Archive for January, 2009

 

1st “Yogi Yak” Video with Roxanne Giles

January 30, 2009 at 1:45 pm in Endlessbender Video Channel, Video, yogi yaks | Please subscribe!

Here it is, the long awaited first video!
“Endless Bender yaks with Roxanne Giles in Australia” is a short take on Roxanne Giles, owner/director of Bikram Yoga Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast Australia.

“Yogi Yaks” is an album I’ve created on my new Endless Bender video channel on Vimeo and will showcase a series of interviews, chats or yaks with Yogis around the globe. Stay tuned for more videos, in the meantime enjoy the yak…


EndlessBender yaks with Roxanne Giles in Australia from Matt Jermyn on Vimeo.

Roxanne was the first to sponsor me with a 30-Day unlimited pass at Bikram Yoga Maroochydore. Many thanks to you Roxanne for your endless encouragement and support during my first challenge!

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Bangkok – Sunday 1st Feb!

January 29, 2009 at 2:38 pm in Everyday | Please subscribe!

Things have been a little crazy of late with a serious incident concerning a member of my family. All I can say is CPR saves lives! Although nothing can really prepare you for performing CPR on a lifeless body until the paramedics arrive (it will haunt my yoga practice for months to come) a first aid course will get you started.

Thankfully the person is making an amazing recovery and after considerable family discussion I’ve decided not to postpone my journey and I will be flying into Bangkok on 1st February to start my 2nd 30-Day challenge.

Rich Nichols from Bikram Yoga Bangkok has kindly hooked me up with a room to rent and unlimited complimentary hours of torture in the hot room… er what have I got myself into?!

If you’re in Bangkok and want to join me in a class or two or the 30-Day challenge then I’d love to see you there!

True Fitness
Zen@Central World, 9th and 10th Floor
Rajadamri Road, Phanthumwan
Bangkok
www.truefitness.co.th

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“Clean Sweat”

January 15, 2009 at 1:16 pm in Everyday | Please subscribe!

There’s nothing like a jam packed class to lift the energy and on Tue 13 Jan we were almost levitating at Bikram Yoga Maroochydore!

To a non-yogi the thought of being 20cm from a complete stranger sweating their tush off doesn’t seem like idealistic yogic bliss. But sweating at work and sweating on the mat are two entirely different things.

We sweat as a reaction to heat, physial exertion, fever or fear.

It doesn’t matter if you love your job or what your flavor is, you’re oozing tension, anxiety and stress. Picture being stuck in a lift with someone with stinky pits; it permeates as a lingering, pungent body odor.

However when you’re in a Bikram Yoga class, for some reason our body functions a little different and it’s a musky sweet smell. Why? Is it because we’re doing something for ourselves that’s healthy and cleansing perhaps? I don’t know, but I call it “clean sweat” and it sure is good!

Check out more of the 6pm class photos on Flickr.

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Posing from Day 1

January 13, 2009 at 11:28 am in Everyday | Please subscribe!

OMG! I’ve just realised that most of my posts include pictures of me… and usually with my shirt off!

I should be getting out and about showcasing the Sunshine Coast like I’d planned to. Don’t worry I’ll get in the groove soon and some exciting stuff will follow… and yes I’ll make sure I’m wearing a T-shirt and not nuding it up so much!

Until then get your last fix in, of me, naked again. Each month I’ll be posting a full set of pics on Flickr of postures to document my progress. Here’s the first collection from Day1 of the 1st challenge at Bikram Yoga Maroochydore. As you can see I’m not naturally bendy and have a long way to go…

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Get to work!

January 11, 2009 at 9:53 pm in Everyday | Please subscribe!

It’s day 10 of my challenge and with a squeeze, tickle and wave the last of our friends and relatives depart for the unwelcome start to the 2009 working year. I’ve had a lovely time but…

I breathe a sigh of relief as I climb on my bike and ride to the 4pm yoga class. I’ve been bumming a lift so far but from here on in I’ll be riding to class. I like it – it’s a good warm up for class and while riding home I get to plan the day ahead.

With the house empty of lovely distractions, I feel free to focus again. Only 21 days before I leave Australia and my “to do” list is in desperate need of attention – the odd cookie crumb and coffee stain signifying the checked off items of course!

To everyone heading back to work, have a great year, stay healthy and keep up your yoga practice!

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My shiny new 13 inch

January 8, 2009 at 4:38 pm in On The Street | Please subscribe!

A little late but ever so worth the wait! My little box of glowing keys arrived today and is the latest addition to scratch my technophilia itch. Glowing keys? It’s the new 13″ macbook from apple sporting an illuminated keyboard among other bells and wolf whistles.

To replace my aging 15″ Powerbook G4 with a slimmer, lighter model was a little heartbreaking but to shoot video and edit on the run, it’s the most suitable and reliable bit of kit I could find… minus a firewire port! But you cant have everything right?!

Here’s a pic of the little fella raring to go…

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Day One – in the bag

January 3, 2009 at 12:06 am in Everyday | Please subscribe!

Day One 2nd Jan 2009 :: First 30-Day Challenge :: Bikram Yoga Maroochydore. Teacher: Priscilla

‘One down, only 364 to go’ was my first thought as my body relaxed into the last savasana. I allowed myself a quick smile before sinking into my warm, sweaty towel and reflecting on my first class and the many more to come.

With Priscilla at the helm, teaching a packed room, I had a surprisingly strong class considering I spent the past few days nursing some exotic virus my Irish brother in law, Gary smuggled back into Australia. It did coincide with a considerable dent we made in my dads home brew stash over the last two weeks but that’s a mere coincidence I assure you!

With the humidity at an all time high, I’m glad I shaved the pseudo mullet hairdo about an hour before class; a clean slate for the road ahead. Could I possibly let my hair grow for the next 12 months without a cut? Hmm interesting thought…

Right I’m off to edit my first video.

For more Day1 photos check out my flikr collection here

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Countdown… Endless Bender begins!

January 1, 2009 at 9:52 pm in Everyday | Please subscribe!

Happy New Year everyone!

The big countdown was last night but for me it feels like the big one’s tonight. With the Bikram Yoga Maroochydore studio closed on new years day, my first challenge starts tomorrow, Fri 2nd Jan 2009… Oh shit!

I’ve embraced the Christmas cheer, beer and what seems like an continuous stream of relatives dropping in. Did I mention the endless supply of Christmas cake, chocolate and line up of clinking bottles ready to squeeze their way into my thirsty stubbie holder?

Today feels like any other day in the year, and probably so will tomorrow but I’m guessing I’ll be feeling a whole lot different once a steady practice starts to slap me around.

I wish you all the best for 2009 and I look forward to meeting a few eager souls ready to join me in a 30 day challenge here, there or everywhere…

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