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Michelle Ryan

Amy Weaver Surprises Herself, Inspires Everyone

By Testimonial

Amy Weaver was looking to improve strength, balance and flexibility, like most people seeking yoga. But as a kidney and pancreas transplant recipient who is also blind, perhaps no one was more surprised by her progress than Amy herself.

“Being blind with a kidney and pancreas transplant, and having some serious old fractures with misaligned healing, I was not sure that I could successfully do yoga,” she said, “but with the staff’s guidance and encouragement I have progressed further than I ever thought possible.”

Amy has been practicing at Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness for three months, but “very sporadically” between 2002 and 2013, including a class called WarriorLess at The Lotus Seed.

A caring friend encouraged her to try yoga to improve her mobility and state of mind, but she returned to Sterling because she had visited before with previous ownership and an old friend who is a yoga instructor in Fairhope recommended it.

With consistent practice, Amy says she has experienced several changes: “less back pain, stronger on my feet, my balance is improving, I am more flexible and my mental status is better.”

That’s part of the reason she keeps showing up on your mat. “I keep coming back because I feel better mentally and physically, and the staff is so friendly and helpful,” she said. “One gets the feeling that they genuinely care about you. The staff and the other students feel like friends.”

Amy uses the assistance of a staff member, the ballet barre and sometimes the wall, but she is an inspiration to everyone at Sterling because of her determination and dedication.

“I was encouraged to keep trying, I liked the way that I felt and was excited about coming back,” she said of her first class. “I have learned that I can be more disciplined than I thought.”

She credits David, the owner, and the Sterling instructors with the progress she has made. “I could not have made it at any other studio,” she said.

Amy surprised herself, and she believes first-timers can experience the same thing. 

“Give it a try and you will like it, you will enjoy it,” she said, “and you will surprise yourself at what you can accomplish.”

Take 30 days to check out the classes at Sterling Hot Yoga and Wellness for one low price! Get unlimited classes in your first month for just $39. Just see how much you can surprise yourself too!

Ginger and Spice Cold-Pressed Juice Pop-Up!

By Events

Have you enjoyed a cold-pressed juice from Ginger and Spice yet? You’re missing out!

We’ve been stocked with a wide selection from this local juicery, and they’ve been flying off the shelves.

Our plan is to make them a regular offering, so please be patient; they will be back!

Want to learn more about juicing benefits? Come meet ShaMyra Sylvester on Black Friday, Nov. 25 after the Inferno Hot Pilates class (which ends at 10 a.m.) and before and after the noon and 2:30 p.m. classes that day. 

Ginger and Spice features cold-pressed juices and cleanses with no preservatives, no additives, just simply local, raw and natural.

Everything is made fresh locally, available for purchase on their website to pick up in store.

Learn more about this healthy option, buy juices and get to know one of our favorite local businesses!

Black Friday Deal: FREE YOGA ALL DAY!

By Events

BOOK YOUR CLASS BELOW

You won’t have to go too far to get one of the best Black Friday deals in town this year! We’re offering FREE classes again ALL DAY! It’s become a Sterling tradition for us to welcome everyone to practice for free on Black Friday. We consider it our way of saying ‘thank you’ for all the community support we’ve been shown since 2010.

Our schedule on Friday, Nov. 25 will be as follows:

9 AM – Inferno Hot Pilates
Noon – Vinyasa Flow
2:30 PM – Original Hot 60

Everyone is welcome to experience the healing therapeutic benefits of yoga for FREE.

Book your class below. You may be prompted to create an account unless you have set up one previously. All classes are available in-studio, and space is limited, so please reserve your spot. Please come join us on Black Friday! You won’t find a better deal than the gift of better health!

Sterling Holiday Schedule!

By Announcement

Next week is a big holiday week, so we’ll take an opportunity to slow down so our staff can enjoy it too.

Don’t worry! You’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice with us!

Please note our schedule below:

Wednesday, Nov. 23
6 AM – Original Hot 60
9 AM – Original Hot 75

Thursday, Nov. 24
THANKSGIVING DAY
9 AM – Original Hot 60

Friday, Nov 25 – BLACK FRIDAY
FREE YOGA ALL DAY!
9 AM – Inferno Hot Pilates
Noon – Vinyasa Flow
2:30 PM – Original Hot 60

Our 7:45 a.m. Inferno Hot Pilates Express class on Mondays and 7:45 a.m. Yoga Sculpt Express class on Wednesdays are taking a break for now.

Our regular schedule resumes on Saturday morning, Nov. 26 with Inferno Hot Pilates at 9 a.m.

From everyone at Sterling, we wish you ave a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Don’t Miss a New Class, Couples Yin Yoga, This Sunday!

By Events

Tis the season to be thankful, and we’re giving you a special opportunity to express that with our Couples Yin Yoga class!

Join Cassandra on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 4:30 p.m., and bring someone you’re thankful for. That can be a spouse, significant other, parent, friend, etc.

All postures are partner-assisted. Guests are welcome to attend for $10.

Reserve your spot here!

Join Us for the Making Strides Walk on Saturday, Oct. 29!

By Events

Help us support breast cancer awareness in our community.

Join the Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness – Heat For Your Health! team for a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Downtown Mobile on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 a.m.!

Purchase a Sterling pink T-shirt for $15, and 100% will be donated to the USA Mitchell Cancer Institute‘s Patient Assistance Fund.

If you’re participating in the Sterling 30-Day Fall Challenge, participate in the Making Strides walk and count it as a class toward your goal!

Can’t make the walk, but want to donate? Click here.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Get in the Spirit of the Season With Us!

By Events

We’re excited about the month of October at Sterling, and with so many fun classes we’re planning, we hope you will be too!

Most of them are inspired by Halloween, and who wouldn’t want more chances to celebrate that?

We hope these creative options will definitely inspire you to participate in our Fall Challenge! Remember it begins on Saturday, Oct. 1. Sign up soon!

Tuesday, Oct. 18 – 5:30 PM

Disco-Themed Inferno Hot Pilates

Get your shine on with sequin, metallics, bold colors and bell bottoms if you dare, and get ready to sweat to the disco tunes of the ‘70s! We’re encouraging everyone to dress up for this one, and since Halloween is coming up, there’s no better time to get in costume. Expect to have even more fun than usual!

Wednesday, Oct. 19 – 5:30 PM

Spooky Vinyasa Flow

Join Bridget Reiter for a challenging vinyasa flow with a creative take to make it spooky! Some familiar posture names may be changed to help get you in the mood for Halloween. it’s a great way to get into the spirit of the season!

Thursday, Oct. 27 – 6:45 PM

Silent Original Hot 90

The teacher guides the class but practices with you! To get into the spirit of the season, we’ll turn the lights down and the music up. Sweat, stretch and breathe to a Halloween-inspired playlist, and experience the 26/2 in a new and different way!

Friday, Oct. 28 – 5:30 PM

Happy Hour Yoga With Friends IN COSTUME!

Put on your best costume and join us! Remember, this class is FREE for first-timers and comebacks, so everyone is welcome to participate!

The staff  will vote on the best costume, and the winner will receive a Kulae yoga mat. These mats are reversible, eco-friendly, lightweight, non-toxic, non-slip and easy to clean.

Monday, Oct. 31 – 5:30 PM

Scary 60 – Original Hot 60

You think you know the Original Hot 60, but not in this class! Will you do one set or two? What postures will you flow through? We can’t tell! Just know that this will be a great challenge for your body and your mind, and if you like knowing what’s next, it may be a little scary too!

We encourage you to register in advance for these classes because we do expect there will be even more interest in them! You can book classes through Mind Body, and if you have any questions, please let us know!

Fall Challenge Begins Oct. 1 With New Incentives and New Format

By Events

Need some motivation to commit or recommit to your practice? There’s nothing like a challenge to get you going, and we’ve got a great one!

Sign up for our 30-Day Practice Fall in Love With Yoga Fall Challenge, and take any combination of 30 classes at the studio in 31 days, beginning Saturday, Oct. 1 through Monday, Oct. 31.

Meet the requirements of the challenge, and earn the prizes at that level. Details below:

10 Classes 

1 free class pass for a friend and an energy shot from Ginger and Spice

20 Classes 

2 free class passes for friends and an 8 oz juice from Ginger and Spice

30 Classes 

3 free class passes for friends, a 16 oz juice from Ginger and Spice, sign challenge wall and get a free T-shirt

There will be a challenge party on Friday, Nov. 4, when we will celebrate your achievements and award prizes to those who finish the challenge!

Ask about sign-up cards at the front desk!

New Schedule Changes Coming Monday, Oct. 3

By Announcement

Thanks for your feedback in our recent customer satisfaction survey! With your input, we’re making the following schedule changes effective Monday, Oct. 3.

6 AM – Original Hot 60
Monday, Wednesday, Friday

7:45 AM – Morning Express (NEW!)
Hot Pilates – Monday (45 Minutes)
Sculpt – Wednesday (45 Minutes)
Hot Pilates – Friday (1 Hour)

9 AM – Earlier Morning Classes
Tuesday/Thursday – Hot 60
Wednesday – Original Hot 75

6:45 PM – Earlier Evening Classes
Sculpt – Monday (NEW!)
Original Hot 60 – Tuesday
Yin – Wednesday
Original Hot 90 – Thursday

4 PM – Community Class
Thursdays – $10 Drop-In for Non-Members

10:15 AM – Earlier Weekend Yoga
Original Hot 90 – Saturday
Original Hot 75 – Sunday (NEW!)

Noon – Vinyasa Flow
Saturdays (NEW!)

These are a lot of changes, so be sure to check Mind Body or the online schedule to make sure you get to class on time!

Gravity Yoga Pop-Up Sunday, Aug. 28, Workshop Series Begins Sept. 11

By Events

Feeling stuck in your practice? Maybe it’s a stiff back, locked-up hips, tight hamstrings or tight shoulders.

If so, join Michelle Ryan on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 4:30 p.m. for a new type of class that will help you utilize the science of passive stretching to effectively change your body, improve your posture and increase your range of motion.

Gravity Yoga is a mat-based, targeted mobility training method that has helped students all over the world improve their flexibility and move better.

The pop-up class offered in the studio and via livestream (if there is interest), and it will be designed to introduce you to this style of practice before the next workshop series begins on Sunday, Sept. 11.

The pop-up class is included in active Sterling memberships, but drop-ins welcome at a special rate here.

Please reserve your spot as this class will be limited. See you then!