APRIL 2008

 "to calm my road rage" - Michael

· All Day Bootcamp filling fast
· April Membership Specials
· Beginner Series starts May 6
·Spring into Summer Sampu
·Brian's visit
· 6am from Barbara
· Angela's Column
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Our beautiful studio


 

Revolving Triangle - Pose of the Month

 

Brian Lam

 

Meet your Instructors.... 

Check out teacher bios and more fun photos here

Angela

Kory
 

 

Samantha
 

Janie

Ashlie

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend a week at Bootcamp? Are you aspiring to ascend to a new level of your yoga and meditation practices? You don’t need to travel to exotic locations to find transformation. Your inspiration is now right here in your own backyard! YogaSport is thrilled to present Dallas’ first ever All Day Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Bootcamp. Our Bootcamp is more than half full, reserve your spot TODAY!

Saturday, April 26                                                                            

10am - 5:30pm - $99                                                          
                                                                                                               
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Become a member before the end of April and receive these first month specials!!

$69 for your first month on the 3 month min auto deduct plan (save $50)
$49 for your first month on the 6 month min auto deduct plan (save $60)

ONE FREE MONTH on the one year auto deduct plan (save $99)

 Sign up in the studio or email Angela for more information.  Offer expires 4.30.08
 

Are you ready to put on your bathing suit and bask in the warm summer sun? Join us as we emerge from hibernation and gain a fresh perspective on life. YogaSport is offering our 3rd annual Spring into Summer Sampu (that’s Sanskrit for cleanse)! The sampu will consist of eight weeks of cleansing classes, community support, and affable accountability. Simply state your individual intention (practicing 3, 4 or 5xs/week and yes, home practices will count) and we will have a board posted in the studio to record our progress together.

The sampu will kickoff on Sunday, April 27, when Angela will teach her famous Detox Flow class. The sampu is FREE this year! If you are not a member, you must pay for yoga classes separately. Please register at the studio or through email at info@yogasportdallas.com.

Please join us in welcoming Brian Lam, Master Baptiste Assistant, to our studio this month! All of the YogaSport teachers have worked with Brian at trainings and bootcamps, and we have all been touched by his infectious spirit and impressed by his dedication. Brian is making a special trip to Dallas to guest assist Angela's  Detox Flow class on 4.27 and meet everyone in our wonderful yoga community. You will not want to miss this opportunity to work with him!  Brian currently lives in Boston and teaches and assists at the Baptiste studios.
 

Detox Flow Class: Sunday April 27 - 4pm (with Brian Lam assisting)
Spring Challenge: April 27 - June 21

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Have you wanted to learn more about power yoga but are scared to try a regular class?  Join us starting May 6th for a 4 week, 8 class beginner series and learn the fundamentals of our Power Flow practice.  Learn with other beginners and gain a solid foundation that will help you feel comfortable in any of our regular classes.  The series meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8pm.   This series is popular and will sell out so sign up today!
 

May 6 - 29
Tuesdays & Thursdays · 8pm · $115

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But I am not a morning person!...

"We all have days that start with the good intention to go to an afternoon yoga class. Then life inevitably gets in the way. Somehow I started going to the 6 AM class, and now it’s how I wake up on Tuesdays and Fridays. There have even been days when I was able to make both a 6am and a later class on the same day! My devotion to my practice has really helped my strength and flexibility and made a huge difference on the ski slopes over spring break.

Sure, it can feel so early when driving to the yoga studio with no traffic to fight, but once I walk through the door it feels as if it could be any time of day or night. The class starts early enough to get a quick shower before racing to work where my yoga serenity has a chance to set the tone for the day. Even if you are like me and you hate to drag your lazy tush out from between those warm, cozy sheets, you may also soon get addicted to this early class."
 -Barbara Mickey (dedicated YSer for over a year!)
 

Join Samantha on Tuesdays and Janie on Fridays at 6am for an Hour of Power!!

YS SCHEDULE
 

I was at a bar with a friend that knew nothing about yoga or YogaSport. He was asking me about my business and about the yoga I teach. In my best description, I told him about our practice. His response was interesting: "So it's like therapy. I always thought it was just another form of exercise. This is fascinating." I laughed and said, "Well, yeah, I guess it is like therapy for me. I am able to process what I am dealing with in my life, my mood, my reactions, my habits, etc., and from that knowledge I can figure out how to find some balance within myself."

Over the past several months, I have suffered knee pain in my right knee. I figured that if I pretended it didn't exist, it would go away. Funny enough, it persisted, and I was left with an angry knee and unable to both train for my adventure race and practice on my mat. After many doctor and physical therapy visits, I have finally been able to get back on my mat for a modified practice. My entire energy and attitude shifted after I practiced for the first time. Alone in the room, I put in an audio CD of Baron teaching a class. No big deal; I have done the class many times before, but it was so important to me.

When something important to us is taken away, all we can think is 'why can't I have it back?' Every time there are stairs, I walk them. People always ask, "Why don’t you take the elevator?” I reply, "Because if I ever can't walk the stairs, I will regret not having taken the stairs when I could. I am strong and capable to walk so I will." My mother taught me this lesson at a young age and I have tried to live it as much as possible.

I often say to my classes (most often during a particularly challenging series), if you were sick today or you couldn't physically practice this pose, all you would want to do is this pose. We complain that we don't want to take the dog for a walk, get the mail, go to yoga, go to work, visit family, etc. But imagine what life would be like if you didn't have the ability to do any of these tasks. You would certainly regret that you didn’t do them when you could have.

When I couldn’t practice, my body and mind felt disconnected. Even though I could still stay active at the gym and on my bike, I could not get on my knee and bend and twist. I could not do my asana practice, and I was unable to connect with what was going on in my body and my mind. This practice provides so much more than a physical workout. It helps provide us with tools to live more meaningful lives.  It helps us become better people. There is nothing like sharing a room with others who are also willing to be vulnerable, come undone and powerfully build themselves back up to be stronger and more powerful people.

Every April, we notice less mats in the studio. After spring break and as the weather gets nice outside, Gloria's patio gets more action than our studio. I understand it. I love a good patio, a cold beer and a nice day. I live for these pleasures. But, first, I have to take care of myself and as much as I try to think that a margarita and fajitas are feeding my soul, they are not. And when I don't take care of myself, I feel it everywhere. And when I can't, it keeps me up at night and all I can think about is my inability to practice.

This month I urge you to find your mat again. If you have lost it, recommit. Last month we had several former members return after a year hiatus. They have all dedicated themselves to practicing 4-5 times a week. They have made incredible progress in their practices and there is truly a new light within them.

Maybe you haven't lost your mat but rather a connection with someone you love, a commitment to yourself or your work or really anything. Whatever it is, find it again. Spring is a time for new beginnings and fresh perspectives. We only live once and what we do every day matters. If you haven't lost your commitment, step it up a notch or two, or three. Find your power and commit to finding the best version of yourself each and every day.

Join us for Bootcamp April 26th. It will re-ignite an infectious energy in you. Sign up for the 8 week challenge. Walk your dog. Visit your family. Walk the stairs. Be inspiring in everything you do.  Because if we CAN we MUST...

Much love and light,

Angela