BIKRAM YOGA BRISTOL
November Newsletter 2011

Hello,

The Autumn weather is finally here, and the evenings are now much dark - now is an even greater reason to step up your yoga practice and get in to the hot room. With the dark nights and the reduced daylight hours - regular yoga practice will replenish your energy stores, lift your spirits and make you feel truly amazing, and at the same time, fill you with positive energy, remember - yoga gives you energy.

Last few places remaining for the Bikram Yoga Bristol Christmas Dinner!
Join us at Byzantium on the 8th December from 8.30pm. It promises to be a great evening, and a chance for everyone to get to know each other better outside of the yoga room. The 4 course a la carte meal, with entertainment; magicians and of course belly dancers is only £34.95! Please pay the full amount on reception either by cash or cheque before Friday 18th November to guarantee your place, make sure you add your name to the list on reception. Please see the posters around the studio for full details. (Thanks Pete and Emma)

Book your place on our 2012 yoga holiday NOW to get the early bird discount!
The deadline for the early bird discount is nearly upon us, if you would like to go on one or both of our yoga retreats next year in either Spain or Italy - and also get the 'early bird discount' you must book and pay your deposit (£250) before the 1st December 2011. Hurry, as places are booking up fast.

Currently Easy Jet has only one £50 seat remaining for its flight to Pisa! Both yoga holidays promise to be an unforgettable experience, both are based in great locations, offering the very best yoga, delicious local food and wine, also the best facilities, don't miss this opportunity. Georgina and Richard will make sure you have the time of your life! Email Georgina@bikramyogabristol.com for a booking form, and reserve your place before the 1st December 2011.

Bikram Yoga Bristol Christmas Vouchers
Gift vouchers are the perfect gift for Christmas, and are available from our reception in either £5 * £10 * £20 * £50 vouchers. Offer the gift of health this Christmas.

CI Chiropractic Special Offer
C1 Chiropractic are offering all Bikram Yoga students a discounted sports massage through the rest of November and up until Christmas. Usual price £38.00 - available to you for just £30.00! Just ring 0117 922 1542 quoting 'Bikram' for an appointment. Christmas vouchers are also available and will be valid until January 31st 2012

Spanish Yoga Retreat!
15th - 22nd July 2012
Molino del Rey, Andalusia, Spain
as featured on BBC programme 'Living in the Sun'

Seven truly unforgettable days in the wild beauty of Andalucia. All rooms are en suit with A/C. You will have the opportunity to deepen your yoga practice and understanding of each posture through 2 yoga classes each day, plus one posture clinic, receive individual corrections and advice. Join Richard Caveney and Georgina Gray for a hugely enjoyable week

Price is £845* per person per week if booked
by 1st December 2011, £895* thereafter

Price includes:
Accommodation, Yoga tuition, 2 classes a day, 1 posture clinic, meditation and additional workshops (tbc). 2 Healthy vegetarian meals per day & sauna. All room are en suit with A/C and tea making facilities.

Molino del Rey is set in the wild beauty of Andalucia, the hamlet of Jorox is in a fertile green valley, flanked by orange groves in the Nature Reserve Sierra de las Nieves, only 50 min from Marbella of the Costa del Sol and the magical city of Ronda.

Book now while flights are cheap to avoid disappointment
Fly to Malaga directly from Bristol with Easy Jet or Ryan Air from £39.99 per person
* Flights, airport transfers and insurance not included

Italian Yoga Retreat!
9th - 16th September 2012
Gabriella's Borgo, Tuscany, Italy
During September's yoga retreat, we will be staying in a 4 star ancient Borgo (small village). Gabriella does not feel like a hotel or an "agriturismo", instead the feeling here is to be staying in an authentic Tuscan home.

This retreat promises to be an exceptionally luxurious experience, all rooms are en suit with bath tubs and balconies, full board, 3 vegetarian meals per day. Join both Richard and Georgina for a truly stunning week of yoga!

Price is £1,000* per person per week if booked
by 1st December 2011, £1.050* thereafter

Price includes:
Accommodation, Yoga tuition, 2 classes a day, 1 posture clinic, meditation and additional workshops (tbc). 3 Healthy vegetarian meals per day.

The actual Borgo used to be a rural residence dating back to the 16th century. It is the probable birth place, in the 4th century, of Saint Attinia, a venerated saint from the Volterra area. This Borgo is overall a place to enjoy with your heart, surrounded by a soft landscape and Tuscan light. It's also a place, where one can experience a genuine Tuscany, with its tradition and land culture.

Book now while flights are cheap to avoid disappointment
Fly to Pisa directly from Bristol with Easy Jet
* Flights, airport transfers and insurance not included

For information and booking please call Georgina on 0117 930 0454
or email georgina@bikramyogabristol.com visit www.bikramyogabristol.com

After our first yoga retreat we sent out feedback forms and we received an overwhelmingly positive response, here are some of the testimonials:

Thank you thank you thank you bikram yoga Bristol for a fabulous yoga retreat holiday in the Spanish mountains. Georgina and Carl - very grateful people owe you a pint. Such an amazing time. Such amazing yoga, food, company, weather and teachers. Can't wait for the next one. Jemma

The retreat was absolutely incredible, Georgina and Carl created an exceptionally warm environment enabling us all to totally relax, enjoy each others company and form lasting friendships. I have never in my life laughed as much as i did during this week away. The location was stunning, totally off the beaten track and the yoga sessions on the platform overlooking the mountains and valleys were awesome. Thank you for the amazing yoga and the amazing people. What an experience, my feet are still not quite touching the ground! Can't thank you guys (and of course Richard) enough. Jane

Holiday of a lifetime, yoga retreat set in superb surroundings with spectacular views. The trip was packed with yoga, useful posture clinic, wonderful trip to the lakes, amazing local food & plenty of relaxation time. I went on this holiday alone & had such a laugh, it's a great way of getting to know other studio members. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Big thanks to Georgina & Carl who organised a fantastic trip, can't wait for the next one!. Emma

Thanks to Georgina, Carl and Richard for inspirational teaching and support throughout the week, a wonderful place made all the more special by the warmth and beauty of the individuals in the group. A transformative experience. Eli

Bikram Yoga Short Film
We are very proud to announce a short film about our incredible students and how Bikram yoga has had such a positive effect on their lives. Hear their testimonials and stories, why they come to class and the difference Bikram Yoga has made to them, please take a look by clicking the following link; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z65KlpWmzc&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
The video is available on You Tube, our website and also on Facebook. We would like to thank everyone who agreed to be in the film but also Mark for his incredible hard work, filming not 1, but 3 hot classes, his enthusiasm and commitment, thanks Mark.

Off-Peak Ten Class Card and Drop-In
We have introducing an off peak membership, this will be available from Monday to Thursday and for the 7.15pm classes only. The prices will be £80 for Ten Classes over 45 days or a £10 drop in rate.

Auto Pay first month only £60
This is a great way to enjoy Unlimited Yoga, even if you practice twice a week this is your cheapest option. Auto Pay is the same as the Standing Order / Direct Debit, with no need to complete a standing order form, you may also freeze your membership for one month, once a year for a small fee of £20. If you currently have a standing order membership with us - ask on reception about transferring over to Monthly Auto Pay. Visit our website for full details and terms and conditions. The first month is only £60.00 thereafter £75.00. You will need a debit card to join this new service.
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Online Purchases
You can now purchase your memberships online by visiting our website, you can purchase ten class cards valid for 45 days and 6 months. Concession cards still need to be purchased at our reception.

Rewards Program
We have launched a Rewards Program that allows you to earn points for each purchase you make and every time you refer a friend, (the same as Air Miles). This is our way of saying thank you. Login in today and start earning points, make sure you tell all your friends about Bikram Yoga, they must mention your name when they register. When you have earned £10 you may use the rewards towards purchasing packages, clothing, accessories and drinks.

How to Earn Points
Each £1 spent you earn 0.01p
Referring a client earn 0.20p

Student testimonials
We would like to thank all our students for sending through their testimonials, please take a moment to read some of their stories. If you have something to say please send your testimonial to info@bikramyogabristol.com and we will add your testimonial to our web site for everyone to read.