MINDBODYYoga Therapy for a Healthy Spine
YOGA THERAPY TIPS FROM DR. MARK URIDEL Maintaining a strong, integrated core is one of the best ways to have a healthy spine. Two key muscles are integral to core strength – the transversus abdominis and… Read more.
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Community Classes are Back!
SPECIALLY PRICED CLASSES FOR ALL Our Community Class program offers various fitness and yoga that are perfect for those on a budget. These accessible exercise options are open to all in our community – both members… Read more.
How the Moon Can Guide Your Practice
Whether you’re an astrophysicist, an astrologist, or a yogi, you’re probably keeping a close eye on the lunar cycle. Even if you’re a more casual yoga class attendant, or not at all, you’ve likely at… Read more.
The Power of Vibrations: Sound Bath Benefits
A SOUND BATH FOR ALL THE GOOD VIBES Have you ever experienced the wonders of a sound bath? We all know and love a regular, cozy bath. Now imagine not needing to soak in a tub,… Read more.
Best Start Package
Get the best start to achieve your fitness goal! Individual training is a core element in our community. Our trainers are seasoned experts in their trade, whether it be strength and conditioning, rehabilitation, Pilates, or Yoga…. Read more.
Ashtanga Mysore – What it Is, What it Isn’t, and What You Need to Know to Get Started
I’ve been working at Castle Hill Fitness for 4 years and practicing Yoga on and off for ten, but I’ve always been curious and a little bit intimidated by the Ashtanga Mysore class offered in the… Read more.
Yoga Classes for Every Mood
WE’VE GOT ALL VIBES COVERED A healthy and successful fitness routine relies on balance – mixing up lower-intensity workouts in between your high-intensity days, while challenging your muscles in a different way. Also, sometimes you just… Read more.
Free Yoga Week 2020
BRINGING FREE DAY OF YOGA HOME Local Austin gym, Castle Hill Fitness, is offering a free week of virtual yoga classes beginning Labor Day, September 7, 2020. Labor Day is traditionally the city’s designated “Free Day… Read more.
Valentine’s Ideas to Set Your Heart Racing
FITNESS FOR ALL THE FEELS When planning out Valentine’s Day activities, there’s a certain vibe everyone strives for. You want something that makes you feel great, puts that flush in your cheeks, gets the heart racing,… Read more.
Your New Year’s Day Fitness Plans
A Strong New Year’s Day If your mission is to dive straight into a successful New Year, than we’re here to support you! We will have several special offerings available on New Year’s Day for you… Read more.
We’ve Got Your Work Week Fitness Covered!
You already schedule all your other meetings – time to start adding these fitness classes into your work week calendar. Our 360 location has mid-day classes that could perfectly coincide with your lunch break every Monday… Read more.
Vacation Retreat: Adventures in Santa Fe
This past August, Yoga Instructor Anna Gieselman and Pilates Instructor Jae Hoon escaped the summer heat and led 8 Castle Hill members on a week-long Pilates and Yoga retreat to the slightly cooler Santa Fe, New… Read more.
Three Cooling Yoga Poses for Texas Survival
No matter what season the rest of the country says is happening or how surrounded by pumpkin spice we are… fall weather takes a while to hit in Austin. While we unfortunately can’t usher in… Read more.
Turn the Switch Off with Restorative Yoga
TURN THE SWITCH OFF In our modern day society, we spend a lot of time in the ‘ON’ position. We are like light bulbs burning bright all the time, until we burn out. We are living… Read more.
Deeper Downward Dog? Open the Door!
Go Deeper in Downward Dog on the Door You don’t need a fancy yoga wall to enjoy the benefits of a supported yoga posture! Yoga Instructor, Anna Gieselman, is here to show you that even a… Read more.
Quick Guide to a Correct Chaturanga
Chaturanga, or ‘Four-Limbed Staff Pose’, is a foundational yoga pose that appears in many vinyasa flows – commonly referred to as a Low Plank. Though Chaturanga is utilized even in beginner yoga classes, it is a… Read more.
The Fluid Nature of Form
Achieve Less Pain and Greater Ease with Fluidity Most of us understand that moving with good alignment and form is important to avoid injury and strains. When we exercise with a focus on form we also… Read more.
What to Know about Austin School of Yoga’s Teacher Training
Austin School of Yoga is back with a new installment of the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program at our Downtown location! Ashley and Tracey met here at Castle Hill Fitness as instructors, and later combined efforts… Read more.
Top Options for Mothers at Castle Hill Fitness
Mothers are the center of the household…and the walls, and the foundation, and the roof – and we get it, it’s exhausting! But no fear mama, we got you! Our fitness trainers and instructors have the… Read more.
Staff Spotlight: Morgan Malia
When you come to Castle Hill Fitness, you’re entering so much more than just a gym. You’re entering a community – an innovative hub of talented professionals who are here to support your fitness and wellness journey. Between our… Read more.
Your Guide to Yoga at Castle Hill Fitness
At Castle Hill Fitness, we are proud to offer Austin’s finest yoga instruction in a supportive, encouraging, and relaxing environment. Our center encompasses four beautifully appointed studios across two locations, fully equipped with an array of… Read more.
Staff Spotlight: Anna Gieselman
When you come to Castle Hill Fitness, you’re entering so much more than just a gym. You’re entering a community – an innovative hub of talented professionals who are here to support your fitness and wellness journey. Between our… Read more.
What to Expect from a Yoga Immersion
Starting this March, and over the course of 6 weekends, Charly Pivert will be leading students in a 100-hour Immersion of the life-affirming philosophy of Anusara Yoga®. As a pre-requisite to the Anusara Yoga teacher training, this… Read more.
Who Are We Wednesday: Kim
Kim has been teaching yoga since 2006 and has a gift for guiding her students through the hard work and challenge of asana practice with laughter and humility. Her clear and encouraging teaching style allows even… Read more.
Why Vision Boards are Important to Unleash Your Potential
Next month, Maricarmen Wilson will host a workshop for women that will guide participants to create Fall season rituals through vision boards and meditation. But why Vision Boards? And why are they an important tool to… Read more.
Unbinding The Rope- Yoga for Fascial Release
September 3rd is the first of four yoga workshops focusing on fascia. We will cover the Superficial Backline aka the Dorsal Sheath in this first class. For more information read Anna’s blog below and click here to… Read more.
Who Are We Wednesday: Ashley & Tracey
Ashley and Tracey have been teaching yoga here at Castle Hill Fitness for 3 and 4 years, respectively. They actually met here and later combined efforts to create Austin School of Yoga and we’re super honored… Read more.
We Love Our Grads: Juan
Juan Anguiano is one of our yoga instructors- you can find him at Castle Hill Fitness most days at 6:30am teaching Ashtanga. He’s also a personal trainer and he ALSO just graduated from UT. (Whew!) He recently… Read more.
#superfunpopup with Super Fun Yoga Pants
On March 2nd and 5th, 2016 we hosted our 1st #popup event- brought to the Castle by Super Fun Yoga Pants, who- “believe that a life full of your own personal mood-brighteners is a life better led…. Read more.
December Meditation Challenge
Welcome to the December Meditation Challenge! Click the links below to listen to each days meditation and enjoy! Intro to the Meditation Series: December 1st: Photo of River Rock Finished with Gold Leaf by Andy Goldsworthy December… Read more.
Hip Tips to Beat the Heat with Yoga!
It is important to keep up your daily practice in hot months. We need the mental and physical stamina that yoga practice provides. We want to practice in such a way that generates useful heat and… Read more.
Core Complex by Forrest Yoga Teacher Tracey Silverman
My core is not a new exploration for me, but like any meaningful relationship, it’s one that evolves, deepens in understanding, and challenges me to no end. It’s part of me that beckons and often times screams for attention. My… Read more.
Hands-On-Healing Workshop Weekend Recap
On the last weekend of February 2015, Castle Hill Fitness Forrest Yoga teachers Tracey Silverman (left) and Ashley Cheng (right) led Hands-on-Healing: Master the Art of Assisting, a weekend Yoga immersion combining asana practice, discussion of principles… Read more.
Prana Yoga, Thursdays @ 7:15pm
What is Prana Yoga? From the roots of Yogic language, “Prana” is a Sanskrit word meaning “Life Force. Prana Yoga is a form of Vinyasa with Tantric roots for developing strength in the body, mind, and… Read more.
Dogs Out Loud Fundraiser Yoga Class
On Sunday, February 25th, Castle Hill Fitness donated space for a fundraiser held by Dogs Out Loud. This is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2012 to provide the training and behavior intervention needed to help… Read more.
December Meditation Challenge
MEDITATION CHALLENGE December 1st-December 31st You may be familiar with our annual Fitness Challenge which encourages folks to stay on top of their physical health regime. This is the same approach except it is geared… Read more.
Gobble gobble…grumble
The holiday eating season is upon us and the truth is that many of us are going to overeat at some point or indulge in rich foods that are not in our regular diet. As a… Read more.
Restorative Yoga & Profound Rest, by Kori Jones
Restorative yoga is the exploration of one’s ease, relaxing into what is, and restoring the physical body, nervous system, and mind to a place of equanimity. It serves as an antidote to one of our society’s… Read more.
Member Spotlight & Interview! Meet Julio Otazo
Castle Hill Fitness (CHF) Member Spotlight Interview CHF: How long have you been a member at Castle Hill? I have been a member at Castle Hills since the fall of 13.’ I’ve been attending classes +… Read more.
Yoga Illumined – Teacher Training – Spotlight Dave Cohen
1) When did you graduate from Yoga Illumined Teacher Training? Dec 2013 2) What inspired you to take Yoga Illumined? After growing my yoga practice in Austin over 7 years, a friend recommended the… Read more.
Some Like It Hot, Some Do Not
Kerry Hugins asked me to write a blog on how our yoga practice can help us deal with the brutal heat of Texas summers. I was quite keen to write about this aspect of yoga practice…. Read more.
What is Iyengar Yoga?
People often ask me what is Iyengar Yoga. Simply put, Iyengar yoga is the style of yoga that is taught by BKS Iyengar, his family, and those who study the method. The national Iyengar web site… Read more.
Prenatal Yoga: Building Community and Mama Strength
Prenatal Yoga creates a community space for new mamas + experienced mamas alike to build camaraderie in their unique, beautiful and challenging experiences. The asana helps women prepare their physical bodies for giving birth by cultivating… Read more.
Bon Voyage! to Jenny and Sharon
We’d like to bid farewell and good luck to Jenny Russo and Sharon Moon, two of our veteran Ashtanga Yoga teachers, as they leave Castle Hill at the end of the month. Jenny Russo will be… Read more.
‘Lighting the Fire Within’ by Charly Pivert
Recently one of my students asked me, “Is it better to stay longer in a pose or repeat the pose with a shorter timing?” The word Hatha as in Hatha Yoga literally means, “to strike “… Read more.
‘The Truth About Yoga’ (Dudes, you may want to read this) by Kim Schaefer
Yoga is not about being bendy. Can’t touch your toes with your legs straight? I’ve been there. Those of us in the tight hamstring club actually have an advantage. Sounds crazy right? Truth is, the tight-in-body… Read more.
‘Above & Beyond’ by Charly Pivert
“Above & beyond” is where the practice of Yoga leads us. Yet, before we expand “Above & Beyond”, we always start with our connection to “Below and within”. At the beginning of each practice we start… Read more.
Ashtanga Primary Series Chart
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Yoga Diary – Mysore Recap by Jenny Wicke
I’m not typically a blogger but some of you have asked about my recent trip to India. I probably told you “it was relaxing” or that “mostly I sat on the beach.” More specifically, this journey… Read more.
An Athlete’s Attempt at Being a Yogi
My name is Erin and I don’t stretch. I run, cycle and sometimes I swim. Every thing I do from driving in my car to sitting at my laptop has me going in the same direction…. Read more.
