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AIDS Yoga-thon
Bering Omega
Because of your generosity PBY is able to make a sizable donation to the Bering Omega organization to help those people afflicted by AIDS in Houston. Particularly at this time of the year it is so vital to give to others as the holidays can be either devastating or joyous depending on the love received now. As long as we are human there will be a need to help those who have less. Hopefully now the meals that these families receive for the week will be able to last all the way through the weekend. Don't forget to donate your time to Bering Omega and their clients! Thank you to Deborah G. - our December Angel for contributing the single most dollar amount to this yoga-thon (see inset). |
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Just for Fun
Dating a Bikram Yogi
Top 10 Reasons to Date a Bikram Yogi
1. If they can handle a Bikram Yoga class, you know they can handle any adversity. Strong spine, strong character.
2. They can help you locate the nearest healthy hot spots.
3. They are a very cheap date!
4. They perform well with minimal clothing.
5. They know how to work well under hard conditions.
6. You only have to clap twice to turn them on.
7. They have excellent flexibility and stamina.
8. They like it really hot, and they don't mind a little sweat.
9. They will bend over backwards for you.
10. Just when you think it's over, s/he says, "second set!"
We thought it would only be fair to include both sides of the coin. So you might want to stray elsewhere after reading some of these:
Top 10 Reasons Not to Date a Bikram Yogi
1. They get aggro if they can't see themselves in the mirror.
2. They do yoga all the time, even on vacation.
3. You will always be second to their water bottle.
4. Every problem you have they will assume can be fixed by yoga.
5. They'll never lose another game of twister.
6. They like to take themselves to the edge. Homebodies beware.
7. They need to go to bed early.
8. They will always put Bikram's words before yours!
9. Their idea of a romantic dinner is half of a Japanese ham sandwich.
10. They constantly mumble beneath their breath "kill yourself!" |
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PBY Food Drive
Houston Food Bank
In December, PBY will sponsor a food drive for the Houston Food Bank. There will be a receptacle in the Studio for food items. We implore you to please bring items from your home that you didn't use or to purchase items that we can donate. The Houston Food Bank feeds 137,00 hungry people each WEEK!
Here are the most needed items:
- Protein items
- Canned tuna or chicken, packed in water
- Canned stews and pasta/meat, easy on salt and fat
- Peanut butter
- Canned fruits in light syrup, natural applesauce
- 100% juice cans or boxes
- Canned vegetables, tomatoes, tomato sauce
- Soups with meat and/or beans, meal-in-a-can, easy on salt and fat
- Cereals and cereal bars, easy on sugar and fat
- Pasta, spaghetti, macaroni, noodles
- Packages of dry beans
For the safety of those we serve, the Houston Food Bank is unable to accept:
- Open packages
- Homemade food items
- Perishable foods
- Baby food
- Items with "expired" dates
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS!! |
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PBY Childcare Partner
Taking Kidz Places
Don't forget that PBY is partnered with Taking Kidz Places in order to assist our clients to meet their needs while also taking care of their children. TKP offers hourly, drop in childcare from infant-aged children up to 12 years old. They provide structured play while learning. This may be just what you need in order to squeeze that yoga class into your schedule or to get some holiday shopping done. 11711 Shadow Creek Parkway,
Suite 113,
Pearland, TX 77584
(713) 534-3119
Click Here to See "Short Stop Program" details and prices! |
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Zen Corner
Everyday is a Holiday
Perhaps the greatest story available to us here in America regarding the holiday tradition of Christmas is the story of the birth of Jesus the Christ, a Jew, who transformed the world. His message of Oneness with the Father has been shared by many Messengers: Moses, Quan Yin, the Buddha, Allah, Muhammad...there are countless others. What was he truly sharing? That there is truth and resurrection for each and every in The Spirit of the the One he knew as The Father, often called God, Yaweh, Creator, nature, life... among a million other names. If nothing else, celebrate that there is reunion in Oneness to cancel the cold, dreary thought that many have created as a reality - that we are separate. We are not; we are all One by whatever names, creeds, religions, sexes and all of the other categories our human minds have created for the sheer folly of life as mankind. In the end and always, we are One.
~Author Unknown
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Pranayama Deep Breathing
Posture of the Month II
"I took a deep breath and listened to the old bray of my heart: I am, I am, I am."
~Sylvia Plath
The Background:
- Prana = Life Force
- Yama = Control
- Standing Deep Breathing teaches you to use up to 100% of your lung capacity
- The posture initiates breath control which creates a bridge between the physical body and mind to encourage an equilibrium between the two
- The purpose of this posture is to prepare the body for your yoga practice by increasing blood circulation and heart rate
- The breath in Pranayama breathing increases lung elasticity and power which helps to open otherwise residual alveoli
The Benefits:
- Good for mental relaxation
- Helps sleep disorders
- Decreases anxiety and irritability
- Stimulates blood circulation and brings fresh oxygenated blood to every cell of the body
- Prevents respiratory problems such as bronchitis, emphysema, asthma and shortness of breath
10 Tips to Improve your Pranayama Breathing:
- From Bikram's book, "The tricky part here is the breathing--you never knew that a mindless, repetitive act could be so complex! Here you must breathe by compressing the throat." So pay most attention to the breath in order to get the full benefits of the posture.
- Go slowly. In order to achieve full lung capacity you must breathe in and out for the full six counts or for as long as you can.
- You must keep your spine straight. No backward bending.
- To help keep your spine straight remember to suck your stomach in. This means you hollow your belly so your rib cage is visible. By sucking your stomach in it helps you use your full lung capacity.
- Keep your eyes open. During the exhale as you tilt your head backward many people close their eyes at this point without even realizing it. Keeping your eyes open helps you stay present in the room.
- Keep your hips forward toward the mirror by squeezing your bum to help keep your spine completely straight.
- Keep your shoulders in line with the hips. Try to keep your balance without tipping from side to side. Avoid this by pushing your weight into your heels.
- Exhale the air out completely. This is very important because once you completely release all the CO2 in your lungs O2 can come completely in helping to utilize residual alveoli.
- Feeling a pinch in the neck and burning in the shoulders is very normal.
- It's completely fine to feel dizzy in the posture. In fact, if you feel dizzy you are doing it right.
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Note from Taz
Reflctions on 2010
I often say, "It's no wonder we get old, time goes by so quickly."
As I write this note bidding 2010 farewell, I want to share my real appreciation for the way that owning Pearland Bikram Yoga has changed my life.
It goes without saying that I love Bikram Yoga. I changed my whole life and those of my family in order to own and run PBY. I love spending my days with you, the family that joins me at 6am and 8:30pm and all of the times in between to really work every part of your mind, body, soul.
Congratulate yourself on what you have chosen to spend your spare time doing. Your energetic shift creates a ripple on the earth that produces peace. We could always use more of that.
Thank you for choosing to spend your time with me, with us. I look forward to 2011 and many more happy times together. Happiest of Holidays.
Many Blessings,
Taz |
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