Tulsa yogaquest

Labor Day 9am Hot Yoga
“Those who have stretched around town long enough May remember classes led by “The Holiday Guy” because some of us didn’t want to take a day off.

This Monday, Labor Day; that Tulsa institution since the early 21st century- Yogaquest-will offer the classic 26&2 90 minute Original Hot Yoga at 9a.m.

Same corny jokes and unconditional love with one who could have been institutionalized except for this yoga thang, presiding.

Cause when you’re hot you’re hot. And when you’re not….. well, it’s still hot.”- UE

Free Beginners Hot Yoga:
Find hot yoga intimidating? Let us help you through the 26+2 sequence at a much slower pace and lower heat. A great class to get a few questions answered and try out this amazing sequence.

Three chances to give it a try:
October 19th 1pm
November 16th 1pm
December 21st 1pm

Space is limited- book now! https://www.tulsayogaquest.com/class-schedule

5 out of 4 pilates teachers struggle with counting 🤷 but you still want to come to Power Pilates HIIT Tuesdays at 5:45pm to join the fun.

Book your spot at https://www.tulsayogaquest.com/class-schedule

Don’t forget your water bottle!

Staying hydrated is essential for overall well-being. Especially in the hot room!
From boosting energy levels to supporting digestion and promoting radiant skin, water plays a key role in keeping our bodies functioning optimally.⁣⁣

BYO reusable water bottle to reduce the need for single use products.

What’s a good water goal per day? One ounce of water per pound of body weight!

…fire up this funk and let’s have a stretch! Saturday at 10:30 Hot Beats will be Rick James and Friends! It’s gonna be funky! Hot Beats is a 60 minute condensed Bikram style yoga class set to a special mix of music. Some experience recommended but not required. 💜💜💜Nicole

It's back to school season! Setting routines is important to manage this transition. While you are setting routines for your kiddos, don't forget about yourself! Intentionally choose times to fill your own cup by building it into the new routine. Check out our schedule for yoga times that work best for you and your family.

Check out this article for more tips on healthy habits for kids and families: https://www.acefitness.org/resources/pros/expert-articles/8688/back-to-school-healthy-habits-for-kids-and-families/

Join Energy Environments, Inc. every Tuesday from 5:00-7:30pm for Ear Acupuncture and gift yourself a space within the week to retreat, recharge and refresh.
Hope to see you there!

These 3 have practiced together for over 20 yrs.
All have been through TT.
2 teachers and 1 dedicated yogini. Life has brought challenges and still does but yoga asana keeps them going.
Gratitude. Love. Family.

Find hot yoga intimidating? Let us help you through the 26+2 sequence at a much slower pace and lower heat. A great class to get a few questions answered and try out this amazing sequence.

Three chances to give it a try:
October 19th 1pm
November 16th 1pm
December 21st 1pm

Space is limited- book now! https://www.tulsayogaquest.com/class-schedule

Meet Member of the Month Kellye Baggett

"I’m 51, married for almost 27 years. Our 23-year-old son is living the good life in grad school in Golden, Colorado. I am a Licensed Social Worker and opened my own private practice a couple years ago after working in community mental health for 10 years (after a long hiatus to stay home with my son). I enjoy running, but the older my body gets the more it revolts against me. I love to travel and spend time with friends.

I initially came to YogaQuest because my sister invited me, and I wanted to spend time with her. I had previously gone to another “hot yoga” place and I HATED it-I don’t like to be hot and I didn’t like them-at YogaQuest I had a totally different experience (except for the not liking hot part). I feel welcome and that the instructors are engaged and genuine inside and outside of the practice. I love the feeling of pushing myself and seeing progress that I am making and receiving support from the instructors and others in class. I can feel comfortable being at a different level than others and never feel judged. I enjoy the quiet in my head after a class and the improvement in how my body feels."

Say Hi next time you see Kellye at the studio!

Join Hugh Flannery tonight at 5:30pm for an Old School Yoga Rock Mix at the Hot 60

Book now https://www.tulsayogaquest.com/class-schedule

** Announcement for Wednesday Hot Beats Class**

Unfortunately, I’m feeling under the weather and won’t be able to teach our regular Hot Beats class this Wednesday. However, I’m excited to let you know that Hugh will be stepping in with his old school yoga rock mix. The class will be a little different from our usual sessions, but I think you’ll enjoy the change of pace and wonderful music.

Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to seeing you all Saturday. - Nicole

Tag a friend who needs yoga!

I’ve never tried yoga but I have tried bending over to pick up my car keys, so I’m pretty sure I’d hate yoga

Pelvic Floor 101 Workshop with Cassandra McCoy, MAT, ATC, LAT of Positively Balanced LLC.
Saturday, September 28th 1-3pm
Book your spot at https://bit.ly/4fcUWDh

Cassandra McCoy specializes in Women’s Health along with Orthopedic Rehab.
She will cover pelvic floor 101, training the core and pelvic floor. She will address some common concerns like incontinence, back pain, diastasis and more. Expect practical drills and real time integration.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to increase your knowledge and become a better version of you.

Saturday at 10:30 join us for the Isley Brothers mix! This is a condensed 60 minute Bikram style yoga class set to a very special mix of music. Some experience recommended but not required. 💜💜💜 Nicole

🌟 Wednesday 5:30pm Class is Now Hot Beats. This class will encore the playlist/theme of the previous Saturday 🌟

Wednesday at 5:30pm this week is Price & Friends! Some experience recommended but not required 💜💜💜Nicole

Instructor Sptlight!
Catie Holzer has made a 42-year career working with at-risk populations to become healthy and whole, leading her to learn and teaching holistic practices from around the world. Catie gravitated toward focusing on yoga to create a lifestyle of balance and health. Becoming a yoga instructor was a natural progression as an offering to help others maximize balance in their lives. Her passion as a lifelong learner allows her to continue to learn and grow from others in utilizing multiple yoga and other movement and nutrition disciplines.

Catie specializes in functional movement yoga. The idea of increasing one's mobility, flexibility, strength, and balance is interwoven into her movements as well as her private sessions. Ongoing work toward a Yoga Therapist further enhances Catie's offerings to others.

In her spare time, Catie spends time with her amazing grandchildren, grows and cultivates herbs, photographs animals in nature, plays with her puppies, and reads.

You can join her every Monday & Wednesday at 1:30pm for Strength and Stretch
Every Thursday 6pm for Yin Yoga (online or in person)
Book your next class with Catie at https://www.tulsayogaquest.com/class-schedule

Pelvic Floor 101 Workshop with Cassandra McCoy, MAT, ATC, LAT of Positively Balanced LLC
Saturday, September 28th 1-3pm
Book your spot at https://bit.ly/4fcUWDh (link in bio)

Cassandra McCoy specializes in Women’s Health along with Orthopedic Rehab.
She will cover pelvic floor 101, training the core and pelvic floor. She will address some common concerns like incontinence, back pain, diastasis and more. Expect practical drills and real time integration.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to increase your knowledge and become a better version of you.

What time is it!?!?💜💜💜 Saturday at 10:30 & Wednesday at 5:30 Hot Beats will be Prince and Friends! This is a condensed Bikram style yoga class set to a special music mix. Some experience recommended but not required 💜💜💜💜Nicole .dd.lux

Stuff my yoga teacher says:
“Spending time in the hot room will make the summer day feel less hot”

Ok... but that’s actually true. Check out this article
https://nyti.ms/4c3NyY0

Wednesday at 5:30pm Hot Beats. (Some of the) Ladies of Soul Encore! Some experience recommended but not required 💜💜💜Nicole

Member of the Month!
Have you met Amy? we love seeing her happy smiling face around the studio :)

I'm 55 years old, married for 20 years now, have two daughters and two dogs. (So really I have 4 kids!) We live in Owasso and my youngest is about to go to college so I'm soon to be an empty nester. I love to walk my dogs, practice yoga, and I've recently started to run. I'm contemplating how to write this next chapter in my life. I'm still not sure what I want to be when I grow up. :)

Best advice I can give anyone? Tell everyone you're older than you are. That way they'll say you look amazing for your age and you'll feel great! Lol!

This is why I practice yoga at Yoga Quest:

I think I tried about 15 different yoga studio's, and several different types of yoga before I found Yoga Quest. There are several reasons I pass all the other yoga studios every time I come into the studio to practice at Yoga Quest. I come for people as much as I come for the yoga. For me, Bikram is as much for mental health as it is for physical health. I love being able to get into the zone while I practice and the rest of the world just melts away. I think Bikram is as much a moving meditation as it is a physical workout.
As a busy adult, I've found it's hard to make lasting connections with other people. Everyone is so focused on going, going, going! The people at Yoga Quest always seem to have time to say hello, chat or even grab a cup of coffee together. In today's fast-paced world there are very few places you can let your guard down, relax, let the rest of the world's worries go by, and just have peace and calm while you're surrounded by friends.

As for the physical part of the practice, I've had back issues my entire adult life, from being very active in sports at a young age, and Bikram has helped me avoid using lots of Tylenol and doctors. It has also given me a much more body-positive image of myself. I've always been really, really critical of myself physically (from my sports background). Seeing all the different people practice yoga in the studio, and seeing how all their practices are beautiful, no matter what body types they have, has shown me that I'm beautiful in my own way too. That's new to me, and invaluable!
Above all, Yoga Quest has the best hot yoga around, and I love the Bikram style. :)

I plan on practicing Bikram the rest of my life!

Every year on July 24th, encourages people around the world to prioritize self care and make it part of their lifestyle. Self care means taking care of your whole self to stay physically, mentally, and emotionally well.

So what exactly does self care look like? It could be as simple as having some quiet time each day, or a coffee with a friend at least once a week.

Other examples of self care include:

• Taking a yoga class
• Having a regular sleep routine
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Keeping a reflective journal
• Practicing gratitude
• Getting a massage
• Listening to relaxing music
• Reading a good book
• Learning to say no
• Asking for help when necessary

There are other areas of self care that some focus on as well. For example:

• Paying bills on time and saving money can be forms of financial self care
• Monitoring time on social media and decluttering your home can be forms of environmental self care
• Going to a place of worship or meditating can be forms of spiritual self care

No matter what kind of self care one practices, one is bound to reap benefits, such as having a healthier mind and body.

Self care is especially important for caregivers. They may find it easy to pour all of their time and energy into another person, which can take a toll. As the saying goes, “You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.”

Content Credit: https://my.evidation.com/member/content/15/CMOg1D4S56exaVX1ZMAC2

Hi everyone! I'm proud to join with yogaQuest to co-sponsor this coming Thursdays, 7/25, EBA- Equality Business Alliance, taking place at Oklahomans for Equality Center. The event runs from 6:00-7:30pm.

Dee Anne Day and I will be there to share the wonders of what yoga, functional movement, labryinth walks, ear acupuncture, sound baths, etc. are able to bring to a person's journey of wellbeing.

We hope to see you there...this event is open to all persons who wish to be in support of the great work OKEQ continues to do each day to help our overall community, not only the LGBTQ community.

Look forward to meeting you there!
In the interim, be kind to yourself and all others🌞

🌟 Special Announcement! 🌟

Thank you all for the incredible energy in Saturday's Hot Beats class!
💜🔥💜🔥 I’m thrilled to share that due to popular demand, we’ll have an encore session of Earth Wind & Fire this Wednesday at 5:30 PM instead of our regular Hot 60.

Don’t miss out on another chance to sing and sweat together! 🧘‍♂️🧘‍♀️

See you then 💜💜💜
Nicole

As a compliment to the practices of movement, Yin is the perfect practice to gently provide mobility and flexibility to our body's soft tissues as a way of enhancing support to our muscles. Sequences inspired b Eastern medicine along with science-based movement mindfully create the perfect way to relax and unwind while supporting the functionality of soft tissues.

https://www.tulsayogaquest.com/class-schedule