The challenge for April has a very simple outline, for those of you familiar with a yoga challenge.  It starts on April 1, and goes until April 30.  Within that 30 day stretch, we are allowing 3 days of grace - you have 3 days that you do not have to attend.  That is mostly because Easter falls in the month, and also because we have Ida Riply coming to do a posture clinic and advanced seminar at our studio at the end of the month (see below for times and class restrictions).  Otherwise, you are expected to attend one class every day for the remaining 27 days in the month.

The cost is a full month's membership.  It is $136.50 regular, $120.75 student/senior, with tax included.  WHEN you complete the challenge (we say WHEN, not IF!), then you receive either $25 cash back ($20 student/senior), or $50 credit ($40 student/senior) towards anything we offer at the studio, including clothing, classes, food...anything offered here at SSHY.  There is no deposit, it is "included" in your full payment of one month.

If you already have a membership here, we'll put it on hold while you do the challenge, and continue it after April is over.  If you have passes, those just get held in the same way.  You can register by phone, email contact, or just come on in during our studio hours!  All payment must be completed by April 1.

There is no real way to explore the positive benefits the Bikram Yoga can do for you than to do a challenge.  Bikram's own presciption is to do this yoga "every day." 

So what are you waiting for?  Get your body into the best shape it can be in, right now, as summer approaches.  Come sweat it out!  There is so little to lose, and so much to gain...

A huge thanks to those who stopped by for the annual Founder's Sale, conversation, and snacks and snippits at the open house.  There will be a draw shortly for the "bring-a-friend" contest, the results of which will be published here, and the winner contacted. 

Really, a huge THANK YOU! from Amanda, Kevin, and the staff here at SSHY, for helping to create a beautiful, energetic, and supportive community.  Some of the best things in life (better health) are the things we work the hardest for (Bikram yoga), but you all make the community come together naturally.  Cheers!

Hey Friends!  Abby Wilson, one of our fantastic yogi receptionists from days-gone-by, is getting married!  Not only that, but she's having a baby, and just bought a new house!   Good things really can come in 3's!

To celebrate, she's having a social.  It's happening on April 22nd, at the Sunova Center on 48 Holland Road.  We have a handful of tickets here at the studio, for ten bucks a pop (cash only), if anyone is interested in shaking their tail-feathers on the dance floor, or entering a few prize draws.  Maybe we'll see you there!   -K

BIG NEWS for APRIL 29th, 30th and May 1st                                                   

Friday, April 29th @ 6:00pm - Guest teacher

Class will be taught by visiting teacher Ida Ripley from Vancouver.  It will be a more extensive Bikram Yoga class, and may run a bit longer than 90 minutes.  The class cost is $20 for anyone attending, regardless of your current membership at SSHY. 

Saturday, April 30th @ 11:00am  (6 hours total)

Ida Ripley Posture Clinic (with a 90 minute class to follow, included in the 6 hours)

All students are welcome to this posture clinic.  Ida will focus on each individual Bikram posture, adding depth and understanding through her demonstrations and insights, and your questions as well!  This is an excellent way to improve your practice and have fun all day soaking up best of Bikram Yoga!  The cost is $75 for the entire session.  On that Saturday, the regular 10:30 and 4:00 classes will be cancelled. 

Sunday, May 1st @ 10:30am (4 hours total)

Advanced Bikram Yoga Class lead by Ida

The Advanced Series is usually only available to teachers, however, serious students or students interested in future competitions may participate, and all students are welcome to sit quietly and watch.  In order to really perform the postures, one's practice must be developed for safety. 

It is essential to do the 10:30am class to warm up for the 3-4 hour advanced seminar to follow.  The 90 minute beginner class is integral in warming you up for even the possibility of doing the advanced class!! 

This Advanced Seminar is FREE to SSHY members, however the 10:30am class required for warming up is a regular class (some membership required).  Sunday's regular classes will be as usual.

Anyone interested in any of the events on this weekend, please sign up at the studio starting April 1st at the reception desk, or call us at 452-7412.

If you have any questions, please contact Amanda at info@StaffordStreetHotYoga.com.

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