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Greetings!
Hello Yoga Family!
In May we celebrate Mother's Day as well as Military appreciation. It's a time to honor people who sacrifice to make our lives better. This month BYR would like to specially thank Moms and members of the Military for their altruistic work, so that your children and the people in this country have a safe place to live. We are truly grateful.
Thank you for practicing yoga.
Peace, BYR
Bikram Yoga Richmond
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13 Quotes from Diane Ducharme
May "Quotes" of the Month
Last weekend Tighe, Garland, Jackie, Marcia, Natalie, and Kara attended a 2 day seminar with senior Bikram Yoga teacher, Diane Ducharme, in Baltimore, MD. Diane began practicing Bikram Yoga in 1985, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. She became a certified teacher in 1995 and opened the first yoga studio in Massachusetts soon after. In addition to teaching and running her studio, she travels the world giving seminars on Bikram Yoga. For this month, instead of a posture, we would like to share with you ten valuable quotes from Diane Ducharme. Please enjoy!
- "7 out of 10 students are trying too hard. 3 out of 10 students aren't using their strength."
- "Teachers give the information [dialogue], so that you can make the transformation...whenever you WANT to."
- "Bikram Yoga is a healing tool, not a weapon."
- "Always listen to your body, and work to tolerance. There is no benefit in working too hard and not allowing an injury to heal."
- "Watch overcorrecting. Sometimes you're already doing 100 percent, and therefore, the instruction is not for you."
- "Your anatomy is your destiny."
- "The important thing is to try the right way, the best way, 100 percent, with the body you have today.
- "You should practice 6 days a week (one day rest), for as long as it takes the body to get into good health. This could take 5 months or 5 years. Once your body's in good health, you should practice 4-5 times a week to maintain."
- "You are learning to find peace. Every where you go in the world, conditions are different. The heat, the floors, the teachers, the students, the rules, etc. You have to meditate under any circumstance. Never let anything or anyone, steal your peace."
- "Take care of yourself first."
- "The bigger the problem, the easier to solve."(quoting Bikram)
- "For 90 minutes, you are bringing the mind and body together, so that you can LISTEN." (quoting Bikram)
- "When you practice yoga, first your personality changes, the faith increases, then confidence improves." (quoting Bikram)
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Spring Challenge Testemonial!!!
Kevin B.
I just finished the 30 day Go Green Challenge and I feel fantastic!!!! Bikram Yoga will be in my life for the rest of my life. I took my very first yoga class on Apr 1 completely drained after the class, I just knew I had to come back for more. I signed up that same day for the challenge. I
have never felt so good in my 41 years on this planet! Throughout the challenge, everyone was so nice and encouraging that it made my days so pleasant. I felt so good, on two separate days, I even did a double-dose of classes.
In my younger years, I was an athlete. However, I had not realized how inflexible I've become over the years. By far, my best day was on the 19th of April - this is when I had a huge breakthrough. I was able to get into both the Bow and Camel postures for the first time. I was so excited I gave our instructor, Briah a big bear hug after class!
FIT FOR LIFE- is my new mantra for 2011 and Bikram Yoga is helping me reach my fitness goals. I ran the Suntrust 8k last Nov which started me on this path. I'm running the Susan G. Komen 5k Race for the Cure
this Sat May 7th and the Suntrust 1/2 Marathon in Nov. Next year I will run my first Marathon.
My Bikram Yoga practice has given me the confidence to change my life for which I will be forever grateful.
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End of Challenge Party!!!
Party Time
Who: Everyone is invited!
What: End of 30 Day Spring Challenge Party
Where: Stony Point Studio
When: 7pm on Friday May 6th
Why: To celebrate the end of the spring challenge and the continuation of the 365 day challenge!
The party is a Vegetarian Pot Luck. Please bring your favorite vegetarian dish. Also, feel free to bring guests! Sign up at either studio today and we hope to see you there! |
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Mother's Day Special!!!
Happy Mother's Day
On Friday May 6th through Sunday May 8th, all moms NEW to Bikram Yoga, can purchase a 10 class card for $100. Moms that haven't been in 6 months or more can get this deal as well. You can also purchase your mom a gift certificate at this price. In addition, ALL moms get 20% off retail (including clothes, mats, water bottles, and supplements).
Thank you moms for putting yourself first and practicing Bikram Yoga! |
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BYR Salutes Military Families!
May is Military Appreciation Month
During May -- Military Appreciation Month - Bikram's Studios will fundraise for ThanksUSA, a 501(c)(3), which provides need-based scholarships to spouses and children of the troops.
They sacrifice a lot for us, let's sacrifice a little for them.
Get Involved! Make a donation online at www.thanksusa.org and be eligible for a drawing every Monday during May starting on May 9th. Prizes include a month of unlimited yoga, a Breathe mat, a bottle of e3 live, and yoga clothes (for man or woman). Winners will be announced on Mondays on the BYR Facebook page. You can also text THANKSUSA TO 85944 to donate $10. The donation will be added to your phone bill. (Standard text messaging rates apply).
Fellow Yogis, STRETCH open your wallets! Let's show our troops how much we appreciate their sacrifice and provide them with the gift of education for their families. |
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West End Farmer's Market!!!
Check out local vendors at the West End Farmer's Market, located at 12450 Gayton Road. For more information, visit westendfarmersmarket.
Help the planet and buy local! |
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Upcoming Events
May 6th
End of Challege Party!
May 6th-8th
Mother's Day Special! |
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