This past week, a friend at the studio asked me how there were so many amazing women over 50 in one space. It’s no secret. All of us do yoga. I started practicing yoga in my 20s, and it changed my life.
The quest for fitness and wellness is something that unites us all, regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity. However, while people strive to look good, some are swayed by health fads or shortcuts that offer quick results at the expense of their overall health. But what if there was a secret formula to being ageless? A way to stay fit and healthy even as we age? Well, there is, and all it takes is practicing Yoga. Yoga is the ultimate tool for building and maintaining a healthy body, and it deserves recognition.
Yoga is Ageless
Firstly, Yoga has been around for millennia, and for a good reason – it works. Through its combination of physical postures, breathwork, and meditation, Yoga strengthens the body, boosts the immune system, improves circulation, and sharpens the mind. Regular practice of Yoga has been proven to lower stress levels, manage depression and anxiety, reduce inflammation and chronic pain, improve balance and coordination, and increase energy levels.
Secondly, Yoga is for everyone. Regardless of your age, health status, or fitness level, there is a Yoga practice that can benefit you. It’s not a workout but a work-in. Yoga is low-impact and non-judgmental. It’s a practice that encourages self-acceptance and self-love, two critical ingredients for a healthy body and mind. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, you can reap the benefits with regular practice.
Thirdly, Yoga teaches us self-discipline and consistency through Tapas, a yama of the eight limbs of Yoga, meaning heat, discipline, and practice. By showing up for ourselves daily, we build healthy habits that transcend Yoga and apply to other areas of our lives. Consistency breeds success, and what better way to cultivate consistency and discipline than through Yoga practice?
Fourthly, Yoga not only improves your physical body and mind. Yoga can change your genes. Research on yoga and meditative practices can change how you process stress and inflammation.
Read more in this article in Time Magazine.
Finally, Yoga fosters a sense of community. If you have been to our studio or practice at home, there is a sense of camaraderie and support that comes from being part of a community. Practicing alongside like-minded individuals creates a supportive environment that encourages us to keep showing up for ourselves and each other. Did you stop by our Haunt the Block party this past Thursday? Our Sunshine Community is the best.
Yoga is more than exercise; it’s a way of life. Start today if you’re looking for a way to stay fit, healthy, and ageless. With its multitude of benefits, adaptability, inclusivity, and sense of community, Yoga is the secret formula to being ageless.
Studio News
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Check out Sunshine School of Yoga, a Yoga Alliance Registered School
If you are looking to teach yoga or deepen your yoga practice, join Sunshine on this Life-Changing Journey. Sunshine School of Yoga is an accredited school registered with Yoga Alliance, the governing body of yoga. We began our School of Yoga to train yoga teachers to find their voice and listen to their hearts when connecting with yoga students.
Our training options can be 100% in-person, 100% online, or hybrid. How do you want to learn? When you sign up for training at Sunshine, you are entitled to unlimited in-person classes with your paid tuition. Sunshine School of Yoga.
We offer 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training, both starting in January.
Reach out if you need any more information or assistance.
Events
Sunrise Sound Bath & Power Flow
Sunshine Yoga Shack 127 North Main St
Saturday October 28th 7:00am – 8:00am
Join Mallory for an energizing sunrise power flow and sound bath. If vinyasa style yoga is not your jam, this class is a perfect way to ease into a brief power practice ending with an invigorating 30-minute sound bath. Sound meditation is based on the idea that every part of your body creates a vibration which resonates in a certain way. Sound healing works by sending sound waves throughout the body helping restore balance at a cellular level. The benefits include deep relaxation, better sleep, increased brain wave frequency and decreased stress and anxiety. Feel free to bring blankets, pillows, essential oils, or anything else to make your practice more comfortable. All levels welcome!
Experiencing anxiety, lack of motivation, or brain fog? Looking for a safe space to talk about mental health? This class will begin with tuning into your body via gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises, followed by recognizing and releasing stored emotions in areas of the body. This practice will give you another tool to release emotions both in the studio and on your own! We will finish with a share circle to deepen our experience and connect with others so you no longer feel alone in your journey. Join Melissa,a Licensed Professional Counselor and registered Yoga Teacher for a relaxing yoga experience to release negative energy in the body and connect with others about mental health.
Are you looking to get out of your head and into your body? Join Lynn in this two-hour workshop as she guides you through the ancient art of Thai Body Work, which is designed to calm the mind and help release tension from the body.
Using mindful pressure points and gentle rocking motions, partners will be encouraged to let go of stress and reconnect with themselves and their partners.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring someone you feel comfortable touching. Each partner will have a turn as we move through a sequence of techniques to move the body in a relaxed environment.
Sunday, November 12th at 2:00 p.m.
Step right up! Get your tickets now for an incredible spectacle!
Join us for an enchanting performance by the Sunshine Aerialist at the Farr Best Theater, just a stone’s throw away from our studio.
Prepare to be mesmerized as we take you on a journey through the looking glass. In our seventh year of hosting this event, we proudly showcase the mesmerizing art of Aerial Silks, where everything you witness is a testament to the skills we acquire through our aerial classes.
After the show, we will head to the Studio for the after-party with cocktails and snacks.
Don’t miss out on this breathtaking experience! Tickets are on sale Now.
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Book your classes this week in the studio or online. See why Living Magazine and Fort Worth Magazine voted Sunshine THE BEST yoga studio.