Bikram Yoga Columbia

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142055273345411382009-12-16T06:15:44.296-05:00Bikram Yoga ColumbiaDiscussion on yoga, well-being and self-discoveryKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-42219877441539906302009-09-28T20:21:00.003-04:002009-10-02T14:25:49.393-04:00Bikram Choudry's plans to franchise his yoga

Forbes Magazine has an interesting article about the controversial plans to franchise Bikram Yoga. Click here for the linkForbes photo by Dave Hill

André Chunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703387626478876977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-49182305991610073792009-06-19T16:33:00.002-04:002009-06-19T16:38:07.894-04:00Lock your knee!!

We've all heard it so much, it haunts our sleep. Listen to how it sounds in many different languages!

André Chunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703387626478876977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-66444500363340716842009-06-05T18:10:00.001-04:002009-06-05T18:10:49.581-04:00Sweet Sorrow

Snapped this shot as I stole away in the early morning hours for my departure. On my way home ;-)

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-59302702266187129902009-06-05T14:41:00.000-04:002009-06-05T17:39:21.687-04:00Dinner w/Rebecca

I was finally able to steal Rebecca away for a nice dinner... in the lobby! She sends her love and can't wait to get back and begin teaching!

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-6516640295273684202009-06-05T14:38:00.001-04:002009-06-05T14:38:56.858-04:00My final savasana!

The view from my savasana... ahhhh!

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-29425157655117661502009-06-05T13:07:00.000-04:002009-06-05T14:21:40.491-04:00Thursday evening class

Look at all those beautiful bows!

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-89246829669430930832009-06-04T14:52:00.000-04:002009-06-04T14:55:00.274-04:00Locust

I love this posture!

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-5109553467264205142009-06-04T14:37:00.001-04:002009-06-04T14:37:34.689-04:00Thursday morning class

I'm still not quite awake and we're already at Triangle!

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-4936297071574935792009-06-04T14:35:00.001-04:002009-06-04T14:35:24.941-04:00My Spring '05 Trainees!

We are taught to continually give back, and return to the source. So cool to come back and see a few familiar faces from my training!Girls from my training in Spring '05- Judes, me, Justine, Chasity - gather round the Boss.

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-82314474065074197162009-06-04T14:27:00.000-04:002009-06-04T14:28:18.600-04:00Evening class

Last nights evening class, Rajashree taught. Two days of doubles, it's like riding a bike :-)

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-45893874420188289682009-06-04T14:25:00.000-04:002009-06-04T14:26:03.243-04:00Surprise!

It was Bikram's niece's Menali's (sp?) birthday but she announced it was also Bikram and Rajashree's anniversary!

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-78723903775012056032009-06-04T14:21:00.001-04:002009-06-04T14:21:53.551-04:00Morning Savasana

Bikram taught last night and one of his many words of wisdom was, 'The object of all your asanas is Savasana'. Do you get it?

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-8687949137033562552009-06-04T14:16:00.000-04:002009-06-04T14:17:11.811-04:00Morning class

My 2nd day at teacher training. Wasn't sure if I'd do the doubles with them, but you just slip back into it.

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-5021006722862067772009-06-03T22:30:00.001-04:002009-06-04T08:18:31.781-04:00Training Lobby

Kat is at Bikram Teacher Training in Palm Springs this week. She'll be posting periodically from her cell phone. Above is a photo of the lobby at training.

André Chunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703387626478876977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-72487390501709140142009-04-26T17:44:00.000-04:002009-04-26T17:42:06.203-04:00Spring Teacher Training '09

Surreal. Who does Bikram Yoga two times a day, for nine weeks?Missing all of you. It is just about time for orientation. Peace and LoveRebeccaSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

André Chunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703387626478876977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-3919886823025467512009-02-20T08:55:00.009-05:002009-02-20T10:28:05.493-05:00Bishnu Ghosh Cup 2009

There are five compulsory postures: standing head-to-knee, standing bow, floor bow, rabbit, and stretching, followed by two advanced postures of the contestant's choosing.Bishnu Charan Ghosh Cup 2009 - International Yoga Asana Championship from Mike McInnis on Vimeo.See more at www.yogacup.com

André Chunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703387626478876977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-32684151349081503792009-02-04T06:41:00.002-05:002009-02-04T06:49:41.714-05:00Bikram Yoga Championship live on the Web

The International Yoga Asana Championships will be be streamed live on the web. The USA Yoga Federation, founded by Bikram's wife, Rajashree Choudhury, is running the event.Login and register at www.yogacup.com to see the event. US Finals are Saturday, February 7 from 10am to 6pm PST, and International Finals are Sunday, February 8 from 10am to 6pm PST.

André Chunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703387626478876977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-18673334977881441282009-01-23T10:18:00.005-05:002009-01-23T10:53:28.102-05:00Competitive Yoga? The Controversy Continues

The BBC produced this video of yogis doing postures from the beginner series to some more advanced asanas. Reporter Andy Dangerfield explores the controversial division in the yoga community between the intensity of Bikram practitioners and traditional yogis against the backdrop of the British championship this weekend. "I don't think it should be competitive," says Tara Fraser, from London's

André Chunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703387626478876977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-45022441602670179452009-01-09T10:10:00.005-05:002009-01-09T10:57:26.216-05:00Bikram interviewed in Yoga Journal

In the February issue of Yoga Journal, Bikram Choudhury holds forth on his style of yoga. "I (and the teachers I certify) are the only ones in the U.S. who teach hatha yoga," he says in the interview. Explosive and funny, Bikram's comments and the personal anecdotes of Bikram yogis make for a really good read. The piece details Bikram's philosophy and personal history, and the writer gives a

André Chunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703387626478876977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-20001468192011261292008-11-30T11:44:00.002-05:002008-11-30T11:47:04.740-05:00Esak Garcia at the 2007 Bikram Championship in Amsterdam

André Chunghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01703387626478876977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-7615418984579621702008-11-10T13:23:00.001-05:002008-11-10T13:30:16.810-05:00a triple?

11/9/2008...hey Kat and all,Love the newsletter. it reminds me that I have not written in quite a while!Sunday afternoon....I have done my final marketing, paid my laundry bill, practiced my dialogue while walking on the beach, purchased my last little present for those back home, and have now my room to myself, and my kind roommate has allowed me the use of her laptop (mine currently on the

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-65785887164111430012008-11-10T12:51:00.000-05:002008-11-10T13:23:09.638-05:00week6

October 26, 2008...Week 6 was really tough emotionally. I´m feeling a lot of self-doubt about how I do in Posture clinic. Also, this week in lecture the topic was yoga therapy and cancer. I sat in there wondering what if my mom had done this or done that differently. What if my friend tries this or does that. I will get back to you.Thanks for the words of support.Fondly,Iram

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-27998073903767997392008-10-11T18:30:00.001-04:002008-10-11T18:32:27.314-04:00We have survived our fourth week.....hurrah!

Today I will leave "the compound" for my first time since coming....except for the quick runs on Saturday to the local Walmart to buy food and electrolyte solutions......and I am mighty excited......My first chance to see any of Acapulco....we are taking a tour...and I don't really care what we go to see!Last night we got the offer of an evening off.....but only if everybody stayed on their mats

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-42374629025136538502008-10-11T18:26:00.002-04:002008-10-11T18:30:22.115-04:00It's the Rainy season...

Hi All,Thanks for your words of encouragement, prayers, positive energy, and warm fuzzies.Its the end of Week 4 and I`m catching up on email.Last weekend was spent studying for an Anatomy test and memorizing Dialogue; no time for anything else other than the essentials (hydrating, resting, & eating). Week 4 started out with Bikram stopping yoga class early--at Camel Pose. He was furious because

Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16566501060109841554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514205527334541138.post-16188255829958099232008-10-11T18:22:00.002-04:002008-10-11T18:27:39.179-04:00Hello from BikramLand!

There is a cold making the rounds, and it is trying to get me....so I am gulping Vit C and trying to sleep more......studying the dialogue takes a lot of time but I am not actually suffering as much as some.....and I can see that I will get it eventually....I am just really out of practice with memorization.The drama continues with the other pupils....so many are just lovely people.....wide range

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