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April Hot Sheet
2014
Dear
 
How are you feeling? Did you know that your natural state is happiness? That you are light, love and happiness? And yet at times we all have overwhelming and negative thought patterns and limiting beliefs. When combined with busy schedules or hectic lifestyles this all can make that seem hard to believe. Too much to do and not enough time to get it all done? Somehow we must find a way to keep in touch with our divine light and happiness. Usually after yoga class the energy has shifted measurably to the positive. This is perhaps one of the biggest things that brings us back into the hot room again and again.  

We would love to know: what brings you back into the room again and again!? Please share your yoga story with us so that we can compile a book of yoga stories to share with our yoga community. We are sure that your story is a unique one, as unique as you are. We plan to use only first names with the first initial of the last name in the book. If you are interested in being part of our Yoga Stories project please send us your story at yoga@bikramwestshore.com. To start us off our teacher Thandi Williams shared her amazing yoga story in her teacher bio on our website. Take a second and get inspired:

 
The practice of yoga can help you take control and  reduce stress in your life, whether you get to yoga once a week or every day.  How? By focusing on your breath you bring yourself back to the present moment and free your mind of worrying about the past and the future. The time in your life will pass regardless of how you feel. Do you know what? When we are present in our body we feel more alive, more comfortable with who we are, and more happy.

Here's a few more ways yoga can help you to take the stress out of your day...

yoga improves balance, flexibility, range of motion and strength in the joints of your body, leaving you less prone to injure yourself in your other sports, jobs and daily activities

yoga can help reduce risk factors for chronic diseases such as heart disease and high blood pressure, and can alleviate other chronic conditions such as depression, chronic pain and insomnia

As always we thank you for taking a couple of minutes to check out our monthly newsletter. At the top right hand corner you'll find the Table of Contents and the Quick Links table. There are some great events happening on the West Shore and in Victoria this Spring. Make time to get out and enjoy some of them!

Have a great day and see you in the hot room!       

Now is the Time

Now is the time to know

That all that you do is sacred.

Now, why not consider

A lasting truce with yourself and God?

 

Now is the time to understand

That all your ideas of right and wrong

Were just a child's training wheels

To be laid aside

When you can finally live

with veracity and love.

 

Now is the time for the world to know

That every thought and action is sacred.

That this is the time

For you to compute the impossibility

That there is anything

But Grace.

 

Now is the season to know

That everything you do

Is Sacred

Hafiz


It's time to play!
Have you been to our
Intermediate Class?
Have you got the urge to try it
but you just aren't sure?
Do you want to try head stands or arm balancing postures but you don't know how to start, or  worry about falling?
You don't need a reason because this workshop is all about having fun with your fellow yogis and learning!
 We hope you can join us.





Intermediate Level Class  

Have  you tried our Intermediate Level Class yet? This class contains all of the 26 postures of the beginner series as well as postures from the 84 classic hatha yoga postures of the Bishnu Ghosh lineage. It is a perfect class for anyone who feels confident in the beginner class. It is a great class to help open your
hips and shoulders!     

Wednesdays at 7pm
Sundays at 11am
  



Warm Hatha Flow Class
with Thandi Williams


  This is a 1 hour class and an effective way to build upper body and core strength. It is suitable for the beginner and is slightly cooler than our beginner class!

Thursdays at 8pm
Saturdays at 3:30pm



Come and check it out! It's a great compliment to your beginner yoga practice.

   April 25th at 6pm 
This is the beginner 90 minute hot yoga class without the step by step instructions. The class is mostly silent except for the indication of when to change postures.

 Bring 2 large towels, a yoga mat if you have one and water.  Come well hydrated and avoid eating 3 hours  
prior to class. Drop in for just $10! 

Bikram Yoga Westshore
is... 
family owned and operated Hot Yoga Studio offering Certified Instruction in the Bikram Style as well as Hot Flow and Intermediate Level Hot yoga classes and Circuit Training classes.

We do not pay any fees directly to Bikram Choudhury or to Bikram Yoga Headquarters and we are not a Franchise Studio.

Our Boutique carries a selection of hot yoga gear, clothes, mats, towels, books, creams and essential oils Most classes are suitable for beginners.

 Receive $50 off either your first 20 Class Card or 3 Month Membership.

For up to date information and the latest news Follow us on Twitter
@BikramWestshore #yoga #westshore #30DayHot #free

Join us on Facebook. Post to our Page, share your thoughts, interests, business, fundraising events, etc.

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Bikram Yoga Westshore 
750 Goldstream Avenue 
Victoria BC V9B 2X3
yoga@bikramwestshore.com
www.bikramwestshore.com
Table of Contents
Arm Balancing & Inversion Workshop
Easter Weekend Schedule
Intermediate Level Hatha Hot lass!
Warm Flow Classes
Silent Class April 25th
4 Week Challenge Update
Autopay Membership Sale
Spring Karma Classes
Circuit Training Info
Child Minding Info
The Didi Society

QUICK LINKS



BYW Spring Clean
Yoga Challenge  
March 24 - April 20   

 
You guys are doing really great. And it's almost done!
Dig in if you are able and finish the challenge.
We are giving away a 1 month membership, a 10 class card, and a whole bunch of microfibre hand towels! Everyone who signed up will also receive a special offer.
Good luck Challengers!   


Autopay
Membership
Sale!! 
 


Sign up now for our convenient  
Autopay Membership  
and for $89 / month you have unlimited hot yoga and 10% off all BYW Boutique items. Unlimited yoga for $3/day. Probably less then your daily brew! 
 
2 month minimum  
2 weeks notice to cancel 
credit card or direct debit
 
See us at the desk before or after class and set up your Autopay Membership
today! Then get ready for the best summer of your life!  
        


BYW Spring   
Karma
(by donation)
Classes
6:00pm to 7:30pm
April 18th
May 2nd
 May 16th
May 30th

 A great way to share the yoga with your friends and family.
Proceeds from our community Karma Classes are donated to charities and not
for profit organisations. 

Proceeds from the April Karma Classes will go to the Didi Society! See below for more information about all the amazing things they do for others!

Suggested Donation $7 

Circuit Training
Saturdays at noon with Trainer Kyla K


Come out and give it a try, your first time is FREE!

Circuit Training is a fast-paced class in which you do an exercise for 1 minute and then have 30 seconds to move to the next exercise for a total of 30 minutes per circuit.
 
It is like a game of musical chairs: everyone begins at a
station (an exercise), and when the bell goes everyone moves to the next station. It is set to music and some examples of stations are  are  step-ups, squats/lunges, leaps, push ups, sit ups, TRX drills, curls using free weights , etc.

It is a fun, fast and effective way to tone up, strengthen your body and burn fat.  

CHILD CARE
9:15 to 11:15 
Mon/Wed/Fri  



Minimum age 18 months.  
Please bring a snack for your child.  
Ask about a pass  
and save. Siblings half price!

The Didi Society




The Didi Society empowers women through fair, direct trade, and educates and inspires youth to become social justice leaders. Through direct support, strong relationships and solidarity, The Didi Society helps to bring about positive change that is complete and permanent.

By marketing the handicrafts made by these women and selling them locally in Victoria and BC, we are supporting their economic independence and sustainability. Our direct relationship and the support of the network of the groups, provides the women with a sense of ownership, belonging and self-empowerment which can be a rare opportunity in the societies in which they live.

 

Our education program strives to educate and empower youth and young adults about the underlying issues of inequality and injustice that the women we work with face. These include workshops, conference and/or independent projects on gender equality, sustainable development, fair trade and children's rights.

The Didi Society is completely run by volunteers, and is a registered non-profit. The Yoga with Didi is an on-going, monthly fundraiser that we host to help support the education program and operational costs. Each month, a different studio and teacher, volunteers their time and space for community members to practice yoga together, while supporting the work we do to empower women and educate youth.  

Visit: 

 The Didi Society Website Homepage 

 

Donations from our Spring  

Karma Classes will help to  

support the Didi Society!