March & April 2011 Newsletter In This Issue "Yoga Challenge" "Hydration Is A Lifestyle" Student of the Month MARCH Student of the Month APRIL 30 Day Yoga Challenge Stay Connected "Yoga Challenge" Detroit Bikram Blog has been recently launched! Our first blog post is a timely article about the Bikram Yoga Challenge, written by senior teacher Erika Budson. You will find this article interesting if you have participated in the Yoga Challenge, or if you are simply curious about it. Erika explains many of the experiences that one can have during the Challenge, as well as tips and advice on how to get the most out of your daily yoga practice.   Click Here to Read Full Article "Hydration is a Lifestyle" Ever feel tired or lethargic during class? Maybe sometimes wobbly or dizzy during or after class? If this happens to you, most likely you are dehydrated. We all know hydration is important, but many of us don't always properly hydrate so that we can really enjoy the intensity of a Bikram Yoga class. The good news is, it's easy to improve! In this article, studio Co-Director Jenny Barrett explains that proper hydration comes from a daily lifestyle habit, not just chugging water before or during class. Read on for more tips and information about this absolutely essential aspect of an enjoyable Bikram Yoga practice.     Click Here to Read Full Article Student of the Month MARCH Detroit Bikram is a large community of healthy happy yogis and yoginis.  One in particular is our March Student of the Month, Mimi Braun.  Those who have become regulars over the years know exactly whom I'm talking about.  She is the beautiful brunette that never seems to miss an evening or weekend Bikram Yoga class.  Her deep love for the yoga is seen in her strong practice, which is inspirational to everyone who practices around her... Click Here to Read Full Article Student of the Month APRIL I'm sure no one will be surprised that Detroit Bikram's April Student of the Month is Bob Smith. Many of you know, or have seen Bob around the studios. He is one of the "early-birds" that regularly attends the 6am and 7am classes with no complaints! Bob is always eager to take on another Bikram Yoga class to add to the many athletic challenges he has planned for the day... Click Here to Read Full Article     Detroit Bikram    Farmington Hills & Troy  30 DAY YOGA CHALLENGE Since March 1st, over  100 dedicated yogi's participated in the 30 Day Yoga Challenge between the Farmington Hills and Troy studios! Many of you experienced the primary benefits of the Yoga Challenge: overall improvement and stability in your yoga practice, which translates into better health, well being and vitality in your life.     If you feel inclined to share your experience of the Yoga Challenge, please email us your story! We will post your story on our Detroit Bikram Blog to inspire our extended yoga family. Just for fun, another benefit for Challenge finalists is a Raffle with a chance to win a month of unlimited yoga and other prizes. If you finished the 30 Day Challenge, make sure you fill out a Raffle ticket in the lobby so you are included in the Raffle drawing. If you completed the 60 Day Challenge, fill out 2 Raffle tickets! STAY CONNECTED Facebook & Twitter      Quick Links Our Homepage DetroitBikram.com Register Online    To sign-in to class Buy select packages View your attendance Update your profile Newsletter Archive Read past Newsletters