MARCH 2018 - 31 DAYS OF WELLNESS: YOGA CHALLENGE
03.01 - 03.31
If you ask me about yoga, and we had all day, I could (and would! lol) talk your ear off. I love yoga. I'll say it again: I. Love. Yoga. I am not bendy-flexible (yet), yet I am a yogi. I practice yoga in a sincere and meaningful way that challenges my being and elevates my inner peace and authenticity. I invite you this month, into the world of yoga through my eyes. Please join me on the mat this month for 31-Days of compassionate movement and celebration of our bodies and selves in this world.
The beautiful thing about yoga is that it can, and does, mean different things to different people. "Yoga meets you where you are and give you what you need." (TM) It is practice of strength, grit, humility, patience, and...yes, fun! It is empowering and powerful - it is an expression of self-love.
There are various forms of yoga styles and there are various ways yoga can be taught. The only way to find out what form of yoga works for you is to just start attending a yoga class and deciding if you like that type class enough to go back again. Yoga is also diverse in the places it can be practiced: in a studio/class setting, at the park or beach or gym, at home one-on-one with a private yoga lesson, and at home online. If you are really interested in yoga, there is a way for you to find your groove and practice.
Options for practicing yoga:
Please keep in mind: these are only suggestions. If they don't work for you, it's okay. If they do work for you, it's okay.
If you have any questions at any time, especially if you are new to yoga and don't quite know where to begin, please be in touch so we can talk it out and find something that works for you. :)
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Online: 
I honestly cannot say enough great things about MyYogaWorks.com. There are literally over 1,000 classes with world renowned teachers that vary in length and style - there's something for everyone here. There are specific Journey Series classes that can help you learn a new pose, detox, target specific body parts for toning and strengthening - they have a daily calendar to follow and last for a certain amount of days or weeks in order to set you up for success in achieving whatever goal you have in mind. The convenience of logging in, rolling out my mat, and streaming classes on MyYogaWorks.com is really the best. It's so convenient!
31-Day Yoga Challenge ideas: - Whatever floats your boat! There are so many options of classes, you cannot go wrong here. I'm going to start with one of the Journey Series classes and then go from there. Info to know: - Web site: https://www.myyogaworks.com - Discount CODE: ALEXEYEVASMITH (Discount link: https://ssqt.co/m5bQgrp) The Discount Code (and link) will get you 14-days free AND 20% off a monthly subscription. * * Would you like a FREE month subscription to MyYogaWorks.com? Fill out the form below and let me know! * * 
Yes, it's true: Beachbody has a yoga studio! It's on Beachbody on Demand (BOD) and is growing like crazy.
If you are into the power side of yoga, checking out some of these classes may be a great option for you. What's neat about the BOD Yoga Studio is that you'll have access to all of the Beachbody yoga teachers AND all of the Beachbody celebrity trainers who include yoga classes in their programs - like Tony Horton and P90X yoga; and Autumn Calabrese and 21 Day Fix Extreme Yoga. There is yoga flow, yoga for athletes, yoga for cardio, yoga for sculpting, yoga for core, yoga for mommies...and so much more! Classes vary in time and the convenience factor of logging in and rolling out my mat cannot be beat. 31-Day Yoga Challenge ideas: - Any of the yoga challenges listed on the site will be awesome: Maybe start with the 5-day challenge, then level up to the 3-week challenge, then level up again with core, flow, and strength classes. (Here's a sneak peak of what the Beachbody Yoga Studio class/workout list looks like: Beachbody Yoga Studio.) Info to know: - Web site: www.BeachbodyOnDemand.com - BOD is a membership subscription service. With membership, you get access to the Beachbody Yoga Studio AND all of the 600+ Beachbody workouts and programs streaming online; plus meal plans and recipes, support, encouragement, and pretty much everything you need to succeed with any health and fitness goals you may want to achieve. - Options for membership vary - there's a 14-Day FREE trial, and some 30-Day Money Back Guarantee options - some with or without Shakeology. All will require an account to be created. Please contact me with any questions about these levels of membership. - When you're ready to create an account: - - Check "YES" when asked if you were referred by a Team Beachbody Coach and use Coach ID CODE: 130947 so we will be connected. 
You can find anything on YouTube - including some awesome yoga classes. Browse around - and if you find something you like, stick with it. One of my all-time favorite yoga instructors, Sadie Nardini, has an awesome YouTube page. Check her out. I think you'll love her, too!
31-Day Yoga Challenge ideas: - If you find a teacher with YouTube videos you like, stick with him or her for the duration of this challenge. It's all good. Info to know: - Web site: https://www.youtube.com - Remember: you're here for yoga! YouTube can be distracting, but try to stay focused on the task at hand. Of course, have fun exploring all of the yoga videos, yet be sure to actually get on your mat and practice with some of the YouTube Yoga teachers! At a MeetUp Group:
MeetUp
Website: www.meetup.com Class schedule: varies depending on class and location. Price per class: varies depending on class and location. 31-Day Yoga Challenge idea: - Attend a yoga MeetUp group class as often as possible for 31 days. - Check out different indoor and outdoor locations for practicing yoga. (This can be an awesome way to meet new people who are also into yoga!) Via local/neighborhood discounts:
Groupon: https://www.groupon.com
LivingSocial: https://www.livingsocial.com MindBody: https://www.mindbodyonline.com Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com 31-Day Yoga Challenge idea: - Attend class at a studio offering new student discounts once a day for 31 days. - Get a discounted class pass at a few different studios and studio hop for 31 days. |
At at local studio: 
Green Tree Yoga & Meditation Foundation
Address: 8227 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90047 Telephone: 310-710-0744 Website: https://www.greentreeyogameditation.org Class schedule: www.greentreeyogameditation.org/fall-schedule Price per class: Donation-based studio. Recommended donation: between $10-$20. - Everyone is welcome; no one is turned away for limited or lack of funds. 31-Day Yoga Challenge idea: - Attend class at the studio once a day for 31 days. Info to know: - Walk-ins welcome. - Paying for class in cash, in-person is totally fine. - Reserving your spot in the class online and paying for class online is totally fine. 
Wanderlust Hollywood
Address: 1357 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Telephone: 323-967-8855 Website: http://wanderlusthollywood.com Class schedule: http://wanderlusthollywood.com/classes Price per class: Price list - Drop-in (single class): $24. - New Student Special: $45 for 1 month of unlimited classes. - - Discount codes 31-Day Yoga Challenge idea: - Attend class at the studio once a day for 31 days. 
Crenshaw Yoga & Dance
Address: 5426 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90043 Telephone: 323-294-7148 Website: http://www.crenshawyogaanddance.org Class schedule: http://www.crenshawyogaanddance.org Price per class: Not exactly sure; the web site is under construction and does not say. I will assume between $10-$20 per class. 31-Day Yoga Challenge idea: - Attend class at the studio once a day for 31 days. 
The Soul Shack - North Hollywood Yoga + Wellness Studio
Address: 5664 Cahuenga Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601 Telephone: 818-823-3930 Website: http://www.soulshackyoga.com Class schedule: http://www.soulshackyoga.com/about-yoga/schedule Price per class: Price list - Drop-in (single class): $17. - New Student Special: $28 for 3 classes. - 5 class package: $75 (valid for 6 months). 31-Day Yoga Challenge idea: - Attend class at the studio once a day for 31 days. 
Soul Balance Yoga
Address: 10502 Magnolia Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601 Telephone: 818-508-9434 Website: http://soulbalanceyoga.com Class schedule: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass Price per class: Price list - Drop-in (single class): $18. - New Student Special: $30 for 2 weeks of unlimited classes. 31-Day Yoga Challenge idea: - Attend class at the studio once a day for 31-days. At a franchise/chain studio:
YogaWorks*
Website: https://www.yogaworks.com Class schedule: varies depending on location. Price per class: varies depending on class and location - plans and pricing page - New Student Special: FREE unlimited yoga for the 1st 7 days (1 week free) 31-Day Yoga Challenge idea: - Attend class at the studio once a day for 31-days. * A perk: having a membership at one YogaWorks studio means you have membership at ALL YogaWorks studios. Please note: membership at YogaWorks studios is different than the online subscription to MyYogaWorks.com. 
CorePower Yoga*
Website: https://www.corepoweryoga.com Class schedule: varies depending on location - studios and classes page Price per class: varies depending on class and location. - New Student Special: 1st week of yoga is FREE 31-Day Yoga Challenge idea: - Attend class at the studio once a day for 31-days. * A perk: having a membership at one CorePower Yoga studio means you have membership at ALL CorePower Yoga studios. |
Throughout March (and maybe beyond...?), we'll have a safe space to connect and share about our experiences doing yoga and how 31 days of yoga has (or has not) changed us.
* * LINK TO A SAFE, PRIVATE, AND EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY PAGE COMING SOON! * *
If you're in LA and would like to practice yoga with me during this 31-Day Challenge, please check the main March 2018 page for dates and locations for in-person meet-ups, and RSVP to the yoga activities/events. It would be so great to practice with you!
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