Jameson Henkle, Kellee Williams, and Jas Singh have opened Tower Yoga, a really great new yoga studio, in Fresno's Tower District. The studio is on Wishon Ave., just north of the Tower Theatre, and is in the same building as Goldstein's Mortuary and Delicatessen. To make sure I was thoroughly vetting this place for you, the FresYes reader, I recently attended three … [Read more...]
Valley Sweat Life presents Behind the Scenes: Old Town Yoga with Desiree Heckman
Since my transformation, during which I lost 135 pounds, fitness has become an important part of my life. So, as often as I can, I want to bring to you a bit of the motivation that drove me to change my habits. My friend Heather McCann has started Valley Sweat Life, which is a resource for fitness information in the Central Valley. With her blessing, I post on FresYes.com some of … [Read more...]
How one Fresno woman gave up a corporate career to start Four Corners Yoga
Imagine the strength it takes to quit a well-paying, stable job to follow your passion. For Liana Pierce, the decision wasn't a matter of "if" but "when." After over a decade working in sales and marketing, Liana found herself not being fulfilled by her work. She wanted to bring her love for yoga and focusing on the self (and not being intimidated by those around you) to others. Earlier this … [Read more...]
How to Arrange Your Mental & Physical Fitness at Old Town Yoga
Never being one for New Year’s resolutions, it was purely coincidental that I tried my first class at Old Town Yoga in Clovis on December 31st. I had been frustrated with my fitness efforts and, looking for inspiration, decided to try yoga. Only open for two short weeks, the 650-square-foot studio located in the Saddleback Village center at 325 Clovis Ave. was packed. As owner Desiree … [Read more...]
Fresno Fitness: Favorite FREE Workout Spots
Working out can definitely be expensive. Between the fancy equipment and the gym fees, “getting in shape” can add up. But it really doesn’t have to! Especially if you live in Fresno. Here are some of my favorite FREE spots to get a really GOOD (and did I say Free?!) workout in our home town: Woodward Park Hill Training: I went to walk my “babies” a couple of weekends ago at Woodward Park and we … [Read more...]
Fresno Fitness: Sole 2 Soul – Yoga for Runners
There are a few things in life that feel as good as a good Yoga class at the end of a day! That is exactly what Sole 2 Soul Sports in River Park is offering every Sunday night at 6:30PM! As I have mentioned on a previous post, after a week of working a lot of hours, and, trying to be fit in between, I tend to be fairly lazy on Sundays. I also do a poor job at stretching before and after my … [Read more...]