"You ARE the best gym in town. Know why? Because the guy from The Bachelor doesn't work out there. And you also have the best staff I've ever seen at a gym. And I've seen a lot of gyms in a lot of places. Should I move out of Austin, Castle Hill will be one of the places I will sincerely miss."
Brett

"I enthusiastically praise Jerry as a trainer. He has solid information to pass on, he is imaginative in finding new ways to solve problems, he knows just how intense to make the workout so that you go forward but don't get discouraged, he is a born teacher--and he is fun to be with and an all round nice person."
I'm his fan, L

"Just wanted to thank you for a great class this morning. To be honest, it may be one of the best have attended in years. The music selection was awesome and your energy level was infectious. Well done!"
Bob Blomquist

"Thank you so much, you guys are definitely doing something right! I love the gym... it is by far the best one I have ever joined."
Jennifer

"I am enjoying the gym so much. I have tried 3 gyms in my adult life and never went more than a handful of times....I am loving the zumba class, tatum's cardio class and the yoga wall. I like that Jenn knows my name when I check in. Thank you for creating a great atmosphere for me to get healthy!"
Nina

"Malisa is the least pretentious yoga instructor I've ever had! I feel so happy to attend her class. Not only is her physical instruction top notch, her instruction on the inner aspects of the practice is relatable and stays with me even when I am not in a class."
Trish Benford

"Thanks for all of your help! Everyone at Castle Hill has been wonderful so far and I'm very happy that I made the switch from Pure! You all make me feel very welcome and not like just part of the crowd."
Jill Welch

"This gym is not merely a place to workout like a gerbil in wheel. Castle Hill encourages you to make health and fitness a lifestyle."
Amy S

"I think you could successfully promote your environmentally conscious gym in advertising. It is so attractive to many Austinites to find a business with that commitment and very unique as well. Thanks for creating such a great space to work out in."
Laura Balla

"I love the gym, how it appeals to young and old and how clean it always feels.  I asked you a few weeks ago to fix the total body gym and was gratified about how quickly you responded."
Jan Dailey

"Your gym is the best! And I am proud of your commitments to your love for health, life and the environment."
Katherine Butler

"I am one of the first clients of Castle Hill and it is truly my home away from home as well.  I can honestly say that I am in better shape and health since faithfully going to this gym.  This well-being makes me a better person toward everyone."
Janet Sullivan

"Fitness is indeed more than lifting weights for body strength - Castle Hill demonstrates this!"
Rich Armington

"As I often tell my children "you have to be different to make a difference"! Castle Hill is different."
Julie Horvath

"I love the little community you've created at Castle Hill... thanks for all your work!"
Lesley Ramsey

"Castle Hill Fitness is an exceptional place.  Thanks for providing such a first class facility and group of people."
Randy Rice

"I don't know that I have ever been associated with a better managed facility. Your very happy client,"
John Mobley

"Thanks for caring about the environment.  I have been very happy at the Castle."
Penny Hobbs

"I'm happy and proud to be part of such an awesome community.  Castle Hill rules!"
Selena Pang

"I'm very proud of you and proud to be a member of Castle Hill!"
Toni Thomasson

"I love your Planet Castle Hill. It has made a huge impact on the health and well-being of both my daughter and me. Keep up the amazing work and spirit!"
Barbara Laing

"I love Castle Hill and the people in it - thanks for all that you do for us!"
Amy Roberts

"I had no idea that the most favorite gym that I've ever used in my life, the one that finally turned around my contempt of exercise by actually making it fun and unintimidating, also was run with the same concern and thoughtfulness for the future of the planet and its inhabitants that I feel.  "
Heather Page

"Castle Hill has totally changed my lifestyle. The teachers are unparalleled. Now I exercise every day and I feel completely different. I hate to miss a day!"
Janis Hydak

"Castle Hill is different from other gyms because of the cool laid back atmosphere and it's not a meat market. What keep me coming back are the instructors. Great gym: clean, cool and just my style."
Melody Thames

"Castle Hill is the most welcoming gym I have ever been a member of. People who work there and who attend are warm and friendly, and focused on fitness and health."
Jenn Lindberg

"Everyone treats me with respect and near admiration for showing up consistently. I have made quite a few new friends."
Steve Jung

"I have had more personal attention from your staff in one month than I did in a year and a half at my old gym."
Joe Wojtowicz

"I must tell you that I have belonged to many gyms and I am in love with working out at Castle Hill… I am 6 pounds lighter today… I feel so much better."
Aimee Deputy

"All three instructors I have taken yoga with have been much better than average: articulate, knowledgeable and attentive to their pupils."
Byron Thomas

"I am truly inspired by your staff and the commitment they have to your patrons and members"
Angie Houtz

"Know that I recognize and deeply value the loving contribution of artistic form + imaginative function = Castle Hill Fitness"
Dianne Graham

"It is almost a family environment, very personal. This is the first time I really stick to a program simply because I truly enjoy the hour I spend at Castle Hill every day."
Peter Burner

"The Castle never lets me down!!! This month is my 3 year anniversary!! I could not ask for a better gym or a more delightful group of dedicated athletes to staff it."
Anna Krachey

Thursday, May 17th		Instructor	Length	Level	Studio
6:30 am	Morning Open Self Practice - FREE for MEMBERS  Morning Open Self Practice Practice alongside fellow early birds in our morning self practice. The Chakras studio opens for 2 hours in the morning for quiet self practice. No instructor is present. Members have free access and can arrive at any time, but be mindful of others practicing. For non-member access purchase a day use pass.		120 min	All	Chakras
9:30 am	Anusara® Yoga Charly Pivert Charly Pivert is a Certified Anusara® Yoga Instructor who has studied with John Friend since 1994. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Charly brings a deep understanding of how the physical practice of Yoga can connect to one's heart and have the power to transform lives. Charly teaches and lives in Austin, Texas. Charly Pivert  Anusara® Yoga Anusara® Yoga is a unique blend of hatha yoga which meshes biomechanical principles of alignment with a celebration of the heart and spirit. This class will emphasize backbends, arm balances, standing poses, forward bends & twists in creative sequences to help students deepen their practice & understanding. Visit our Anusara® page for more information...	Charly P.	85 min	2-3	Chakras
9:30 am	Vinyasa Yoga Sheila Singh Sheila is inspired by many traditions of yoga. She sees her mat as a place for compassionate self-inquiry and healing and hopes to hold a space for students to do the same. Students can expect a meditative and fluid quality in Sheila's class and can hopefully find a place to nourish their bodies, quiet their mind and use the breath as a powerful way to connect to spirit and experience. Sheila Singh  Vinyasa Yoga Vinyasa Yoga is an evolving form of traditional Hatha yoga that focuses on integrating breath and movement, awareness and alignment, strength and flexibility. Through flowing sequences, students will enjoy a dynamic and energetic setting. Visit our Vinyasa page for more information...	Sheila	60 min	2-3	Lotus
11:30 am	Intro to Ashtanga COMMUNITY CLASS Jenny Russo Jenny was introduced to yoga 15 years ago. In 2004, she completed her first teacher training program with Clayton Horton. She studied closely under his care and participated in his Mysore assistant program at Greenpath Yoga in San Francisco. She completed another "teacher training" with David Swenson in 2007. Her appreciation for Eastern practices, including Vipassana Meditation and traditional Ashtanga Mysore-style yoga, draw her continually to India. She has found the Ashtanga practice most useful to effect cleansing and self awareness. In India, she has studied under Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Sharath and Saraswati, as well as Rolf Naujokat. Now, back in Texas, her intention is to inspire conscious living in her own community. Jenny's classes incorporate movement with breath to aid in circulation within each system of the body. This way, toxins can be released and the usage of energy becomes efficient. She works with beginners to build strength, stamina and flexibility. She encourages her students to use their practice as an opportunity to turn inward and find stillness. Jenny Russo  Intro to Ashtanga The perfect gateway into our other Ashtanga & Mysore style classes, this class presents basic elements of the Ashtanga tradition in a friendly & welcoming environment. Open the body and focus the mind with movement and breath, while deepening your knowledge of the Ashtanga system. All levels Visit our Ashtanga page for more information...	Jenny	65 min	All	Lotus
Noon	Ashtanga Mysore Style Rhonda Green (Website) Rhonda, a.k.a. "Uma's mama," took her first yoga class in 1997 and began teaching in 2002. Her teaching is grounded in the ashtanga vinyasa tradition and then opens and expands from there. Rhonda's principle teacher is Richard Freeman and she taught at his studio, the Yoga Workshop, prior to moving to Austin. She enjoys teaching a strong class that is empowering, mindful and emphasizes alignment and meditative flow. Through life's joys and obstacles Rhonda continues to be grateful to get on the mat and knock at the door of self discovery. Check out Rhonda's prenatal yoga demo video on youtube. It was filmed three days before the birth of her daughter. She's 41 weeks pregnant. http://youtu.be/UThiJs_Pq-E Rhonda Green  Ashtanga Mysore Style The Mysore style engages students in a self-paced, individualized practice in a group setting. This class format allows for each student to receive private instruction from the teacher, & enables students of all levels to progress at a pace that is right for them. Students at any level including those with injuries & are new to yoga are encouraged to join us in this unique method of yoga practice. All levels No practice on full moon and new moon days according to the Ashtanga tradition. The no practice dates are: Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 7, Feb 21, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 6, Apr 21, May 5, May 20, Jun 4, Jun 19. Visit our Ashtanga page for more information...	Rhonda/Steven	90 min	All	The Studio
5:00 pm	Iyengar Yoga COMMUNITY CLASS Anne Schultz Anne Schultz is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor. She has practiced yoga since 1994 and has taught yoga since 1997. She currently studies locally with Devon Dederich in Austin. Anne-Marie regularly attends workshops and teacher training sessions with senior instructors in the Iyengar tradition. She studies most closely with Eddy Marks, Mary Obendorfer, Laurie Blakeney and George Purvis. She recently spent a month studying at the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India. Anne is also a professor of Philosophy at Baylor University in Waco. Anne Schultz  Iyengar Yoga Iyengar yoga is a classic method that emphasizes precision in alignment, finding balance between strength and flexibility, and developing a conscious mind and breath through practice.  We use props to help achieve strength and flexibility with the correct alignment and an understanding of the therapeutic potential of yoga. All Levels	Anne (sub for Gillian)	55 min	All	Lotus
6:00 pm	Vinyasa Yoga Gioconda Parker (Website) Gioconda Parker, ERYT-500 has been practicing and teaching yoga for over a decade, and still finds new inspiration every day. She balances a deep respect for the lineages that have carried this ancient tradition and a desire to make these teachings relevant and accessible to everyone. Gioconda has led workshops, intensives, teacher trainings and retreats, and enjoys sharing yoga in a variety of formats and environments. She also works with individual clients, helping them to develop a personal connection with the practice and to incorporate it into their daily lives. For more information visit: www.giocondayoga.com. Gioconda Parker  Vinyasa Yoga Vinyasa Yoga is an evolving form of traditional Hatha yoga that focuses on integrating breath and movement, awareness and alignment, strength and flexibility. Through flowing sequences, students will enjoy a dynamic and energetic setting. Visit our Vinyasa page for more information...	Gioconda	75 min	2-3	Chakras
6:15 pm	Ashtanga Yoga Led Primary Series Matt Borer (Website) Matt is a full time yoga instructor mainly in the Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow traditions. He likes to call his style of instruction "yoga mutt:" taking a little bit of information from every resource possible and integrating it into each class. With over 12 years of personal practice and over 6,000 hours of teaching time, there is a lot of experiential knowledge combined with compassion and patience to be had in his classes. You will laugh as hard as you work and will enjoy a wonderful sense of community, friendship, and self awareness throughout the process. When not teaching, Matt can be found here in Austin playing music, two-steppin, and rock climbing wherever there is available rock! For more information about Matt, please visit his blog at http://yoga4liberation.com Matt Borer  Ashtanga Yoga Led Primary Series This led class will take participants through the Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.  Levels 2-4. Visit our Ashtanga page for more information...	Matt	90 min	2-4	Lotus

Special Events (starting this week)		Instructor	Classroom
+ 5/19	Above and Beyond Your Regular Asana Practice	Mandy Eubanks	Lotus

NOT A MEMBER? No Problem! Our Classes are open to all non-members; click for prices.

COMMUNITY CLASS are $7 for non-members ($6 for Premier members)
All regular classes are Free for VIP members

Our Class Levels are: BEG=Beginner 1=novice 2=intermediate 3=advanced 4=expert All=All levels
Your practice should be in tune with your level of fitness and flexibility: listen to your body!

NOTES on Ashtanga Mysore classes that display the symbol:
No practice on full moon and new moon days according to the Ashtanga tradition.
The no practice dates are: Jan 8, Jan 22, Feb 7, Feb 21, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 6, Apr 21, May 5, May 20, Jun 4, Jun 19.
Ashtanga Mysore evening classes and led classes STILL meet.