45 DAY CHALLENGE

What is a 45 Day Challenge? It’s your own personal challenge to do one yoga class a day for 45 straight days - YES - you read it correctly 45 straight days; sounds easy doesn’t it?

Practice yoga for 45 days straight and experience firsthand the growth in your yoga practice! It’s ideal that you practice EACH DAY to hardwire the benefits into your system. Some days your practice may feel easy, other days it may feel next to impossible. Realize it is a journey towards self development and commitment. We are here every step of the way to help you achieve your wellness goals.

The 45 day challenge is for students who want to cultivate a more regular yoga practice and for those who want positive changes in their lives! All participants who complete the 45 Day challenge are given a microfiber fitness towel and a chance to win great prizes on the night of the Potluck celebration!

Start Date: Sunday January 10th, 2010 (Please note the rules and regulations!)

End Date: Sunday February 28th, 2010

Potluck 45 Day Challenge Celebration: Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Potluck at 6:00 pm All participants are welcome (including family and friends). For participants, it is a fun way to celebrate your accomplishment. Prize winners will also be announced at the potluck.

DRAW

Complete the challenge and attend the potluck celebrations where your name will be entered for the prize packages.

PRICE:

$275 Includes all the yoga you can do for the 60 days! Or use your current package.

PRE-REGISTRATION Required. Sign up at the studio or through our on-line form (payment must be made at the studio)

What are the benefits of doing this challenge?

• Having more energy at all levels. Feel good about yourself!!!
• Strengthen and tone your body (especially arms and thighs)
• Posture will improve tremendously
• Improves your flexibility and agility
• Greater focus, control and determination on and off the mat
• Great cross training for other sports including running and golf

How do I sign up for the challenge?

In studio or over the phone, easy as that!

Surviving the 45 day challenge

Set an intention for your challenge. Recognize that your mind may find ways to subtly undermine your goals. Plan the classes you will attend in advance, and take each day as an individual challenge.

• Identify a Challenge "buddy" to help support you throughout the Challenge period
• Get lots of sleep so your body can restore
  
• Try a few new classes which you may normally not attend, perhaps Restorative Yoga, Iyengar or Gentle Hatha.
  

Yoga is about creating balance. If you find your practice is taking you “off-center”, this is a clear warning sign that you need to focus more of the relaxing aspects of yoga and less on the physical. Remember to bring your awareness back to your breath, the seat of your vitality: take the modifications that allow it to be smooth and steady.

Remember, this is a marathon, not a sprint. You need to pace yourself and push yourself at the same time and, above all, be encouraging of yourself.