Blah, Blah, Blah…… Bikram Blog Returns with a Yogi Desert X Excursion!

Bikram Yoga El Paseo – Palm Desert Yogis are the most resilient people I know. We haven’t skipped a beat in these crazy Covid times. We never stopped practicing. We never stopped believing. Our strong minds and healthy bodies kept us afloat. At the end of the day NOTHING and NO ONE can steal our peace….. or our MATS!

The one thing Covid did interfere with was this BLOG. I definitely had writers block but last night I got super inspired!

A few months back I had the pleasure of meeting a very special man. A amazing Sculpture Artist and a true giver. No stranger to Bikram Yoga, he came into the studio to begin his practice with us, and it wasn’t long that I also realized he was somewhat clairvoyant.

Meet Yoga Student, SCULPTURE Artist: Tim Shockley (https://www.timshockley.com)

Feeling down one day, I was sitting at my desk when he arrived for class and asked me what was wrong. I didn’t think I was that transparent. I was feeling overwhelmed but didn’t want to share this with him and brushed it off as nothing. The next time he came to class he brought me a gift: A tiny sculpture that he made of a Snail to remind me to take a loooooong Yogi Breath and Sloooooow it all down. I will treasure this little treasure FOREVER!

Around early February he spoke of a collaboration he was working on for a DESERT X Artist. I had heard of Desert X but never been, nor really knew anything about it. I googled it: “Desert X is the exhibition of Desert Biennial (NON Profit Charity) founded in 2015 and meant to bring attention to the valley’s environment through the works of emerging Artists.” This is very cool I thought and even more cool that one of our students is actively involved. Tim invited me to come see the finished project and I asked if I could share the invite with my fellow Yogis. The outing was planned and Tim would guide us to the site, share information about Desert X, The Artist, and his own involvement.

Our caravan approached near dusk, and Tim provided Champagne and Sparking Cider with the intention of bonding with nature while the sun set in our beautiful Desert!

This particular Art, by Eduardo Sarabia, “THE PASSENGER,” was explained by Tim as “a landscape.” “We don’t look at it so much as a piece of art, but rather a landscape that becomes part of the environment. The Artist has an inspiration and visualizes the structure, and then a team of architects and engineers bring it to life.”

Eduardo’s inspiration was his late Grandmother and the structure was to be a tribute to her life.

Our Caravan entered the unique structure, a Labyrinth. It was a maze of sorts that you could make any turn you wished but would ultimately arrive in the same space. The center of the structure was triangle shaped, complete with three sets of stairs. At the top of the stairs one can watch the lighting change from day to dusk, watch the sun set, and view the darker shadows emerge and change the “landscape” once again.

The magnitude of the workmanship that went into the structure was truly amazing. Large, weaved mats used as walls were hand made in Eduardo’s native Mexico. Large solid wood beams set strategically to keep the structure in place along with strong ties attaching the Mats together, proved sturdy in our vast desert where high winds have been whipping through of late.

While we were all sipping our Champagne/Cider, we felt an amazing peace. We felt protected. The space became a safe haven. What an awesome tribute to Eduardo’s grandmother. She was Loved. She was Protected. WE could all feel that energy!

Thank YOU Tim Shockely for the AWESOME experience!

We may even use that space to do a Yoga class before the structure is removed. The stairs as our podium, the earth as our floor, the sun as our warmth. The possibilities are endless and the inspiration is all of yours for the taking. Wherever you move you will always come back to center!

Maybe we will see you there. Until then, hope to see you in the hot room soon!

Namaste`
Ann Marie xo

WE ARE OPEN!!! PURE BIKRAM YOGA- no more/no less! We continue to serve our community and all your health needs!Did you know…BIKRAM YOGA:  Boosts Immune System, Strengthens Spine, Levels out Hormones, Cardiovascular Health, Mental Health

KEEP the FAITH!!! Stay POSITIVE, Stay STRONG, Keep the Fire Burnin!  BIKRAM YOGA=Strong MIND/Body Therapy.

At Bikram Yoga El Paseo we  ONLY provide the Original Bikram Yoga series……….Why?

Bikram Yoga is a very  Specific sequence of Yoga Asanas that provide the highest level of Therapeutic  benefits.   We  solely concentrate on these postures and have refrained from expanding into a complete fitness center or health club for a number of reasons.   We have listened to our Community and want to do what is in the best interest of our yoga family.

YOU have spoken ,  WE  have LISTENED!  We will remain open  and  continue to provide for you ,  your Healthy Prescription of the very specific asana sequence that affords you the greatest benefit for your internal organ and glands,   and keeps the body functioning properly.  We know a lot of you suffer from depression and have been able to go off of your meds as the asanas provide superior mental health benefits.  We know that many of you rely on the sequence  to keep you focused and on track with your sobriety! Still others of you are working out your spinal injuries and preventing further injury.   WE ARE HERE FOR ALL OF YOU!

While practicing this sequence  IN an  appropriately heated environment affords the highest prescription benefits,   joining us online is a very close second to providing you the greatest bang for your buck!!    YOUR  HEALTH and WELL BEING is of upmost concern and we will do our best to support this effort!

Hope to see you in the hot room soon!

Namaste`

Ann Marie xo

WE ARE OPEN with NEW SUMMER Schedule. Please wear your masks upon entering and exiting the studio! We still Offer ONLINE Live Streaming Bikram Yoga Class open to Public as well! Come get your Sweat OM

Along with Our Reopening,  we will have some new protocol to follow including limiting the number of students that can be in an one particular class. Therefore if you wish to take a class you will have to Reserve a spot and pay for class in advance .  If you book a spot and then can’t make it you will need to cancel or be subject to a no show fee. Please respect other students by canceling in advance so that they may reserve your old spot.

We will have you sign a release at your first visit back and we will take your temperature upon arrival  at  EVERY class!  Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

We will continue to hold Zoom ONLINE STREAMING classes as well after the studio reopens, however that schedule will be reduced and you will now to to book that online as well.

Thanks for your patience and understanding during this transition!

Hope to see you in the hot room soon, in the meantime fire up your space heater or head outdoors and join us for an online class!

Namaste`

Ann Marie   XOXO

Live Streaming Classes Open to the Public

KEEP CALM and CARRY OMmmmm!

Virtual  Cold  Lavender  Infused  Spa Towels cover your face and fill your senses.  Juicy Virtual Watermelon, compliments of Yogi Joe Abercrombie  from Palm Desert Ca, arouse your tastebuds! Maybe you can even taste the dates that Yogini Sue Bunten from Canada passes out before class to energize her fellow Yogis!

Bikram Yoga El Paseo Studio Owner, Ann Marie Palma turns her backyard Oasis into a Virtual Live Streaming outdoor Bikram Yoga studio so all of her Yogi Students can reconnect and join her near and far!

“We made it through our ‘Great Yoga Studio Flood ’ of 2017 And we will make it through this! Our Yoga Family is strong and resilient! We have Bengal Tiger strength and English Bulldog Determination!”   States Ann Marie in light of the Pandemic plaguing the world.

Complete with a spectacular Mountain and Double Fairway Golf Course and  pool views,   she Guides her  Yogis  through Live Streaming of  her Bikram Yoga Class.

Making the most of Covid-19 Restrictions on group gatherings she finds comfort in “keeping the gang” connected online!

After the classes started she was inundated with her  students reaching out to her to say that the classes were helping them with their stress levels and depression!  “I’m thrilled to be helping out my community during this tumultuous time of uncertainty,” states Palma.  “My   ‘Tribe’ is very special to me and I want them to be happy and healthy and feel safe. This is giving them a piece of normalcy in a not so normal world right now!”

While the camaraderie of these close knit members makes these classes extra special, this studio has always been known  for welcoming new students!

Keeping up this tradition, Ann Marie has opened up these classes To the public!

The classes are Complimentary to both Bikram Yoga El Paseo members and the Public!

Anyone who would like to join these online classes , listen to waterfalls and  birds chirping, while enjoying the warmth of the California sun can send their current email address to annmarie@bikramyogapalmdesert.com

Bikram Yoga El Paseo invites you to  join the fun, remain Active and Love on Yourself!!

Namaste’

Keep Calm and Carry OM

Bikram Yoga El Paseo Goal  is to RE – OPEN  on May 1, 2020 as long as the Local Authorities permit us to do so!  We will Update you Accordingly!