tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post8253348514863340557..comments2024-02-22T02:47:50.202-08:00Comments on Bikram Teacher Training: Going to Training? Part 1 of 3: My Final "What to Bring" ListJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05536945335090820771noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-36908971797489531742018-07-19T09:33:20.319-07:002018-07-19T09:33:20.319-07:00Great post on "Going to Training? Part 1 of 3...<br />Great post on "Going to Training? Part 1 of 3: My Final "What to Bring" List". I have to appreciate your post & content flow . I found this post will be very useful for readers. Keep Posting useful posts like this. Get in touch with us via our websites <a href="https://www.aabsweets.in/" rel="nofollow"> vegetarian restaurants</a> | <a href="https://www.aabsweets.in/menu-sweets" rel="nofollow"> sweet shops</a>KIRUTHIVASANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02248717855388785604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-10825692338121549412011-06-23T18:36:58.193-07:002011-06-23T18:36:58.193-07:00Big package of popular,coach outlet store online a...Big package of popular,<a href="http://www.coachoutletbags2012.com/" rel="nofollow">coach outlet store online</a> also reflects the modern way of life, imagine a can hold all you need supplies big package, remember this, mobile phones, like cosmetics, personal drinks mineral water, even after work is the gym shoes, sports and so on, this is how attractive purchase factors. But at the same time, convenient big package is very convenient, but if it is not good to back it'll make the whole people looked very dirty, so how to back out of the neat feeling, deformation package money, is neat fundamental: deformation will make big package value feeling all is broken,<a href="http://www.coachoutletbags2012.com/Coach-Sunglasses-c10.html" rel="nofollow">Coach Sunglasses</a> so shall first before buying goods, see bag changing outfits can because the weight of the goods deformation, remember once I saw a famous brand launch, asked for thirty thousand of black and white alternate with of big package, and I thought of it can be used to hold notebook computer, and can also be fond of wear black dress of I take a vogue. I ask the clerk in), the reply of the bag won't be out of shape, and emphasized there had never been such a response, however, when customers I really with the computer when changing outfits,<a href="http://www.coachoutletbags2012.com/Coach-Jewelry-c11.html" rel="nofollow">Coach Jewelry</a> found that the bottom of the bag for the weight of the computer and lose it caved in, the original value feeling, so before buying the best all you usually will carry all the items in, can learn the changing outfits is a not deformation, very suitable for your bag. Very suitable for the daily shopping and to work, namely fashion and high-grade. Soft leather fabrics collocation seemingly complicated is actually contracted style design, lasting appeal is not completely, or missing pieces. In addition, special design a wallet type hand bag, tie-in bouncing feeling noble, rice and bright blue black mane,<a href="http://www.coachoutletbags2012.com/Coach-Shoes-c12.html" rel="nofollow">Coach Shoes</a> more show the horse sexy female elegant temperament.Fashion Classicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10731106397092032593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-26090320765767339192010-08-04T19:48:47.652-07:002010-08-04T19:48:47.652-07:00Hi jenn,
Your blog is great and very useful.......Hi jenn,<br /> Your blog is great and very useful....i'm heading to training in the fall in san diego....<br /> i was just reading up on your vitamin/supplement routine and it sounds like such a great idea. do you remember how many mg's each pill was? <br /> thanks for your help<br /><br />Emily DeasyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06557323577700296272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-19513346021629762572009-06-28T23:01:34.988-07:002009-06-28T23:01:34.988-07:00Hi Jenn,
Your blog is really informative! I had a ...Hi Jenn,<br />Your blog is really informative! I had a question: I'm trying to find the dialogue(s) in mp3 format to surprise my girlfriend for her birthday (July 10th)... would it be possible to get this from you (djgargar@hotmail.com)? It would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know what you think. Thanks Jenn!DJ GarGarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06205934336366895252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-68886427392567031112008-06-26T19:23:00.000-07:002008-06-26T19:23:00.000-07:00The cost for a second room is $150 (this was the r...The cost for a second room is $150 (this was the rate for Spring TT) if booked with HQ in LA. You will not get a discount because you are no longer using the original room you will have to pay the full cost of the second room. You can also book directly with the hotel (no discount), but maybe they have a discounted rate that is better.<BR/><BR/>Also note that you are not allowed to have your guest stay in your Bikram room with you and your roommate even if the roommate doesn't mind. If you have a guest you have to get a second room.<BR/><BR/>To book the second room using Bikram you contact HQ and they will take care of it. If you are getting your room by way of the hotel or another method you deal with them and like anything if you wait to book the second room there is a chance the hotel could be full. During the Spring TT it was at the end of the tourist season for Acapulco, so the hotel was empty for the most part. We did have some large conventions during the Thursday to Sunday time frame and I think one of them were big enough to sell out the hotel. I don't know if the fall is a busy time for Acapulco. The Fairmont is a popular hotel and one of the nicer ones in Acapulco, so if September / October are popular times to travel to Acapulco then expect the hotel to fill up and book early.Toddohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086771678861676485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-2163557782724896382008-06-25T02:53:00.000-07:002008-06-25T02:53:00.000-07:00Jenn, First of all, I just looooved your blog, con...Jenn, <BR/><BR/>First of all, I just looooved your blog, congratulations on becoming a Teacher! <BR/><BR/>I am going to TT this fall and my boyfriend would like to join me during the last week. Since you had your girlfriend coming over the last week, would you be able to tell me how much it costs? I understand you changed rooms? How long in advance does the hotel have to know? <BR/><BR/>Thanx! (also for your packing list; especially the Brita!)<BR/>JacquelineJacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220665461043058989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-29363258322659814052008-06-24T23:49:00.000-07:002008-06-24T23:49:00.000-07:00Thanks Toddo _ Great infoThanks Toddo _ Great infoRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12584773964710013373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-82236303090094215002008-06-24T12:22:00.000-07:002008-06-24T12:22:00.000-07:00The colour green. Bikram does not like it. At all....The colour green. Bikram does not like it. At all.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842954590113268593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-55930507542237711112008-06-24T09:45:00.000-07:002008-06-24T09:45:00.000-07:00why no green? do you mean green the color or 'gree...why no green? do you mean green the color or 'green' as in earth friendly products?allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00582368378719923266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-14468175806592490332008-06-23T22:44:00.000-07:002008-06-23T22:44:00.000-07:00Oh ya, one other thing about the internet. I see ...Oh ya, one other thing about the internet. I see that most people are in the know about the Presidents Club and the free internet. Good idea and make sure you sign up before you arrive in Mexico (do it now). The main hotel tower (there are three) has WiFi, but it doesn't reach inside most rooms. The main building is open from the lobby to the roof (you can see this in the various photos posted on the hotel or videos found in Jenn's blog) so the signal will travel up to your floor and can be obtained by sitting in the lounge areas on each floor or close to the open area, but unless you have a room on the lower floors you can't sit on your bed in your room and stay connected.<BR/><BR/>The second tower, where posture clinics are held has internet in the room by plugging in. No WiFi, but you can stay in your room for internet access. I brought a small WiFi base and those on my floor could access the WiFi if they wanted, so you could move about the room or sit outside on the balcony. I often would find Jenn making her blog posts outside my room late at night : )<BR/><BR/>The majority of TT's are housed in the main tower, so expect that you will have to venture out to the lobby to surf. If you are going to use the net to call home get a headset with mic, so you can easily communicate without the noise from the lobby cutting in.Toddohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086771678861676485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-50991460863710731582008-06-23T22:23:00.000-07:002008-06-23T22:23:00.000-07:00The costs for the training can be found at Bikram'...The costs for the training can be found at Bikram's web site (URL below). They are:<BR/><BR/>US$6600 for teacher training fee<BR/>US$3900 for accommodation <BR/>($8000 if you want your own room)<BR/><BR/>www.bikramyoga.com/TeacherTraining/dates.htm<BR/><BR/>As for daily costs well that would be up to you. You get the brunch included in your package, so dinner is on your own. I found $20 to $30 for room service was typical. If you went down to the lobby and got something at the LA Grill it would run you around the $10 to $15 mark. There is a gift shop that sold soda, chips and candies which many people would treat themselves to for the long lectures and or movies (we got 10% off at the gift shop, but still you paid a higher price than you would at Walmart, etc). <BR/><BR/>Eating off property on the weekends ran around $20 to $50 depending on where you went. 100% Natural is a local spot that had good food and was very popular with us in TT. It was a big meal for around $20. You will save big when eating out since you can't drink : )<BR/><BR/>Walmart / Mega / Costco runs also varied depending on what you were eating. Many people only ate in their rooms with the groceries they bought at the stores. The hotel asks you not to do this, but they know it is going on just don't be obvious about it.<BR/><BR/>The hotel has a cash machine outside of the shops and the transaction fee is the same as the ones off property (not jacked up for a captive audience). Everyone on and off property will take US money, but you will get Mexican in change.<BR/><BR/>I recall Jenn kicking around a $ amount for the daily average she spent which I am sure she still has.Toddohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086771678861676485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-67073959292854636512008-06-23T12:45:00.000-07:002008-06-23T12:45:00.000-07:00This list and all the comments are invaluable. Th...This list and all the comments are invaluable. Thank you so much. How about money? - how much money do you figure is needed. Actually if anyone had an idea of the total cost including training accomodation fee that would be really helpful.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12584773964710013373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-33656569226873206592008-06-23T11:47:00.000-07:002008-06-23T11:47:00.000-07:00A couple of books I read during TT. If you are no...A couple of books I read during TT. If you are not tired of all things yoga (I enjoyed getting a break from dialog) and want to spend some time reviewing and getting a deeper understanding of what Bikram will lecture about and the Indian movies are based upon check these out.<BR/><BR/>B.K.S. Iyengar - Light on Life<BR/><BR/>Ram Dass - Paths to God Living the Bhagavad Gita<BR/><BR/>Light on Life covers the topics about the various forms of yoga and the application in your life.<BR/><BR/>Bhagavad Gita is what the Indian movie Mahabharata is based on, so if you are going to stay up late and watch this and want to know what is going on this book will provide the contextual framework without the need to read the full Gita. Note Bikram is really big on this movie as Jenn has written about, so you will be watching this movie at some point in the wee hours of the night or you will be like the many who hit the floor and tried to sleep : )Toddohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086771678861676485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-89969626472468926812008-06-23T11:24:00.000-07:002008-06-23T11:24:00.000-07:00Here is the chair I used in posture clinic and it ...Here is the chair I used in posture clinic and it was a hot item. As soon as I got up to do a posture / use bathroom someone would jump right into it. Small so you didn't take up a bunch of space and easy to carry around (you can get this at MEI in Canada also or other camping supply stores). www.rei.com/product/766563 <BR/><BR/>The GNC's are not close to Walmart / Mega. You have to go into town, which is about 20 min taxi and kinda out of the way.<BR/><BR/>I would add that the basic stuff like toothpaste, sunscreen and other non designer branded toiletries are easily obtained at Walmart / Mega, so don't bring extras of these. Also the basic food stuffs like peanut butter or mayo is also a common item. Might save some bag space and extra fee's buying this local. They also cost less than we would pay at home.<BR/><BR/>One last point on the stuff you take down and don't want to bring back (for me it was the blender and the collection of food that I didn't consume). Staff arranged to donate our discarded stuff to a shelter. We dropped the unwanted items off at the yoga studio over the last couple of days before we left.<BR/><BR/>One last thing about Costco I don't think I have seen mentioned. It is just like home, but unlike your local crazy busy store on weekends the Mexican's don't shop there as much. It is not that busy, but they offer the samples on weekends like at home, so a good place to go and graze while you stock up. I didn't have the Brita, so I would make a run every Sunday late afternoon (after a day poolside) to get water and other fluids. A trip to Costco is 5 minutes more than Walmart (you can't walk there) so just ask the van driver from the Bikram shuttle that staff provide the students on weekends to take you there. If you take a cab it is US$5 from the hotel each way.Toddohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086771678861676485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-24027839281058060672008-06-23T10:00:00.000-07:002008-06-23T10:00:00.000-07:00Hey all!I added a pic of the electrolytes I used; ...Hey all!<BR/>I added a pic of the electrolytes I used; read Christian's comment as well though.<BR/><BR/>I'll do a separate post about the green.<BR/><BR/>No GNC's that we could find. There was a place near the Wal-Mart that sold protein powders though!<BR/><BR/>Hope that helps for now!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536945335090820771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-40090578951575758142008-06-23T09:55:00.000-07:002008-06-23T09:55:00.000-07:00There are 2 GNC's in Acapulco. Were they not near ...There are 2 GNC's in Acapulco. Were they not near the WalMart or CostCo? I found when I was living in Mexico, the GNC's were either in the same building or close-by.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07842954590113268593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-57410066076359252292008-06-23T09:44:00.000-07:002008-06-23T09:44:00.000-07:00So what's the deal with the green? Does Bikram ha...So what's the deal with the green? Does Bikram hate it? <BR/><BR/>I've never heard about this stipulation before (of course, I don't know much about Bikram Yoga - except for all the great info on your blog!!)<BR/><BR/>~Leah<BR/><A HREF="www.mypinktoes.com" REL="nofollow">my pink toes</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-30830307225502907152008-06-23T09:43:00.000-07:002008-06-23T09:43:00.000-07:00Jenn, which electrolyte caps didi you choose?Carol...Jenn, which electrolyte caps didi you choose?<BR/>CarolaCarola Rodina Rutkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214593823331125632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6457384053409595582.post-88916059142374202622008-06-23T07:32:00.000-07:002008-06-23T07:32:00.000-07:00Jesus that is a big list. But yes it was great to ...Jesus that is a big list. But yes it was great to share a room with someone who brought most of Seattle to Acapulco. <BR/><BR/>I totally agree with you on the highlights. Britta, and water kettle and ear plugs. <BR/><BR/>For those of you who believe in simplicity, most things are optional. you can pick up almost anything you need at the store. The stores don't have energy type bars that match up to choices here. I missed my balance bars, and was stuck eating granola bars from the 70's for the second half of the training. <BR/><BR/>As far as electrolytes... the pills worked like a charm for Jenn. I ended up going the Pedialight route eventually. I started with Emergen C. I also used the Media lite pills that staff had. Find a way that works to get your electrolytes in, take them, smile and enjoy not cramping up.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again to Jenn for all her help in getting me and everyone else through training. <BR/><BR/>ChristianChristian Klinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14628252915781769203noreply@blogger.com