August  2015


There is so much to share it's hard to know where to start! We are receiving the sun's energy this year,  a lot of it. Have you taken some time to nourish your soul and play outside this summer? Our team has been all over the map since the start of summer, enjoying family holidays, professional development, retreats, starting new jobs and more. We have been sneaking in as much beach time as possible with family and friends! The West Shore has fantastic beaches, great waterparks for the kids and plenty of amazing spots to explore or just lay back and relax!  We have had the pleasure of seeing transformation through personal 30 yoga challenges, unique workshops, new and visiting teachers and we have just completed our planning for the Fall! Our goal is to inspire, engage and  keep you motivated right through to Christmas!  

We are beyond thrilled to be celebrating our 10 year anniversary of the studio! It's a special time and we are truly grateful for our lives, our health and our yoga community. In order to complete a thorough cleaning, maintenance and energy cleansing our studio will be closed the weekend of Sept 5th & 6th. Thank you for your understanding.

For your convenience we have large showers and change rooms, plenty of parking, and we are open 7 days a week. We've streamlined our class names and descriptions, added classes, outlined and scheduled special events for this fall. 

Enjoy the rest of your summer! Love yourself, laugh at yourself, get out and enjoy the life that is yours. Come in and take class as often as you are able to keep or get fit, flexible and happy.
Best wishes to you - from all of us at BYW.

 





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We are excited to present our final event in our Summer Workshop Series - A Touch of Yin

Ninety minutes to pamper and sooth. We will focus on releasing tension which resides in the connective tissue - ligaments, bones, and joints of the body. We will provide the opportunity to explore a deep release of the hips, pelvis and lower spine in particular.

  The studio will be warm, not hot. Gentle music will play to aid in the relaxation process. Many of the postures are luxuriously long (2 to 5 minutes.) We will start with a gentle warm up and then move into Yin postures and add therapeutic touch and massage. Be transported to a new space of total relaxation, joy and contentment. Bring water, a yoga mat if you have one, and 1 large towel. Feel free to bring cushions, blocks or bolsters if you have them.

Cost: $20  
Members: $10  
(+ GST)
 
Space is limited - payment is required to register and secure your spot.



Class Descriptions
Level I - 60
Originating from the Bishnu Ghosh lineage, this 60 minute class consists of beginner hatha yoga poses performed in a heated environment. This class is fantastic for the beginner yoga student and is a fun, effective way to maintain general health and mental well-being. This class is recommended as part of a physical therapy plan.
Please arrive 15 minutes early, drink plenty of water and avoid eating 2-3 hours prior to class.
 
Level I - 90
Originating from the Bishnu Ghosh lineage, this 90 minute class consists of 26 beginner hatha yoga poses performed in a heated environment. Known as the Bikram Method, this class is designed for the beginner yoga student and has, for millions of people around the world, proved to be effective in prevention and recovery from injury. A general performance enhancement for athletes and fit minded people, this is also an excellent class for those who wish to see quick improvements in flexibility and balance. All ages are welcome and this class is recommended as part of a physical therapy plan. Bring water, 2 towels, and a yoga mat if you have one. Arrive 15 minute early, drink plenty of water and avoid eating 2-3 hours prior to class.  
 
Level II - 75
This class draws from the Bishnu Ghosh lineage and is a  75 minute class performed in a heated environment. This class is not for the very beginner and is not suitable for those with current injuries or in rehabilitation. This is a faster paced which contains all of the postures from the Level I class and many more, and it will have you falling in love with your practice again and again. 
Arrive 15 minute early, drink plenty of water and avoid eating 2-3 hours prior to class.  
 

Level III - 105
In this class we practice the  84 traditional Hatha Yoga postures from the Bishnu Ghosh lineage. The class is approximately 105 minutes long. For the serious yogi, a powerful sequence of postures that is challenging on every level. Students must have a current Level II practice and pre-registration is necessary as it must have 10 students registered and confirmed in order to run.
Class time to be announced.  

Hot Flow 60
focuses on improving upper-body mobility, developing core strength and regaining lost spinal flexibility. Sun Salutations and Vinyasa flows combined with hatha poses create a dynamic and energizing class. A 60 minute class that will leave you feeling stretched, strong and worked out! Practiced in the heated studio, which helps warm the muscles up quickly and thus prevents injury, this class. 
Arrive 15 minute early, drink plenty of water and avoid eating 1 - 2 hours prior to class.   
 
Hot Hip & Core 60
Work your core and lower body like never before at yoga. This 60 minute class is NEW and is designed to firm, tone and shape your glutes, inner thighs, hips and lower core.  Strengthening this region improves digestion and posture and can prevent back injury from occurring. Practiced to music in a heated studio, this class is suitable for beginners and and all ages, however is not recommended for those who are injured or in rehabilitation. Because of the focus on lengthening the lower body, this is an ideal yoga practice for hockey players, gymnasts, dancers and athletes.
Arrive 15 minute early, drink plenty of water and avoid eating 1 - 2 hours prior to class.  
 
Therapeutic Yin / Yang 60
Yin yoga directs the stimulation that is normally created in the asana portion of the practice deeper than the superficial or muscular tissues. This 60 minute class is practiced to soothing music in a warm studio. It is designed to release deep tension residing in the connective tissue (ligaments, bones, and joints of the body) and provides opportunity to explore a deep release of the hips, pelvis and lower spine. Suitable for all levels, this class is a perfect compliment to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat and the contracting of muscles. Arrive 15 minute early, drink plenty of water and avoid eating 1 hour prior to class.   
 

Open to everyone! 
A low cost by donation class great for beginners. Bring a friend, share the yoga with others in your life, and help to build your yoga community here on the West Shore! 
Table of Contents
August Specials
A Touch of YIN
Class Descriptions
Hot Yoga Challenge
Save these Dates - Events at the studio this FALL
Fall Schedule
Massage and Hellerwork Available
What we are.



 
Fall 30 Day Challenge

 
Sept
21st - Oct 20th
 Join us and experience the bliss of yoga every day silence your mind, heal your body and be part of a group of inspired healthy like minded people.
Sound good?
Wait until you feel it!   


 

SAVE THE DATES!  
 
If you like to plan ahead we've got some dates that you can mark in your calendar so you won't miss out on any of the FUN we've got planned this fall!

Sept 19th & 20th:
10 Year Anniversary Open House Event

Sept 21st:
30 Day Challenge starts

Sept 23rd:
Fall Equinox 108 Sun Salutations Class

Oct 14th:
Detox Class
Oct 24th:
Heart Opening/BackBending

Nov 14th:
Yoga for Men
Nov 25th:
A Touch of Yin 

Dec 13th
Christmas Pot Luck
Dec 22nd:
Winter Solstice 108 Sun Salutations Class

 

FALL SCHEDULE 2015

Monday
9:30am  Level I 90
11:30am  Level I 60
5:00pm Level I 90
7:00pm Level II 75

Tuesday
6am Level I 90
9:30am Level I 90
4pm Level I 90
6pm Hot Hip & Core 60
7:30pm Level I 90

Wednesday
6am Level I 60
9:30 Level I 90
11:30 Level I 60
4pm Level I 90
6pm Level I 90 w music
7:45pm Yin/Yang w music

Thursday
6am Level I 90
9:30am Level I 90 w music
4pm Level I 90
6pm Hot Flow 60
7:30pm Level I 90

Friday
9:30am Level I 90
11:30am Level I 60
4pm Level 1 90
6pm Level 1 60 w music

Saturday
8am Level I 60
9:15am Level I 90
11am Level II 75
3:45pm Hot Hip & Core 60
5pm Level I 90

Sunday
9:15am Level I 90
11am Hot Flow 60
4pm Level I 90
5:45pm Yin/Yang w music

 

Deep Tissue Massage  
Hellerwork Structural Bodywork

Correct posture, improve mobility, relieve pain and chronic tension.

Jacqueline is available:  
Wed / Thurs / Fri and some weekends for 60 or 90 minute treatments. Some weekends  
 
Contact her directly at 250 920 8137 to book an appointment or for more information.


Bikram Westshore Hot Yoga is.... 

a family owned and operated yoga studio offering hot yoga, bikram method yoga, flow yoga, yin yoga, special events and more. We are not a franchise and we do not pay fees to Bikram Yoga. The studio is now in it's 10th year of operation.

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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