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Yoga at home
Fitness
Published Monday Mar 23, 2020 by Dani Schenone

How to Support Your Local Yoga Studios from Home

COVID-19
Yoga
Perspective
Mindbody Community

The following is a guest article from the internal Mindbody community.

Our world has turned upside down and not so much in the fun, handstand kind of way. We’ve been asked to stay inside, away from our local communities and our normal routines. As a student, not having access to my favorite yoga classes has been hard on both my body and mind (missing that hot yoga therapy sesh, le sigh). As an instructor, I worry about my peers’ livelihoods as their work comes to a halt.  

The studio experience has been taken away from us.

In its absence is the opportunity to share our local favorites beyond their city limits. We have a chance to support our communities in new ways. We do that by sharing and participating in their efforts to deliver movement in innovative ways. We do that by offering support beyond our memberships. It’s up to us to help keep our small businesses afloat and our robust communities alive. The ask? Find new ways to support your favorite studios. Participate in the offerings they have created and share what they are doing. Connect with others about your experiences. 

Got it? Okay, I’ll start. Here are mine.  

Shine Yoga Studios

For you fellow yogis out there, this is my “home studio”. This Northern California studio is committed to its students’ home practice. Not only are they selling blocks, bolsters and mats for at-home use (prop-heavy savasana forever), but they are offering free yoga and barre classes via Vimeo. Live classes are also available. Sign up through the Mindbody app.  

SLO Yoga Center

All you need is a Mindbody account to get access to this location's digital studio, where they feature nine free classes, ranging from gentle yoga to HIIT Pilates. Do yourself a favor and take the Flow and Stretch yoga class after a long day of #wfh (trust).  

Soho Yoga

This beachy studio packs a huge punch. Join their Patreon for classes from the studio’s larger-than-life owner, starting at four minutes all the way up to a full, 60-minute sweat. Keep a lookout for live classes, promoted on their Instagram.  

Spark Yoga

Spark Flow? Yoga Sculpt? Bootcamp? This studio’s variety will keep your body guessing. You will break a sweat with their free digital offerings - cough, cough, Power Flow. A mat towel is a must.  

Lotus House

This Nebraskan studio has offered its community a virtual studio for years. Within the last week, they’ve added 120 percent more content (think yoga nidra, cycle, meditation, even audio runs). They even offer virtual kids classes, too! 

Send help financially!

Brass tacks: Studios can use your help financially. There are many ways to support your second homes during this trying time. I've actually seen friends send their favorite instructors (and stylists for that matter) support via Venmo. People are getting clever, and the outpouring of support is amazing. Don’t hesitate to reach out to see how you can help. It’s up to us to keep our communities alive as more and more of us shelter in place.  

These are trying times, but we will get through it together, one virtual down dog at a time.  

What are your favorite studios doing to keep their community connected and moving? Tell us (and tag us) on @Mindbody!  

 

Remember, we are getting through this together, and together we will emerge stronger. To show your local studios support during this time, please visit them on Mindbody.io or in the Mindbody app and find your favorite classes (or ones you've always wanted to try). Also, tag them on social media, along with @Mindbody, and we will support in any way we can.

Dani Schenone
Written by
Dani Schenone
Associate Project Manager
About the author
During the day, you can find Dani project managing the heck out of Mindbody’s B2B marketing efforts. When the clock strikes 5, she’s either teaching a sweaty power flow, completing a seven-step skincare routine (oily skin or bust), or catching the last bit of sun on any rolling hill in San Luis Obispo.

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the kyles of kyle house fitness
Fitness
Published Wednesday Oct 06, 2021 by Denise Prichard

Community Close-up: The Kyles of Kyle House Fitness

Expert Advice
Mindbody Community
Fitness
Wellness

Kyle House Fitness is Chattanooga’s premier fitness program offering group fitness classes and personal training with the best-certified instructors and trainers in the area. Located on Chattanooga’s thriving Southside, Kyle House Fitness is more than a gym, they pride themselves on building a welcoming and inclusive community. The owners of this gym, Kyle House and Kyle Miller (AKA The Kyles), may sound familiar to you since they recently wrote a blog post for us on how to be an LGBTQIA+ ally in the fitness space.

Since they happen to be one of the most influential duos in the fitness industry, we were eager to sit down and learn more about what wellness means to them. Ready to get to know The Kyles better? Let’s dive in.

Tell us about yourself. What led you to where you are now? 

We have always had a love for fitness. From an early age, we were both very athletic (swimming, gymnastics, and cheerleading). Once we graduated, we slowly transitioned into training young athletes and then later started working on our careers. Kyle House started personal training at a large gym and began building a solid career as a personal trainer and groups fitness instructor. Kyle Miller started working in marketing and communications ranging from politics, law enforcement, and tech becoming a leading public relations professional. After working in their fields for about 10 years they decided to combine their love of fitness with their experience and built one of the most successful fitness facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Wellness to us has always been about leading a life that is balanced. It's not all fitness, it's not all work, it's not all fun...
What inspired you to open your business? What motivates you day-to-day?  

During our time working at other gyms and visiting other facilities that many were either missing qualified and motivating trainers, topnotch customer service, or a workout that was balanced and would lead to results for everyone whether they were casual fitness enthusiasts or hardcore athletes. We are motivated on a day-to-day basis by the idea that we can always be better. The experience can get better, the community can grow stronger, and we can continue to show people that fitness is more than just a way to look good, it's therapy.

What does wellness mean to you? Has it evolved over the past couple of years? 

Wellness to us has always been about leading a life that is balanced. It's not all fitness, it's not all work, it's not all fun... it's not all healthy food, it's not just junk food—it's about finding a way to reach your own personal goals while still having a healthy relationship with fitness, friends, family, and food—otherwise known as the four Fs.

If you're in the Chattanooga area, you should definitely check out Kyle House Fitness to take your wellness routine to the next level. You can book classes on the Mindbody app or through their KHF app.

denise prichard
Written by
Denise Prichard
Senior Marketing Content Specialist
About the author
Denise Prichard is a certified yoga instructor (RYT-200) and an experienced content marketing professional with a penchant for writing compelling copy within the health, wellness and beauty industries. When she isn't writing or editing, you can find her teaching yoga classes, at a spin class or hanging out with her rescue pups.