special. Yogis in this class were taught round-robin style! In the 1 PM class, Reba, Jackie and Karla led the way. At 5:30 PM, Patrick, Shyam, Ron and MJ shared the podium. They each taught a portion of the class. As an extra bonus, when not teaching they were able to move around the room and give individual attention to students.
Thank you to everyone who joined us.
Bill Fechter, featured in the bottom right photo, has been a BYT member since 2002! To all of our students, old and new, you are the heart and soul of our studio!
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Testimonial
By Cherie Keating
I had been receiving health warnings for years: a family history of heart disease; the death of my sister at 61; a 42% fat reading during a recent check up; a sedentary, stressful job; a penchant for a lot of refined white flour foods, and the list goes on. I loved to hike but from sitting so much at work, I began to have issues with sciatic pain and the aftermath of a few mile hike would leave me out of commission for days.
A friend at work suggested I try Bikram yoga and I Googled it. Finally, I decided to take the plunge but did not want to go alone so I made a deal with my husband. If he went with me to Bikram, I would go camping with him and our son (camping? Me?). We arrived at Bikram Yoga Tempe on Father's Day and took our first class. I am not sure how we survived but I remember telling my husband, "The last time I worked this hard and sweat this much, they sent us home with a baby!" Patrick promised us we would feel better if we came back the very next day, and wanting to get the most of our two-week pass, we went back every day. Immediately we noticed that we slept better, felt better, and looked better. People began telling me my skin looked great and asked what I was doing (I am 54, no one has commented on my skin in 20 years!).
That was it, we were hooked! Since Father's Day, my sciatica is gone, my stress is under control, I have lost 10 pounds, a dress size, and my clothes fit better. My husband's blood pressure is in check and we have something fun to share (hopefully he has forgotten the part about camping!). My husband tries to meet me every other day for the 4:30 Bikram class and it is like we have a "date."
I tell everyone who will listen about my Bikram journey: how my body has changed, how the instructor's have gotten me to think differently about my courage and commitment and, most importantly of all, the health benefits my husband and I have experienced.
The instructors at Bikram Yoga Tempe have been amazing! From Tricia I have learned what stillness in a posture is. From Reba I have learned how to find humor in every pose. Jeremy and Audrey are poetry in motion. From Patrick, well, let's just say we love his class. You never know what to expect. Charles and the gang make sure they let us know we are valued as friends and not just customers.
I have belonged to expensive gyms over the years, taken quite a few yoga classes and have even had personal trainers. Nothing has done for me what Bikram Yoga has done! Don't be afraid of the heat, it is your friend, I promise! Lock your knee, lock your knee, lock your knee! |
Holiday Schedule
Happy Holidays! I hope you are all having a magical holiday season. In the coming weeks, there are a few changes to the schedule.
12/24 Christmas Eve: 8 AM & 10 AM Only
12/25 Christmas Day: BYT is CLOSED
12/31 New Years Eve: 8 AM, 10 AM and 1 PM Only
1/1/12 New Years Day: 11 AM and 1 PM Only
Join us on these special days. They are always fun! Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to secure your spot.
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Posture of the Month
Awkward Pose | Utkatasana
Awkward Pose is, well, awkward. All three parts warm up the muscles and joints in your legs for class as well as build strength and focus.
Why? The Benefits: Tones and shape the legs (And quickly!) Tones the arms (triceps TIGHT!) Strengthens the ankles and feet Strengthens the abdominal muscles (suck it in, tighten up, HOLD it in!) Stimulates circulation to lower extremities Relieves rheumatism and arthritis in legs and feet Helps cure slipped discs and lower spine maladies Increases concentration Builds discipline and self control
How? Posture Tips:
1st Part
Keep your HEELS behind your TOES. You should not see them in the mirror
Keep your knees 6 inches apart - they may want to come in closer or separate. Don't let them!
Put more weight in your heels
2nd Part
SIT DOWN - if you never sit in the chair you will always be stuck in the bar stool
Keep your heels behind your toes here too. This will strengthen your feet and ankles
Keep your upper body back - start to finish imagine you are being pulled up by the hair toward the ceiling
3rd Part
Squeeze your knees together
Sit down SLOWLY to build strength
Keep your knees together and point them forward and down a little so that you can see your hips just above your knees in the mirror
As you come up, keep your fingers right in line with your shoulders in the mirror. Focusing their will help keep your spine straight.
All 3 Parts
Keep your arms engaged
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2012 Arizona Regional Yoga Asana Championship
The dates are set for this season's Arizona Asana Championship!
Event Details:
January 28, 2012 | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Memorial Hall at Steele Indian School Park
If you are interested in competing please let BYT know as soon as possible! We will gladly arrange coaching and support for you as you prepare.
Bikram Yoga Tempe is proud to have the following yogis representing us at the upcoming event:
Andrea Elikan
Cory Tyszka
Emily Glass
Lawrence Fatica
Jeanne Ugarte
Deanna Parrott
Audrey Fairley
Jeremy Fairley
Marcia Strom
Gabi Garrisi
This event is not exclusive; anyone can compete. The spirit of the event is to bring awareness of yoga asana to the community. Challenge yourself and break through your limits this season by signing up to demonstrate your beautiful postures at the 2012 competition.
Cory Tyszka representing BYT at the 2010 Arizona Yoga Asana Championships.
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Lynn Whitlow will be in Paradise Valley
The wonderful and knowledgable Lynn Whitlow is going to be in Paradise Valley in January! Learn more about the postures and the practice with an in-depth class on January 6th and a seminar on January 7th.
Friday, January 6
5:00 - 7:00 PM
In-depth Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class, including in-depth teaching of postures and opportunity to ask questions.
$35
Saturday, January 7
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Posture Seminar, including Bikram's Beginning Yoga Class, break and discussion of both standing and floor series.
$75
For active BY teachers: $31.50 for in-depth class only; $50 for seminar only; $75 for both
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Thank you all for being a part of our Bikram Yoga Tempe family. We are so happy to share this holiday season with all of you. All of our warmest regards for a merry and joyful holiday season. Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Happy Kwanzaa. Happy Holidays!
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Peace and Love,
Bikram Yoga Tempe, est. 2002!
1825 E Guadalupe Rd #103 Tempe, AZ 85283 480-777-0939 |
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