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New/Old Client Special
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$25 for 2 Weeks Unlimited!
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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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
Samir Patel
Katy Maty
Cherie Keating
Jena Bunda
Vanessa Ortega
Char Haase
Josh Dent
Tyson Vickers
Sarah Tracy
Andrea Bevil
Sheila Neil
Toni Durda
60 Day Monique Murillo
Nikki Dolce
Ashley Tattrie
Samir Patel (will finish 1/20)
Sheila Neil
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
$25 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 $25 to your account.
Please email:
elaina@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, February 3rd 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
www.reflexologyarizona.com
Karla Kay
Life Rejuvenation, Couples Coaching and Grief Counseling
Certified Bikram Yoga Teacher
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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WellSpring Workshop
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Letting Go of Fear
Does FEAR ever get in your way of making changes in your life? Make 2012 a year to remember by making a commitment to change! Join Karla Kay and John Schultz in breaking through barriers that hold you back from living life without trepidation.
This supportive deepening group will meet once a month for a year. Beginning January 27th we will meet the fourth Friday of each month from 6-9. In November we will meet on the 16th.
Meetings will be held at Wellspring Holistic Health Center located at 430 W Warner Rd. Suite 104 Tempe, 85284. This is a great way to make goals, take risks, and know that you are supported every step of the way.
Don't let anything stop you from making a true connection with yourself and others to make 2012 the year of releasing fear, being committed, and transforming your life. This group is limited to 12 committed people, so hurry and reserve your spot today!
We have three payment options: $600 for the year, two payments of $325, or pay $175 every three months. You may pay by check, cash or credit card.
John Schultz 480.980.8719 radicallight@hotmail.com
Karla Kay 480.223.7241 enlightenedpathways@cox.net
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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.
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Happy New Year! Cheers to a fresh start and new beginnings! Have you made your New Year's Resolution yet? The New York Times mentioned some helpful resolution insight recently. Reinforce your WILLPOWER! "Based on studies of past resolutions, here are some uplifting predictions: 1) Whatever you hope for this year--to loose weight, to exercise more, to spend less money--you're much more likely to make improvements than someone who hasn't made a formal resolution. 2) If you can make it through the rest of January, you have a good chance of lasting a lot longer. 3) With a few relatively painless strategies and new digital tools, you can significantly boost your odds of success." Here are a few New Year's resolutions from the teachers and staff of Bikram Yoga Tempe: " To put myself first. Take care of me, because if I am doing what I need to be doing then everything else will fall into place." - Reba"To practice self compassion." -Zonya "To cook 4 nights a week dinner, preferably a balanced meal :)." -Jackie
"To answer my phone and return voice mails in a timely fashion. With Facebook, text, email, etc, I have lost the simply pleasure of hearing someone's voice." - Charles "I do not usually make New Years Resolutions, but this year I do have one. Be kind to myself. Be patient, compassionate and have faith in my own being." -Tricia "My resolution is to replace fear with FAITH!" -Keri "To plan more 'me time' amidst my very busy schedule and to reinforce my willpower!" -Elaina "To find Happiness in every day, take risks, and staying committed to creating my life."-Karla
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Resolution Motivation!
Bikram Yoga on Oprah Winfrey's website!
8 Radical Steps That Could Change Your Life 1. Give up email for 30 days. 2. Say yes to everything. 3. Live perfectly healthy for one month. 4. Try 60 days of Bikram hot yoga! 5. Get rid of your toxic friendships. 6. Make a career switch. 7. Step out of your box- and into your greatest fears. 8. Finally discover who you are meant to be!
That's right, take the 60 Day Challenge! Attend 60 classes within a 60 Day time frame. Inquire today at the front desk! Move your body; change your life!
30 Day/60 Day Challengers: Have you misplaced your diploma or medal? They may be waiting for you behind the desk. All 60 Day Challengers earn a cool t-shirt at the end; if you did not receive one, please let us know!
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Testimonial
By Josh Dent
I recently undertook in a life-changing mission entitled the 60 Day Bikram Yoga challenge. I had practiced Bikram yoga before in the past for a few brief periods of time with limited success. However, I fully understood roughly 14 days or so into the challenge that making the commitment to do it every day was going to make a world of difference.
The amazing part is how these physical progressions help you overcome what seem to be the most insurmountable obstacles in your own life.
I came into the challenge after going through a very rough 2011. The past year brought on what at the time seemed to be every bit of destruction possible. However, this Bikram yoga practice has assisted me in understanding everything that happened was all just a normal part of life. I am able to see the past year as just one giant learning experience that has only helped me be an even stronger person.
There were two more major issues that I had been struggling with. Neck and back pain had just become a part of my every day existence. A painful spine can literally wreak havoc on your own life without you even being able to realize it. I just accepted the fact that everyday I woke up I would feel like somebody was punching me in the back. I also realize now that I had a very limited connection with myself. It is absolutely mind-blowing what lying on a mat in a 105 degree room with sweat blasting every square inch of your body can do to your mind.
You actually start to remember what makes you tick. In a world where you are drenched with lots of self-destructive habits, it is an absolute blessing to be able to become aware of whom you really are. This practice has helped me take back the control of my own mind. I live each day now with more excitement and passion than the next. I am creating my own destiny.
Officially, I did not complete all 60 classes in 60 days. I had a little bit of an injury that forced me to take a few days off. However, that is ok since I realize I was there in spirit.
To anybody that has ever thought about doing it, yes, it is very hard, it is expensive, it is time consuming, and it pushes you to your limits. But, I can honestly it is the best thing that I have ever done and 100% worth it.
Most importantly, to all of the teachers and staff, do not ever under-estimate for one second the impact that you are making on people's lives!!
Thank you Bikram Yoga Tempe!!
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2012 Arizona Regional Yoga Asana Championship
Event Details: January 28, 2012 | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Memorial Hall at Steele Indian School Park 300 East Indian School Road | Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Admission: $10
Website:2012 AZ Yoga Asana Championship
What is a yoga championship? "It's a beautiful celebration of the body and mind," says Rajashree Choudhury found of the nonprofit USA Yoga Federation.
Courtney Mace, 2008 International Champion explained "There is always a competition, but it's not between people. It happens every time you step into the hot room, and it's a competition between the ego and the soul. And the soul always wins. It has to. So by the time you get on the stage, there is no competition anymore. There is only your soul."
Cory Tyszka representing BYT at the 2010 Arizona Yoga Asana Championships.
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, Jena Bunda!
Johnjay from KISS 104.7FM will be MC'ing again this year and a kids demonstration will take place as well!
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 or come support your fellow yogis!
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Posture of the Month
Cobra Pose | Bhujangasana
Bhujanga, the Sanskrit word for 'snake', is derived from the root bhuj, which means "to bend or curve." The king cobra can glide forward while lifting the upper third of its body upright. Try to emulate this snake's powerful yet fluid motion when you practice. Imagine your legs as the snake's tail, reaching long behind you as you curve your spine to lift your chest.
Notes taken from Bikram's orange book: "As the spine is the source of energy in the human body, integrating the spine leads to a balanced, healthy and successful life. A healthy spine equals a healthy life.
This is one of the most difficult postures to learn and to understand. So we need two keys here. First, when you finish holding the arched position, don't suddenly collapse back down to the floor. Lower your head, neck and upper body slowly and smoothly, using the strength of your back and spine. We never use any abrupt diving or jerking motions; that's how you injure yourself. Controlling your movements this way also builds will power and discipline.
Second, keep your elbows close to the ribs. As you come up, try to slide them down toward the hip bones, as if you were going to touch them with the elbow points. This moves your shoulders and keeps them down, where they belong. The trapezius muscles--the sheets of muscle just under the skin of the back, between the shoulders and neck--should protrude and become more visible."
Medical Benefits for Cobra Pose:
- One of the best all around conditioners for the entire body
- Strengthens the lumbar spine, relieving pain and combating slipped or herniated discs, scoliosis and arthritis in that region
- Improved digestion
- Relief from menstrual disorders
- Improved appetite
- Raises low blood pressure
- Improves the functioning of the liver and spleen
- Strengthens the deltoids, trapezius, and triceps muscles in the upper body
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In honor of MLK Day today:
Wishing you all vitality, abundance, and well-being in 2012! |
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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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