Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Blog 16: Advisory Meeting #2

EQ: What is most beneficial about the practice of Bikram Yoga?

Answer 2: Losing weight through a full body workout

One 90 minute session of Bikram yoga can burn 350-600 calories.

The 26 different poses all focus on working different muscle groups.

Adults who practice yoga are more likely to maintain a healthy weight than those who do not.

Bikram yoga is fun and effective way to reach or maintain a healthy weight.


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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Blog 15: Independent Component 2 Approval

1) I would like to do 30 more hours of mentorship for my second independent component.
2) I will continue to spend my weekend mornings practicing yoga and helping my mentor.
3)  Now that I've been studying under my mentor for a while she has entrusted me with more responsibilities. Not only have I been physically been practicing yoga but my mentor has been teaching me the business side of the studio. This would help me understand all aspects of Bikram Yoga, as well as expose me to more research and more people who are willing to answer my questions.

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Blog 13: Lesson 2 Reflection

1) I had a lot of fun preparing making the power point, like taking pictures.

2a) I would give myself an AP for my presentation
2b) I know I didn't make time

3) I think it was a good idea to take pictures and talk about each pose so when it came time for the activity everyone had an idea of what was going on.

4) I would speak much slower and talk more about my answer

5) I think I want my answer 2 to be about the heat or about compression poses but i haven't made up my mind yet

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Blog 12: Third Interview Question

What is most beneficial about the practice of Bikram Yoga?

1) What are some benefits of Bikram Yoga that are specific to men?

2) What do you feel are the greatest benefits of practicing Bikram Yoga?

3) What are some specific physical benefits of practicing Bikram Yoga?

4) What do you think makes Bikram Yoga better than other styles of yoga?

5) What kind of non physical benefits have you gotten from practicing Bikram Yoga?

6) What would you tell someone who wants to practice yoga to lose weight?

7) Why does the heat help?

8) How is Bikram Yoga a form of strength training?

9) What types of injuries can be overcome with Bikram Yoga?

10) Can you explain the difference between stretching and compression poses, and the benefits of both?

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Blog 11: Mentorship 10 hours check

1) I am doing my mentor ship at Bikram Yoga Rancho Cucamonga located at:
 8403 Haven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

2) My mentor is the manager Vanessa Gomez 

3) So far I have completed 15 hours of mentor ship

4) I separated the time i'm actually practicing yoga as my independent component, so for my mentor ship I've been helping my mentor at the front desk by signing in new people and with cleaning chores like mopping, laundry, etc..  


Monday, January 6, 2014

Blog 10: The Holiday

1) During the break I consistently practiced yoga at the studio and talked to my mentor. I also attended a class let by Balwan who is part of the yoga teacher training program.

2) The most important thing that I learned was not to push myself too hard during class.  My mentor always tells me to take it slow but I really want to master all the poses.  I used to push too hard or go into a part of a posture I wasn't warmed up for and feel really sore the next day.

3) For an interview I would talk to Greg White, the owner of Bikram Yoga Rancho Cucamonga.  He has been teaching Bikram Yoga for 5 years and my mentor and I have explained the senior project to him.

Monday, December 30, 2013

Extra Post December


Last week the flooring was redone.  Believe it or not, this is actually a special type of carpet that doesn't absorb any moisture.  The old laminate was put in too close together which is not good.  It's a change but much better.