Monday Motivations



When it comes to thinking about gifts and presents this year, think outside the box of spending money in exchange for something which you will wrap and pass on to someone else who will either like it or need it, or won’t like it or need it at all.

Think back to the last present you bought for someone that you really wanted to have yourself. In most cases the thought is as far as it goes and you only get the one, but the action usually leaves someone without the gift they want – you!

This week, we have a very simple solution to all your gift giving and receiving worries this summer. Firstly, it is about You. Give, give, give the self - everything it wants, needs and desires! Everything you would love for someone you care about to have or be doing this summer – do it for yourself first.

Putting yourself first is the most important and biggest step towards giving the best gifts to your loved ones. In fact to the people who love you, looking after yourself is the best gift you could give them – and they you.

If a friend is unhealthy, unfit and unhappy, filling my Christmas stocking with the most lavish gifts would not fulfil me or make me feel like a happy friend at all. A friend making the right decisions for themselves because they care about themselves – that is a present worthy of giving and receiving, any time of year.

When it comes to being a fabulous gift giver, the first step is learning how to give to yourself and receive the gifts of the self wholeheartedly, without guilt or feeling selfish. Know that every step you make towards a healthier, more vibrant you is only going to help lift the spirits of those around you and maybe even motivate or inspire someone else to follow in your path of self-love and development.

Gifts come in many shapes, sizes and forms, but think about what You want for yourself this Summer and work towards getting there, starting from Today. Because a happy, healthy You, is surely the greatest, most unique gift to the world.

Call us today and start your journey :) 0800 hotyoga

Happy Hot Yoga!

Namaste

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Yoga Clothing of the Week * Christmas Special *



You will have nothing to worry about wearing this comfortable singlet in your next Bikram Yoga class. The style and fabric are effortless and barely noticeable to wear, making this top from Onzie our favorite Bikram Yoga clothing for the silly season!

Available in a range of colors and sizes - these tops make the perfect Yogi Christmas Gift for someone you love. Be in quick!

namaste xmas

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Yoga Clothing of the Week

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White is the ultimate cooling colour to wear in the Studio; only one of the reasons this top from Onzie is our favoritethis week! Seamless and a very simple design make this the perfect accompaniment for a focused Yogi, you will feel like you aren't wearing a thing! Thanks Onzie :)

Come see us in the Studio for these and much more Bikram Yoga clothing and apparel - 13 Commerce Street, Auckland. Or call 0800 hotyoga.

Namaste

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Monday Motivations

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For us beginners the world of yoga seems appealing enough – we get to tone up, become more flexible, learn about better nutrition for our bodies, gain self-awareness, mental strength and peace of mind, as well as meeting like-minded people along the way. But for the more experienced yogis - the ones who have made it through years of personal and physical challenge and thus rewards, the world of yoga is much more colorful and lighthearted than we perhaps thought. It seems that things only get better and better.

Inside the studio the pace and noise of the outer world is only a view from the large windows. Nobody seems to care about anything beyond their control. There are sleeping bags and yoga mats scattered as though each sleeping bag is incomplete without its nearby yoga mat. The sounds of giggles and laughter are a consistent soundtrack to the bare-footed yogis who have come, some from as far as Argentina, to stay with us for the JFC Training and Weekend with Esak Garcia.

In the yoga world there are always events, or rather, there are always events to go to where yogis have the most fun. Years of Bikram Yoga take years off a person’s heart and mind and the bright, youthful air of experienced yogis is contagious. After all, what do they have to worry about? Years of consistent yoga practice has taught them to consider life less seriously. The weight of the world is not carried on the yogis shoulder because their yoga mats and towels get in the way :)

Life is a beautiful event but only if each person makes a decision with themselves to be the best that they can be – inside and out. Make this the focus, and soon the pace and sound of the world outside will not be able to penetrate your bubble. Some of us don’t even have a bubble!

It is inside this bubble that experienced yogis find all the amusement in the world - and it is a full time bubble for them. It only takes spending a few hours at a week-long event in the Studio, where everything and everyone are everywhere yet in the most organized, relaxed and humerus fashion, to understand how lighthearted, welcoming and truly enjoyable a yogi’s company and their overall life experience is.

Veteran yogis are pro’s at having a good laugh and fooling around – after years of self-discovery why wouldn't you laugh? How could you possibly keep a straight face? In order to discover one-self truly, it is imperative to be able to laugh because none of us are perfect. Once we start digging deep we find that we are utterly strange, bent out of balance and surprisingly awkward. And that is ok! Humans are complex beings living in a complex world. With a consistent yoga routine the inner child in us starts to let go, eventually not wanting to get caught up in all of life’s little or big complexities. The inner child wants to celebrate and share its new found energy with other youthful spirits.

Yogis take each day as it comes because they have spent years treating their bodies with the same respect; taking each posture as it comes, day by day. With each gathering, big or small, Yogis from around the world rejoice and let a little loose, between the focused class-time, taking themselves ever closer to the ultimate reward of them all; full-bellied Laughter :)

Become a part of this colorful, reward-ridden world, where the noise and pace is what you make it – not what you can see outside the window.

Namaste

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Yoga Clothing of the Week

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This week, we like it tight and bright! This top from Onzie is stunning to wear; the color is vibrant and the fabric feels soft, breathable and elastic. The back straps allow for maximum support and comfort during your Bikram class, making this top our Yoga Clothing of the Week Winner! Visit www.onzie.com for more trendy Yoga clothes or come see us at 13 Commerce St, Auckland.

For more information on our Spring Timetable please visit www.bikramyogabritomart.co.nz

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Monday Motivations

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Here comes another week full of days and hours and minutes and hopefully some more summer temperatures. As the days get longer and warmer it seems our calendars get fuller faster, regardless of the extra sunlight each day. From every which way we look there is an increase in activity in early spring and summer; from sports to dinner parties and barbecues; this time of year seems to be when outdoor gatherings are in bloom and it can become quite challenging meeting everyone’s needs, including our own. In fact by the end of summer, many of us will be feeling exhausted from all of the activities and will be gladly awaiting the darker, shorter days which allow for more time to reflect and plan.

But now that we are aware of the pattern, we can begin to develop solutions before they turn in to problems. Now is the time to be thinking about how to have a fulfilling and healthy summer that is rewarding for you, your body and your mind, so that when the colder days swing back around, you are ready to face them with zest!

Time management is one of those common, everyday phrases that only some of us are actually making the most use of. Time management is about asking yourself first thing in the morning, or at the beginning of the week – any time is a good time to ask; what is it you want to achieve? The rest is about figuring out how to achieve those things, with the given time and circumstances.

Living a fulfilling, healthy life is about listening to our own bodies’ clock and living with the word’s clock as harmoniously as possible. For morning Yogis, a 6.30 am Bikram class as opposed to an afternoon one, is a fantastic way to start the day and keep motivated to stay healthy and fit. The start of the day is an important time to set your intentions for later, so make the most of that time.

If you are a night or evening person, afternoon classes are a great way to get social and fit at the same time, and you will walk out the studio feeling full of natural energy, ready for the evening’s activities.

My challenge for you this summer is to keep doing what is good and right for you. Be the social or outdoor butterfly summer loves you to be, but do not forget to make your personal development goals a priority.

The extra sunlight we have is only as valuable as we make it; quality over quantity Yogis!

www.bikramyogabritomart.co.nz

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Yoga Clothing of the Week

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Teeki have won our Yoga Clothing hearts this week! This floral Yoga top is perfect for your Bikram practice. Get excited about doing what is good for your body and soul, reward yourself with things you love and that will make doing what you love, even better!

Visit us at 13 Commerce Street, Auckland, and check out many more fabulous Bikram Yoga accessories.

Happy Hot Yoga!

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Yoga Clothing of the Week

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www.onzie.com have won our hearts this week with these colorful yoga shorts. The elastic on the sides make these hot, hot yoga pants a perfect fit, allowing maximum freedom and comfort during your next Bikram class! You will never have to think about anything other than your posture, breathing and how fabulous you look next time the studio mirror looks back at you ;) These will not last long as the warmer days approach, so be in to the studio quick!

www.bikramyogabritomart.co.nz

Happy Hot Yoga!

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Yoga Clothing of the Week



teeki.com has done it again with their fabulous Hot Yoga Pants made from Recycled plastic bottles. With Teeki - you can 'have your cake, and eat it too' because the environment is not getting compromised nor is your comfort. Congratulations teeki for being Bikram Yoga Britomart's Yoga Clothing of the Week winner yet again! Come and see us at 13 Commerce Street, Auckland, or visit our website for Spring Classes and more great Bikram Yoga Clothing.

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