Ayurveda at Stafford Street! First event is Valentines Day!

Many of you have been hearing the word Ayurveda (ah-yer-vey-duh) being used in and around the studio over the last couple months and some of you may have been familiar with it before.  Many may not be aware of the connection and expansive history that Yoga and Ayurveda share.   

The two go hand in hand and are the ancient life disciplines that have been practiced in India for thousands of years. 

* Yoga is the science of union with the Divine, and Ayurveda is the science of life 

* Ayurveda is the healing side of Yoga, and Yoga is the spiritual tradition from which Ayurveda emerged 

* Through Yoga one prepares for a healthy mind and through Ayurveda one prepares for a healthy body 

* Yoga helps with enlightenment and Ayurveda helps with perfect health 

 

Yoga and Ayurveda originate from the Vedic traditions of India, and both are a means of gaining and maintaining better health 

Yoga is a spiritual science of self-development and self-realization through a wide range of methods that span from physical postures, breathing exercises, mantra and meditation all based on the philosophy of living a natural life. 

Ayurveda is the traditional medicine of India and like yoga covers a wide array of health practices including diet, herbs, exercise, bodywork, detoxification programs and life-style management regimens that relate to our unique individual constitution and laws of nature. 

Yoga and Ayurveda are two complementary systems of maintaining health and human development They were developed by the legendary rishis or holy men, who understood the laws of the universe and the inner workings of the cosmos that hold the key to transformation of the Self. 

Join Amanda, Tannis and myself for a little bit of extra love on Valentine’s Day. We will be delivering delicious food and beverages made with love onTuesday, February 14th following the 5pm & 7pm classes. 

The tasty Valentine's Day menu includes Wheat-free Chocolate Almond cookies, Macrobiotic Ume Papita Stuffed Rice Balls (What the heck are those you ask? Come on down & see for yourself!), and Tannis' Special Quenching Coconut Lassie Drink. There will also be a healthy Ayurvedic Mung Dahl meal for purchase if you would like to complete your day in a delicious & nutritious way. Cash only please.

I will also be here at SSHY for our upcoming monthly open house Sundays (First one - Sunday, Feb. 26th!) for questions on treatments (ayurvedic facials, body work, diet counselling etc.) or even to share a cup of delicious tea that I have prepared for you!  I will be involved in the April Yoga challenge which promises to be the first of it’s kind with a plethora of goodies built in to the challenge to help set you up for the best health you ‘ve felt in years!

Stay tuned for videos and monthly blogs from myself, Amanda and Tannis on recipes, treatments, and how to make ayurveda a part of your daily rountine and lifestyle. 

Sincerely,

Kalee Mund


Bikram yoga photo contest

Send us your fave pic of you or others doing a Bikram yoga pose somewhere in our beautiful wintery Winnipeg to enter!

The winner will score a 1-month unlimited membership and will be featured in our February newsletter. (If you're not on the list, sign up for email updates here).

Submissions must be received by January 10th. Deadline has been extended to January 30th, 2012. Get snapping :)

Image source: dan / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Congrats challengers!!!

All of us here at Stafford Street Hot Yoga would like to offer a big congratulations to the 26 Bikram challengers who finished on November 22nd.

We are so proud of you for getting so many Bikram classes under your belt. We bet your bodies are rejoicing too!  

A special shout-out goes to Danielle Marion (she's doing triangle pose on the left).

She did not take a single day off throughout the challenge. And no, she's not a seasoned hot yoga veteran - she had only come to two Bikram classes at the studio before signing up for the challenge! Talk about inspiring...way to go Danielle :)

Children's classes start Oct 16

Why not get your muchkins on Bikram's healing path early? Our special kids classes, starting Oct 16th, are the perfect way to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of hot yoga.

The classes are 45 minutes, and the room is warm (not hot!). Here are all the details:

Oct. 16th - Nov. 20th (Sundays)

12:30pm - 1:15pm

Ages 6-13

6 sessions @ $42 + GST

20 kids max

Call (204.452.7412) or visit the studio to sign up. Space is limited!