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What to Wear for Hot Yoga
You have decided you’re going to practice hot yoga. Good for you! (Psst…we have a confession. Sunstone Yoga is actually body temperate yoga, not “hot,” with our warmest class at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, with 60% humidity.) Your body and mind … Continue reading
Taking Care of Your Hair and Skin
So you are regularly attending classes at Sunstone, working hard, sweating like crazy, all the while loving the change that your yoga practice has created in your life. BUT, as you spend more time with your practice, you are noticing … Continue reading
Be Observant
We’re talking about our values from the student perspective one by one. Previously, we talked about being Engaged. Next up: how to be Observant. The most obvious (and probably easiest) thing to observe is what happens in your body, physically. How do … Continue reading
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Me, Myself, and the Mirror
You walk into the dark, quiet yoga room hoping to relax–to check your worries at the door and not have to deal with things for a period of time. The lights gradually turn on; you hear your teacher’s voice. You … Continue reading
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Be Engaged Throughout Your Class
Last week, we introduced Sunstone’s vision as well as the Five Teaching Principles that guide our teachers in helping our students cultivate their very best selves. These principles are our core values, the foundation on which we’ve built our studios. … Continue reading
Our Five Teaching Principles
At Sunstone Yoga, our 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. In order to work towards this … Continue reading
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Tagged consistent, engaged, kind and grateful, observant, teaching principles, yoga values
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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 … Continue reading
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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 … Continue reading
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Workshops and Yoga
What is it about workshops and yoga? Every yoga-centric magazine you open contains pages upon pages of ads for yoga workshops and retreats enticing you to practice with X guru in Y exotic location, attend a quick weekend “detox,” expand … Continue reading
Be an Accountability Partner
Ac·count·abil·i·ty Part·ner \ə-ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē ˈpärt-nər\ One who as an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility for the actions of another with whom they are associated. Yes, Accountability Partners are different from your run-of-the-mill yoga “buddy.” We’ve talked about why you should have … Continue reading
