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Sep 05
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Schedule Some Massage and Reiki Self-Care With Our Healing Room Services

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Yoga helps reduce stress and anxiety, improve muscle tone, contribute to weight loss and so much more. 

The “extra” services we offer in our Healing Room support all of those great things that yoga already does for you.

If you haven’t scheduled an appointment with any of these members of our talented wellness team or if it’s been awhile, it’s time to make some time for your self-care!

Arnie Harrison – Massage Therapist

Arnie Harrison is a gifted massage therapist offering services including reflexology, crania-sacral therapy, deep tissue therapy and warm stone massage.

To set up an appointment, click link above to send Arnie an email or call him at 251-533-6048.

Manja Leyk-Podratz – Reiki Energy Healing

Manja offers customized sessions that help balance energy, regenerate cells for optimum health, support recovery from illness and trauma, and increase spiritual awareness.

For more information about Manja’s services, click link above to visit her website and contact her.

 

Aug 21
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What Physical Conditions Can the Original Hot 90 Address?

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Much of the research into the physical benefits of the Original Hot 90-minute yoga class is anecdotal, with practitioners testifying that it helps address their back pain, eliminate the need for costly surgeries, reduce their dependence on prescribed medications, etc.

There are far fewer scientific studies that have proven these claims, but they are out there!

An article published in the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine summarized the findings of the studies that had been to date.

The research confirms that Original Hot Yoga improves range of motion, single-leg balance and strength. 

It is also considered an alternative to more traditional exercise for its effects on blood lipids, insulin resistance and glucose tolerance, making it a viable option for those who want to address related health conditions without medicines.

Another study conducted by researchers at Colorado State University found participants in the study showed elevated heart rates (160 bpm on average) and higher core temperatures (about 100 F), but both were in a safe range.

Caloric burn during a hot yoga session can be about 300 up to about 500 based on several factors, including age, weight, body mass, experience and motivation.

It is classified as a moderate-intensity exercise, equivalent to walking briskly for a full 90 minutes.

If you haven’t tried the 90-minute class, do your body and your mind a favor and take it! 

You have five opportunities every week to work it into your schedule and see what it’s all about!

 

Aug 17
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More Benefits of the 90-Minute Original Hot Yoga Class!

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While the physical benefits gained from the Original Hot 90 can’t be overstated, but it is just as transformational mentally and emotionally. Here’s why:

Breathing. The breath helps focus the mind. It helps create connection between the body and the mind, inviting and grounding you into the present.

Repetition. Repeating the postures is a powerful diagnostic tool physically. But it also allows you to practice letting go of what you think you know about your body to deepen and connect.

“Moving Meditation.” As the teacher guides you through the class, there is nothing for you to have to think about. Your body moves with the words, which helps you disconnect from the busyness of life and enter into a meditative state.

Stillness. Learning to be still between poses and even during poses is another opportunity to experience meditation in the class. Resting in savasana during the floor series (about 11 minutes in total during the Original Hot 90) helps reduce stress, decrease inflammation and promote your emotional well-being!

If you haven’t tried the 90-minute class, do your body and your mind a favor and take it! 

You have five opportunities every week to work it into your schedule and see what it’s all about!

 

Aug 08
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What Makes 90 Minutes of Original Hot Yoga So Special?

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When Bikram Hot Yoga Mobile was founded in 2010, the Original Hot 90 was the ONLY class on the schedule.

Some students still swear by this sequence of two sets of 26 postures and two breathing exercises.

Multiple studies have proven that this healing, therapeutic sequence is the best medicine for many aches and pains.

All movements are within the body’s natural range of motion, and practicing regularly can help maintain or restore the movement potential of joints.

For many, the 90-minute class is considered the prescription the body needs, while the 60 is the maintenance when taking a 90 isn’t possible.

If you haven’t tried the 90-minute class, do your body and your mind a favor and take it! 

You have five opportunities every week to work it into your schedule and see what it’s all about!

Jul 30
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Wellness Is More Than Yoga! Get to Know Our Other Services

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Body Contouring Full Body Light Therapy MassageJust like all of our classes work together at Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness, so do our wellness services!

They can help alleviate pain, reduce stress, and make you look and feel great. 

Our resident massage therapist, Arnie Harrison, offers reflexology, cranio-sacral therapy, deep tissue therapy and warm stone massage. 

Check him out on Facebook, email him or call him at  251-533-6048 to set up an appointment. You may even see him around the studio between clients or practicing in the hot room!

Our newest wellness services are being offered by Coastal Contours and Wellness, including body contouring and full-body light therapy treatments.

Whether you want to lose stubborn fat and cellulite or enhance performance recovery, pain management and more, check out these services.

If you have questions, ask Michael or Sue Bruno. They’re usually at the studio too between appointments assisting clients, scheduling new ones and discussing the benefits of what they offer.  

We’re so lucky to have both of these great service offerings at the studio for your convenience!

 

Jul 24
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BREAKING NEWS: Sterling Wins Nappie for Best Yoga Studio in Mobile!

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Nappie Awards 2019 Nappies Sterling Hot Yoga Best Yoga Studio in MobileWe did it! Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness won the Nappie Award for the Best Yoga Studio in Mobile!

But we could not have achieved this amazing honor without the support and votes of our students and friends.  So thank you!

Thank you also to our friends, our students, our staff and our teachers for making us THE BEST!

Join us at the formal presentation of the Nappie Awards Friday, July 26 at The Saenger Theatre in downtown Mobile to celebrate.

Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Awards presentation begins at 7 p.m., so you have time to take the Happy Hour class too!

Jul 03
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Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! It’s Even More Important in the Summer!

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Importance of Hydration Summer Hydration Hydration and Hot YogaStaying hydrated is essential if you regularly practice our hot yoga and Pilates classes. But in the summer, it becomes even more important.

Adequate hydration helps the heart pump more efficiently, optimizes blood pressure, regulates body temperature, lubricates joints, aids in digestion and more.

When practicing at Sterling Hot Yoga & Wellness, we recommend drinking a minimum of half of your body weight in ounces (even more in the summer!) at least 40 minutes before class begins.

Drinking water is one of the best ways to stay hydrated. But you can get hydrated in other ways, such as by eating fresh fruits and vegetables. 

Coconut water and other electrolyte replacements may help you bounce back after an especially hot day and/or yoga or Pilates session.

Some other tips to stay hydrated, even in the Gulf Coast summer heat:

– Invest in a reusable water bottle. Invest in a reusable water bottle. Keep it filled and close by, and take regular water breaks throughout the day. 

– Set water consumption goals daily and stick to them! Set water consumption goals and stick to them! It may help to set a schedule just to keep you on track.

– Infuse your water with flavor to make it more appealing. If the taste of water gets too boring, boost it with the addition of fresh fruit, like limes, lemons, berries, cucumbers and the like.

We’ve got great hydration options at the studio just for you! Whether you need water, coconut water, Ultima electrolyte replacement or delicious WTRMLN WTR, we’ve got you covered to keep up your hydration or help you replenish after class! 

Jun 25
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You STILL Have Time to Sign Up and Play Bingo!

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Sterling Summer Bingo Challenge Sterling Hot Yoga Mobile ALAre you having fun playing bingo? You can still get in on the Sterling Summer Bingo Challenge!

Remember, you have until Wednesday, July 31 to get as many stamps on your card as possible.

As you collect rows or columns of stamps on your card, you’ll earn little prizes along the way, such as one stick of Ultima electroylte replacement, one WTRMLN WTR or coconut water, a FREE class pass for a friend, one month of UNLIMITED kangen water and a T-shirt when you complete the card.

Everyone who blacks out every square on their card will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a chance to win even bigger prizes!

Cards are available at the front desk! If you haven’t signed up yet, do it! If you’re playing bingo and you feel like you’ve gotten behind, you have plenty of time to jump back in!

 

Jun 18
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10 Reasons to Keep Up Your Practice This Summer!

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Reasons to Practice Hot Yoga in Summer Benefits of Practicing Yoga in Summer Sterling Hot Yoga“But it’s so hot outside!” We get it! Mobile is known for being super hot, super humid and super rainy (usually all three in a very short span of time).

But maintaining a regular practice when it’s just as hot outside is really good for you. Here’s 10 reasons why!

1. Strengthen your heat tolerance. Keep your cool outside of the hot room, literally.

2. Get fit for summer activities. If you spend more time outside running, playing golf, throwing a Frisbee, etc., you’ll have more strength and stamina.

3. Make progress in your practice. If you’re body is already warmed up, thanks to Mother Nature, you won’t need as much time to loosen up in the hot room.

4. It will keep you hydrated! Yes, you need more water (electrolytes too!) in the summer to bounce back.

5. You’ll make healthier eating choices. When you feel good, you’ll take better care of yourself!

6. Be better prepared for your next class. The heat prolongs the flexibility and relaxation you’ve achieved, so you’re body is ready to practice!

7. Keep your body and mind energized. We’re not saying you shouldn’t relax, but yoga can help you kick that sluggish summer feeling.

8. Spend more time with your yoga family. Being around a positive community like ours is good for your soul.

9. Get over the fear of the “fall return.” If you’ve maintained your practice, you’re already there!

10. Yoga is never a bad idea. If you’re tired, stressed, anxious, busy, show up anyway.

Ready to come back? We’ve got specials just for you!

 

May 08
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Congratulations, Jacqueline Bodet!

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5 in 5 Cinco de Mayo Challenge Winner - SHYWApparently y’all don’t mind sweating for the chance of getting tacos! Quite a few students signed up for our Cinco de Mayo Challenge.

Though it was a short challenge–5 classes in 5 days–the reward was too delicious not to work hard for.

Congratulations to everyone who signed up, showed up and completed their goal. Special congrats to Jacqueline Bodet, the winner of the $30 gift certificate to Taco Mama, one of our awesome neighbors!

These dedicated yogis completed the Cinco de Mayo Challenge:

Jacqueline Bodet
Candice Cravins
Kristan Faris
Mary Flinchum
Kirsten Kraljevic
Danny Miller
Alice Nolen
Audrey Williamson

Stay tuned for more challenge announcements and opportunities to win delicious prizes!