November Newsletter
Greetings!

One thing is for sure, time certainly goes by fast at times.  The holiday season has crept up on us, beginning with Thanksgiving. Bikram Yoga El Cajon would like to extend warm wishes to you and your family during this season and to thank you for your business throughout the year.   

Please read below for information on upcoming news, promotions and events, our Thanksgving schedule, the posture of the month, etc. 


Remember the holiday season is not a time to neglect your yoga practice.  This time is as much stressful as it is festive.  So make sure to stay balanced and continue to practice as much as you can.  When people ask you how you stay calm and collected during the holiday madness, make sure you smile and send them our way.    

Last Month

Bikram Yoga El Cajon celebrated its one year anniversary at its new location. 

Dave Schutz celebrated his 102nd birthday with marathon yoga day. The yoga really does work.  He participated in 3 classes in one day accepting donations with all proceeds going to Smiletrain. 

Dave raised close to $2,000 to give 8 children new smiles.  

For Halloween, we had a Pumpkin Carv OFF, and Dana Shoemaker won 1st Prize, Emily Downing won 2nd Prize and Nopanoot Kempsey won 3rd Prize.

Happy Halloween and thanks for your festive spirit!
 

October was a wonderful month. 


This Month

Bikram El Cajon is adding a Cafe.  Look for the grand opening of the  Juice Bar Cafe later this month. During renovations, all classes will continue as scheduled without interference.    

Jake is no longer a guest teacher at Bikram Yoga El Cajon.  He is now on our staff as a full time teacher. Stefan will return after his 9 weeks on staff at teacher training. 

The United States Yoga Federation Southern California Yoga Asana Competition will be held at the Town & Country on November 14, 2010 at 2 p.m. Admission to the event is $5.  Participants from our studio will compete and represent Bikram Yoga El Cajon.  Be sure to attend to lend your support and encouragenent to them.

The Thanksgiving schedule is November 25th at  9:00 a.m. ONLY. November 26th at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.

And last but not least, Bikram Yoga Teacher Training ends on November 20th and there will be 388 newly trained teachers ready to teach their first class. Congrats to them all. We welcome the additions to the Bikram Yoga Teacher Family.   

 Next Month


Free Yoga Weekend (for first timers only) is from December 4-5. Bring a friend or two, or three, or four, or five.

Bikram Yoga El Cajon's spectacular party event celebrating the holiday season and our one year anniversary at the new location is set for December 5, 2010. Details to follow.  

Posture of the Month 

 

STANDING DEEP BREATHING/ PRANAYAMA BREATHING

 

MEDICAL BENEFITS:

Increases capacity and elasticity of lungs

  

Teaches you to use 100% of your lungs instead of 10%

  

Moves oxygen into your bloodstream to stimulate circulation so it wakes up your muscles and entire body

 

Increases energy and vitality

 

Quiets your mind and centers you in your practice

  

Vibration through lungs and throat brings toxins up and out of the lungs

  

Helps prevent emphysema, asthma, shortness of breath, and other respiratory problems

 

Helps high blood pressure

 

Relieves irritability

 

Exercises nervous, respiratory, and circulatory system

 

Teaches you to control breathing and to sustain your inhales and exhales rather than gasp

 

Breathe through your throat

 

TIPS:

The spot in your throat where the air should hit is in the back of your throat under the nose

Inhale and exhale slow and steady

Try to expand your lungs fully - imagine opening your lungs to both sides, to the front and back, and from the bottom to the top

At the end of your exhale, FORCE out more air - CONTROL your inhale, slow and steady

REMINDERS:

Improving the function of the lungs is almost always the first thing that needs doing

Doctors don't know how to help people breathe properly to prevent disease        

Respiratory function is not confined to the lungs. True health requires that the lungs and heart work together

Bikram yoga will enhance oxygen conversion and absorption and improve blood circulation

Pranayama breath greatly increases the lung's capacity to better and fully oxygenate your blood. Your lungs with your heart improve circulation to get more blood to your hungry brain which requires 25% of all the blood pumped by your heart

Breath is life

Have mindful breathing during class

Massage Information

Throughout the holiday season,  Laura Lee and Ramiro will offer the following massage specials. Gift Certificates are available for purchase at the front desk.    

 

From Laura Lee,

Massage is a perfect gift! I would like to encourage gift giving this month so I am offering three gift certificate packages:


#1) Purchase two gift certificates (one hour sessions) and one 75 minute session for yourself ): $200 -  $25.00 savings


#2) Purchase four gift certificates (one hour sessions) and one 90 minute session for yourself: $325 - $55.00 savings


#3) Purchase eight gift certificates (one hour sessions) and two 90 minute sessions for yourself: $625 - $135 savings


Purchase your gift certificate package before December 1st and receive extra massage minutes as follows:    

#1) 15 minutes

#2) 25 minutes

#3) 45 minutes

 

Laura Lee's Contact Information

1.619.990.5627

www.lauralee.massagetherapy.com

 

From Ramiro,
Taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of others. Think about gifting yourself a massage as you purchase a massage as a present with the following holiday specials:


#1) Swedish Massage-Full Body Relaxation
      Pressure Point and Zen Therapy

    a.) One (1) Hour Massage for $45


    b.) Three (3) one hour sessions for $120.

#2)  Deep Tissue or Hot Stone Therapy 
  
     a.) Buy the first one a regular price($90), get the second free.  

Ramiro's Contact Information
1.619.201.1810

Yoga Etiquette


Just a word about leaving your practice during class to shower:  PLEASE DONT!!   There is nothing that will pull you further from your yoga practice and meditation.  Please save your shower for after class.

Help keep floors dry by toweling off in shower area.  Thank you.

Sincerely,
 
Anthony Burkart
Bikram Yoga El Cajon
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