Live Fit. Live Well. - a lifestyle Yoga has been part of my life for a long time. The thing about yoga is, you are always learning, always changing and growing. I have come to understand that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is also about growth and change. In the last few years, yoga has helped me heal from surgeries, chemo and side effects. May 17, 2017 By Amy Kelley Body, Life 0 Comment Read More >>
Pain In The Back: 3 Exercises for Strength Back pain is as common as the cold. Almost everyone struggles with it. I struggle with it. Whether standing in half moon in hot yoga or working on a report at the office back back pain is prevalent in our society. May 17, 2017 By Alicia Lavender Body, Hot Pilates 0 Comment Read More >>
Having Trouble Losing Weight? At Sunstone our members often ask our coaches to work with them on losing weight. Our coaches work with members to establish the right mindset around fitness and this extends to ‘losing weight’. Since language affects the way we think about a goal like ‘losing weight’, it is important that we clarify what we mean. When you tell your coach, ‘you want to lose weight’, do you mean you want to lose fat? May 17, 2017 By Brandon Hartsell Body, Fitness, Life 0 Comment Read More >>
Mastering The Fundamentals Mastering fundamental movements is key to taking control of your body and the first step in: Controlling your continued long-term ability to move well and pain-free Your short-term ability to do the physical tasks you need and want to do Improving your performance and building your body awareness in any class or program. May 17, 2017 By Brandon Hartsell Body, Fitness 0 Comment Read More >>
Fundamental Movements Are Fundamental movements are… wait for it… FUNDAMENTAL. That is they form a necessary base or core; of central importance. Every class or program you take that utilizes movement relies on your ability to do fundamental movements. May 17, 2017 By Brandon Hartsell Body, Fitness, Life 0 Comment Read More >>
Learn what is to be taken seriously, and laugh at all the rest I recently got a survey comment that I really enjoyed: “Bean was one of the most excellent instructors I’ve ever practiced with at Sunstone. He brought humor to the mat, and was gentle at the same time.” I would like to point out, after I wrangle my ego back under my hat, that I recall that particular class, and it was not, to my recollection, gentle. People were huffing and puffing, falling out, flailing. But as I stood in the foyer after class, I saw so many smiles. So much sweat. But also, so much joy, contentment, and community. May 17, 2017 By Shawn 'Bean' Martin Body, Life 0 Comment Read More >>
Diversity Is Key I love HIIT. There are so many sequences and infinite ways to make the classes harder that every day poses a new challenge. I leave feeling accomplished after only 45 minutes, and my strength and stamina increased quickly. Only focusing on my strength, though, caused my mobility to suffer. May 17, 2017 By Austin Reeves Body, Fitness, High Intensity Interval Training, Life 0 Comment Read More >>
Barre vs. Ballet No, Barre is nothing like ballet. You’re welcome. I grew up taking ballet lessons. I truly enjoy the elegance and stability of ballet. When I first heard of barre classes, I thought, “perfect, I like ballet and have experience in that, so I’d probably be good at it”. Then I took a class and realized first hand, nope, not ballet at all. However, it did rock my world. May 17, 2017 By Wendy Boyce Barre, Body 0 Comment Read More >>
Hot Yoga vs. Vinyasa Flow: What to Expect I’ve done both Hot Yoga and Vinyasa for over ten years. I cannot imagine one without the other. I was fortunate to acquire a taste for both - and they are acquired tastes. I enjoy warm rooms and hot rooms, never cold rooms – that’s where I draw the line. Fortunately, Sunstone offers hot, warm and ambient classes! Here's some of my take-aways: September 7, 2016 By Wendy Boyce Body, Hot Yoga, Mind, Yoga 0 Comment Read More >>
Yoga on the Road Even dedicated yogis struggle to maintain their practices when they travel. Most of us only manage a quick standing bow for a photo! It’s a shame, because time away is often when we need our practice the most: September 7, 2016 By Virginia Beam Body, Life, Yoga athelets, restorative movements, travel 0 Comment Read More >>