Spring is officially here, and Summer is on its way!

It is beautiful outside these days! The city is abounding with flowers and life, and the sun is rising just in time to greet the first students as they begin their sun salutations!

We certainly feel that Summer is just around the corner!

Hopefully you are finding it super easy to spring out of bed bright and early as the birds start singing the day into being, and feeling an increasing sense of lightness and joy as the days continue to grow longer and warmer!

We are looking forward to the months ahead, and are excited to share all the News with you too!

Going UNDERGROUND - In this Issue

-- May 22nd - Special Yoga Workshop with Jeff & Harmony at MokSana - Register Today!

-- 2 Early Morning Led Primary Classes: May 7 & May 21 - 6:00am!

-- Jeff & Harmony - India Bound!

SPECIAL GUEST TEACHERS

-- Welcoming Sachiko Walton to the AYVic Teaching Team

-- Congratulations to Nikki & Michelle & Welcome Home!

MOON DAYS (No Classes)

-- May 13th and 27th

-- Book your Student-Teacher Interview Time for May 27th.

SUMMER SCHEDULE & MEMBERSHIP SALE!

-- 3 Month Membership - Limited Time Offer during the month of May!

-- New Summer Hours: May 31 - Sept.3

-- Special Summer 30 Day Yoga Intensive: August 1 - 31

-- Cotton Practice Rugs from Mysore - get yours Now!

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

-- Water - The Source of Life!

INSPIRATION FROM THE MASTERS

-- Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (1915-2009)

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

-- Rave, Rate, and Review Ashtanga Yoga Victoria on Ashtanga Yoga Canada!

WEBSITE UPDATES

-- Keeping In Touch & We Want to Hear from You!

News, Reminders & Events:

MokSana Yoga: 1:15 – 4:15 pm

$45 – Contact MokSana Yoga at 250-385-2105 to register.

This workshop will focus on how to move through the Primary Series with lightness, ease, strength and stability. Vinyasa transitions (jump backs, jump throughs, chakrasana), mula bandha and much more will be covered.

The asana practice will be followed by an introduction to Pranayama and a Q&A session.

During the Month of May we will instruct 2 Guided Led Primary Series Classes. Classes will start at 6 am. If you need to leave early, you can do your closing postures and take savasana as time permits. The Led Classes will be finished by 7:30 am.

May 7 - 6:00 am

May 21 - 6:00 am

Classes will start on time - Don't be late!

They will be joining a small, select group of Authorized Teachers and Practitioners in a uniquely offered “level II” training curse.

Jeff and Harmony will be writing weekly updates in the Living Breathing Yoga Blog, so you can keep up to date with all the comings and goings of Mysore life!

You can also keep an one eye on our AYVic News Flash and subscribe to the RSS News Feed from the website.

We are super happy that she is here living in Victoria, and that she will be teaching the Mysore classes while we are in India studying!

We want to share with you their exciting News, so that you too can give them a huge Congratulations on receiving R. Sharath Jois’ official blessing and 'authorization' as teachers in the lineage of Ashtanga Yoga as disseminated by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois!

As well, they will be assisting us during the month of May, and teaching along with Sachiko for the six weeks we will be away.

Thanks Girls! It's great to have you home, and have you joining the AYVic Teaching Team!

Moon Days: No Classes

Thursday May 27, 2010 (4:07 PM - Full Moon)

On Thursday May 27th, we wanted to offer students the opportunity to book a time during the morning hours to have a private Student-Teacher meeting.

We will be available to meet with any students who want to talk about their practices - asana, or pranayama - or just ask some personal questions.

As it is a Moon Day there will not be a regularly scheduled class, but Jeff and Harmony will be available to meet at the Shambhala Center from 6:30am - 9:00am.

If you would like to have a Student–Teacher Interview – Book Your Time With Us in advance! (We will schedule about 15 minutes for each personal meeting).

NEW Class Times for the Summer: 6:30am - 8:30am

Starting: MONDAY, MAY 31 - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3.

PURCHASE your 3 Month Summer Membership during THIS MONTH OF MAY ONLY for the very generous price of $210!

Memberships are valid ONLY during the Summer Months (No extensions or Transfers). You can get your Summer Membership in advance throughout the Month of May.

This Offer expires on Friday, May 28th!

The Special Summer Membership is Valid from:
Tuesday, JUNE 1 - Tuesday, AUGUST 31.

Get Yours Today!

**For those of you who want to pay by credit card or transfer money to us by email - We Now have a couple of Online / Electronic Payment Options! You can find out more details through AYVic Online Payments

See our NEW Membership Options for 2 week registration prices and for Visiting Students!

If you are paying per month over the summer while we are in India, please pay either by Cash or by one of our on-line options.

Thank You!

This course will be a great way to deepen your practice, and learn more about Yoga. It is divided into 3 modules and qualifies with Yoga Alliance as a "200 Hour Teacher Training."

See our Website for more details on the Summer Intensive!

Summer is on its way... which means you might find you start sweating a lot more!

So... We have an assortment of Colorful Cotton Mysore Rugs for you to choose from to help soak up all that extra sweat over the hot days of summer!

Improve your grip and reduce the "slip & slide" effect during your practice with a fabulous Rug right from Mysore!

Thick cotton mats are $45

HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Summer is almost here... So be sure to watch your Hydration levels! It is recommended to drink 1 to 2 liters of water per day.

You will be amazed at some of the benefits of staying hydrated by drinking water!

Lose Weight: Drinking water can help you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water also reduces hunger, and can work to increase your metabolism.

Reduce Headaches & Back Pain: If you get frequent headaches, you may be dehydrated! Water can help to relieve headaches and back pains due to dehydration.

You can look Younger and have Healthier Skin: When your skin is properly hydrated, it just looks younger and healthier. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes, and increase elasticity.

You will be More Productive: Did you know that your brain is mostly made up of water? It's True! Thus, drinking water can actually help you think better, be more alert, and concentrate better.

The Fuel for Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. You’ll feel more energetic when doing exercises, and water helps to fuel your muscle.

Aids Digestion and Eliminates Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water go hand in hand regulating bowel movements.

You will experience Less Muscle Cramps and Strain: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you’ll less likely get cramps and strains.

Feel Healthier: Drinking plenty of water helps fight against flu and other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack. Water with lemon is used for ailments like respiratory disease, intestinal problems, rheumatism, and arthritis etc.

In other words, one of the benefits of drinking more water is that it can help to improve our immune system.

Reduces Fatigue: Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products. If your body lacks of water, your organs have to work harder, which makes you feel more fatigued.

Improve Your Mood: When your body feels better, everything feels better, which means you are happier!

Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Relating to the digestive system, some studies have shown that drinking a healthy amount of water may reduce the risks of bladder and colon cancer.

Inspiration from the Masters:

“There are three types of disease: body disease, mind disease, and nervous system disease. When the mind is diseased, the whole body is diseased. The yoga scriptures say "Manayeva manushanam karanam bandha mokshayoho," the mind is the cause of both bondage and liberation. If the mind is sick and sad, the whole body gets sick, and all is finished. So first you must give medicine to the mind. Mind Medicine - That Is Yoga.”

~Sri K. Pattabhi Jois~

This quote was taken from an interview given by Guruji in New York during his first visit in 1994.

You can read the entire article and interview on our website:
Interview with K Pattabhi Jois: Practice Makes Perfect

We would like to take this opportunity to ask if you would "Rave, Rate, and Review" Ashtanga Yoga Victoria as your favorite place to practice on the the Ashtanga Yoga Canada website.

We would love to have you write some nice comments about our beautiful community for the rest of Canada to read!

Remember that Learning is: 1/4 Self-effort, 1/4 Teacher-input, 1/4 Community Support, and 1/4 Time!

Don't be shy!

Ask away... We'd love to hear from you!