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5Q Interview with @HotYogaHealthyYou

5Q Interview with Kathie Sonner, Owner of Hot Yoga Healthy You!

Tell me about your personal journey with yoga. Why is it important to you?

Interestingly, I didn’t think I liked yoga. I tried a class or two 10+ years ago and didn’t feel like it did anything for me. When I discovered a heated yoga class, at a friend’s recommendation, the world of yoga opened up within me. There was something so deep and meditative about the heated climate; an exercise of the mind as well as the body. I was absolutely hooked by my 5th class and knew I would open a studio in my town. I wanted to invite my friends and neighbors to explore the healing and meditative qualities of hot yoga & all the amazing benefits.

Tell us about Hot Yoga Healthy You:

HYHY is nestled on the edge of RedHawk in South Temecula; in the south west corner of the Stater Bros shopping center on Temecula Parkway. An easy landmark is Temecula Valley Hospital as we are directly one block south of the hospital. We have a generous parking lot with easy access for the handicapped.

Our studio is warm and inviting with a single yoga room with a custom padded floor. Our classes are 98 degrees and 40% humidity (Sculpt is 94 degrees & no added humidity). We honor silence in the yoga room before and after class and invite you to arrive early to utilize this energetic space to meditate or just relax.

Our mission is to empower individuals to expand their lives mentally and physically through yoga. It brings joy to our hearts to help others live a healthy, joyful and abundant life. HYHY offers a safe haven and opportunity for self discovery to those we serve, our instructor and our community.

What makes your instructors unique?

All of our instructors are trained to give clear and precise language formulas, creating a safe environment for our students. Many options are offered throughout our sequences to accommodate every level of yogi from beginner to advanced. We believe the use of blocks and straps are a sign of strength & body awareness. Each instructor feels a deep connection to their students; a guide to help you grow in your practice, on the mat or off the mat.

50% of our current instructors received their training through our very own 200-RYT Teacher Training program credentialed through Yoga Alliance. We have a 5 star rating and are listed in Yoga Alliance’s National Registry as a Registered Yoga School.

What do your members say about HYHY?

Our number 1 compliment we hear from our students is “I love the vibe here”. Second is the health benefits our members have experienced since beginning their practice at HYHY.

“I’ve been dealing with lower back pain for years and this past month it has gotten worse, but after 4 classes, I am able to be on my belly for more than 5 minutes…something I have not been able to do in years! I love the staff, the atmosphere and most of all the various times they have classes. Just an amazing place!”~Irene Aguilar.

“I would recommend hot yoga for anyone with joint back shoulder pain it is the best to open up those areas and relieve some pressure by doing simple yoga I never imagined I would feel so cleansed and good after a mat session with Becky or any of the instructors.”~Pamela Zook Spangler

“My yoga experience began after a conversation with a physical therapist when I was rehabilitating an injury. I had other friends prior to that tell me I should try yoga for flexibility. I do cross-fit and try to maintain a high level of fitness for a physically demanding career. I read some articles and watched the videos about the benefits of yoga. People raved about the whole mind-body experience. I discovered Hot Yoga Healthy You close to my home and that they offered a free week. I was like, what do I have to lose, and went for the free week. Let me say that my first class I was hooked! Honestly, I had an emotional release in my body on my first practice session. Ok! I get the whole mind-body thing now! I came out if my first class as if my brain had a ‘reset’. I felt clear minded and felt an amazing calmness. I have been going ever since. In fact, I have taken a break from my high level of training to focus on yoga and my flexibility. As for the staff at Hot Yoga Health You! Simply amazing! What a friendly professional group of yoga instructors. I feel completely welcomed and supported in my practice. I wish I would have discovered yoga years ago. I will be a yogi forever. I high recommend HYHY. You must try the studio.”~Stephen Braucht

“My favorite place when it is time to exercise. I love everything about the place, the studio is nice and clean and the instructors are wonderful, especially Heather and her cold towels.
I am so happy that I found this studio, now I really enjoy exercising.”~Gabriella Cirby

Tell me about your next event and where we can follow you online:

On March 18th, 2017 we are giving back to our members and community with a special day of celebration! Our client appreciation day will include: Two live DJ classes by DTO music, Kick-off to our Renew Your Resolution Challenge (30 classes in 40 days), complimentary chair massage by JustBeYoga, Health&Wellness Vendors; Beautycounter, Norwex, Nutrishop, and Kori Kryotherapy. Free food samples by Jimmy Johns & Jamba Juice. Plus special raffle give-aways, prizes and HYHY retail specials! Come for a Live DJ class by DTO or just stop by and spin the wheel for a prize! All are welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/pg/HotYogaHealthyYou/

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5Q Interview with Chad Scott Yoga

1.) Tell me about your personal journey with yoga. Why is it important to you?

My first introduction to yoga was from a friend who told me,”Hey you got to go check out this really cool thing called yoga it’s hot sweaty and really challenging.” This of course was a Bikram class, and coming from an athletic background I loved the challenge and was instantly hooked. From Bikram I moved on to discover power yoga from Bryan Kest in Santa Monica California and study with him for eight years until I moved to San Diego at which time a buddy invited me to a pot luck dinner on aSunday night and suggested we clear out the living room where I could teach a yoga class before we eat.

Of course I said why not and it turned out to be one of best decisions of my life. I got so much Love and fulfillment out of teaching yoga I decided to look into it a little bit and within a week or two doors began opening. As a musician I was rehearsing at a rehearsal studio and was approached by the owner who told me about a Dojo karate studio at his rehearsal studio which was going to double as a yoga studio. He then asked me if I knew of any teachers and of course I said yeah I can teach.

This was the real start of my yoga teacher journey.

2.) When did you first begin teaching yoga? What made you transition into a leadership position?

I never got certified, instead I read a lot of books took a lot of workshops and hundreds and hundreds of classes with dozens and dozens of teachers. 10 years later after this experience of getting paid to teach yoga, I continue to pursue it on a more professional level and have taught at many of the most popular yoga studios in San Diego. Today I reside at Yoga Six my favorite studio in San Diego. Yoga is important to me because #1 it’s like soul food, It feeds my soul, and #2 it feeds my body of course through the exercise component and #3 it feeds the greater good of the world by helping people to self reflect and become better human beings. And of course it doesn’t hurt that it feels freaking amazing.

3.) What makes your classes unique?

My classes are unique because I push my students to go within and feel yoga instead of see it in the mirror. The goal is to become more self-aware and present instead of wrapped up in the lesser ego of constant comparison. People are happier when they are not living in the past or constantly comparing themselves to others. I also push my students to expand not only in mind and spirit but their bodies, to see what there really made of, while at the same time honoring what they’re feeling and listening to inner wisdom. This at times may mean backing off and at other times pushing boundaries.

4.) How does music benefit your guidance in a yoga class?

As a musician and a yoga instructor I utilize music to inspire people towards pushing the limits at times and looking within at times. Music really takes my class to whole new level and in my opinion you simply cannot get there without it. Of course there are times where the music needs to come down all the way to get a message across. Using music, words and motion to transform people is an art form and takes a lifetime to master. I seek to become a master of helping people transform their lives with yoga and music.

5.) Tell me about your next event and where we can follow you online.

I teach at yoga six in point Loma and You can check the schedule on my Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/ChadScottYoga and I’m currently working on a new album which you can check out at http://www.ChadScottmusic.com

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5Q Interview @YoginiElla

1.) Tell me about your personal journey with yoga. Why is it important to you?

My personal journey with yoga happened organically. I feel like yoga found me at just the right time, it helped me connect to my breath when I felt like life was making it hard to do so. In the end, yoga has taken me on a greater journey than I could ever foreshadow. It brought me a greater connection to my body and it softened my heart. This softness allowed for so much abundance to enter, me shifting careers and love coming into my life. As yoga helped me heal my wounds, it brought light in, light that I know use to help others. I have clients that are dealing with Cancer, in remission from cancer or dealing with another disease, and my journey encourages me to grow and evolve so I can continue to heal others. It is all beautiful and mystical.

2.) When did you first begin teaching yoga? What made you transition into a leadership position?

I feel like my purpose in life has always been to teach. I was an elementary school teacher working overseas in several countries and even though I practiced yoga, I never imagined I would be teaching yoga, but you just never know what the universe has planned for you. It has been a whirlwind of transitions, but I have never felt so at home in my body, in my heart and in my life. I am where I need to be, helping people live pain-free more vital lives where there is joy in each day. This life, right now, has never felt so right.

3.) What makes your classes unique?

My classes are unique in that I bring in a spiritual theme and have a deep intention to help others connect to their emotional body. I get the themes from my meditations or reading, or from something that is happening in my life or the world. An example is when its Thanksgiving it is a full practice for gratitude from the postures, to the words, to the breathing or meditation activity at the end of the class. When horrific things happen in the world and we just cant make sense of it, and feelings of anger, frustration or helplessness arise within us, yoga is a powerful modality to help us process these emotions. So that theme would include a powerful flow where transitions may be unique which would keep the presence and focus, keeping the students engaged and being with what is happening within. I bring myself into the journey with them, we are on this journey together. We are here to help each other heal and thrive.

4.) How does music benefit your guidance in a yoga class?

Music is an essential part of my yoga class. I spend quite a bit of time creating a playlist that would evoke an emotion, and each part of the class is different so each part of the playlist is important.

5.) Tell me about your next event and where we can follow you online.

Home

IG: yoginiella

FB: Ella Isakov

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5Q Interview @Stephanie_Strine

1.) Tell me about your personal journey with yoga. Why is it important to you?

I started practicing yoga as I got more competitive with soccer in high school. My tight muscles needed some sort of release besides massage and similar to most yoga journeys, the delicate aspects of my life needed release as well and I found that through my yoga practice. After tearing my meniscus my freshman year at the Naval Academy, I started taking Bikram Yoga to rehab. When things in my life went south, I always found my true north through yoga. My mind, body, and spirit found healing through my practice; it’s the only place where I really feel comfortable in my own skin. Upon being stationed in Okinawa, Japan, I felt like it was time for me to take my practice to the next level and I completed my 200HR RYT in February of 2014. When I returned to San Diego, I started Yoga Sculpt TT at CorePower Yoga in Encinitas and have been teaching since August. Yoga is everything to me. It’s probably the one thing I truly am passionate about. Being able to practice and teach in a safe, loving space has been so transformational for me; I truly am in love with this community of Yogi’s and look forward to spending time with my students on their mats!
2.) When did you first begin teaching yoga? What made you transition into a leadership position?

I first began teaching yoga while stationed in Okinawa, Japan. I was teaching to Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, and Civilians on base as well as a local CrossFit gym. The experience I gained teaching to a wide range of yoga abilities was instrumental in teaching to bodies, vice spewing out words based off of memory. I’ve found myself in many leadership positions throughout my life, but being in front of people who have the courage to shed layers on their mat has been the greatest role yet. I love seeing people who just start yoga and witnessing their transformation as well as being a part of a seasoned yogi’s journey, aiding in their growth on and off their mat. I learn the most from my students and am humbled by the opportunity to lead classes in this community.

3.) What makes your classes unique?

I come from a very athletic background (D1 College Athlete, Marine Corps Officer) and I try to bring in all aspects of my physical tool box to my mat. Whether I’m teaching Vinyasa or Sculpt, I try to cultivate a safe place for students to breathe, let go, and be challenged on their mats. My students are usually promised a lot of lower body work as well as core work!

4.) How does music benefit your guidance in a yoga class?

Creating my playlists for class is HUGE. I’m a big music freak & especially in Sculpt, a heavy beat is a must! However, silence is also really powerful in class. I try to give my students music that allows them to tweak their practice as needed. I love feel-good music, especially EDM in Sculpt.

5.) Tell me about your next event and where we can follow you online.

-Live DJ Sculpt with DJ DTO at CorePower Yoga in Del Mar at 6 PM on Friday 1/20

-Kwaay Paay Hike/Sunset Yoga with @parrotsandcarrots 1/22 at 2-5PM

-Instagram @stephanie_strine

-Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sstrine13

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5Q Interview with @HotYogaHealthyYou

5Q Interview with Chad Scott Yoga

5Q Interview @YoginiElla

5Q Interview @Stephanie_Strine

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