May
 2015


We love our yoga community and we like to show it! From May 4-15 we are offering FREE child minding for the 9:30am class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday! This is honour of Mother's Day so please spread the word to family and friends!
Also in honour of Mother's Day, we have brought back our 5 Class Bundles! Get 5 Classes for $55 - 1 year expiry - offer available to all, offer ends May 15th, no limit on how many you can purchase!

If you completed a 30 day Challenge earlier this year, the challenge hats and shirts are ready to be picked up at the front desk! Hats are for 20 days and shirts are for 30 days!

We were unable to host a community clothing swap during April so we will be hosting it Saturday
May 30th! Clean out your closet and bring in your good quality used clothes for some new pieces to add to your wardrobe.

We value your presence and feedback. Thank you for being a part of our ever growing community! If you have questions or concerns please call us at 250 391 1975 or email us at: yoga@bikramwestshore.com

Please scroll down to the far right  

of this newsletter to view our  

May Long Weekend Schedule.  



Why do Yin Yoga?
 
 With a meditative approach and a deep physical focus, the practitioner is able to access the connective tissue and fascia.The postures often focus on areas that encompass a joint (hips, sacrum, spine) and as one ages, flexibility in the joints decreases. Yin yoga is a wonderful way to maintain that flexibility, something that many don't seem to be concerned about until they notice it is gone.
 
 
 
Some of the Benefits of a Yin Practice:
- Calms and balances the mind and body.
- Regulates energy in the body.
- Increases mobility in the body with lubrication and protection of the joints.
- Promotes deeper relaxation.  
- Aides in coping with stress and anxiety.
- Improves the yang practice
(bikram, flow, etc.)

Warm Yin Yoga with Music 
Wednesdays 7:30pm to 8:30pm 
Saturdays 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Yin teacher Sheri Killam  

Yoga for Africa Charity Event
At Bikram Yoga Sidney! 

Rajashree Choudhury and Emmy Cleaves are coming to Bikram Yoga Sidney! These two inspiring women are monumentally prolific in the Worldwide Yoga Community and will be leading a three day workshop on 

June 12, 13 and 14!  

 

All proceeds will be directly donated to the Not for Profit Wildnerness Conversancy.Founded by Bob Cleaves, this Anti-Poaching and Humanitarian organization aerially patrols various areas of South Africa. The Wilderness Conservancy works to maintain healthy Eco-systems in the region by protecting endangered species, such as the Black Rhino, and relocating wildlife to safe sanctuary. 

 

Click here to learn more about Wilderness Conservancy 

 

The following events still have some spaces available, act fast to secure your space!

 

SATURDAY June 13th

Event #3

 lecture w/ Rajashree  

 

12:30 - 1:30

$25

  

Event #4

 lecture w/ Emmy  

 

2:00 - 3:15

$25

 

SUNDAY June 14th 

Event #7

 Posture Clinic w/ Emmy  

 

1:00 - 4:00

$60

 

Please email: 

hotyogasidney@gmail.com

to register.  





Mother's Day Special Offer!
 
5 Classes for $55
12 Month Expiry - No Limit

Perfect for Moms, 
Aunts, Sisters, Grandmas! 
Offer available to all and Ends May 15th!
 




FREE CHILD MINDING 
MONDAY / WEDNESDAY / FRIDAY 
9:15am to 11:15am 
May 4th to 15th

In honour of Mom's everywhere.  




Don Devenney Finishes 250Km Marathon in Sahara Desert 
Perhaps you know Don Devenney, and of his recent journey, but we want to share the news regarding his incredible feat! Don recently finished the 30th Sultan MdS  (Marathon des Sables), a long distance marathon that takes place across the Sahara Desert in South Morocco! The Discovery Channel ranks this as the "Toughest Footrace on Earth" and Don considers Bikram Yoga to be an essential element in his training and race preparation . Don's training included Bikram Yoga twice a week and running (while wearing a 25lb back pack) between 45 minutes to 4 hours a day. The annual marathon is executed over a 7 day period and is comprised of 6 "stages." Depending on the terrain, each stage of the race took Don approximately 9 -11 hours to complete. To show how truly amazing an accomplishment this is, here is a breakdown of each day!
Stage 1: Jebel Irhs / Oued Tijekht : 36.2 km
Stage 2: Oued Tijekht / Jebel El Otfal : 31.1 km
Stage 3:  Jebel El Otfal / Jebel Zireg : 36.7 km
Stage 4: Jebel Zireg / Jdaid : 91.7 km
(Photo Above is after completing Stage 4- the longest long stage in MdS history!) 
Stage 5: Jdaid / Kourci Dial Zaid : 42.2 km
Stage 6: CHARITY UNICEF - 11.5 km
 
Congratulations, Don! Your determination and perseverance is totally inspiring and a true testament of your personal commitment to excellence!
 
 

Karma Classes - By Donation
May 8, 15, 22 & 29
Fridays 6pm to 7pm 
(No minimum - $7 suggested) 
 
Open to everyone! 
Bring a friend and share the yoga with others in your life!  

Hellerwork Deep Tissue Massage  
with Jacqueline Ellis
....is a system involving deep tissue massage and movement education designed to correct posture, improve mobility and relieve pain and  
chronic tension. 

Jacqueline is pleased and excited to announce her return to this rewarding work. Prior to taking over the yoga studio in 2010 she worked for 10 years in clinics and out of her home studio one on one with clients in her Hellerwork Practice.   
     
Jacqueline is booking appointments Monday to Friday afternoons at the studio, and some  weekends. Contact her at 250 920 8137 to book an appointment or for more information. 
Bikram Yoga Westshore
is...

a family owned and operated yoga studio offering classes in Bikram Yoga, Yogahour®, Flow Yoga,  Yin Yoga and more. We are not a franchise and do not pay fees to Bikram Choudhury or to Bikram Yoga HQ.

We host events throughout the year. Ask us about renting our studio for classes, workshops or events. Our Boutique carries a selection of hot yoga gear, mats, towels, supplements, books, etc. Most classes are suitable for beginners.
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Table of Contents
Yin Yoga
Yoga For Africa
Mother's Day Special
Don Devenney's Incredible Feat!
May By Donation Classes
Hellerwork Deep Tissue Massage
Hot Yoga Challenge
Community Clothing Swap
Bikram BEATZ!
Tough Mudder
Open Heart Cobra Pose
Current Schedule May 2015
Community Events
Holiday Schedule



 
30 Day Challenge

 
May 2nd Start!

20 classes in 
30 days
or
30 classes in 
30 days! 



Rajashree Choudhury






Emmy Cleaves





Community Clothing Swap! 


 

Sat May 30 
1-3pm



Bring in your unwanted clothing, bags, accessories and other items! Trade with your fellow yogis and pick up some new gear for free!
$5 donation at the door! 
All funds raised and all of the leftover clothing is being donated to the Salvation Army!

Bikram Beatz

Every Monday evening at 7:30pm
Come and try it!

 
 
Your regular Bikram 90 minute class done to upbeat music.
 If you have yet to try out the Bikram Beatz Yoga Class, you are in for a treat! Still clear and concise instruction - teacher led class with music. 


TOUGH MUDDER  
Our Tough Mudder Team is growing!
Are you up for the challenge? 
If you'd like to join us go for our second Tough Mudder obstacle course in Whistler, we can include you in our training and travel plans, and more!  

Bhujangasana: 
Cobra Pose 
 
- Stretches muscles in shoulders, chest & abs.
 
- Strengthens the arms and shoulders.
 
- Elevates mood.
 
- Firms and tones the hips and buttocks.

- Invigorates the heart.
 
- Stimulates organs in the abdomen.
 
- Relieves stress and fatigue.
 
- Opens the chest and helps to clear the passages of the heart and lungs.
 
- Improves circulation of blood and oxygen, especially throughout the spinal and pelvic regions.
 
- Improves digestion.
 
- Strengthens the spine.
 
- Soothes sciatica.
 
- Helps to ease symptoms of asthma.  


Current Schedule - May

Monday

9:30am Bikram 90 (child minding available)

11:30am Express Hot 60

3:45pm Yogahour®

5:30pm Bikram 90

7:30pm Bikram Beatz 90

 

Tuesday

6:00am Bikram 90

9:30am Bikram 90

4:00pm Bikram 90

6:00pm Bikram 90

8:00pm Yogahour®

 

Wednesday

6:00am Express Hot 60

7:10am Yoga Nidra Meditation

9:30am Bikram 90 (child minding available)

11:30am Express Hot 60

3:30pm Bikram 90

5:30pm Bikram 90

7:30pm Warm Yin 60

 

Thursday

6:00am Bikram 90

9:30am Bikram 90

4:00pm Bikram 90

6:00pm Bikram 90

8:00pm Warm Flow 60

 

Friday

9:30am Bikram 90 (child minding available)

11:30am Express Hot 60

4:00pm Bikram 90

6:00pm Express Hot 60 (by donation class)

 

Saturday

9:00am Bikram 90

11:00am Intermediate 90

3:30pm Bikram 90

5:30pm Warm Yin 60

 

Sunday

8:30am Express Hot 60

10:00am Bikram 90

12:00pm Warm Flow 60 / Yogahour®  

(alternates weekly)

4:00pm Bikram 90

 

 


 


Community Events

Shrek the Musical May 22 - June 6

Goldstream Station Market Starts May 23

Family Fun Day May 23 12:00-4:00pm (Registration required)

Westshore Parks and Recreation Community Garage Sale May 30
 

Victoria Day Long Weekend Schedule
 
Friday May 15th
9:30am / 11:30am / 4pm

Saturday May 16th
9am / 3:30pm

Sunday May 17th
10am / 4pm 

Monday May 18th
9:30am / 5:30pm
(no child minding)