Events

Posture Clinic with Ren Soriano

Saturday, August 16th, 12 noon – 4 pm followed by class at 4:30 pm, $100 per person.

Bikram Yoga San Jose is honored to have Ren Soriano, Senior Bikram Yoga teacher and faculty member at Bikram’s Yoga College of India International Headquarters in Los Angeles teach a posture clinic here in August. Ren’s objective is to teach the Bikram Yoga Method to every student, beginner and veteran alike, as he learned it from Bikram Choudhury. “My goal is to keep it as close to the source as possible,” states Ren.
The yoga posture clinic will include intensive instruction as well as a class to help cultivate and refine your yoga practice. Ren’s approach to teaching is tailored to each individual and level of experience. You will learn how to use both strength and flexibility in your asanas by using proper alignment, integration of breath and the precise technique of each asana. Ren’s instructions are direct, simple and easy to understand delivered with charm and humor. “Ulitmately, it becomes an interior process, a self-discovery,” explains Ren. All levels of practitioners are welcome. Wear comfortable clothes – the room will not be heated as usual. Bring your mat, notebook, an open mind and prepare to elevate your practice with a lot of beneficial information. Refreshments provided.

Lalena’s Going Away Party

Sunday, August 24th, 2-4 pm, Lalena’s going away party!

Don’t miss what will be a sad but celebratory occasion as we bid bon voyage to Lalena and her husband, Daniel, who are moving to Australia this September.

Lalena explains “We are moving to Townsville Australia, in the fall, so that my husband, Daniel, can further his career as an oceanographer. His primary job will be to take a lead role in the installation and data quality analysis of remote sensing devices for oceanographic research and coastal ocean water management at politically and environmentally significant locations around the Australian continent. We will be there until 2011. We are excited and feel fortunate to be able to be apart of such a wonderful culture. Australia is a fascinating country.

I don’t think words can ever tell just how much BYSJ has given to me. My experience with you all the past two years has been the proudest moments of my life. I am so completely honored to have shared so much with you, the biggest, most amazing family anyone could ever want. I will take you with me in my heart, and remember how you helped change my life to a much happier and healthier place. I promise to keep that feeling alive and well in everything I do, if you promise to keep the yoga working alive and well in you. You are all beacons of light. I will continually feel you shining. Stand tall and proud, and go deep to the dark places to seek the light, in balance, in faith, in peace. Many blessings! I love you all!” – Lalena

Lalena has been at BYSJ for two years and I can’t thank her enough for her passion for teaching and the genuine interest she has shown in all of us. Lalena is special! While we will miss her, we take the pleasure in knowing that many more students and colleagues will get to experience her compassion, humor and beauty. Please join us for this bittersweet send-off. Refreshments provided.

Meditation and Breath Seminar, Saturday, August 30th, 2-4 pm

BYSJ Member and Art of Living Representative, Dee Stauffer, hosts a meditation and breath seminar for all members interested in learning these healing techniques. Dee will guide us through a meditation and talk about the education and benefits from participating in the Art of Living Foundation. Complimentary to all members.

Save the Date, Saturday, April 25th, 2009 when Rajashree Choudhury, Bikram’s wife, comes to San Jose leading class, posture clinic and a meditation.