June Newsletter 

In This Issue
INTERNATIONAL YOGA CUP
SUMMER BACK-BEND CLUB
POSTURE OF THE MONTH

JULY SCHEDULE CHANGES 


MONDAY, JULY 4TH

7:15 9:15 AND NOON ONLY
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SATURDAY, JULY 9TH

NO CLASSES

We close our doors this day every year to honor Bishnu Charan Ghosh, the guru of Bikram Choudhury

Bishnu Charan Ghosh

SUMMER SWEAT 2011  


Our Annual Summer Sweat begins July 1st!

 

For this challenge, take one day off a week.  

(26 classes in 31 days)  

If you need to take more days off, double up with us on others.

 

It's summer, so you can either sweat outside or sweat inside with us!

 

Sign-ups for Summer Sweat will begin next week.  

 


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MIRACLE MILE  

PETS ON PARADE 


SATURDAY, JUNE 18

 

There will be a pet fair and parade on The Miracle Mile this Saturday from 10am to 1pm. 

 

Due to Pets on Parade festivities, there will be no parking on Pacific Ave in front of the studio. Please use the back lot on Beverly Place.

 

For more info check out the

Pets on Parade Flyer 


Row of pets

MEDITATION CLASS 


"RELIEVE STRESS, LIVE JOYFULLY" meditation series continues this Sunday.

 

7:30pm-8:30pm

 

Dr. Hyma Kunamneni of International Stress Relief Academy will lead you through meditations and teach you practical techniques to help you manage the stress in your life.

 

Sessions are only $25 each.

 

Remaining Sessions:

June 19 & 26 and July 3 & 10

 

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INTERNATIONAL YOGA ASANA CHAMPIONSHIP
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BISHNU CHARAN GHOSH CUP

 

JUNE 18TH & 19TH  


Yoga practitioners from around the world will compete for the International Title in their respective division this weekend. And QUINN MORRISSEY of Stockton, CA will compete for Youth Division Title! GO QUINN!

 

If you are in the LA area go check it out!

 

10-5PM at Radisson LAX

 

 

Admission:

One day - $10

Both Days - $15

 

Or watch it for free, streaming live on  ghoshcup.com 

SUMMER BACK-BEND CLUB 

Backbend Reading
JUNE 20-SEPT 18

See what 3 months of consistent back-bending will do for you! You are bound to experience mental, physical and even spiritual benefits when you start to engage your spine.

While Bikram's Beginning Series is for all shapes and sizes alike, back-bending is different. Everyone might have their own recipe for back-bending bliss.

Many have already begun to incorporate some additional back-bending to their routine per the clinic we held last month. There will be another clinic this summer to go over some techniques and benefits. In the meantime, you can simply do some extra camels after class or ask one of the BYS instructors to guide you in alternate back-bends.

Back-bending does not replace the Beginning Series, but is a great complement and just might change your life!


Sign up at the front desk if you want to document your summer of change.

 

Evolution of a Backbend 

POSTURE OF THE MONTH
Single Leg Locust Pose
SALABASANA - LOCUST POSE


Lie down on your stomach. Arms straight position, get your arms under your stomach with your palms facing down, fingers apart and pinkie fingers touching. Chin out and neck flat on the floor. Relax your left leg, lock your right leg and point your toes. Lift your leg up to a 45 degree angle. Hold for ten seconds. Do your other leg.

Put your mouth on your towel. Bring your legs together tight. Lock both legs and lift both legs up. Hold for ten seconds.

Tips: 

Your leg should go straight up over your head. Don't let your hips twist out of alignment.

Don't look down. In fact, try to look up as much as your can to stretch your chin more forward. (On single leg lifts)

Push your arms and shoulders into the ground on all three parts.

Make sure your legs stay straight. If your legs bend, nothing is happening to spine.

It's normal for your elbows to hurt. If the pain is excruciating, first order of business is to get your elbows straight even if you can't lie on top of them yet. Slowly bring them closer and closer under your body. Don't be afraid to experience the pain.

Benefits: 

As a part of the Spine Strengthening Series, this posture is designed to strengthen the upper spine. You also tone the legs, hips, buttocks, arms and shoulders. By lying on your arms you cut off the blood supply for ten seconds, then when you release the posture you abruptly let the blood flow back thus irrigating your circulation. This treats and prevents carpal tunnel, arthritis, tendonitis and tennis elbow.   

 

Locust Pose 


Sincerely,

 

Helena Monica and Staff
Bikram Yoga Stockton