If you believe in telekinesis, please raise my hand!!
All right perhaps that is a little too challenging to believe and achieve but it is a fact that what we believe, and what we don't believe has a dramatic effect on our yoga practice and on our lives - believe it or not.
How does the power of thought work? How is it possible that thoughts have power? Human beings have a creative power, and as a result have an influence on their surroundings and their reality. If you want it or not, if you believe it or not, it's like that.
Perhaps by contemplating just four of the countless and amazing facts about our physical body you will agree with me that our full potential remains a mystery to be explored:
Your femur bone (that's your thigh bone) is 4 times stronger than concrete, 1 cubic inch can bare a load of 19,000 lbs.
In an average day the focusing muscle of the eyes moves 100,000 times - to give this perspective this would be the same as walking 50 miles per day for your leg muscles.
The air from your sneeze can travel at speeds of 100 mph or more.
or this one which I find particularly mind-blowing...
When you blush, the lining of your stomach also reddens.
So that's our bodies, simply stunning. And while I could go on and on about the body (and I do regularly!) our mind power / thought power is the key to creating reality, and in yoga class you have the perfect opportunity to sharpen this skill, and improve the quality and power of your focus. The good news is that our thought power is limitless! The other - and darker side of this news is that when we are not directing our thoughts they can wander destructively through our yoga practice, altering our internal and external view of ourselves and others.
Have you ever had that class that stuns you? You just can't believe how strong you were, or how flexible you were, or your sense of calm after class when you arrived completely stressed out? Your mind was on your side that day and under your control. Maybe you have yet to have that class? It's ok - it is inevitable.
Here are some links to articles about the power of thought. My intention with all this is to inspire you to employ your greatest power within your yoga practice, through visualisation, concentration on the breath, etc. See yourself as the perfect 'T' in balancing stick, or with your spine straight and sitting in the chair in awkward pose. Imagine it!
Thoughts can release abilities beyond normal limits...
Covert Operations: Your brain digitally remastered...
From mental power to muscle power--gaining strength by using the mind.
Welcome to all returning and new students. It's great to have you with us! We are enjoying the great vibe that you are creating at the studio. We would be grateful if you would take a minute and browse our newsletter. Inside you'll find quick links, schedule info, current and upcoming events, and maybe something interesting enough to share with others! We hope to see you soon at the studio.
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
From John &Jacqueline and all of us at Bikram Yoga Westshore
"I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion." Henry David Thoreau
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Short on time? Try our new 1 hour classes now offered 6 days a week!
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Between October 27th and October 31st our members and students will judge each pumpkin based on a variety of characteristics. If you are not a carver you can still participate by helping us judge the pumpkins. The prize winning pumpkin carver will receive mat & towel service for 1 month or the equivalent in credit for use at our BYW boutique! |
BYW 2013 Fall Schedule - Check it out!
Our Sunday 7pm Yin Yoga class is great for opening the hips and shoulders. This 75 minute warm (not hot!) class is typically set to music.
Bring a mat, towel and water.
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Bikram Yoga Westshore
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family owned and operated Affiliate Bikram Yoga studio offering Certified Instruction in the BikramYoga Beginner Series, Circuit Training and Yin Yoga classes.
Our Boutique carries a selection of hot yoga gear, mats, towels, etc. Most classes are suitable for beginners.
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Bikram Yoga Westshore
750 Goldstream Avenue
Victoria BC V9B 2X3
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BYW
Studio Boutique
Update
New clothes from Mika and Shakti are arriving soon! We have plenty of new towels and mats in stock to choose from if you are in need of the basics. For a limited time save 40% on all Ferlow Botanical Products in stock. Ferlow Botanicals orders are placed on Wednesdays. Orders can be placed at the studio, by phone 250 391 1975 or by email at: yoga@bikramwestshore.com subject line: Ferlow order. Please allow 2 business days for shipping. Ferlow Botanicals WebsiteOur new hydrating product Ultima is now at the studio and we are enjoying trying out the different flavours of this all natural product. Let us know what you think!  go to: Ultima Replenisher Website for more information. Annual Membership holders save 10% at the BYW Boutique excluding single serving packets of Ultima, Vega Products, and single mat / towel rental fees.
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October
Karma Yoga Classes
 October 11th at 5pm
October 25th at 7pm
We offer an average of 128 classes every month!! Out of these we offer 2 classes a month as 'by donation' classes.
Proceeds from our Karma Classes are donated to local charity and not-for-profit groups. Minimum suggested
donation is $7.
Please note that the October 11th Karma class is at 5pm due to our Thanksgiving Holiday schedule.
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BYW 30 Day Challenge
Sept 16th to Oct 15th
Our Fall 2013 30 Day Challenge is almost over!! Everyone who completes receives a FREE challenge shirt. Those who complete a minimum of 25 classes in 30 days are entered into our draw from some yoga prizes.
Hot Yoga is the part of your day that puts everything into perspective and keeps you feeling your best. It is a healing practice that increases flexibility, balance, coordination and strength. It will clear your mind and revitalise your body.
Good Luck to all of our Challengers!
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BYW student Catherine King is up to some great work these days. She has inspired us!
Here's her story...
My name is Catherine King and I am a 35 year old stay at home mother of two beautiful girls. I have a huge passion for health and fitness. It all started after the birth of my first daughter when I began doing at home yoga videos.
After a few years of this I discovered Bikram's Yoga and I was hooked.
I have been practicing yoga at Bikram Yoga Westshore for six years. I love the people and the atmosphere of the studio.
After about five year of practicing I found myself doing 30 days challenges back to back repeatedly trying to find more results. I began looking for something to complement my yoga and I discovered Beachbody's workout P90X:
P90X Workout Link
P90X is a 90 day home fitness program put together by Tony Horton and is largely based on the principal of muscle confusion. I began seeing some great results and then someone told me about another program called Insanity:
This program is designed by Shaun T and pushes you past your limits with a mix of cardio and plyometric drills with intervals of strength, power, resistance, and core training. No equipment or weights are needed, and you don't have to be in extreme shape to do it. I combined this program with the
the superfood shake called Shakeology:
Catherine's link to Shakeology
This shake has become my daily breakfast. It tastes great and is made with 100% natural products. Shakeology believes in fair trade and organic. The shakes are gluten and soy free and there are two vegan options as well.
At the end of this 60 day program while still doing yoga, (I could not go without the yoga) my body was transformed. I am now in the best shape of my life and have never felt and looked this good! I am a strong believer in multitasking when it comes to fitness because that is what gives you great results!
After all the success I found with Beachbody I became an Independent Beachbody Coach to help people achieve their fitness goals by guiding them through the big catalog of fitness programs and nutrition Beachbody has to offer. One of my favorite things about Beachbody is that you order a program that you can do at home on your own time and they come with a nutrition guide and an assigned coach like me. So everything is there for you to succeed!
I look forward to sharing the health and happiness I found with all my fellow yogis!
I invite you to please visit my website and contact me for any question or information you might need at:
Catherine's Beachbody Website Thank you and see you soon
in the hot room!
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