July 2012 Newsletter
Greetings!

 
With the warmer temperatures coming you will most likely be sweating more in class. Cleansing yourself from the inside out is a good thing and we want you to sweat alot, but you must also replenish the lost fluid AND ELECTROLYTES!

Come to class well hydrated and after class rehydrate. MOST IMPORTANTLY replenish the trace minerals lost during the profuse sweating.

We have products at the studios to help you with this, and your teachers can answer your questions.

Please keep in mind that drinking large amounts of water can flush out more electrolytes or dilute your electrolyte system leaving you in a worse off condition even more depleted.

Your body needs these mineral salts to help hold onto the fluid you take in, and to be able to transmit the electrical charges in your body. In other words, these electrical charges are the messages transmitted from brain to body and are critical for nerve and muscle function, fluid balance, heart, kidney, and adrenal function.

Avoid dehyration AND overhydration.
Think:
V8
Gatorade
Coconut water
Fruit juices/OJ
Strawberries
Milk
Avocadoes
Potatoes
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Sports drinks containing sodium and potassium salts
*See more info at the studios/Ask your teachers

Have a fun summer! Stay hydrated properly!

Namaste,
Anthony 
New Class Schedule
Use both studios at no extra cost!  
 
Fourth of July Schedule
 
La Mesa Studio - 7:00am  &  9:00am
El Cajon Studio - CLOSED 
Juice Cards
 
We are still offering 1 free juice with the purchase of 10 juices but in a new way.  Purchase a 10 juice card for $50 and receive an extra juice free!
 
And we have 10 shots of wheat grass cards for $12.50.  You receive 2 free shots with the purchase of a wheat grass card.
New Pricing
 
We have changed our yoga packages and prices.  Please see the front desk or our Online Store for details.  
New Students! Extend your first 7 days of unlimited yoga to 10!
 
When you purchase your introductory week for $25 and take 3 classes within 7 days, we will extend your intro week to 10 days! That's 10 days of unlimited yoga!  
 
Introductory week for new students to Bikram El Cajon and Bikram La Mesa and San Diego County residents only.  Intro week is 7 consecutive days.  Special extension is 10 consecutive days. 
Massage at Bikram El Cajon

We regret to announce that Laura Lee will no longer be offering massage at the Bikram El Cajon studio as of July 2.  We offer her the warmest of wishes in her new adventures.  As a service to you, we are now offering our Therapeutic Spinal Massage Bed located at the Bikram El Cajon studio!  Our therapeutic bed uses infrared heat and pure jade stone heads, moving up and down, to stimulate acupressure points all along the spine.  These acupressure points stimulate the nerves that lead to all organs of the body.  And there's no need to remove any clothing!  Just lay down, relax and let the jade heads lull you into a relaxed state.  Starting on July 9, we will begin to take appoints and offer half-hour sessions for $20 and one hour sessions for $35.  Take some time for yourself and schedule a session.  See the front desk for details.  
Posture of the Month 
Fixed Firm Pose
Supta-Vajrasana 
Medical Benefits:
  • Helps conditions of sciatica, gout, varicose veins, rheumatism in the legs, and lower back pain
  • Slims and tones thighs, firms calf muscles
  • Strengthens and lengthens abdominal muscles
  • Strengthens and improves flexibility of lower spine, hips, knees and ankle joints
  • Lubricates joints and increases circulation to lower limbs
  • Strengthens psoas muscles and helps prevent hernias
  • Creates a great stretch into the hip joints and diaphragm
  • Beneficial to the spleen, lymphatic system and liver; strengthing the entire immune system

Tips:

  • Take it easy with your knees!  Open them if you need to and/or keep your hands on the floor instead of your feet
  • Go Slow!  Be patient with yourself but be determined
  • Don't compare yourself to what anyone else is doing
July's Featured Student Business 
Do you own your own business?  Drop off two of your business cards and we will post them in each studio.  You may also be chosen to be the featured business in our newsletter.   
Sincerely,
Anthony Burkart
Bikram Yoga El Cajon/La Mesa
Quick Links
$10 off 1 Hour Therapeutic Spinal
Massage 
Get $10 off of a one hour session or $5 off of 30 minute session on our Therapeutic Spinal Massage Bed.   
 
Offer Expires: July 31, 2012