Our current special for FIRST TIMERS to the Guelph studio is “2 Weeks For $30″

This offer is valid for First Timers only. There is no need to pre-register, just come in early for your first class.

Please take a moment to read the information on our First Timer’s page

When and where did you complete the teacher training?
Acapulco Fall 2008

How or why did you start practising Bikram Yoga?
I was looking for something new. I tried tap, swimming, spinning, and more. Nothing really gave me the “thing” that I wanted. A friend told me to go to Bikram Yoga. I said, why not!? I tried and fell in love.

How was your very first Bikram class?
Horrible! I wore long pants and long sleeved T-shirt. It was very uncomfortable. I didn’t understand anything. It was like the teacher spoke in a weird language. I was in shock. When I saw my body in the mirror I didn’t want to accept me. It was hard. But after the class I felt so good! I felt full of energy! I bought a one year pass immediately and started to practice every day.

What is your most important advice for the students?
Keep trying. Trust in yourself and NEVER EVER give up.

What did you want to be as a child when you grow up?
Veterinary. In fact I spent a year studying for this career. I had the heart to care for animals, just not the stomach.

What would you do if you didn’t teach yoga?
All my life I wanted to be a professional ballroom dancer but I have not taken a single dance lesson yet. I am a graphic designer. Before becoming a Bikram Teacher I worked in my country Chile designing toys for children. I loved the work. So, if there was no Bikram there would be design.

What is your favourite quote?
You’re never too old, never too late, never to sick, to start all over again

Which one is your least favourite pose in the series?
Standing Separate Leg head to knee pose.

What are you most proud of in your life?
Risking everything in my life: Giving up my job, my car, my life and with no knowledge of English going to Teacher Training. My family said, “Carmen, you are crazy!” and I said yes mom…I don’t speak a word in English…but I WANT to be a Bikram Yoga teacher

What is your first thought in the morning?
Diet coke with ice. No matter what time of the year it is

What do you treasure the most?
My nephew Clemente and niece Martina

Tell us about your first kiss.
I was 13 years old….this guy asked me if I wanted to be his girlfriend. We stretched our mouths and did a little funny kiss

The heart is the engine of our body, the rhythmic beat of our life, the centre of our being. There are many ways of understanding the word: heart. It is an organ, as much as a symbol of love. Let us start by understanding the importance of cardiovascular health, the health of the organ called: heart.

“The heart is a muscular organ found in all vertebrates that is responsible for pumping blood throughout the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions. The term cardiac (as in cardiology) means “related to the heart” and comes from the Greek καρδιά, kardia, for “heart.”” Encyclopedia- Continue reading »

We are so pleased to announce the safe arrival of Jude Thomas Dowd on Monday, December 7 at 2am. Mama Corinne and Pappa Tom are overjoyed (and very tired!)

Congratulations from all of us at Bikram Yoga Guelph!

BYG (Bikram Yoga Guelph) would like to invite all of you
to celebrate the end of the

30 day challenge

and

the Holiday Season

with us and the challengers.

The party will be held in the studio on

Saturday December 5th, at 8pm

Yoga mat is not necessary

We would like to thank you for your dedication and patience with this party.
Members who participated and completed the 30 day challenge in the summer, please come and talk to us at the front desk.