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Apr 05
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Build a Stronger, Safer Backward Bend in April Workshop

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BOOK YOUR CLASS BELOW

Backbending Essentials

with Michelle Ryan

Saturday April 30 from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Backward bends are essential in any yoga practice, as they provide a counter-stretch from forward folds. But think of the MANY forward folds you do every day, from cooking to driving to working over a computer to texting. Not only does backward bending provide an important counter movement to these activities, but also it helps you maintain a strong, healthy spine and improved posture. This month you can learn to build a stronger, safer backbend with Michelle Ryan on Saturday, April 30 from 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Michelle will break down postures in the original hot yoga sequence (and their complements in vinyasa) and discuss ways to help you deepen your practice. During the workshop, she will present various stretches and tips to help you open your shoulders, hamstrings and hips to improve your backward bend. Expect a lively discussion and individual feedback on your postures as time allows. The room will be heated, but not quite as hot as the original hot yoga class. You are welcome to bring a notebook and pen as well. Reserve your spot for $35. We look forward to hosting this workshop for you. Look for more helpful workshops in the months to come!

Apr 04
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Congratulations to All Our Healthy Habits Challengers!

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Our 21-Day Health Habits Challenge just ended, but the power of establishing a healthy habit lasts!

We’re proud of everyone who signed up and make the effort toward reaching this goal. 

But we’re especially proud of these nine students who consistently showed up and made time for at least 21 classes this month!

Madison Brooks, 34
Angela Norris, 23
Mendy Bornfleth, 22
Alfie Fowler, 21
Bridget Wells Duke, 21
Danny Miller, 21
Nancy Taylor, 21
Tricia DeVaughn, 21
Windy Hocutt, 21

We’ll celebrate everyone this Friday, April 8 after the 5:30 p.m. Happy Hour hot yoga class.

Everyone who completed the challenge will be entered to win a drawing for these prizes: a one-hour private lesson with the teacher of your choice; gift cards to Taco Mama, Coffee Monster and more!

Of course everyone who completes the challenge will receive a special T-shirt and have the opportunity to sign the challenge wall.

Plus we’ll enjoy food provided by Ollie’s Mediterranean Grill.

Congratulations to everyone who made the effort to create healthy habits in 2022!

Feb 27
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Yin + Yoga Nidra Returns in March

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Want to look ahead with a renewed, focused mindset? Candlelight Yin + Yoga Nidra is a great way to get started on closing out old patterns and move forward with clarity.

Join Michelle on Sunday, March 27 from 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. for a special 90-minute class, during which you’ll have an opportunity to slow down, examine your thoughts and, most importantly, make self-care a top priority. 

Yin improves concentration and flexibility, and yoga nidra has been proven to activate the body’s relaxation response. Together, this combination is very powerful for your body and your mind.

Yoga nidra improves the function of the nervous system and endocrine system. It helps cells in your body regenerate and repair, decrease anxiety and improve your mood.

Additional studies indicate that yoga nidra can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and improve blood glucose fluctuations and symptoms associated with diabetes.

Candlelight Yin + Yoga Nidra is a great way to end your weekend and get prepared for the week – and more – ahead!

It’s open to the public at a special drop-in rate of $10. Reserve your spot by clicking here.

We look forward to sharing this special class with you!

Feb 27
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21-Day Healthy Habits Challenge Starts on Wednesday

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How is your year going so far? If you need motivation to stick with your healthy habits or to develop some, we’re here to help!

In March, we’re encouraging you to set healthy habits with our 2022 Healthy Habits Challenge! Since it takes about three weeks to form a habit, the challenge is to take 21 classes in 30 days and get your year off to a healthy start!

Everyone who completes the challenge will be entered to win a drawing for these prizes: a one-hour private lesson with the teacher of your choice; gift cards to local restaurants; Sterling gift cards and more!

Of course everyone who completes the challenge will receive a special T-shirt and have the opportunity to sign the challenge wall.

The Healthy Habits Challenge begins Wednesday, March 3, 2022 and ends Thursday, March 31, 2022.

Sign-up cards for the Healthy Habits Challenge will be available this week!

Feb 27
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Virtual Classes Phased Out in March, Replaced With On-Demand Options

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Due to decreased demand, we have been slowly phasing out our virtual class options.

Virtual classes have been a great asset to the studio during the height of the pandemic, but we feel they have served their purpose.

Beginning in March, virtual classes will no longer be offered. 

However, archived recordings of past live streaming classes will be available through March 31.

We will be working on creating an on-demand class option so you can still practice with us while traveling or if your scheduled doesn’t allow you to make it to the studio in time.

Stay tuned!

Dec 20
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Our New 75-Minute Class Is a Hit!

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We debuted our Original Hot 75-minute class on Thanksgiving Day, and we’ve made it a regular part of our schedule. 

It’s a great way to experience more of the classic Original Hot 90-minute sequence, while saving a little time. You’ll do one set of just a few postures.

Check it out on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or Sundays at 2:30 p.m. 

We’ve gotten great feedback from students, so make plans to try it if you haven’t already!

Nov 20
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Black Friday Deal: FREE Yoga All Day!

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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 our founding in 2010.

Our schedule on Friday, Nov. 26 will be as follows:

9 AM – Inferno Hot Pilates
Noon – Vin(yasa)/Yin
2:30 PM – Original Hot 60

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

We recommend you reserve your spot in one (or more) classes by clicking here. You may be prompted to create an account unless you have set up one previously.

Please come join us on Black Friday! You won’t find a better deal than the gift of better health!

Nov 20
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Congratulations, Fall Challengers!

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Our Practice Makes Progress 30-Day Fall Challenge recently came to an end, and we’re so proud of everyone who signed up to challenge themselves!

Completing 30 classes in 31 days is quite a challenge. But so many of you made the commitment to push yourself anyway.

Whether you completed the challenge or not, we hope that you enjoyed the benefits of practicing consistently — which is really the ongoing challenge!

Congratulations to the following students who successfully finished at least 30 classes in 30 days:

Mendy Bornfleth
Madison Brooks
Paula Brown
Sue Bruno
Robert Carlock
Mia Jetsu

Everyone who completed the challenge earned a challenge T-shirt, the signed the challenge wall and an entry into our drawing at the challenge party for some cool prizes.

A big thank you to Coffee Monster, Taco Mama and Lost Pizza Co. for donating some of our prizes, and to Ollie’s Mediterranean Grill for catering our challenge party.

Congratulations again, everyone! Keep up the great work!

Sep 27
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How We’re Getting Into the Spirit of Halloween at Sterling!

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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?
 
Don’t forget that the 30-Day Fall Challenge begins Friday, Oct. 1 and ends Sunday, Oct. 31. We’re encouraging everyone to practice 30 classes during that time, and we think these creative options will definitely inspire you to participate!
Sunday, Oct. 3 – 4:30 PM
Wheel Yin Yoga 
Experience your yin yoga practice in a new way! Deepen your backbends, open your shoulders, massage your spine and more by incorporating a yoga wheel. Wheels will be available for purchase or rent at the studio, or you are welcome to bring your own if you have one.
Monday, Oct. 18 – 7 PM
Spooky Vinyasa Flow
Experience 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. Join Bridget to get into the spirit of the season and have even more fun flowing!
Tuesday, Oct. 19 – 5:30 PM
’80s-Themed Inferno Hot Pilates
Break out your neon, jellies, leg warmers and big hair, and get ready to sweat to the fabulous tunes of the ‘80s! 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!
Thursday, Oct. 28 – 7 PM
Silent Original Hot 90
Your teacher will lead the class while practicing 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. 29 – 5:30 PM
Sunday, Oct. 31 – 10 AM
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!
Saturday, Oct. 30 – Noon
Platinum Plus
Maybe it’s a little scary to push yourself out of your comfort zone, but you and your practice will be better for it! Platinum Plus is a 75-minute intermediate-level original hot yoga class that is designed to do just that. Work toward advancing your practice with us! $10 drop-in. 
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!
Sep 27
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NEW! Wheel Yin Yoga Class on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 4:30 PM

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Have you ever used a yoga wheel?
 
It’s a great prop to help massage the spine, assist in deep backbends and aid in flexibility, and we’re introducing them at Sterling!
 
Join Michelle on Sunday, Oct. 3 at 4:30 p.m. for a yin yoga class that will incorporate yoga wheels. 
 
We’ll have wheels available at the studio for sale or rent, or you can bring your own. 
 
We also encourage you to bring a thick towel or thin blanket if you do participate.
 
Wheels are commonly associated with deepening backbends and assisting in reducing tightness in the chest and shoulders. 
 
But this class will also make use of the wheel in forward folds and hip-opening poses. 
 
Sign up here in advance so you will have access to a wheel and to reserve your spot. Class size is limited! 
 
This is the first of what we hope are even more wheel yoga classes, so we hope you can join us and let us know what you think!