Indoor cycling is an excellent workout with motivating instruction, upbeat music, and a combination of resistance and positions, all of which leave you feeling great afterwards. If you’ve been to a handful of classes (or more!), you’ve probably noticed that many of your fellow riders have upped their footwear game and aren’t wearing sneakers anymore. Maybe you’ve seen them do
You were going to be at the studio for your class on time and then BOOM – traffic jam! Or maybe your boss let the meeting run long and now you’re rushed. You’re probably thinking you should just cancel or skip it – you don’t want to upset the instructor or get nasty looks from other students. This is
Have you ever had a gym membership that you wanted to cancel but you found out that cancelling it required you to hand deliver a written letter of why you want to cancel? When you finally found time to show up and deliver it, you were met with more red tape, sales pitches, or a guilt trip from the business
Muladhara (mula meaning “root” and adhara meaning “base” or “support” in Sanskrit) is also known as the Root Chakra. This chakra is the seat of the body, located between the base of the spine and the tailbone. It’s strongly linked to the earth element, and holds your ability to dig deep and firmly root yourself in life. The root chakra
Skip to the video Half Pigeon (or Ardha Kapotasana in Sanskrit) is one of those yoga shapes that people seem to love or dread. The good news is there’s plenty of options for it that may allow you to feel more supported in the shape and in control of the amount of sensation you wish to experience. There’s also a
Let’s learn about your booty! If you’ve been around the fitness world, you’ve probably heard your butt being referred to by a muscle group, the glutes. Did you know that there are actually many muscles that make up this group of muscles? It’s okay if you didn’t, that’s why you’re here, to learn! Why is it valuable to learn about
It’s overwhelming when looking at trying something new, but especially when there’s so many different options and you don’t know the difference between them all! That’s definitely true when it comes to yoga. Are all yoga classes slow and focused on stretching? What’s hot yoga? We know there’s a lot of questions when it comes to knowing what class is
Have you ever wondered why studio prices are what they are? Why are they different than big box gym prices? Where does my monthly membership go within the business? Everyone has their own relationship when it comes to money. Maybe you think studio pricing is outrageous or you think it’s a steal. We’re not here to change your mind or
Your chakras are energy centers in your body. They can be closed off (or blocked) or open (unblocked), or somewhere along the spectrum between the two. Each chakra corresponds to organs, emotions, and metaphysical parts of you. Sound Baths use sound waves at different frequencies to realign the cells in your body to their natural and optimal vibrational state. So
Have you heard that cardio is the key to losing weight? What’s more cardio than a high intensity fast paced indoor cycling class? By this logic, cycling classes should be the fast track way to a slim waistline, right? Plus, the dimly lit room, loud music, and ecstatic motivation from the leader of the class makes it way more fun!
