Issue No.4 - October 2008

Thank you all for your suggestions regarding additional classes for our schedule. We will try to make it work for everyone and ask for your continued patience as we gradually fill out the schedule. Within the next few months we look forward to adding some earlier morning and later evening classes, so keep your eyes open!

The first two official new classes added will be:

• Mondays - 4:00pm
• Tuesdays - 12:00pm

The new schedule will begin Monday, October 20th.

We are very excited to announce the first of many BYCV Potlucks!

This is a great way to build the Yoga community and get to know your fellow practitioners. Everybody is welcome!

The Potluck will take place Sunday November 2nd in Cowichan Bay. For more information and to sign up, stop by the studio for details.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Electrolytes are electrically charged ions that your cells need to carry electrical impulses to other cells to maintain muscle and nerve control. In most heat related situations you won't need to worry about electrolytes if you're getting enough water. But if you begin to feel weak from dehydration you should look for a beverage containing sodium, potassium and magnesium, all of which can help replenish electrolytes. Sports drinks usually contain these minerals, but they also typically contain sugar and flavorings. A great alternative is Coconut Water.

Coconut Water is 100% natural and has 5 essential electrolytes - calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and sodium. Coconut Water contains more potassium than a banana (potassium helps to regulate blood pressure and heart function) and 15 times the amount of potassium than a regular sports drink without any sugars, fat, cholesterol, preservatives or chemicals.

The next time you're feeling depleted, take a look at what you are using to replenish and make sure it serves as beneficial to you so it doesn't "undo" all your hard work!

After your next class give Coconut Water a try, we sell them for $3 each.

Besides the wonderful benefits you're already experiencing from your yoga practice, things keep getting better! Bikram Yoga Cowichan Valley members now receive 15% off at:

Crave Beauty Boutique: 162 Station Street, 250.748.1919, cravebeauty.ca

Pick up their business card at our reception desk and make sure to show your student passcard for your discount.