Sunstone Yoga

I love how big this studio is! The space is bright and open. The filtered air and water helps me escape from the world for a little while. I also like not having to bring my own towels or mats back and forth from home to practice. Pros: Clean! Free Mat and Towel Service Cons: Haven't found any yet more

I've been going to Sunstone Sterling Garden for about 6 months. It was my first time taking yoga classes and I love it. It didn't take long to get used to the heat. I originally started yoga because I heard it might help with stress and insomnia and it definitely has helped. I'm also more toned and feel better all over. The teachers at Sunstone are caring and professional. the studio is nice and there are a variety of classes at convenient times. You can't beat their 10 days for $10 deal to start up. Check it out. more

\r I have been taking yoga for about six months and have completed over 75 classes. I try to come at least 3 times a week. Maria, one of your instructors, commented on how she could see the change in my body. My upper body and legs are leaner and I am getting back my waistline and muscle tone. My goal is to lose all my excess body fat and to eliminate those stress toxins that have caused middle age spreading. My friends have also commented on my overall appearance, telling me that I look rested and I am walking taller. Maybe I have grown an inch from all that stretching!\r Phyllis Whigham more

I will have been running regularly for 30 years. I calculate I have logged somewhere around 35,000 to 40,000 miles over the years. I have always enjoyed both the physiological and psychological benefits of exercise. Running has helped me stay physically, emotionally and intellectually fit. Running is a creative time for me. While my body is enjoying the repetitive movement, my mind is free. Ideas come freely.\r Two years ago, I started practicing yoga at Sunstone. During my first few classes, it was a challenge just to remain in the room. It seemed so hot. I couldn't drink enough water. I couldn't imagine I would ever move into standing bow, fixed firm or Tibetan Camel and many of the other poses. But, something kept drawing me back. With each class I progressed just a little more. After a few weeks, I began to move into the postures more deeply. I began to appreciate the heat and the cleansing perspiration. I learned to breathe in a way running never taught me. The nagging little pains and soreness from running I had learned to accept began to disappear. I rarely have pain in my body now. When I do, it's normally gone after one visit to the studio.\r I noticed yoga brought me an emotional peacefulness and mental clarity similar to what I experience from running but a little different. For me, running is an ""inside out"" process. I like to run in the morning. I get energized and my mind gets engaged. Yoga is ""outside in"". I like to practice yoga at the end of the day because it helps me to integrate, accept and release. Yoga is about strength, balance, focus, self control and clarity. Last summer, I attended a retreat conducted by Sam Keene, the author of ""Fire in the Belly"". At one point, he asked participants to think of their ""sacred places"". It was a no-brainer for me. Your studio has become one of my ""sacred places"" now.\r Ed Rankin Pros: Fantastic for pain management for me more

I first came to Sunstone in January 2004. I had already been doing power and Iyengar yoga classes at another fitness center. I also was running and doing spin class. \r I thought the concept of doing yoga in such heat was insane and I never imagined I would walk through the door! But I was looking for something to challenge my enthusiasm, so I let a friend talk me into the 10 -day introductory offer. The first class, The heat bothered me, but I loved the challenge. I came 4 or 5 times a week for those first few months, and immediately felt more physically and mentally balanced. I am fairly strong, but my balance has never been great and I have very tight hips and hamstrings. The physical benefits are immense. When I control my eating, there is a definite weight loss benefit from fitness yoga. I feel toned and balanced when I am standing and sitting. It has helped me with the stress in my life. I have learned to rely on breathing to calm myself instead of reacting hastily to outside annoyances. My running form improved and I felt stronger in spin class and when lifting weights. When I?m having a hard time in the outside world, the 90 minutes in class is a welcome respite. As a businessperson, I immediately recognized the excellence of the Sunstone operation. The instructors were great, the business side worked well, and everyone was welcoming and encouraging. I think that is a key thing, since it is a little frightening to challenge yourself in a 99 degree room. When I walk through the front door of the studio I begin to calm down. That depressurization continues as I walk down the hall to the locker room. By the time I enter the hot room, I am ready to take deep breaths and take the floor. The different teaching styles are welcomed and I never feel embarrassed if I fall out of a balancing pose or can't even reach my toes! When class is over, I feel ready to face the world.\r Karen Austin Pros: You can travel and go to classes all over the usa! more

I had worked out with weights for 20 yrs and was kind of burned out on the whole thing. I had previously done Iyengar Yoga for about 2 years and while it offered all of the great benefits of yoga, it didn't offer the same kind of workout benefits that I would like to experience.\r Once I started going to Sunstone, it became apparent really quickly that at Sunstone, you got the best of both worlds - the mental and personal benefits and challenges that regular yoga offers along with an incredible physical workout. Once I started going to Sunstone, I replaced all of my other exercise routines with my Sunstone practice.\r I've also found that Sunstone offers a great amount of instruction and practice on the ""yoga-side"" of things, which I like. You just have to try out different classes and teachers to find out about it. It?s not just about sweating.\r Another great benefit is since I started going to Sunstone, I went from about 210 lbs to 190 lbs, where I've stayed for the past two years. Overall, I think I'm in the best shape I've ever been in and I know it's because of Sunstone.\r Kim Fredenburg Pros: Fantastic for weight loss! more

\r Weight loss, cellulite loss, lower stress, improved mental perspective and a healthier lifestyle are all benefits I've gained coming to Sunstone Yoga. At over 110 classes now, I can truly say that I definitely feel it in my practice when I've had a hard day at work, a confrontation with a special someone, or just an extended period of low quality sleep. This form of working out is absolutely the best program to keep me in tune with my body, and my mind and how my whole system is affected by them. Thank you! Thank you!\r Wendi McGowan Pros: Great value for everyone! more

This place is great. I have been going for 2 months and I feel better than I have felt in a long time. If you are a beginner or even been practicing for awhile this is the place to start. The instructors are the best. They have helped improve my practice with thorough instructions and spotting me in the poses. I highly recommend the Houston center. The facility is the nicest in town and the price is right.\r \r Ken Andreas Pros: Nice facilities with caring instructors Cons: I could not find any more