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CJ of Bikram Yoga Brighton, on why yoga could change your life for the better

I could tell you so many facts about Bikram Yoga. Bikram’s 26 postures and two breathing exercises, 45 degrees, the sweat, detoxing through the largest organ of your body, your skin. I am going to recount to you a number of stories of clients. People that have changed their lives, bodies, their whole way of thinking.

I had a call yesterday from a potential client who practises martial arts, specifically kick boxing. She was keen to improve her cardiovascular system. She had heard that Bikram Yoga can do this.
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Thousands revelled in the sunshine at Hove Lawns to make this year’s Paddle Round the Pier the biggest beach festival in Europe.

Nearly 50,000 spectators watched skateboarding, BMX riding and live music as well as the obligatory ‘paddle round the pier’ and crowd favourite ‘paddle something unusual’.

Dave Samuel, event director, said : “The smiling faces of every one present said it all. My favourites this year have been the sandy beach we built on the prom and, as always, the disability accessibility beach.”

Donations made by visitors were for Teenage Cancer Trust, the RNLI and Surf Relief.

To see photos, videos and news of next year’s event as well as to find out the total amount raised, go to www.paddleroundtheoier.com and www.facebook.com/paddleroundthepier.com

Chris Dyer

A record made to raise money for life saving HIV drugs will be released on 28 July at the Royal Oak Hotel, Brighton.

Louis Brown, 34, wrote and produced Angel of Mine as part of the Keep a Child Alive Campaign to help provide treatment to children in Africa and India.

The inspiration for the song came after the death of his close friend and he aims to raise £20,000 for the charity.

Louis said: “Once I discovered the Keep a Child Alive charity I found a way to take a sad experience and turn it into a positive situation that could help others.

“In the UK many people think HIV and AIDS has gone away. We take for granted that people have access to treatment, education and good nutrition. But for the majority of people living in poorer countries this simply isn’t true.”

Keep a Child Alive provides treatment, care and support to children and their families in Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, Kenya and India.

Many Brighton based organisations are sponsoring the campaign, such as Pamoja, Midnight Communication and Jackfruit Media, that filmed and produced the promotional film.

The record launch will also have raffle prizes, including a weekend break in Loch Lomand in Scotland, a pair of Toy watches, champagne and other prizes.

To support the charity you can download the single from iTunes or Amazon or to donate text MINE99 followed by the amount to 70070.

Chris Dyer

Health & beauty news & giveaways

Win a meal at Manna vegetarian and vegan restaurant
If you’re planning a trip to the capital this summer, then be sure to check out vegetarian restaurant Manna in Primrose Hill.

Always vegetarian, the restaurant has now been fully vegan for over two years. Manna’s owner, Roger Swallow, and his wife Robin’s vegan philosophy stems from California, their primary home. Manna’s menu consists of a broad international fusion of traditional recipes using the freshest, most nutritious, organic and locally sourced products available, including some quirky ones.

“We’ve been serving gourmet vegetarian food for the past 44 years at Manna,” says Roger. “We’ve strived to show that plant-based cuisine, and healthy eating, can mean connoisseur taste and gourmet presentation.”
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