Those of you that accomplished the 30-to-60 days Challenge in February raved about the results, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Well, good news, the 30 days challenge is back! 
 
Starting October 5th (Monday), come join in on the 30-to-60 days challenge. Push your limit, see if you can practice Bikram Yoga for 30 or 60 days straight! And be surprised at the wonderful results at the end.

 

 

What is a 30 Day Challenge? 
A Bikram Yoga class everyday for 30 to 60 days. Everyone does the Challenge together.

 

 

The September Sale has been extended til October 5th (The first day of 30-to-60 Days Challenge).

 

So, if you haven't taken advantage of this rare opportunity, get it while you can!

 

 

Come on and get your Yoga gears ready because Bikram Yoga Nanaimo is having a 40% off Sale on all our men/women Hot room Clothing.

 

Hurry up, while supplies last!

 

Don't forget the weekly Posture Clinic on Saturday 9:45am (right after 8am class).

 

This is a chance to ask and demonstrate, or watch, and talk about anything to do with Bikram Yoga, posture and etc. We plan on going for a hour, you can leave whenever you want -- There is no cost! People always say they learn lots from these sessions. Doug and other teachers will be leading these sessions. Hope to see you there!

 

Bikram invited you to "Craig Villani Posture Workshop" on Saturday, October 24 at 10:00am.

Event: Craig Villani Posture Workshop
      "A Bikram Workshop Like No Other!"
What: Workshop
Start Time: Saturday, October 24 at 10:00am
End Time: Saturday, October 24 at 5:00pm
Where: Bikram Yoga Langford

 

For more information, please follow the link below.

 

If you are interested, please sign up on Sign up Sheet in Bikram Yoga Nanaimo Studio. The tickets will be sell out really fast, so don't hesitate! Bikram Yoga Nanaimo holds 10 tickets for our members at $99/ticket (Please pay in advance), and lots shown interest! Act Fast, and hopefully we will be able to take more spaces!

 

And we will try to carpool on date.

 

Bikram Yoga Nanaimo is looking for people interested in part-time positions:

 

1) Janitorial work: cleaning and setting up the studio from 8am-9am

2) Customer Support/Sales: adminstrative works at morning, afternoon and evening.

 

(Karma Yoga Opportunities available!)

 

If you are interested, please contact Doug at bikramyogananaimo@yahoo.ca

 

 

 

Thank you everyone for coming to the Open House on September 12th. It was fun to meet all of you and many new friends! And we sincerely hope everyone had fun.

 

The first class is usually the hardest, but it was awesome to see people coming out of the room tired, but with big smiles on their faces. Congratulations to the people went home with various prizes! And to Max, who won the grand prize for the day with 4 month unlimited membership!

 

Trikanasana, a.k.a Triangle pose, is often called the master pose. We engage every muscle, ligament and tendon in the body to do this pose. There are many health benefits to the pose as well. This pose compresses the kidneys, alleviates saddlebags, changes chemical imbalances in the system, helps hip and back pain, and frozen shoulders. 

 

Tips:

There are many misconceptions about this pose. The first is the hips. (Assume we start with the right side.) To get the right thigh parallel to the floor, you must sit deep into the hip joint. At the same time, let the left hip twist a little toward the mirror. The hips should be level to the floor but not parallel to the mirror. The right elbow goes in front of the right knee. Push the knee back with your elbow while at the same time pushing your hips towards the mirror. (Don't change the angle of the hips, just push them forward)
Then look up at the left thumb, chin on your shoulder. If you have neck pain in this pose, ask a teacher if you are trying to backbend instead of twist.
The final part of this pose is the spine twist. The left shoulder drops back, right shoulder forward like you are opening your chest towards the ceiling. Make sure you are not trying to backbend, it is a spine twist! For a great visual, check out Bikram and Rajashree on the cover of Bikram's book and the picture above!

Benefits:

The Triangle is the only posture in the world that improves every muscle, joint, tendon and internal organ in the body. At the same time, it revitalizes nerves, veins, and tissues. It helps cure lumbago and rheumatism of the lower spine by flexing and strengthening the last five vertebrae, and it improves crooked spines. This is the most important pose to increase the strength and flexibility of the hip joint and of the muscles of the side of the torso. it also firms upper thighs and hips, slims the waistline, and improves the deltoid, trapezius, scapula, and latissimus muscles.
 

 












 





Getting to share why I love Bikram yoga is such an honor.  I have been into yoga for about 13 years but only discovered Bikram yoga about 18 months ago.  I try and make it a part of my daily life and have noticed so many benefits that it would take too long to list them all.  I think most people who might be reading this are already, or are about to be convinced of these benefits.