Do you have an expired Passport to Prana card?
Renew your card between May 1, 2012 and June 30, 2012 and be entered to win a 1 MONTH PASS at your favorite participating studio!
To renew, simply log into your account at www.passporttoprana.com and click on the “RENEW CARD” tab.
If you have misplaced or no longer have your card, purchase a new card and email info@passporttoprana.com about the renewal contest and you will be entered in to win.
Looking for the perfect holiday surprise for the person who has everything? How about giving the best yoga your city has to offer with Passport to Prana, the original multi-studio yoga pass? Spread the cheer and goodwill over a full year of classes–that’s right, the Passport to Prana is now good for a full twelve months from the date of activation–ranging from slow and restorative to fast and fiery. Perfect for both couch potatoes and yoga buffs, alike, Passport to Prana is the perfect treat to tuck into your loved ones’ stockings this year. Order by Dec 15th to receive your Passport in time for the holidays.
Here are top 5 reasons for giving the gift of yoga this holiday season:
1. Passport to Prana makes a great stocking stuffer.
2. Share the amazing benefits of yoga: increased calm, better sleep, overall improvements in strength and flexibility–need we say more?
3. Workout without breaking the bank. Passport to Prana offers you months and months of yoga for a fraction of the cost of joining a gym.
4. Meet the neighbours. Passport to Prana gives you ample incentive to get off the couch and into different neighbourhoods. See what your city has to offer.
5. Show someone you care. Introduce a loved one to a practice that will improve their quality of life for years to come. Now that’s a real gift!
Visit www.passporttoprana.com and use the following promotional code to receive 10% off (offer expires December 15th, 2011) your next online Passport to Prana purchase site wide: HAPPYHOLIDAYS
Attention all Vancouver yoga lovers! If you purchased/won a Passport to Prana card, please remember that your card will be expiring on Sunday, July 31, 2011. Note: All Passports will expire on the same day, regardless of your date of purchase, and, sadly, participating studios will not be able to accept them after that date. So get out there and explore yoga in your community this week!
If you are a long practicing yogi or new to the practice, you might have noticed that there are a lot of choices out there.
When I first started practicing yoga, there was one evening class at UBC called yoga. They didn’t even distinguish it by saying Hatha. Now, there are so many studios in the lower mainland, teaching different styles, I am sure you could go to a different class every day and not run out of options.
So with all those choices where do you start?
Price might be your starting point:
Yoga can definitely be pricey. This can be quite daunting when you are not exactly sure which type of yoga would be best for you.
There is the option of getting a two week unlimited pass. This is great for when you want to try out a specific studio. But what if you aren’t sure which studio to try out?
I feel the best option out there is the Passport to Prana card. With this card you have the option of trying out quite a few different studios. Depending on when you buy your Passport to Prana card, you might have a year to try out all the different studios registered with this program. The most current Passport to Prana card expires in July, but that gives you at least three months to figure it out.
Try the smaller studios; they can be a lot cheaper than the bigger chains. Even your local community center can offer a pass card at a reasonable rate.
Ask around:
You’d be surprised at what the universal will provide if you only just ask. Why not ask the girl walking down the street with a yoga mat on her back. I know that asking a stranger in your own town might seem a little intrusive, but hey, give it a go! I am sure she won’t mind too terribly, if you ask politely. Failing that, try the internet. You have already found us here; there are reviews throughout our site & hopefully many more to come. Be brave, search around.
Sometimes you just have to plunge in:
Be courageous! Try something new. I feel the best thing to do is keep your mind open, give yourself permission to be a little awkward. Remember to be kind to yourself and not worry so much about perfection. If you don’t like the specific style you chose, try again. Yoga can sometimes be like trying on a new pair of jeans; they don’t always fit like your old comforts, but you might surprise yourself into converting to something new.
Remember to keep it fun:
One of my favorite yoga teachers at Semperviva, Bernie Clark, reminds me all the time: laugh, have fun, you’re paying for this.
We braved the cold this morning to attend Cameron’s class at Semperviva in Kitsilano today. Despite the frigid temperature, the sun was shining and Semperviva’s Sun studio was warm and inviting.
I recently activated my Passport To Prana card online and used it for the first time this morning. Since I have a Semperiva swipe card, they made note of my attendance and I was promptly emailed a questionnaire to see how I enjoyed my experience. (If you’re attending a studio for the first time, you will need to sign a waiver before your first class).
Cameron has a way about him and an energy that 
makes everyone in the class feel calm and comfortable. Today, he created a space for us to tap into our own presence. He reminded us that each moment is unique and will never be experienced again.
There is a reason Cameron’s on all the Semperviva posters and is a Semperviva College teacher-trainer – he’s just so good at his job. He is an example of what happens when your passion aligns with your purpose. He has an exceptional way of articulating exactly how to position yourself in each pose, so those new to yoga can easily allign their bodies. Dually, he instructs his class by suggesting modifications to challenge intense yogis.
Although freezing weather made it difficult to drag myself out bed today, I’m really glad we made it to Cameron’s class. I left Sun studio with a lightness in my body, as if every worry and concern had been lifted.
If you’ve never attended a yoga class by Cameron Gilley, check out Semperiva.com for his teaching schedule.
[photo source: sienawanlass]Our Passport To Prana contest has closed and we are now ready to announce the 3 lucky winners!
Congratulations to our winners!
Henry, Debbie and Colleen, please email your mailing addresses to info@vancouveryogareview.com and your cards will be sent to you ASAP!
Once you have received your card in the mail, please refer to the website http://passporttoprana.com/home.php for participating studios in and around Vancouver. Also, your card will need to be activated on their website before you attend your first class. Your card will expire on July 31, 2011.
For those interested, there’s still time to purchase a Passport To Prana card on their website ($30).
Thanks to everyone for entering and keep posted on our site for more yoga contests in the future 🙂
We blogged about the awesome 
card last week. Now, Passport to Prana is offering our readers the chance to win 1 of 3 Passport to Prana cards!
How to enter the Passport To Prana contest:
1. Post a comment below.
2. Or, Tweet following on Twitter: @VanYogaReview @PassportToPrana contest: http://bit.ly/baKjGu
3. If you comment AND Tweet, your name will be entered twice into the draw!
Contest ends September 30th at 12:00pm.
Good luck everyone!
