Attention all yogis & yoginis!

This is the Phattest Hot Yoga Challenge we’ve ever done!

Included in this challenge: Ayurvedic Spa Healing Treatments, Skin Treatments, Body Treatments, Weight Loss Component and more!

Challenge yourself, treat yourself & shine up for summer!

Imagine yourself at a month spa retreat enjoying the talents of the SSHY staff combined with 30 days of transformational hot yoga. Yes please!

Price will vary depending on which menu you choose!

Sign up for the challenge will be at reception. 30 ppl max. Sign up deadline is Sunday, April 15th, 2012.

Stay tuned to our News/Blog on our website for more details.

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Stafford Street Hot Yoga is hosting Open Houses once a month!

Kalee, Tannis and Amanda will be here to share information on the special healing arts of Ayurveda, Macrobiotics, and of course Bikram Yoga!

If you missed our first one, the next one is Sunday, March 25th  from 11am-3pm.

Why come to one?
Free workshops! Complimentary tea & snacks! Meet new people! What more could you want?!

Workshop Schedule:
11-11:30am – Ayurveda  (Kalee)
12:45-1:15pm – Macrobiotics  (Tannis)
2-2:30pm – Intro to Bikram Yoga  (Amanda)

If you know anyone who is afraid of or interested in Bikram Yoga, but hasn’t made it through the doors yet, this is the day to bring them!

They can ask questions, take a tour and meet our lovely staff. Or if you have any questions/concerns and are looking for more information, come on down!

We are thrilled to be once again hosting 5 time Western Canadian Hatha Yoga Champion, Ida Ripley. She will be joining us in April, the week before the Bishnu Gosh Hatha Yoga Championship.

Ida, who also placed 2nd in the International Championships in 2009, had a wonderful time her last visit at SSHY, really appreciating the yoga community we have built here in Winnipeg.

During her week stay, she will be teaching master classes, offering information and tips to the competitors and running a workshop dedicated to your most burning FAQ's about your own Bikram postures/asanas that all yogis, both competitors and non-competitors are welcome to attend!

Stay tuned to the News/Blog section of our website for more details!

Winnipeg will be hosting its 1st Bishnu Ghosh Hatha Yoga Championships!

Date: Sunday, April 29th

Time: 2-5pm

Location: The Park Theatre on Osborne Street

Ticket info: Purchase online www.canyoga.ca for $10, or at the door for $12.

Plan to come out and support your local Winnipeg yogis and yoginis, prepare to be inspired by their discipline and dedication, and of course their love and passion for yoga! 

An Overview

First off, anyone who is interested in participating, stay tuned to our blog and to the Events Board in the studio to be up to date on any extra tutorials, tips, special classes, and gatherings of participants! 

This is going to be a blast, and we are super excited to share with you what you need to know :) We will prepare you as much as is possible.

The first year is always a learning year, so ANYONE who wants to try this out, this is the BEST time!  Don’t be fooled, although this is called a yoga competition, it was created with the idea that by having a goal, by building your qualities of determination, concentration, self-discipline, faith and trust, you can do anything you put your mind and body to. All of the other regionals held around the world are supported by all.  All participants support each other, root for each other, learn from each other, and it’s about enjoying the journey of taking yourself to another level.  Of course, it’s not for everyone, and that’s ok too. 

If you would like to attend and support your local Winnipeg yogi community, everyone will be welcome to buy tickets to the Park Theatre Event, with the proceeds going towards sending the winning participants to the next level in Calgary this year, May 20th! 

To start preparing you can:

*check you tube for the latest competitors; there is a plethora of people to check out.
*Watch their performances for ideas and technique.  
*Start practicing the 5 Compulsory Postures, especially Standing Forehead to Knee and Standing Bow Pulling Pose as much as possible.  
*You will need to choose 2 advanced postures, have a look at our 84 Asana poster down the hall. There are definitely easier ones and harder ones...We can help you pick.

As the competition gets closer, our staff will be offering times we are available to help our students prepare even more.  Watch and read our newsletter, blog, and pay attention to the events board in the hallway for updates!

This will be Winnipeg's 1st Hatha Yoga Competition, so we encourage you to bring a friend or family and check it out!

Send your questions to info@staffordstreethotyoga.com

xo Amanda

At Ume’s Kitchen, we believe food is medicine (and totally en-JOY-able too!).

Introduce your tastebuds to Ayurvedic and Macrobiotic cuisines.

Friday & Saturday Mornings

Both are Eastern Style philosophies that recognize food as a way of healing the body.

What’s on the menu? Smoothies, infusions, specialty coffees and more!

Even if you haven’t done a hot yoga class, you are still very welcome to join us for breakfast! Purchase Ume’s Kitchen punch cards at the front desk, or pay cash at the bar.

Enjoy Winnipeg's yummiest macrobiotic kitchen!

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