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Event and Holiday Schedule Changes

We have an altered schedule in October and November to accommodate Halloween, the Photoshoot, our Anniversary Concert, and Thanksgiving Week...

Thursday, 10/31: NO 8:15 PM

Saturday, 11/2:  NO 3:30 PM

Friday, 11/15: NO 6:30 PM

Wednesday, 11/27: No 8:15pm

Thursday, 11/28: 7 AM & 9 AM ONLY

Friday, 11/29: 9am, 12, 2:30, and 4:30 PM ONLY (NO 5:30 AM and NO 6:30 PM)
New/Old Client Special

$25 for 2 Weeks Unlimited!
Must be an Arizona resident.  Valid for new students and those who have not attended our studio within the last year!
 +
20% off all yoga packages during your first two weeks!
Congrats Challengers!
We have over 200 people currently in the middle or towards the end of their 11 Year Anniversary 11 Week Challenge (4x/week for 11 Weeks)!  Hang in there! You can do it!  Feel like giving up? Remember why you started! 
 
Congrats to the following yogis who have completed the 30 and 60 Day Challenge over the last few months!
 30 Day Medal
30 Day

Michelle Kalo 7/06

Kim Crandell  7/06

Tina Lee 7/07

Kate Helms Tillery 07/09 

Steve Helms Tillery 07/09

Angela Thrasher 7/14

Makiko Suga 7/15

Tina Clarin 7/30

Natasa Vulic 8/07

Yan Chen 8/09

Cara Egel 8/11

Kyla Norton 8/13

Jessica Nagy 8/14

Shruthi Brahmappa 8/18

Katera Schneider 8/20

Kristin Schult 8/27


60 Day 

Heather Shunk 6/05

Henry Gavin 6/7

Hart Larew 7/10

Sukrita Bagchi 7/19

Susmita Bagchi 7/23

Kim Crandell 8/5  

Tina Lee 8/6

Christina Romano 8/26

Angie Latimer 9/27

Katherine Daily 10/18

Wayne Parkhurst 10/19

Nicholet Deschine 10/19 

  
If you have finished your challenge but have not received your certificate and gifts, please see us at the front desk!
Testimonials 
$25 credit!

Would you like to share your Bikram Yoga story?  Can we include you in our next newsletter?  How has Bikram Yoga helped you?  We would love to know and if we publish your testimonial, we will add $25 to your account.


Please email:
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Better Birthday Special
 
Now receive 15% off retail during the week of your birthday!  We celebrate birthday weeks!
11 Year Members!
A quick shout out to our members who have been with us since we opened our doors in 2002: Bill, Mary, Dan, Pat, Burke, Robert, Robert A, Bill F, Bill G, Chris, Michelle, Reba, Gary, Jeanie, Terry, Lori, Laurie, Robin, Pattie, Joan, Mike, Jeremy, Theresa, Nancy, Ed, Diane, John, Patrice, Laurie, Terry, Helen, and Karen to name a few!!!
 
Whether you are new to our studio or have been part of our community for years, we are so grateful for you and your continued support!  
The Breast Cancer Fund
Prevention First!
October is most widely known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Breast Cancer Fund is a different kind of breast cancer organization with an innovation mission to PREVENT the disease. 

BCF Goals:  Help us expose and eliminate the environment causes of breast cancer.  Together we can stop this disease before it starts.  Raise your powerful voice this October to move beyond pink ribbons, beyond awareness to prevention. Join us to help prevent breast cancer by eliminating exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation linked to the disease.  Learn simple things you can do to reduce your risk every day, and take action to demand safer products from companies and smarter laws from elected officials.  Share with your friends and family to empower them with prevention too.  Check out their great website HERE!
Lost and Found
Left something behind?  Ask the front desk to check the back.  Items not picked up are donated to Good Will at the end of each month.  For sanitary reasons, we cannot hold onto wet towels or underwear.
Health News Links
www.naturalawakeningsmag
 
Questions? Comments? Suggestions?
Please do not hesitate to let us know how we can improve our facility.  We strive to make Bikram Yoga Tempe a very comfortable, peaceful environment for everyone.
 
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Greetings!


BYT, est. November 17th, 2002. Through more than a decade of sweat, tears, and laughter, Bikram Yoga Tempe has morphed into something greater than we could have imagined. It's a place where you can: improve the quality of your life, go beyond your expectations, and call 'home'.  It's an avenue to meet new people, a catalyst to start new beginnings.   

BYT has remodeled, temporarily relocated, expanded, remodeled, and remodeled AGAIN!  We constantly improve our facilities to better serve our community. After years of research and many years of experience in the industry, we sought the best engineers to build the optimal environment for hot yoga. We proudly offer the largest hot yoga room in the southwest with state-of-the-art heating, humidification, air purification, ventilation, and anti-microbial flooring, NOT carpet.  We started out with 17 classes per week (Elaina taught all 17 of them--many just 3 people in class!) and now have 42 classes per week.  Because of the support of our great community and excellent staff, we were able to do all this.  Whether you are new to our studio or have been part of our community for years, we are so grateful for you and your continued support! 
 
Our anniversary is a time to reflect back at the good times and a time to look ahead at the future. Whatever your aspirations may be, all of us at Bikram Yoga Tempe genuinely care about you and wish you continued health and happiness. 

Over these past 11 years we have met so many wonderful people: YOU.  You have shared with us so many stories about how the yoga and community have helped you.  You inspire more people than you know.  Thank you.  Thank you.  Thank you!  Heather Shunk's testimonial below is well worth the read!  We enjoy reading your inspiring Listen360, Yelp, and Google reviews too!  
 
Charlotte, BYT student since 2004, had a little hiatus and started back up again on September 1st to begin the motivating 11 Week Anniversary Challenge. We understand life can get in the way and prevent us from coming to class.  We are so happy to see students from the past return after a long break!  The studio is here for you to pick up where you left off, or for you to start a new journey of better health and wellness. Live your best life!

In addition, we are eternally grateful for our wonderful, dedicated, and experienced staff! Please take a moment review our exciting events below!  It's PARTY TIME!
 

With Great Respect and Gratitude,
Elaina and Dr. Benjamin Zorensky, ND
Co-Owners of Bikram Yoga Tempe, est. 2002
UPCOMING EVENTS!
Save these Dates... 

Thursday, October 31st--Halloween!  Dress up on Halloween! Now is your chance to wear wings or a cape to class or dress as that superhero that you really are on the inside.  No paint please!  Free t-shirts and other prizes given to those most creatively dressed!  'Best Costume' of the entire day/night will win a 30 Day Unlimited pass! Best staff member costume wins a $50 credit! NEW: 'Trick or Treat' will be played in all the classes 10/28-10/31!  Come see what it is all about! Please note, the 8:15 PM class is canceled on Halloween.

Saturday, November 2nd:
  Join us for a photo shoot with former Sports Illustrated and Time Magazine photographer, Reed Rahn! This is a rare and exciting opportunity! He will set up in our yoga room for a Yoga Journal-like setting.  You can get your own professional yoga photos!  Each session is 15 minutes and will consist of non-stop photos.  Cost is $55 and includes a DVD.  Great time to take photos by yourself or with a loved one!  Excellent gift idea or setting for your holiday card! Open to the public.  Photo shoot will take place in the late afternoon.  Space is very limited--only 6 spots left; sign up HERE now! Click 'Online Store'>'Services'>'Workshop'.  Please note, the 3:30 PM class is canceled due to the photo shoot.

Friday, November 15th 7-10 PM: BYT's 11 Year Anniversary Concert is at The Sail Inn in downtown Tempe!  Acoustic Carpet will play again this year; they've been installing good grooves since 2004!  Band members include BYT staff and students: Jeremy, Ben, Dave, and Chris!  Don't miss their hit, 'Asana Blues'!  11 Year Challenger names will be announced at the concert!  Free cover with mention of 'BYT 11 Years' at the door.  This is a 21 and over event.  Food and drink available for purchase.  This huge event was so much fun last year; we are super excited to see you all there again!  Please bring friends and family!  No 6:30 PM class at BYT on this night so all staff can attend our party! 

 

Saturday, November 23rd and Sunday, November 24th:     

 

Join us for our 11 Year Anniversary Celebration at Bikram Yoga Tempe! Both days, we are offering FREE YOGA, specials, and raffles all weekend long!  Special classes too! Bring friends & family!

Saturday 11/23: 

8 AM- Regular 90 Minute Class (Cindy) 

10 AM- Demo + 1 Set (Audrey and 3 teachers demonstrating)

1 PM- Regular 90 Minute Class (Reba) 

3:30 PM-  90 Minute Class Round Robin Style! (Several teachers!) 

 

Sunday 11/24

8 AM- Regular 90 Minute Class (Charles)

10 AM- Demo + 1 Set (Jeremy and 3 teachers demonstrating)

1 PM- Regular 90 Minute Class (Tricia) 

3:30 PM-  90 Minute Class Round Robin Style! (Several teachers!) 

Testimonial  
By Heather Shunk

Brief bio about you and your history:  My name is Heather Shunk and I am a wife of a fellow BYT Yogi and mother of two rambunctious boys.  After the birth of my children, exercise and taking time for myself quickly jumped to the back burner.  In March of 2013, my doctor informed that I was pre-diabetic and needed to make changes.  That news came as a complete shock and my inspiration to take care of myself turned into action with determination.  I joined Bikram Yoga Tempe and instantly committed to the 30 Day Challenge.

How has Bikram Yoga helped you?  Surviving my first Bikram Yoga class was a triumph; however, I strongly felt that I could attain healthy benefits in this environment.  The support and welcome from the teachers quickly engaged me and I found myself showing up each day with a smile.  Although the classes were and thankfully are still intense and challenging, I saw myself closing in on a goal that I committed to and that pushed me forward.  After I completed the 30 Day Challenge, my body and mind were notably transforming.  I was 12 pounds lighter and my confidence with my yoga practice increased.  I decided to commit to the 60 Day Challenge!  Once I completed the 60 Day, I was 20 pounds lighter, my muscles began to appear again, and I knew I was on the right track to a healthier me.  In addition, after taking my second blood test, I was thrilled to hear that I was no longer pre-diabetic!  Committing myself to practicing Bikram Yoga and making better food choices has placed me on a healthy trajectory.

What do you enjoy at Bikram Yoga Tempe?  BYT quickly became a peaceful sanctuary for me.  The positivity, encouragement, knowledge, experience, and professionalism of each staff member and teacher at BYT has served as a platform to build my trust in the process and practice.  I cherish the quiet space of the yoga room and feel safe to tune out the world and focus on me.  I appreciate the friendships I have made with teachers and am thankful for their personalized guidance during class if they determine I could use it.  I also enjoy that each teacher has their own unique teaching style and their personalities shine through.

Do you have any tips for students? The first step is to determine what your goals are for practicing Bikram Yoga.  Be specific and honest with yourself and the teachers.  Let go of your ego as you enter the yoga room.  Hand over the control to the teacher and become aware of your breath and body as you are guided through the moving meditation.  Smile at yourself in the mirror and thank yourself each time you show up to class.  Work towards your goals.  Most importantly, keep pushing your boundaries and 'lock your knees!'. 

 

Thank you for sharing Heather!  And excellent tips for students! ~NAMASTE~ 
Better Birthday Discount and Guest Pass Clarifications...Yeah!

  
BETTER BIRTHDAY DISCOUNT!
We like to celebrate birthday weeks!  Now enjoy 15% OFF retail during the week of your birthday!

GUEST PASS CLARIFICATIONS:
If you are currently on the year membership or auto-pay, you are entitled to some awesome benefits!
 
Auto-Pay:
1.  Auto-pay members can pick up one guest pass per month.  Unused guest passes do not roll over to the next month.
2.  One guest pass per person (same person cannot use 2 or more)
3.  Guest passes are not to be used for the person on the auto pay.
 
Year Membership:
1.  Year members receive 12 guest passes at the time of sign up. 12 guest passes are for 12 different people.  
2.  Use within 1 year.
3.  Guest passes are not to be used for the person on the year membership.
 
General rules for both:
1.  If a client loses a guest pass, it cannot be replaced.
2.  Cannot be exchanged for cash.
3.  If the guest would rather not use the $17 value as a Drop In, they can use the $17 towards a yoga package or membership.
4.  Guest must have a pass in hand at time of use.
5.  Can be used for out of town guests.
6.  Can be used for clients who have attended BYT in the past.
      

"The sky has never been the limit. We are our own limits. It's then about breaking our personal limits and outgrowing ourselves to live our best lives."
-Author Unknown
With Great Respect and Gratitude,
Bikram Yoga Tempe, est. 2002!
Elaina and Dr. Benjamin Zorensky, ND          1825 E Guadalupe Rd #103
Tempe, AZ 85283
480-777-0939
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