Happy Yoga Dance Time

So I'm attempting to better myself this year and decided that I might give some new athletic pursuits a try. I picked dance and yoga because they seem like the least athletic pursuits I could try.
Since I live in the 'burbs, I'm checking out some yoga studios near me. One is the hot yoga at Bikram Yoga in Coquitlam and the other is Newport Yoga in Port Moody's hip & trendy-type Newport Village.
Bikram Yoga runs a hot yoga: the heat is supposed to help purify your body and warm up your muscles to make you extra-bendy and prevent injuries or strain. You can check them out at www.bikramhotyoga.ca.
Next, Newport Yoga offers everything but hot yoga. They have pilates, candlelight yoga, meditation... the list goes on. The company was also started by a former finance-guy. Looks like he decided to shun the corporate world and become a yoga instructor! Not bad! www.newportyoga.net
So now I have to pick one and make a decision. They both offer an introductory week for just $20, so I get to check them out and let you know how it goes.
Wish me luck in being slightly less lazy!

Port Moody Festival of the Arts

The Port Moody Festival of the Arts, which actually started on April 4^th with a gala opening and performance by Divine Brown, is still going on this weekend. There have been a variety of shows and performances, including John Mann (from Spirit of the West) doing a solo, acoustic show at The Point pub in Port Moody, which was an amazing and intimate show.
On April 12, there are two performances. At 7pm you can go to A Sound Affair at the Kyle Centre. This is an opportunity for the city to showcase some of their up and coming bands. At 8pm, at the Inlet Theatre, Will Millar, a former Irish Rover, will be performing.
On April 13, the final day of the festival, there is a kids’ show, Bobs and Lolo a the Inlet Theatre.
The Inlet Theatre is conveniently located across the street from the trendiest place in the suburbs: Newport Village in Port Moody. This shopping village reminds me of a little tiny Whistler. The Irish Pub, St. James’ Well, has the most amazing pub food around, so you can head there after checking out the trendy (if expensive) local boutiques.