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Greetings!
"It's not hot, you're hot!"
That's right, we think you're hot! But let's be honest, it's also really hot outside! Here comes Summer, full steam ahead. Keep up your sizzling practice now, and the Summer won't seem as brutal when the temps begin to peak. Stay hot in the yoga room to stay cool outside.
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Don't forget, our web page is continuously being updated with Press, Testimonials, and Special Events! Take a look around!
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Recent Events
Keep reading for important schedule changes, specials, happenings and celebrations!
March
USA Yoga Asana Championships
PURE sent Jeff, Kathy, Afton, Gianna, & Sara to the USA Championships at the beginning of March. All of the competitors performed their postures with beautiful strength and grace. A long weekend paid off when Afton Carraway placed 1st in the Women's Division! Check out her winning routine and make sure to congratulate her! She heads to LA in June to compete again in the International Yoga Asana Championship! Wish her luck!
 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE CHAMPIONS! (left to right Ayanna Brown, Emily Carpenter, Afton Carraway, Jared McCaan, Rajashree Choudhury, Zeb Homison, James Gossett, Katherine Marshall-Kramer, Victoria Gonzalez, Quinn Morrissey, Caspian Larkins)
PURE 60 Challenge Benefit Party for PURE Action
The Challenge and the party were huge successes! Together, we raised over $30,000 for PURE Action! This money will help the organization continue to fund their operating costs and community programs for the future! Thank you all for your support!
April
Teacher Training Check-in
Kathy and Afton flew their 747s all the way out to LA to surprise our teacher trainees! They were so happy to see some PURE faces! The trainees are very grateful for PURE's preparation and support before and during the training. All are doing wonderfully and are making it through their grueling curriculum with grace and perseverance. During the visit, Kathy and Afton yoga-ed it up like crazy! Both were given the opportunity to teach a class at Teacher Training with about 450 sweaty yogis in the room! What an honor, and what a privilege it is to have them back in Austin! Soon we'll have 4 new faces on the podium too!
Check out these happy yogis fueling up for more fun!
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Upcoming Events
May
Posture Practice - May 12th
PURE Downtown 2pm - 4pm
Afton will demonstrate her routine for the International Competition. Be there to see this and learn how to improve your own Standing head to knee! Bring your questions and enjoy this FREE session full of tips, explanations, and Q&A.
Austin Yoga Expo & Festival - May 19th & 20th
Palmer Events Center - Doors open 11am each day
A gathering of Austin's finest yoga teachers, along with health and wellness providers, alternative medicine practitioners, together offering a breadth of yoga classes, workshops and lectures. This event is produced locally by the Austin Yoga Community, teachers, and businesses, who seek to bring awareness to the health and wellness benefits of yoga. Once inside the event, participate in yoga classes, discussion, lectures, music, & shopping! http://austinyogaexpo.com/
Memorial Day - May 28th
ALL AFTERNOON CLASSES CANCELLED!
NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE STARTS!
New Advanced Class Schedule Begins - May 29th
Tuesday - Downtown 12:15pm
Thursday - Downtown 12:15
Saturday - Cedar Park 11:30am
Sunday - Westlake 11:30am
June
International Yoga Asana Championship - June 9th & 10th
Support USA Yoga Asana Champion, Afton Carraway, and James Gossett as they prepare for Internationals!
Synergy Kids - June 11th-14th
Downtown Studio 9:30am-1:30pm
Early Registration $120, After June 1st $150 per child, $10 Discount for additional siblings
Register at any PURE Front Desk
Healthy kids are happy kids. Introduce your child to yoga. Mary and Gianna teach asana practice, awaken creative movement, provide healthy snacks, play games, and foster communication at this summer's synergy kids camp. Allow your child the opportunity to learn the hobby you love. Your child will benefit from stimulation of the right and left brain, acquiring stress reduction mechanisms, and increasing bone density. The emphasis is on healthy fun! Yoga is more than asana practice. Kids will work on art projects, creating a yoga journal, and enjoy music.
The camp starts June 11th through 14th, 2012, located at the Pure Downtown Studio: 507 Pressler. Drop your kids off at 9:30 and pick up at 1:30 (and hey, you're already at the studio- so go ahead and take the 10am!). Early registration just $120. After June 1st, $150. Every extra sibling is $10 off. We recommend kids be ages 7 and older.
Spring Teacher Training Graduation - June 15th
Welcome back Blanca, Emilyanne, Shelby, & Jim!
Synergy Weekend - June 16th & 17th
Downtown Studio 2pm-5pm
One Day $40, Two Days $70
Early Bird Discount - sign up before May 30th for $5 off
Synergy brings together the elements of trust, communication, & playfulness into a unique workshop setting. In each 3-hour workshop, you'll learn simple ways to connect, communicate, and access the over-worked, sore, tired muscles that we use all of the time.
Day 1: Group stretching techniques, partner up to learn Thai Massage, and basic flying exercises.
Day 2: (must have attended previous workshop or Day 1 of this workshop) More group stretching, deeper Thai Massage techniques, and practice more advanced flying exercises.
You'll leave each day relaxed, refreshed and energized, from learning how gravity can help you stretch, laugh, trust and communicate even better than you ever imagined!
Kids Classes - Beginning June 19th
ADD PURE KIDS LOGO
Downtown Studio 10:15 -11:15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays
1 Drop in class $10
5 Classes $40
The kids class is a preparation for the beginning Bikram series. We will introduce heat, balance, and discipline in a kid friendly environment. Though kids are already allowed in the Beginning Series, by taking the kids class each child will get special attention. The goal is to learn the practice in a language and environment that is exciting for kids. Therefore, each child will be ready to go into the Beginning Series with confidence. Ages 8 and older recommended.
July
Bishnu Ghosh Day - July 9th
ALL STUDIOS CLOSED! Bishnu Ghosh was Bikram's Guru. He passed on July 9th 1970. In observance, many Bikram Yoga studios worldwide close their doors for a day of remembrance and gratitude.
August
Bikram Yoga Women's Retreat - August 9th-12th
Early Bird Registration (valid through June 16th)
Single Occupancy $1075
Double Occupancy $825
Triple Occupancy $725
Commuter Rate $475 (limited to the first 50 registrants)
PURE Bikram Yoga, Austin, Texas, is proud to host the 6th Annual Bikram Yoga Women's Retreat on August 9 to 12, 2012 in Austin, Texas (Thursday to Sunday). This year the Retreat will be a 4-day, 3-night stay at Barton Creek Resort & Spa, providing ample time for yoga, relaxation, and shared time with Rajashree Choudhury and Emmy Cleaves. The weekend will conclude with the 10th Annual Texas Yoga Asana Championships, judged by Rajashree and Emmy!
Why the middle of August? Because it is HOT outside (2011 averaged over 100 degrees during most days in August), and the Resort will accommodate yoga for 250 people under an outdoor, glass enclosed, covered Pavilion. In other words, be prepared to sweat!
Want more information? Contact us at 1(888) 406-9642 or
yogawomensretreat@gmail.com
Interested in sponsoring the event? Check out the sponsorship page or email susannah@purebikramyoga.com
Texas Yoga Asana Championship - August 12th
Immediately following the Retreat, on Sunday, August 12, Austin will host the 10th Annual Texas Yoga Asana Championships at Barton Creek Resort & Spa.
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PURE Action
Yoga Is Medicine
Visit the website to learn more about our
community programs and current research!
Pure Action newsletter coming soon! Make sure you have signed up for the
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Summer Schedule Changes
Karma Class
4pm Saturday
South Austin
This is a donation-based class benefiting PURE Action. It is a great opportunity for new students to try a class and for you to give back and support a good cause.
PURE Kids
10:15-11:15 Tuesday and Thursday
Downtown
Babysitting Schedule
10am classes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday ONLY
Downtown
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PURE Pepper Perks!
The May PERKS are:
Jalapenos: $5 off a Kulae ECOmat
Serranos: $10 off a Kulae ECOmat
Habaneros: $15 off a Kulae ECOmat
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The Yoga Team
PURE Bikram Yoga |
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Words From Our Students...
After your first Bikram class, what was your impression?
- "Wow! This is intense...but I like it!"
- "I was so exhausted and spent! Must have felt better later because I returned."
- "I felt better than I'd ever felt before, more relaxed and energized, very calm and alert."
What drives you to continue to practice? What keeps you coming back?
- "Well, honestly, I'm known for starting things without seeing them through (as it relates to working out). With the 60 Day Challenge - I was determined to finish."
- "It helps my knee, hip, and spine health physically. Mentally, I like the meditative aspect: My mind needs to be quieted."
- "I love how I feel when I'm consistent. I feel healthy, alive, and detoxed!"
What are some of the benefits and changes you've seen in yourself?
- "I'm in a better place at work. I prefer the 5:45am class and I notice that I have more energy throughout the day. Less stress too."
- "Lessened knee pain, sciatica, back pain. Better sleep."
- "Focus and patience."
What is your greatest challenge about yoga? About yourself?
- "Showing up is the greatest challenge - once I'm there, it's autopilot, which I love. My biggest self challenge, I tend to criticize myself too much! Working on that!"
- "Accepting where my body is today."
- "Making time to get to yoga, and balance that with work and family - and the laundry."
What is your favorite posture in the series and why?
- "Camel, it shows my improvement from class to class."
- "Standing-head-to-knee, I feel very accomplished when I do it!
- Savasana!
Would you like to share anything about your yoga practice? Do you have a yoga story? Want to inspire others to keep up with their practice? Ask the Front Desk Staff for a Testimonial Form or email susannah@purebikramyoga.com
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Testimonials. 
Your change is bigger than just you. No story is too big or too small, worthy or unworthy. You all practice this yoga for a reason. Tell us. Share it. Inspire someone.
Testimonials can be submitted through susannah@purebikramyoga.com. |
 | | VIDEO: USA Yoga Competition - Rajashree Choudhury |
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 | | Afton Carraway - 1st Place Women USA Yoga Asana Championship 2012 |
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 | | Jared McCann - 1st Place Men USA Yoga Asana Championship 2012 |
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 | | James Gossett - 3rd Place Men USA Yoga Asana Championship 2012 |
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 | | KEYE - PURE Bikram Yoga |
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 | | Longhorn Network Feature - Women's Swimming: Hot Yoga |
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 | | Naturally Fit - PURE Bikram Yoga |
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Massage/Body Work Need it? We have a massage room on Oakland Ave. and 4 wonderful therapists who also happen to be Bikram Yogis! Treat yourself. Call for rates and to schedule an appointment: Edy Bailey (512) 633-7421 Carrie Peruchi (512) 563-8496 Andrea Carlisle (817) 312-0422 Cesar Rivera (512) 499-0490 |
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