How to Sit Focusing on body alignment in fitness classes is great, but ideally, that awareness would not be confined to just workouts. SunstoneFIT's vision is to become one of the world’s most influential fitness associations who transforms the very idea of fitness from isolated physical activity into an integrated body, mind and life practice. Our classes bring awareness to the body and stimulate a mindfulness that is rooted in our yoga foundation, allowing students to take these lessons "off the mat." Alignment of joints, muscles and bones affects the way you live in and relate to your body every day. An easy example? Learning how to sit. June 24, 2015 By Ray Child Body, Life, Mind body mind life, mindfulness, yoga off the mat 0 Comment Read More >>
The Importance of Savasana “Lie down, heels together, palms up. Close your eyes.” Your teacher has put you into your final Savasana. She turns out the lights and leaves the room. Do you: Open your eyes immediately, hop up, hang up your mat, and flee the room? Lie there for a few minutes, worrying about “to dos” still on your list? Acknowledge the effort you just exuded and allow your breath to assist in clearing your head and calming your body? All of the Above. June 21, 2012 By Ray Child Body, Hot Yoga, Mind, New Students, Yoga advantages of hot yoga, body mind life, calm mind, dallas hot yoga, mindfulness, relax, relieve stress 0 Comment Read More >>
How to Be a Good Student Dear Student, It is an honor and privilege to guide you through your practice each day you’re in my class. Teachers do not exist without students. It is through you that I am able to refine my craft. My hope is that every time you leave the studio you feel fulfilled, in a different mindset than you entered and empowered with more knowledge about yourself and your practice. March 26, 2012 By Ray Child Hot Yoga accept your body, dallas hot yoga, good yoga student, mindfulness, yoga etiquette 1 Comment Read More >>
Preventing Injury: Accept Your Body “Set your intention before you begin, and accept where your body is in your practice today.” If you regularly attend Sunstone Yoga, you know we consistently tell you to listen to your body and honor it. Do you truly hear those words . . . and do you listen? Accepting where your body is each day--whether you are attending a Fire class, walking up stairs, or just bringing in the groceries --is key to preventing injury. March 19, 2012 By Ray Child Hot Yoga accept your body, body mind life, dallas hot yoga, mindfulness, prevent injury 1 Comment Read More >>