As a child I was taught to keep the “good energy” flowing.  What my parents meant was help or give to those in need and you will be rewarded with the same kindness and gratitude.  The same concept has been expressed in other ways, “give and thou shall receive”, “good karma”, “do unto others as you would have them do unto you”, etc.  There is even a book called “The Secret” written about the law of attraction, positive energy attracts more positive energy.  Some may be skeptical about this belief, but I embrace it whole heartedly.  It may be my Electrical Engineering degree that helps me conceptualize this belief,  I know that energy exists even when you cannot see or touch it.  You know what I am talking about if you ever noticed someone looking at you from across the room.  With this belief, we would like to finish 2011 with good intentions and start 2012 with the gift of giving, by offering:

25% off on all products to help you with your Christmas shopping, and
A day of FREE classes on New Year’s Day

The 25% is good on all products, just mention the promotional code “gift” to our staff.  The promotional code can be redeemed once per person before Christmas Day, so treat yourself or your loved ones for the holiday.

Thanksgiving is not just a holiday we celebrate one day a year, but a practice we can take with us every day. Although we are thankful, we may not always remember to express it, so it is nice to have Thanksgiving Day to remind us. Last year we started a tradition around Christmas to write down our intentions for next year and put it on the studio’s Christmas tree.  This year we are starting another tradition, for Thanksgiving we are going to “Post-It”.  There are heart shaped Post-It notes at the reception desk, write down what makes you happy and grateful, and post it on our doors and windows.  You will be amazed at how it will warm your heart. ♥♥♥

In addition, we would like to extend our thanks to you beyond just Post-It notes for sharing your Yoga practice with us and staying in touch through our newsletter.  We are offering 15% off, use promotional code “thanks” for your online purchase or mention the code to our staff, on all class packages and products.  The promotional code can be redeemed once per person before the end of November so treat yourself or your loved ones for the holiday.  Please note the New Student class package will only be available to new students.

It is hard to believe it’s almost been a  year since we opened our doors on Sept 27th.  In just one short year we have made it on TV news, national and local newspapers, a TV talk show, became a San Jose Small Business Development Center 2010 success story and most importantly we made a lot of new friends through the community we are trying to build.  We received quite a bit of feedback from students and the one thing I hear most often is:  “Your studio has such a warm and inviting energy”.  If you have been to our studio you would understand the comment.  Good energy attracts more good energy, and that growing inviting energy has became our unique signature for the studio.  All of this would not have been possible without our wonderful teachers, your love and support, thank you.  To celebrate our one year milestone you are cordially invited to our anniversary party on Oct 8th.  Come and enjoy a day of free classes, 25% off all products and ending with live jazz music, a fire dancing performance, food and maybe even wine.  This is a big day for us and I hope you can join us.

Summer time always reminds us of vacations, either taking one or remember one longingly.  There are many studies supporting the benefits of vacation such as:  Living longer, being happier, improving sleep, improving productivity and solving problems.  When I look at this list of benefits, you know what I think of, YOGA.  I love vacations, and wish I had more time to take some long needed time off.  While our studio is coming up to speed and that long needed vacation is near in sight, I take mini Yoga vacations by just grabbing my mat.  I begin my mini Yoga vacation with Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle Pose) and immediately my body starts to relax.  This simple pose begins to lower my Sympathetic Nervous System (the fight/flight response system) from the high gear of running a studio, and my Parasympathetic Nervous System (rest/digest response system) begins to improve my immune system, improve digestion and help with a more restful sleep.  This follows by a Yang practice to awaken my body and some Yin poses to open those deep soft tissues and muscles.   I end my mini Yoga vacation with a big smile on my face in Savasana (Corpse Pose) with a quiet mind, body and spirit.  So while you are between vacations your mini Yoga vacation can keep that vacation smile on your face.

There are very few original ideas in the world and my Om Alliance idea is no exception.  The idea of an Om Alliance came to me about eight years ago when I was on a flight heading to Europe for a business trip.  I was sitting in a Lufthansa operated plane when the ticket was booked through United Airlines.  I thought this was such a wonderful and smart idea, airlines partnering to expand their service reach at the same time keeping the needs of their customers a priority.  Then I thought, while looking at the five yoga studio key tags hanging on my key ring, why can’t the same idea be applied to Yoga.  I would love to have just one key tag or class package allowing access to multiple Yoga studios.   Eight years later, the world has not changed that much.  Although I now have a Yoga studio of my own, I still love the idea of one class package allowing students access to partnering studios.  Studios can focus on what they do best instead of trying to be all things to all people.  At the same time, students can enjoy their favorite classes without having to buy five different Yoga packages.  I have reached out to a few Yoga studios sharing this idea and I am sending this idea out to the world hoping it will manifest.  Please help spread the word if you love the Om Alliance idea.

A student recently asked why I like white yoga tops, if you know me you wouldn’t be surprised by the answer.  You see, I am a pretty practical person, so you wouldn’t catch me in anything uncomfortable, being comfortable is my thing!  Nor would you find many decorative things in my house requiring dusting, simple is beautiful.  So why white?  Because it makes me feel a bit like superman and at the same time practical.  In the past I often dash from high-tech meetings into teaching yoga.  Throw a jacket and scarf over my white yoga top and black pants instantly turns me into a super high-tech woman.  Taking off the jacket turns me into super yoga teacher.  This is the closest I have come in feeling like superman.  Also, who can’t use another white top during the summer?  The white takes me from yoga to lunch or even Los Gatos’ Music in the Park.  Now that is practical!  There you have it, nothing complicated, just simply white. hosting information .

It has been five months since my husband Louis and I opened our studio in downtown Campbell, we love the location we have chosen more today than when we first laid eyes on it.  During one of the many evenings we spent getting the space ready, we stood in the middle of the studio and watched the room light up as the moon rose into the sky.  At that moment we realized this is no longer just a space for us, the studio now has a personality, a heart and a very sweet soul.  Since that evening the studio continues to blossom, making new friends and transforming lives each day as students come and practice with us.  What the students do not realize is that they have transformed my life more so than I have theirs.  Having spent over 20 years in the high tech industry, traveling from country to country, I finally get to build something that means so much to me.  Please accept my most sincere Thanks. hosting information

I am proud to announce the opening of The Yoga Studio with classes beginning on Sept 27^th and the Grand Opening party on Oct 23^rd, 2010.  The Yoga Studio is located in downtown Campbell at 505 E. Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008.  You can find us online at www.theyogastudio.biz.

As most of my family and friends know, I have been talking about opening my own studio for the last six years.  As soon as I took steps in securing the business name and URL I found out I was pregnant with Bo.  Motherhood and being a working professional have kept my life busy and put my yoga studio dream on hold until this 2010.  This year has been perfect for turning The Yoga Studio into a reality since Bo is turning five and started Kindergarten.

Yoga is a big part of my life and has helped me win my battle against my chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis, staying grounded through job transitions and riding through life changes.  In the past decade as a yoga teacher, I have enjoyed watching my students transform themselves through regular Yoga practice.  I also noticed many studios have shifted their emphasis from teaching yoga as a discipline that connects and transforms the body, mind and spirit to a form of exercise.  It has become more and more challenging to find a yoga studio that offers a modern, beautiful and serene facility to practice the traditional art of Yoga.  It was from the joy of teaching and the desire to build a beautiful place to share the practice of traditional Yoga that fueled my desire to open The Yoga Studio.

Come to The Yoga Studio to practice Yoga with some of the best teachers in the bay area and experience “Transformation Through Practice”. twitter down domain generator