#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… 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.

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…. 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: What It Is

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 and… Read more.

Some Like It Hot, Some Do Not

How Your Yoga Practice Can Help You Deal with the Heat of Texas Summers I was quite keen to write about this aspect of yoga practice. Then, I forgot all about it because I’ve been in… Read more.

What is Iyengar Yoga?

People often ask me what Iyengar Yoga is. 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.