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| Bikram Yoga El Cajon December Newsletter |
Greetings!
At this time and so close to the end of the year, I want to acknowldege you all for being so dedicated to your practice, to yourself, and being so helpful to the studio. It shows in all the little things you do; such as, being helpful and friendly to new students, being patient, providing a good example, helping to keep your studio clean, as well as staying current with your class package and account. With your smiles, your kindness, your donations to smile train, and your support in all areas, I couldn't ask for a nicer studio and nicer students. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. May you and your loved ones have a wonderful holiday season. Sincerely, Anthony Burkart
Bikram Yoga El Cajon
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Last Month
Justine Mancuso and our teacher Anthony Burkart competed in the Southern California Yoga Asana Competition and did an amazing job representing Bikram Yoga El Cajon at the competition.
Bikram Yoga El Cajon students and studio sponsored and starred in a fabulous 2011 calendar, with photography from Laura Carrasco and Hector Delgado. Calendars are still available for purchase until December 15, 2010.
The Bikram El Cajon Cafe and Juice Bar opened. Thank you to all for your patience and continued support during renovations.
Teacher training ended with 388 new graduated teachers. Stefan will now return to teaching at our studio, and we are looking to recruit two new teachers to teach at Bikram Yoga El Cajon.
On November 28, 2010 our newest Bikram Yoga Baby was born. Nopanoot Kempsey (Nairm) gave birth to baby girl Alex. Congratulations Nopanoot. |
| This Month
Free Yoga Weekend
Don't forget to bring a friend or two, or three, or four to practice with you during free yoga weekend, which is December 4th to December 5th.
Holiday Cheer Party
Bikram El Cajon's Holiday Party is set for December 5, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. If you have not purchased your ticket yet, you still have time. Please do so immediately. Tickets are $20 per person and the menu is yummy.
Raffle Tickets
At the front desk be sure to purchase raffle tickets; $2 per ticket, 3 tickets for $5.00, and 10 tickets for $10. Winners will be announced at the Holiday Party.
1st Prize: $50.00 gift certicate to hair salon donated by Lisa Delane;
2nd Prize: $35.00 gift certifcate to The Sculpture Cafe donated by Richard & Terry Brown;
3rd Prize (Two Winners): 2 hand made christmas quilts donated by Eleanor Clem. (PRICELESS)
$5.00 per dinner plate sold and all proceeds from the raffle shall go to Smile Train
Midnight New Years Eve Class
Dave Schutz will be teaching the Midnight class on December 31, 2010 at 10:30 p.m. This is a donation class organized by Linda Collins. All proceeds of the Midnight class shall be donated to Smile Train. Please notify Linda Collins or the front desk if you plan to attend the midnight class.
Something to Smile About
So far this year, Bikram Yoga El Cajon donated over $5,000 to Smile Train allowing for 20 children to have beautiful smiles and changed lives. Thank you to all of you who participate in raising money by either donating time, a service, an item, or money to such a great cause.
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30 Day Challenge
On January 1, 2010, we are planing a 30 day challenge. Some students have already completed a 60/90 day challenge prior to this announcement, and we wish to recognize Dina Mirvis, Michelle Limber and Moises Ramos on completion of their personal challenges. Congratulations to you on your accomplishment.
If you have not yet tried a 30 Day Challenge, now is your chance. Take 30 classes consecutively in 30 days and see your practice improve, your health improve & your life improve.
Upon completion of your 30 day challenge, you will receive a free Bikram Yoga El Cajon T-Shirt and Certificate of Acheivement.
We have some journals for sale in the boutique and encourage you to journal your challenge. What a great way to write down your progress, dreams, aspirations, poetry, etc. We encourage you to try some creative writing on whatever comes to your mind. You might be surprised on what is inside there.
The rules are simple-take 30 classes consecutively. You may miss two classes but will have to make those classes up with doubles before the 30 days are up. We do not encourage you to miss any classes to make up later. Proper planning will allow you to take one class each day for 30 days.
The challenge begins on January 1, 2011. Please notify us at the front desk of your 30 day challenge begin date, if you wish to begin sooner. |
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| Featured Article | |
Posture of the Month
Half Moon Pose
MEDICAL BENEFITS
Begin to open the whole skeletal system including spine, neck, ribs, and scapulae
Gives quick energy and vitality
Increases flexibility of the spine and corrects bad posture
Flexes and strengthens latisimus dorsi, oblique, deltoid, and trapezius muscles
Great for respiratory problems (asthma, bronchial infection)
Opens shoulder joints
Good for abdominal obesity
Tones the spinal nerves and abdominal organs (colon, pancreas, kidneys, liver, spleen)
Improves the working of the bowels
Helps with sciatica problems
Alleviates anxiety and stress
Stimulates pituitary gland
Firms and trims waistline, hips, buttocks, thighs
TIPS
Keep your elbows and knees locked and your chin up.
Maintain a lifting through your top shoulder to deepen the stretch along upper rib cage.
utilize your 80/20 breathing. Keep 80% air in your lungs, breathe 20% in and out through nose
Maintain a continuous lifting through abdomen.
Always go for alignment before depth, remember this posture is about stretching rather than bending.
Yoga Etiquette | | While finding a spot in the studio, please do so quietly, put your mat on the line, 1/2 of the way over the line while being considerate of those around you, do not place your mat too close to another mat and be sure not to place your mat directly in front of another mat. Everyone should be able to see at least a sliver of themselves in the front mirror. |
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