Bikram Yoga Abbotsford

Yoga Mat for Sale - $1

2011-09-22T11:44:00.000-07:00

Read this hilarious ad from Craigslist selling a yoga mat for $1.00. Used once.

Fieldstone Vintage Market

2011-09-15T16:19:00.000-07:00

Fieldstone Vintage Market is a collaboration between Lily + Rachel of Birch + Bird and Helinda and Tanya of the Bakerview EcoDairy to bring an outdoor, European-style market to the Valley. Some features unique to Fieldstone, besides the collection of artisans and vintage sellers, will be the children’s corner, petting zoo, lunchtime BBQ and picnic options, entertainment and more! Join us for this unique open-air event filled with local, handmade and vintage finds!

Come visit us at Fieldstone on Saturday, September 24th between 9am until 6pm at the Bakerview EcoDairy, 1356 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC. Most of our vendors will be accepting cash only so please come prepared, although there are bank machines across the street in both Zellers (beside the post office) and Costco (in the food court).

Visit their site for more info!

Made of Steel

2011-08-23T18:13:00.000-07:00

10 years ago, at the age of 33, I was a fit martial artist practicing Tae Kwon Do. I loved the sport and was thoroughly immersed in the world of training and tournaments. Chronic pain, severe headaches, and numbness and tingling in my hands and arms forced me to stop training. After x-rays, CT scans, and an MRI scan, I was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease that was causing herniated discs in my spine, and was forced to leave my sport for good. As my symptoms worsened over the next several years, simple tasks became difficult and my energy was at an all-time low.

At times, half of my body would go into an excruciating muscle spasm that could leave me incapacitated for several days at a time. Pain pills, physiotherapy and massage therapy helped me keep going. I became inactive and unhealthy. In 2010, my condition had reached the point where I was faced with the decision of having neurosurgery done on my spine or run the risk of losing feeling in my legs. I chose surgery and in February 2011, I had two prosthetic discimplants and a metal plate installed in the spine in the back of my neck. I spent 8 weeks in a neck brace. The doctors told me I would permanently lose much of the mobility in my neck and recommended I find new ways of staying active.

My physiotherapist suggested that I try yoga practice, and my good friend Shirley Hewko put out a Facebook invitation for friends to join her at the Abbotsford Bikram Yoga studio. I took her up on the invitation and started Bikram Yoga 3 months after my surgery. At first I was worried I would not be able to tolerate the heat and would faint away in the middle of class. I had to stop and lay down on my mat several times and forget about getting my arms over my head in Half Moon.

But as I sweat out all the toxic effects from the constant inflammations, medications, trauma, anesthetic, etc I started to feel the best I had in over 10 years. I no longer need caffeine to get through the day and I wake up feeling rested than barely alive. As my body gets used to working with a new spine, the yoga helps engage and strengthen muscles that had gone dormant. I am now able to complete a class without stopping to lie down, I am regaining some of my lost mobility, I have tons more energy, and instead of dreading the heat I now enjoy the way the heat and sweat flush out all of the garbage in your system. My husband noticed such an improvement in my health that he joined me and is now a devoted Bikram Yoga practitioner.

The saying is true: "Never too old, never too sick, never too broken, to start again..."

-Tracey Stonoski

How Yoga Changed My Life

2011-07-07T17:45:00.000-07:00

The one thing that has stuck with me about my first yoga class wasn't the heat, or how hard the postures were, or how self-conscious I was looking at myself in the mirror for an hour and a half, or how much I wanted to guzzle a cold gallon of water. It was how much of an dummy I felt like bringing a small face towel. "She said bring a towel, she didn't say how big. I'm sweating so hard. My mat is soaked. I'm such an idiot. "

I was 270 lbs, the heaviest I'd ever weighed in my entire life. I'd been overweight my whole life, right up until that day. I'd struggled to lose weight for years, but it felt like for every pound that came off on the scale, a couple days later it would show three more.

After the second class, on the second day, I remember everything. I remember how much easier it felt to breathe. I remember actually being able to feel the blood coursing through my veins as I laid in savasana. Soon as I felt that, the only word that came into my brain was "...whoa." I started coming almost everyday, and everytime I stepped on the scale the number hardly ever went up.

263.4...262.5...260.2...

Besides the number on the scale, the changes I immediately began to notice, physically, I started craving healthier foods. I used to hate tomatoes and now I have tomatoes with everything. I had more energy, I didn't sleep in anymore. I stopped feeling lazy, and actually started becoming more active and organized in my life. And as fast as the weight was coming off, my right knee, which I'd injured in a fall years earlier, and bothered me regularly, had started to feel stronger.

And then 6 months later, 203.4...200.1...198.8...

And then, in just under a year I'd lost over 100 lbs. I was now 165, and my knee was even stronger than before my injury. When I first started, I very quickly decided that I would become a yoga teacher.

"When someone shares something of value with you, and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to share it with others." I believe in this yoga completely, and I believe that anyone and everyone can do it. I believe in all of you. And you should too.

"Never too sick, never too old, never too broken, to start again..."

TESTIMONIAL WINNER

2011-06-08T14:58:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS! Miranda bachman
I’ve been practicing Bikram Yoga for over three and a half years, although I didn’t think would make it past my first week. It took me weeks to learn how to get through a class without wanting to run from the room screaming, and I’d say about a year to learn how to breathe properly in class.
Breathing in the yoga room was the hardest part for me to overcome. Of course everything was hard at first; the heat, the physical demand, gravity, but no matter how hard I tried to overcome it every class I would find my head spinning, my heart jumping out of my rib cage, and my lungs grasping for air. It was panic. Pure anxiety. Every class I would find myself staring into that mirror, my mind racing, my body heaving, thinking “I can’t do this”. Many classes I would come home and say to my now fiancé “I’m never doing that again,” and every time he would answer “yes you will”…and I always did. And somehow eventually it clicked. Once it clicked in my mind, then the rest just fell into place. I remember a teacher saying “don’t’ fight yourself, you will never win”, and after so many classes of struggling I finally stopped fighting. Then I started listening to my body instead of telling it what to do. I know these sentiments sound like clichéd, “Yodaish” phrases of yoga wisdom, but it became the truth for me. Learning to surrender in that room taught me a lot about myself. If you can learn to be calm and centered in that room, staring in a mirror for 90 minutes while giving your all, pushing your body, sweating your heart out, and above all leaving your ego at the door, then you can get through anything.
Once I learned to breathe properly, and was able to really focus during my practice, I started seeing little changes in my body; things that seemed impossible before started to happen. I felt physically stronger and more flexible than I ever had before in my life, and I was feeling pretty good about my practice.
Then in April 2010 I was T-boned by a speeding SUV, and suffered extensive soft tissue damage in my neck and shoulders. I was unable work for 4 months and off Bikram for 2. Of all the things I was unable do, being away from Bikram was the hardest. And going back was even harder. Not only was I starting from scratch after a 2 month hiatus, but I was working through my slowly healing injuries. Before the accident, I was able to touch my forehead to my knee with ease; after the accident I was lucky if I could get my chin anywhere near my knee. And my rabbit looked like a clumsy two year old miserably attempting their first summersault. It was humbling to say the least.
I learned again how lucky I was to have this yoga. It took me some time to realize that although I was starting over in a sense, it was not like the first time. I wasn’t really starting over, and I hadn’t lost what I had gained; my journey had just changed direction. I was working with a different body, so I had to work harder to pay attention. This was actually an opportunity to learn and grow. I had to learn to be gentle, to listen to my body, to accept myself and my situation just for what it was. The accident was one year ago, and I must say that my practice is now stronger than ever. My body has not fully recovered, and there are things that I still can’t do that I could before the accident; I can just barely get my forehead on my knee (on a good day), and my rabbit is still weak. But in other ways I am stronger, physically and mentally. The great thing is that I am always changing and progressing, growing and learning.
For new students that might be interested, here are some words of wisdom that I have learned over the years:
1) Do not compare yourself to others. The person on your left may be a professional ballet dancer. The person on your right could be dealing with ruptured disk. And the person in front of you might be a professional ballerina with a ruptured disk. The point is that your postures shouldn’t look just like theirs, so don’t expect them to. Just learn to do it the right way, and do the best you can.
2) Go with the flow; don’t resist your emotions. Back in the day when I used to have the panic feeling in class, there were days where I felt so emotional that I was fighting back tears. One day a teacher noticed this, and when she saw me turn to hide my face during a Savasana she told me to stop, and sit up and look at the mirror instead. She said that there are many ways that people detox, and I was just going through one of them. She explained that hiding it would reinforce that the emotion was a bad thing, but by facing myself and the class I was accepting it for what it was. I was mortified at the time, but soon discovered that when I stopped resisting so much, the urge to cry went away. It was kind of cathartic, and I did not struggle with crying after that.
3) Lighten up. Don’t be so hard on yourself. Don’t be judgmental, and have fun. Just remember that although it never gets easier, this yoga does get better. Some days you’re on, and then some days you might be a little off, but don’t forget to always be good to yourself; that’s what we’re here for.
This yoga has taught me so much. Through my practice I’ve learned how to be more in the moment, and let go of my expectations. I never know what to expect with a class, I just know that I always feel so much better after practicing than I did before. And I know that the more often I go, the better I feel; I stand straighter, have more energy, sleep better, eat better, and feel calmer. And it’s fun. I love that there are studios all around the world where you can practice in a room full of sweating yogis, morning or night, 7 days a week. I love that even though the postures are always the same, every class is completely different. This yoga is always challenging and inspiring, and that keeps me coming back.
- Miranda Bachman

calorie counter

2011-04-26T14:12:00.000-07:00

Working hard is worth it, remember to change the activity time to 1.5 hours. Bikram yoga all cardio........

click here

Running with Bikram

2011-04-06T10:29:00.000-07:00

Bend it like Bikram
By Rhea R. Borja
May/June 2006
For the Washington Running Report
Yoga helps runners prevent injuries and build core strength

It wasn't long ago when local runner Kenneth Clair was a walking injury report. His knees hurt after runs longer than 8 miles. He suffered from shin splints and ankle problems. And Clair usually had to interrupt his marathon training because of back strain from running or lifting weights. The pain, said the 37-year-old federal government employee, was debilitating. "I would take a step, and CRACK!" he said. "I would eat Aleve like candy and hope for the best."

But at the Philadelphia Marathon last fall, the McLean, Virginia resident set a personal record of 3:30:58. Before that, Clair's personal best was 3:45. What gives? He pointed to an activity that seems counterintuitive to many runners: Yoga. Specifically, Bikram yoga... read more

10 Things Yogi's Won't Tell You

2011-03-04T11:46:00.000-08:00

10 Things Yogi’s Won’t Tell You About Bikram
by JULIE on MARCH 1, 2011

1. When you are in an upside down pose with sweat dripping from your forehead, that sweat will inevitability drip into your nose and therefore remind you what it was like to breathe in water as a child.

2. Find some tight hot yoga shorts and just wear those. For the first few months of my practice, I wore underwear but it was disgusting. Just wear the shorts and you’ll be fine.

3. In between your spinal postures, you are asked to “put your chin to your towel and look to the left/right.” If you look the wrong way, you set yourself up for an awkward staring contest between yourself and the yogi next to you.

4. After a tough yoga class, it’s like you are drunk. Putting on sweat pants is difficult. You run into people (literally) in the dressing room. Your energy is drained… yet in a good way.

5. If you do a 60-day challenge or practice often, your priority will be washing your yoga clothes only. Your other clothes will take a back seat until you realize you have no clean clothes and you’ve worn the same work pants 5-days in a row.

Click here to read the rest.

KIDS YOGA

2011-02-09T09:55:00.001-08:00

Kids Yoga is nothing new, or exclusive to North America. This photo was a mass yoga class of over 6000 school children in India. Click here to view more.

Our kids yoga classes are a little more intimate. Ages 4-6 & 7-11 come together for a fun and imaginative yoga class. This class helps children build strength, flexilbility, coordination, and concentration in a non-competitive environment. Through basic postures kids will cultivate creativity, self-esteem, and self-awareness... not to mention burn off all that extra energy!

Currently running in Abbotsford classes start at 10am. Drop in is $9 for 4-6yrs, $11 for 7-11yrs

Starting March 5th, the 8 Week Series Tree Level begins in both Abbotsford & Garrison locations. Abbotsford 10am, Garrison 11:15, both classes are an hour long. On sale now for purchase in studio or buy online. $65 for 4-6yrs, $75 for 7-11yrs.

Letter to New Students

2011-01-25T11:28:00.000-08:00

Check out this Letter to New Students from Oh My Bikram:
An open letter to a new student on their first class

by Barbora Simek

Dear New Student,

Welcome. Like it or not you are now a part of the Bikram Yoga family. Whether today’s class will become something that is laughed about with friends and never attempted again, a daily routine, an occasional pass time or obsession, your experience today will stay with you forever. This means I have ninety minutes, and ninety minutes only to show you a practice I have dedicated a part of my life, my heart and much of my body to. So listen carefully, because this is important, this can change your life in ways you never thought possible.

I know the room is hot, and the poses are difficult. This is not because we are trying to prove something...

View the website for full letter.
Oh My Bikram Blog

Canadian Hatha Yoga Championships Jan22

2011-01-13T09:22:00.000-08:00

Take a look at last years world champ.

Come out to The 8th Annual Western Canadian Hatha Yoga Championship, January 22nd, 2011! Juliette will be competing. Come out to cheer her on!

TICKETS
Pre-sale: $10 per ticket until Jan 17th, after the 17th and at the door: $15. Children 12 and under are free to watch. To pre-purchase tickets go to: http://www.bikramsmetrotown.com/paypal- ‐tickets.html

VENUE - South Hall, 8273 Ross Street, Vancouver

Competition starts at 12 noon sharp. Master of ceremony will be Mr. Craig Villani. Judges are Cynthia Wehr (World Yoga Champion ‘07) Michael Harris (US National Judge) Lisa Ingle (US national judge).

Membership Kick-Start and Year On Sale Now!

2011-01-06T12:03:00.000-08:00

Year on Sale!
Wohoo! Regularly $1099, on sale for only $888. So much savings you can't afford not to get it. Available for this discounted cost only during the month of January.

Membership Kick-Start
Sign-up for our $99 Monthly Membership before January 15th and you will pay only $50 for the first month, plus we will waive the $50 registration fee.

Both the Year and Monthly Memberships include one complimentary guest pass a month so you can bring a friend to practice with you.

Juliette's Testimony

2010-12-30T11:37:00.001-08:00

I took my first birkam yoga class 2 years ago i hated heat. The one thing that made me keep coming back was the abilty to control your mind trying to stay in the room for 90 minutes was a battle , though i have never left the room i still love to battle to survive in a hot intense class. The drive you get from accomplishing something each class. Day by day my practiced improved i lost the inches and slowly started to change my life. Yoga has changed me inside and out , for the better I dont no where i would be right now if i didn't come by that spring for my first class. I now live a healthy, stable, clean life. Yoga has changed me for the better , so i decided it was my turn to give back to others what has been given to me. I decided to pack up and leave fall 2010 and that was the best decision I have ever made even though how hard it was ,the tears and sweat I wipped away i would do it again in a heart beat. When your heart is racing , sweat is dripping in your eye's and your fingers are tinglying and you still kind find a moment of peace then you know you have reached your ultimate destination in class a clear path to true self realization. Control, stability, strength, balance and most of all love. Love your self and give your body what it needs , namasta juliette

Time Flys When You're Having Fun

2010-12-16T12:28:00.000-08:00

Christmas Schedule

2010-12-14T10:10:00.000-08:00

Keep our Christmas Schedule in mind as you plan your upcoming festivities.

Garrison Free Day!

2010-11-18T09:56:00.000-08:00

Garrison Free Day Saturday November 27

Bring your friends, family and kids out for a free class of yoga at our Garrison Location this Saturday.

Class Times: 9:15am, 12pm, 4pm, 6pm.
Kids Class 2pm ages 4-11 with adapted

Make sure to get there early to ensure your spot, because a free class is a hot commodity.

In honor of Mo-vember, Tony is growing a mustache to raise awareness for prostate cancer. Donations will be accepted towards the cause. Read More

Namaste,
Bikram Yoga Garrison

3 Year Anniversary

2010-10-12T14:49:00.000-07:00

Happy 3 Year Anniversary!

This month we celebrate opening the door 3 years ago. We've put a year membership on sale for $799 and we'll waive the registration fee as well.

Only available before October 15th - so get it soon!

PARTY PARTY PARTY

2010-04-05T19:45:00.001-07:00

come out Sunday night 5:30pm Potluck party!
celebrate lots of yoga 30/60 challenge
and miss Juliette will be leaving us for nine long weeks of crazy hard yoga
so come wish her well and have yummy food
meet the kids you sweat with day in and day out
can't wait to see you there!

Easter schedule

2010-04-01T21:56:00.000-07:00

Easter
friday April 2nd (regular schedule)
9:15 am, 3:30 pm + 5:30 pm

Monday April 4th
9:15 am + 3:30 pm

30/60 DAY CHALLENGE

2010-03-02T09:31:00.000-08:00

want to change your body, improve your life and transform your practice? Those
wishing to continue on to complete a 60 day challenge can sign up on new board.
Those wishing to restart can continue on from whichever day they choose.
If you purchased the 30 day challenge for $120, you can purchase March for $99.
Join us for a 30/60 yoga challenge where student’s practice for 30/60 consecutive
days. Free with your regular unlimited membership or you can buy the 30 day chal-
lenge for @ $120 if you are on a class card. Sign up in reception!

New Shakti cloths

2010-02-20T15:47:00.000-08:00

Get them while there hot

The 60 Day Makeover: Part II

2010-02-16T10:30:00.000-08:00

Photo: Lauren Greenfield/Institute

In January, 2010, Paige Williams—overweight, divorced, out of work, and in debt— embarked on the 60-day Bikram challenge in hopes of turning her life around. Here she writes about the final 30 days of her journey.

30 day challenge

2010-01-22T20:26:00.000-08:00

o,the oprah magazine

2009-12-27T20:44:00.000-08:00

Can You Transform Your Whole Life in 60 Days?

She's 80 pounds overweight, divorced, out of work, and deeply in debt. She needs a physical and spiritual overhaul. Can 60 days in a Bikram hot-yoga studio really undo years of damage?

read more follow this link
http://www.oprah.com/article/omagazine/201001-omag-paige-williams

new clothes

2009-12-13T12:24:00.000-08:00

woop woop! new Lp clothing in stock come in and check it out!
get out of the snow!

las vegas

2009-11-18T18:05:00.000-08:00

Randee and Tony just visited the Las Vegas Fall Training Session to re-certify with Bikram and his wife Rajashree. We were fortunate to have the opportunity to attend both their classes and lectures. We visited with Colin and Angela, our students in training and I (Tony) had the opportunity to participate in angela's posture clinic. She is going to be a fantastic teacher! We did not get to see Colin in action but we will in December when they return.

Warm yourself up from the inside out & escape the dreary rain!

2009-11-10T15:59:00.000-08:00

Enjoy a massage with the use of heated Basalt Stones to melt away your tension. Each stone is placed with the intention of relaxing even the deepest of aches and pains. The combination of moderate pressure and long broad massage strokes with the heat of the stones, will make for a blissful escape into a world of relaxation and comfort. Don’t let the cold wind & raindrops get you down. Come into the studio and treat yourself to a warm, cozy massage that will leave you wanting more.

Call us at 604-864-8001 or you can book online at: www.bikramyogaabbotsford.com/about.html

Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

remembrance day

2009-11-07T12:34:00.000-08:00

mindbody online

2009-10-31T19:40:00.000-07:00

It's Our 2 Year Birthday!

2009-10-17T12:22:00.001-07:00

Thank you so much for your dedication and support and well wishes.
Abbotsford has become our home and we couldn't happier with our studio, clients and staff. The studio is an amazing place to be.

Our 30 day challenge just wrapped up and it was a record number of participants and a record number of people who finished all 30 days. It is not a failure to have missed some classes. It is only about doing your best and setting goals so congrats to all those who participated.

Thanksgiving Monday

2009-10-10T14:27:00.000-07:00

Monday 9:15am + 3:30pm + 5:30pm

Posture of the month

2009-10-08T18:27:00.000-07:00

Half Moon Pose w/Hands to Feet Pose Benefits
Works into the whole skeletal and circulatory systems
Opens shoulder joints
Good for frozen shoulder
Reduces pain in the lower back
Good for abdominal obesity
Improves and strengthens every muscle in the central part of the body. Increases the flexibility of the spine
Tones the spinal nerves and abdominal organs improving bowel function
Increases flexibility and strength of rectus abdominis, gluteus maximus, oblique, deltoid and trapezius muscles
Helps with sciatic problems
Alleviates anxiety and reduces mental stress
Stimulates pituitary gland
Exercises colon, pancreas, kidneys, muscular, skeletal, respiratory and glandular systems
Firms and trims waistline, hips, abdomen, buttocks and thighs
Tips: Make sure that if you have tight shoulders and neck that you don't push your arms back too far or let your shoulders scrunch up when you press your palms together. This will only add more tension to that area. Instead, ease into it a little. Be very gentle with your neck in the first back bend. You don't want to compress the cervical spine too intensely, especially at the beginning of class. Back bends are good for the spine but you must do it correctly. On the forward bend (hands to feet pose), many students who have tight hamstrings have a difficult time grabbing under their heels. Please just grab behind the legs, your elbows each other if you can, so that you can press your belly on your thighs. That's the most important thing as a beginner. If you set up your postures correctly you will not get injured so listen carefully to the instruction and do the best you can. Listen to your body everyday and watch how your body changes with regular consistent practice. If you practice yoga every day for 2 months and you are not satisfied with how you look or how you feel, we will give you your old body back!

SALE Extended 'til 2nd Birthday Whoo Whoo 2 Years Already!

2009-09-29T12:12:00.000-07:00

One Year Membership $798 Sale
Regular $1099
Save BIG
Sale ends Oct 13th

Charity 5:30pm Sunday Class

2009-09-27T12:18:00.000-07:00

Although we hope to reinstate charity class soon, September 27th, 5:30pm is the last day of the $5 Charity class. As of October 4th non-members can pay a $10 drop-in fee for this class. As well, it is optional to bring a non-perishable donation for the Food Bank. $10 drop-in is valid only for 5:30pm class on Sundays. As always, members can use their regular package to attend this class.

New Masseuse

2009-09-24T10:55:00.000-07:00

Laura Kyte was born and raised in the Fraser Valley and calls Abbotsford home. She has always had a passion for giving massage, and completed her Honorary Diploma in Spa Therapy in 2006. She has been since enjoying the gratification that comes from allowing people to fully relax and enjoy the various treatments she offers. Laura gives a very individual massage, tailoring it to each person as no one body is the same as the next. She offers an array of massages from the Classic Swedish to the intense Deep Tissue treatment to the tension melting Hot Stone massage. Keeping in lines with the studio, Laura allows you to let your mind ease from any stress and go within yourself to find that place where you feel balanced and rejuventated. Take a moment and indulge your senses with massage…

book your appointment today click HERE.

September 22nd Update

2009-09-22T12:48:00.000-07:00

We are selling the yearly memberships right now for $799! They will be going up to $1099 soon so take advantage while you can. There are many new specials for students and more flexibility to share 50 class card with a friend. 9 days into challenge and we could not be happier with the commitment from those involved. Keep it up! 6 am mon-fri classes are going strong so looks like they are here to stay.

new schedule wow 30 classes a week

2009-09-18T19:15:00.000-07:00

6 am monday-friday
9:15 am everyday
11:15 am saturday
3:30 pm everyday
5:30 pm everyday except saturday
7:30 pm monday-thursday

30 Day Challenge

2009-09-06T22:33:00.001-07:00

Want to change your body, improve your life and transform your practice? Four times a year BYA holds a 30 Day Yoga Challenge where students practice yoga for 30 consecutive days.

Dates : September 14th - October 13th

Cost : $120.00 + gst for the 30 days or free to participate with your regular membership

Details :

Student's in the challenge practice for 30 consecutive days
You can miss up to 5 classes and make them up by doing doubles
If you stop attending classes you are automatically out of the challenge and must purchase a new package.
All of the students who complete the 30 days will receive a bamboo Bikram Yoga Abbotsford t-shirt.
Sign Up is in reception area. Ask for a felt pen and add your name to chart.

Remember that Bikram Yoga is about more than just yoga. It is a time to get more focused, be quiet in room before and after class, perfect your savasana lying in complete stillness with your mind completely still as well. These things will help you get the maximum benefits from your practice and your 30 Day Challenge.

LP clothing line

2009-09-06T22:13:00.000-07:00

"It never matters what you’re wearing if you practice with your heart,” “You all come in, you all commit.” Still, in an ultra-hot room. It is helpful to have clothes that do not ride up or slip off, and can withstand the wear of a daily class.

Now Availible at the the studio store is lp studio line hot yoga clothes

Our primary design notion is simplicity. Styles and shapes hold their form during classes and workouts while incorporating details that are beautiful, sexy and fashionable. This allows the wearer to feel confident and inspired as if the apparel were a second skin.

http://www.lpstudioline.com/

LAST DAY summer $199 10 weeks

2009-08-31T15:18:00.000-07:00

Try and take advantage of the hottest deal this summer $199 10 weeks
sale ends today

Feature- Pranayama Breathing

2009-08-30T09:37:00.000-07:00

Pranayama is a Sanskrit word meaning "restraint of the prana or breath". The word is composed of two Sanskrit words, Prana, life force, or vital energy, particularly, the breath, and "ayama", to suspend or restrain.

Our Pranayama Breathing in Bikram Yoga is done through the throat using the nose (inhale) and mouth (exhale) as passageways. By breathing very slowly we expand the lung capacity, slowly calm down the central nervous system and promote circulation of oxygen throughout the body.

You must make sure not to close your eyes during the deep breathing. Closing your eyes will make you feel extra dizzy. You'll be dizzy enough with all that extra oxygen to the brain.

Pranayama breathing can be done anytime to give you energy, peace and clarity of mind. Make sure, at the end of every inhale, you stretch all the way up from your waist and push the oxygen into the lower chambers of the lungs.

In pranayama breathing we inhale through the nose, mouth closed for a slow count of six as we simultaneously lift our elbows up to the ceiling to allow for maximum expansion of the lungs and rib cage. Chin becomes exactly level to the floor at the end of the inhale. When you have inhaled completely and reached the count of six, push your head back with the help of the knuckles, mouth open exhaling all the stale breath to the same slow count of six. Simultaneously on the exhale slowly bring your arms and elbows together, first the palms, then the wrist, forearms and last elbows staying above the heart, stretching towards the mirror, feeling a stretch in the top of the shoulders.

Good for lungs and respiratory system
Helps with mental relaxation
Helps high blood pressure
Relieves irritability
Good for detoxification
Exercises nervous, respiratory and circulatory systems

It's all about the breathing for 90 minutes. Here we prepare for class. We warm up the lungs, calm the mind and find our focus and concentration. With that we make up our minds to work hard and stay present mentally and physically to get the maximum benefits of the class.

Just Married

2009-08-29T15:03:00.001-07:00

Just Married
Originally uploaded by bikramyogaabbotsford

Tony and Randee were married on August 8th 2009.

Thank you everyone for all your well wishes and support!

Back to School

2009-08-24T11:59:00.000-07:00

We have a back to school fall special, 8 days for $8. Come to any class to begin your 8 days of Hot Yoga and your journey to wellness. Our 30 day challenge begins Monday, September 14th. Challenge yourself to do 30 classes in 30 days and transform yourself. Come on an empty stomach, be well-hydrated, bring a large towel, water and comfortable clothing that you can sweat in. Our new schedule begins September 12th. 6 AM classes Monday-Friday and 3:30 PM classes 7 days a week. That's 30 classes a week!

August 17th Update

2009-08-17T10:58:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone. Fall is almost here. With Labour Day around the corner we have our Fall schedule coming into effect September 14th. 6 AM classes Monday to Friday! There will be more additions to the schedule so be sure to check our Schedule page. We have had some great feedback from students about our new teachers Anthea, Lindsay, Hillary and Leah. We have a Fall Special coming up for new students, 8 days for $8. So if you know anyone who has been wanting to try our yoga please let them know. This special is available as of today, August 17th.

Hope to see you soon in the hot room.

Thx,

Tony Brinks
Owner/Director

B.C. Day

2009-08-03T09:29:00.001-07:00

classes are at 9:15 am + 5:30 pm

canceling classes

2009-07-22T18:31:00.000-07:00

We are canceling the Saturday 3:30pm class and Sunday 3:30pm class until September 12th, at which time we will again have 3:30pm classes 7 days a week as well as 6am classes monday through friday.

Also, members without an active package can attend the Sunday 5:30pm charity class for only $5 cash, or $6 by debit or Credit Card.
All additional proceeds will go directly to charity. Current members can use their regular package to attend this class. For them, a charitable donation is preferred but optional.

dream team

2009-07-05T19:06:00.001-07:00

DREAM TEAM

We have a new dream team at the studio. 4 new teachers! Anthea, Lindsay, Hilary and Leah. So far we have had Anthea and Hilary teach and they are fantastic. They all just completed 9 intensive weeks of training in Palm Springs, CA with Bikram himself. They bring a fresh energy to the studio. Randee and I are so happy to have them aboard. Also, we have a new part time receptionist Angela. She has been a great help as we make the transition to parenthood taking care of front desk duties to give us more time with Quincy. She can help you figure out a summer package to purchase and help with any questions.

Pot Luck Reminder! Next saturday, July 11th

2009-07-05T18:56:00.000-07:00

Pot Luck Reminder! Next saturday, July 11th
our house, 5pm-9pm. We would like to celebrate all our 30 day challenge participants and the many who completed the challenge. It was a record number for us at our studio. We also want to show our gratitude to all our wonderful students who make the studio such a magical place to do yoga and hang out.
We will have burgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers on the bbq. Bring a salad, side dish, desert, samosas, wine, beer or anything else you can think of. Let's celebrate Quincy Brinks, Bikram Yoga, 30 day challenge participants and Bishnu Ghosh.

Hottest sale of the summer

2009-06-26T09:59:00.000-07:00

We have a SUMMER SPECIAL! Get 10 weeks of unlimited yoga for $199 + tax. Purchase this special any time.Take advantage of some great summer savings.

30 Day Challange Starting June 1st! Sign up today!

2009-05-24T18:28:00.000-07:00

Saturday's Free Day was a great success! A big thank you to all who attended!

The 30 Day Challenge will be starting on June 1st, and all are encouraged to sign up. If you have a class card, you can purchase the 30 day challenge for only $120.00. Monthly or annual package holders, can sign up for free!

This is a great way to improve your practice and a chance to challenge both your mind and your body.

Free day today!

2009-05-23T13:54:00.000-07:00

Everybody likes free things. On May 23rd, we are having a FREE DAY. Bring your friends, family and co-workers to the studio where everyone takes a class for free. It is a great way to check us out! We are even adding an extra class that day to accomodate everyone. Classes are at 9:15, 11:15, 3:30 and 5:30 pm.

Come early as space will fill up quickly!

30 day challenge get hot for summer
Its that time again! Another 30 day challenge will begin on June 1st. This is a great way to improve your practice and a chance to challenge both your mind and your body. If you have a class card, you can purchase the 30 day challenge for only $120.00. Monthly or annual package holders, can sign up for free!

Bring a friend and do the challenge together.