Bikram Yoga Centre
43 Colborne St. 2nd Floor
Toronto ON
M5E 1E3

(Located behind the King Edward Hotel)

Phone: 416-203-2382
Fax: 416-203-2428
www.bikramyogacentre.com

 

March Newsletter

Hello Everyone,

Spring is just around the corner, and is a great time to rejuvenate and re-awaken your spirit.

The  60 DAY CHALLENGE continues... if you would like to join in and do a 30 Day Challenge sign up and start March 1st.  See what a regular practice can do for you!

With a Monthly Unlimited pass it works out to be only $5.66 per day.  With a 3 Month Unlimited it works out to be less than $4 per day and opens up the opportunity to do a 90 DAY challenge.  Check out Oprah's Magazine (Jan & Feb issue) for inspiration. 

Join our Facebook Fan page.

 

 

  March Specials

15% off a 20 Class Card (save $39)

3 Month Unlimited (save $60)

 or Yearly Membership (save $195) (LTO) 

 

Introducing Children's Yoga on Sundays

beginning Sunday March 7th, 2010

1:45pm- 2:15pm  (Ages 4 - 7 years) :  Half hour class focusing on a fun and playful experience to introduce yoga to the little ones.

2:45pm - 3:45pm (Ages 8 - 12 years) :  One hour class for the older children.

(Reduced or Minimal Heat)

Suggested attire:  Bathing suit or shorts and tank top

Pre-Register 5 Week program $45

(March 7th to April 4th, 2010)

or

Drop in rate $12 per class

 

 

  A Friendly reminder of our YOGA ETIQUETTE:
1)  PLEASE USE THE SHOE RACKS IN THE LOBBY. Your fellow yogis are
tripping over shoes that are randomly left on the floor, particularly in front of
the elevator and stairwell entrance!

2)  Do not wear colognes or perfumes in the class.  If you happen to be
wearing cologne/perfume, please jump in the shower before your class
begins.

3)  Remember that the yoga is a de-tox and a cleanse, so if you are
coming down with a cold, or coughing up during the class, please take a box of
Kleenex into the yoga room with you.  It is important to rid the body
of any mucous in the most discreet way as possible.

4)  When drinking water during the class, please take care not to
crinkle your bottles.

5)  Please take your water breaks when everyone is in Savasana (Resting
pose), especially during the standing series.

 6)  As you become more familiar with the series and with your own body, if you need to take a break during the class, it is always best to "stand still" first.  If that is not enough, then of course "sit down" on your mat.  Bikram suggests not actually "lying down" until after tree & toe stand.

7)   Please use the mops or extra towels at the back of the yoga room to wipe up your personal puddles in the practice room BEFORE leaving the class to shower. As you would with a gym membership, clean up and disinfect the equipment that you use, we ask that you leave the room clean and respectful for the next class.  Rental Mats & Stored Mats to be sprayed with disinfectant and hung at the back hallway to dry.

8)  Please exit the practice room quietly, walk lightly on your feet and take care to open and close the door quietly behind you to respect silence during final Savasana. 

9)  Please talk quietly in the lobby when a treatment in the Wellness Clinic is in session.    

10)  Please Hang your coats in the closet by the entranceway, and place your shoes on the racks. 

PLEASE DO NOT take coats to the changerooms.                                 

11)  Please do not take personal bags and or purses into the yoga room.   Wallets are allowed.

12)  Please be mindful and respect your neighbours. 

13)  Please do not put wet towels or yoga mats on the floor at the back of the hallway while going off to shower.  This makes for unpleasant puddles on the floor and also clutters up the back hallway for people to come and go.

14)  Please hang your rental mats, or storage mats on the mat racks provided at the back of the hallway at the end of your class.                                

15) Please come early.  Class starts on time.  No Latecomers will be allowed into the practice room.  Thank-You for your promptness and your understanding on this matter.

 

 First Timers: Special Promotion (LTO)

Anyone interested in buying a yearly membership

ONLY $888

if you buy it within your intro period.

*Must be paid upfront

(Regular Rate Yearly Membership $1300)

 OUR WINTER SCHEDULE: 

Monday Wednesday  6:30am, 9:30am, Noon, 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm

Tuesday Thursday  6:30am, 10am**  Noon, 5pm, 7pm

Friday  6:30am, 9:30am, Noon, 2pm**, 4:30pm, 6:30pm

Saturday 6:30am* 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3pm, 5pm

Sunday  9:30am, 11:30am, 4:30pm

 

** 2pm class Friday & 12:30pm class Saturday will be led in both Spanish & English

  

Please note:  All classes start on time.  Latecomers will not be allowed in.  Your promptness is appreciated.

 

 Byc Grapevine:

Ever wanted to take a YOGA VACATION???

Join Bikram for his European Advanced Seminar in Barcelona.  Open to all levels.  Feb 28th- March 6th 2010.  Check out www.bikramyoga.com  for more details.

Welcome back to Carmen!  We all missed your classes led in Spanglish and are very excited to hear all about your experience with Esak's Backward Bending Workshop.

 

 We want your feedback: 

Please take note that we have a "suggestion box" in the lobby.  If you have any suggestions, comments, etc., we want to hear from you.

  

Boutique:

Come check out the latest styles in the Vancouver based LP Studioline, as well as our SALE rack on our Shakti Wear!  For the guys, we have a variety of colours in the Brazilian shorts as well as the cycling shorts.

Yogi Shammies: the ideal Hot Yoga Mat Towel.  This towel absorbs 10X the amount of a cotton towel.  It can be washed up to 500 times.  It is antibacterial & lint free, breathable and Ultra soft.  It fits the length of your yoga mat  and is IDEAL for HOT YOGA.

No Sweat Laundry Detergent:  Scented & Unscented.  Helps restore your work out gear.  Check it out, you will not be disappointed!

  

Mat Storage: 

We offer space for a small number of practice mats to be stored on-site, based on pre-registration.  Space is limited, so we have a NEW criteria to enable us all to share the space well:

  • Spring Season:  Payment is due April 1st, 2010.
  • The fee for mat storage is $45 for each pre-determined 3 month season or $20 per month. (see below)
  • All stored mats must be pre-registered with the front desk
  • Limited space is available.  You will be provided a LETTER and all mats must have the owner's name on it while stored on our premises.
  • Mats must be removed, or storage renewed within 5 days of each new storage season
  • Mats that do not have a name or are not renewed will be removed and the space given to another student.
  • Any unclaimed mats will be given to charity after 15 days of no payment

Storage Season:

Fall:  Oct - Dec

Winter:  Jan-March

Spring:  April - June

Summer:  July - September

Lost & Found:  Please have a look at lost & found when you are in for class.  Any unclaimed items will be given to charity at the end of each month.

Bring in Your Baggies:  Did you know that we recycle/reuse plastic bags?  If you have some building up at home, please bring them in and we will put them to good use.  

Gift Certificates:  We can arrange gift certificates for your loved ones.  Whether it is purchasing Yoga Classes, Yoga Accessories or Massage/Reiki/Homeopathy/Acupuncture Treatments, or a combination. Just give us a call or inquire the next time you are in for class.

 

In our WELLNESS CLINIC: 

 

Peter Johnston, RMT is available for massage treatments on Fridays.  Peter is a treatment oriented Massage Therapist specializing in:
Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapies, Remedial Exercise, Swedish
Massage, Hydrotherapy, Sports Massage and Postural Restructuring. 
Please check out our website www.bikramyogacentre.com for more details and
pricing. You can call Peter directly at 416.220.8463 or call BYC to book an
appointment.


Dawn Angel Quiacos is available for Reiki and Homeopathy on Tuesdays (after 3pm) & Thursdays.

Please call Dawn at 416.432.9372 to book your appointments.

  

Energy Exchange Program

We are looking for more people to join the team.  Please give us a call or send me an e-mail
tara@bikramyogacentre.com if you are interested in giving your time and energy, in exchange for yoga classes.  The person chosen must be responsible, committed, reliable, detail-oriented, friendly and have a regular Bikram practice.


Please take note that our 10 class card, 20 class card and Buddy Card are good for 6 months.  The 50 class card is good for one year.
This is to ensure you get the most for your money.  When you practice Bikram Yoga regularly you receive the most benefits.  

 

If the Yearly Membership is unreachable for you in one lump sum, talk to Tara about arranging a Monthly Payment Plan.  Please note a committment of 12 months is required with a signed contract.

 

Just a reminder to always double check the Schedule Page for any updates or changes to the schedule, especially over holiday weekends, and with the CHANGES OF SEASON.

 

Remember to stay hydrated in the heat, use electrolytes in your water.

All the best in health and happiness. 

Wishing you a wonderful Spring!


Tara & the Bikram Yoga Centre/Wellness Clinic Team