Saturday Spotlight: Want to become a Bikram yoga teacher?

Dear Britomart yogis,

Have you ever listened to your teachers in class (you know, those generally annoying people who talk at you telling you to ‘lock your knee’, ‘be still’, ‘breathe through your nose’? ;-)) and thought to yourself I could do that!? 

Has Bikram yoga had a significant impact on your life? Do you find yourself wanting to practise more and more often? Has your health improved since you started? Have your old injuries miraculously disappeared? Do you find yourself craving different foods and making better nutrition choices? Do you have greater clarity of mind?

Do you feel ready for the challenge of 9 weeks intense training? Two classes a day? Late nights? Posture clinics listening to endless dialogue reciting? 300+ sweaty bodies raising the humidity to an unbearable level? The temperature getting so high that the fire alarm goes off (yes, this happened.) and then the water sprinklers come on (yes, this also happened on my training. Twice!)? :-)

If you're still keen after reading the above then allow me to deliver the good (the GREAT!) news... The next teacher training will take place in Thailand, in Phuket, on the beach, at the Sentido Graceland Khao Lak Resort and Spa which just happens to look like this:

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and this:

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and this (sigh!):

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Sold yet?! ;-)

The Spring TT begins on April 19th and runs until June 20th. Some of our Britomart yogis have already signed up and are getting geared up for what will definitely be a truly unforgettable experience, and hopefully an amazingly positive one too.

Going to Bikram TT was the best decision I have ever made. It's not all plain sailing, but you learn to love the struggles you encounter because they allow you to grow so much. You meet some pretty amazing people and share the rollercoaster ride together. Some of them will become friends for life.

When you step up to the podium for your first classes you will quickly realise just how much of a privilege teaching is. To witness transformations, to help students realise their own strength and power, to encourage their self-acceptance, to see their struggles overcome, to watch students fall in love with themselves in the mirror.

That is the true beauty of this job, and I hope I will do it forever! :-)

For more information on TT click here to access the official Bikram yoga website: http://www.bikramyoga.com/TeacherTraining/AboutTeacherTraining.php. En better, just come and talk to any of your teachers before or after class. We would love to share our own experiences of TT with you!

See you on your mats!

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Monday Motivations

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Bikram yoga and weight loss are a common phenomenon in the Yogi realm. There are numerous articles circulating the internet that explain why Bikram Yoga is such a powerful weight loss tool, health organizations have calculated calories burned during each 90 minute class and experienced yogis around the world have written testimonials and inspirational stories about their journey to a healthier, leaner self.

As the festive season swings around for another summer of fun in the sun, eating and drinking with family and friends will soon become a frequent activity and the weather will tempt us to get out, strip off and make the most of the long daytime in New Zealand’s picturesque nature.

Don’t feel trapped this summer – with food or with your body. Invest in a weekly routine of Bikram Yoga and you will be able to spend the summer months enjoying friends, food and fun in the sun whilst looking your best!

Does it sound too good to be true? With Bikram Yoga, it really is possible. That is why this week’s motivations are all about real life weight loss stories from fellow Bikram yogis around the world. If they can do it, so can you!

Joel & Julia: Less than a year later, we collectively lost over 100 pounds and have encountered many other benefits, as follows. I no longer snore due to the light asthma that I once had. I can bend over and tie my shoes without turning blue and gasping for breath. I have a new driver's license with a younger-looking picture and a weight of 185 (about the same as I was in 1985 when I was 18). My girlfriend weighs 20 pounds less now than she did when she was in high school! We receive so many compliments from family, co-workers, friends, and others that it is sometimes embarrassing – my mother stared at me in disbelief of the slimmed down son she saw for, like, 10 minutes and I had to say "Stop Staring! It’s as if you haven’t seen me in 10 years!" I certainly smile more now than I have ever smiled in my life!

Emily H: Bikram yoga was hands down the fastest results i have ever seen from yoga.  I lost 15ish pounds in about 2 months by just doing bikram 4-6 days a week and eating healthier.  Plus my skin looked AWESOME and i felt so rad and energized all the time.

Jenn B: I did yoga for just 1 month, but everyday for 2 hours.  At the end of the month, I had lost several inches in my waist and was able to go down a full dress size.  I was not watching what I ate at the time, just yoga-ing.

Ellen McCandless: I gained 35 pounds and gave birth to an 8lb 14 oz baby girl at the end of August 2006. Seven weeks after giving birth, I started doing Bikram Yoga again just twice a week, gradually working up to 3-4 times per week. When my daughter, Morgan, was 5 months old I reached my pre-pregnancy weight! Now my daughter is 11 months and I have lost 8 more pounds! In addition, after my first pregnancy with my son my blood pressure never normalized. I was always borderline high and was put on medication for my second pregnancy. At my last doctor’s appointment a few months ago, my blood pressure was 118/70! None of the running, weight lifting or other traditional gym activities that I have done in the past gave me the results that Bikram Yoga has given me!

April Doerfler: 20 Pound Weight Loss – 3 Months. I have lost over 20 pounds in less than 3 months!I am amazed by myself and the 20+ lbs lost….I have never worked out in my life and this is something that I definitely know I can maintain and keep consistent.

1) http://www.bikramyoga.com/BikramYoga/WeightLoss.php,
2) http://www.yelp.com/topic/austin-has-yoga-helped-you-lose-weight,
3) http://www.yelp.com/topic/austin-has-yoga-helped-you-lose-weight,
4) http://bikramyogatempe.com/testimonials/bikram-yoga-and-baby-weight,
5) http://bikramyogatempe.com/testimonials/20-pound-weight-loss-3-months

To Book in your Summer of looking and feeling fantastic, call us Today on 0800 hotyoga or visit our website: www.bikramyogabritomart.co.nz 

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Monday Motivations

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We all spend the majority of the year busily running errands and focusing on work and family (or friends, or both!) that when the holidays come we sometimes find ourselves feeling guilty for not doing enough.

It seems absurd, after spending a huge portion of the year working hard, staying on top of our professional and personal lives, that when the time comes to relax and reflect, we are so used to the stress that when there is none, a sense of guilt creeps in. Well this year we are stopping the ‘Holiday Guilt’ before it wriggles its way in to the festive season.

It is easy to do! Here is the equation: simply replace the majority of the time spent at work each week during the year on looking after yourself. So; time at work / 1.5 + time on self x 10 = 0 Holiday Guilt. Sound easy right? Once the routine is in place – it is!

During the busiest parts of the year, it is very hard to maintain a consistent exercise and well-being routine, but we do not get too bothered because we are simply too busy achieving a number of other great things. Nothing wrong with that :) But now with the holidays approaching, and the days getting longer and more playful – it is wise to remind ourselves – of ourselves.

Holidays are a time to relax and reward ourselves for our hard work during the year. But do not be tricked by false or shallow rewards. Food, drinking and hours of sun-exposure are all rewarding to a certain extent. But if the body had a voice it would tell us to start focusing on the things that we know are important, things we want to focus on but can’t during the year because we are too busy or tired.

Just because it is the Holiday Season, the journey towards optimal well-being and health does not need to stop – in fact it ought to go up a gear or two! Make sure every day to designate at least 3 hours towards yourself, and let there be no excuses. A solid Bikram Yoga routine is perhaps one of the most rewarding, guilt-free ways to spend the summer months.

Eat what you want, enjoy the company of family and friends to the fullest and be confident to get out the bikini straps because you are already living to your optimal well-being’s needs.

There has never been a better time to sign up to a summer of Bikram Yoga and to kick the ‘Holiday Guilt’ before it starts kicking you!

Happy Monday Yogis :)

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Yoga Clothing of the Week

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This week's yoga clothing is all about staying cool and feeling light and bright. Teeki make their stylish yoga clothing from recycled plastic bottles so you can breathe easy knowing your Bikram Yoga attire isn't costing the earth :) We love the colors and raised waist of these little Bikram bottoms. "Thank you for recycling!"

See us at the warm studio at 13 Commerce Street, Auckland or call 0800 hot yoga to book your next Bikram Yoga class and shopping spree ;)

Happy Hot Yoga!

www.bikramyogabritomart.co.nz

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Monday Motivotions

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Look out your window, open the curtains, step outside, take a deep breath. The warmer part of the year is upon us! Longer periods of daylight, warmer mornings and evenings, warmer oceans and rivers, warmer skins and complexions!

Do you feel excited about the prosperity of Summer?
With the dawn of warmer, sunnier months upon us, it is important to feel excited. Do you want a healthier body and mind? Do you desire a happier outlook and a fitter and more toned and flexible physique? Any time of the year is the right time to work on ourselves, our bodies and minds. But summer is when our job is at its easiest and most rewarding!

The possibilities to make positive changes and improvements in all aspects of our lives that are opened up with the seasonal change are endless, and it is up to each and every one of us to do our best to make the most of this time. Make plans - write them down, feel excited about achieving them and the benefits that each achievement will bring you. 

When the days are extra picturesque, warm and long; challenging ourselves becomes a harmonious experience between effort and reward. 
Britomart is on the end stretch of Auckland's gorgeous sea-side. Why not incorporate a swim in the ocean after your next Bikram Britomart class? Or a walk along the sea-side?

Utilise this summer to your advantage. Get the rewards you work for faster and enjoy them! Why not pack a beach towel with your yoga mat and head to the beach with some sunscreen after class for a natural tint to your freshly toned and shaped body?
Incorporate Bikram Yoga into your summer vitality fitness plan - the rewards will speak louder than words. But don't take My word for it, better yet, see you in Class! 

Visit us for daily class schedules, 7 days a week : www.bikramyogabritomart.com

Happy Hot Yoga!

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