News

New Services at BYSB:
Introducing Shems Heartwell

Great News!
A wonderful healing practitioner will be offering his services at the studio,
in our treatment room. Shems is a highly attuned and accomplished healer.
I have been receiving treatments from Shems for several years and his
treatments have been wonderfully effective for me.

When I hurt my back last month, I received three sessions from Shems and each one gave me about 30% reduction in my pain. And then the pain was gone!

When I am feeling like my immune system is struggling or I am having trouble sleeping, Shems is the one I call.

Not only does Shems have an amazing talent with Acupuncture, but he is also a certified Life Coach. His inquiry and support help me to explore whatever is coming up so I can get to the depths of it. I cannot recommend him highly enough and I am very excited that he is going to be a part of the community here and hopefully you will all get to experience his presence.

Whether you would like a straight Acupuncture session or, if you are looking to incorporate Qi Gong or feel like a coaching session would support you, I encourage you to contact Shems and give yourself the experience of working with him.

For a limited time, Shems will be offering his services at a discounted rate for BYSB students.

75 minute sessions are $90 (normally $110)

Thanks and Blessings,
Mari

For more information visit ShemsHeartwell.com
To book and appointment please call: (805) 403-2426

About Shems Heartwell
Shems combines Acupuncture with Bodywork, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Medical Qi Gong to facilitate life force energy flow. His treatments focus on exploring limitations in movement, increasing organ functioning, releasing stored energy from the nervous system and expanding awareness. He is also a certified Life Coach from the Hendricks Institue and offers relationship and personal coaching. Shems holds a Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is licensed by the California State Acupuncture Board.  Sessions are 75 minutes.

You can now purchase classes and packages online!
Just create a login and password for yourself, and then you will be ready to go!
Using the online store, you can track your visits and remaining classes from home,
and purchase packages whenever you want, without waiting in line at the studio.

The Guest House

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

The following classes will be in session:

Friday, December 24
9:00 am and noon

Saturday, December 25
8:30am

Friday, December 31
9:00 am and noon

Saturday, January 1
9:00 and 4:30

Are you ready to commit to having the
best year of your life?

Our 30 and 60 Day Bikram Yoga Challenges
start on JANUARY 3rd, 2011.
Are you up for the challenge?

Energize your practice!  Sign up!  Even if you don’t manage to come EVERY day, you will get great benefits just from giving it your best effort!

The rules:

1. Sign up by writing your name on the Challenge Board at the studio.
2. If you miss a class, you can do two in one day to make it up.  (No triples, please!)
3. If you are traveling, you can count up to 5 classes from other Bikram Yoga studios; just bring us written proof, like a receipt.
4. If you leave early, the class does not count!

The rewards:

1. Free yoga, of course! We’ll give you 5 free classes for completing the 30-day, 10 classes for the 60-day, and 25 classes for the 100-day.
2. You’ll feel better, healthier, stronger, and happier at the end! And you’ll know you accomplished something challenging and worthwhile for yourself.

What IS the challenge?

Once every season here at Bikram Yoga Santa Barbara, we offer you the opportunity to take your practice to the next level by participating in a studio-wide 30 or 60 Day Challenge.

The goal is to complete 30 CLASSES IN 30 DAYS -or- 60 CLASSES IN 6O DAYS. The spring challenge will begin May 10th

Why should I try this challenge?

By practicing every day, you will begin to experience the powerful benefits of Bikram yoga more fully than ever. Re-energize, revitalize, and reorganize your body, your mind, and your life!

As a bonus from us, you will get your next 5 classes free when you complete the 30-Day or your next 10 classes free when you complete the 60-Day.

What happens if I miss a day?!

You are allowed to do double classes (i.e. two in one day) to make up for missed days. (no MORE than two in a day!) And if travel takes you away from our studio, you may include up to 5 classes taken at other Bikram yoga studios in your challenge. (Just bring us back your receipts.)

Can I try this if I am new?

ABSOLUTELY! Just like the regular class, this is great for newbies and veterans alike! And if you are just starting out in Bikram yoga, you will be amazed at the way daily practice accelerates your progress. You won’t be a “newbie” anymore by the time you’re through…

This is great! Where do I sign up?

Just come in and start taking class! An official sign-up should be appearing at the studio within the next week.

Do you know how you are going to honor the mothers in your life yet? What better way to honor yourself and the ones you love than with a little yoga? From now until May 10 Monthly Unlimited for all Moms is reduced to $139. Treat yourself, or get a gift certificate!

Ever wanted to give your loved ones a truly enjoyable massage? Well, now’s your chance to learn how! BYSB is teaming up with licensed massage therapist Gregory Breavehart to offer you a special Intro-Massage Workshop. Register by May 1st for $40* and learn simple and effective body work techniques that feel great to receive! The class will be held at the studio on Saturday, May 8 from 12:15 – 3:15 PM.

To learn more about the class and register, visit us at the BYSB front desk or call 805.687.6900.

*$50 after May 1