Posts in: CrossFit Yoga

28 Feb

You suggested, we listened….you shall receive

Posted by: Najla

Due to popular demand and many requests we have made some scheduling modifications for March. Please see below and make your class scheduling adjustments acordingly. CrossFit Scottsdale will now offer 2 CrossFit Scottsdale Yoga classes a week. Wednesday at 6pm and Friday at 4:30pm (new time) The Tuesday/Thursday Women’s Only class will now be held [...]

26 Feb

Two Poses for the Price of One

Posted by: Najla

As you can tell from my previous blogs I cannot speak enough about the beneficial role yoga can play in CrossFit WODs. To that end I thought is might be helpful to my fellow CrossFitters to introduce a new yoga pose every couple of weeks that is fairly easy to do on one’s own and [...]

19 Feb

Hatha What? Bikram Who?

Posted by: Najla

I have been asked by several CrossFit Scottsdale students what the differnces are among the various styles of yoga. Yoga is a centries old Eastern born philosophy that was originally designed to help practitioners achieve spiritual enlightment by bringing balance to the body and clarity to mind. Like a Scottsdale cougar yoga has received several [...]

12 Feb

“Namaste”

Posted by: Najla

The salutation Namaste is probably one of the most commercialized aspects of yoga. Like so many things in our culture, the more it is used the less time people take to fully understand and appreciate the meaning. The fact that it was the title of a Beastie Boys track probably doesn’t help too much either. [...]

04 Feb

Enjoying the Moment

Posted by: Luke

Yoga at its essence is a moving meditation designed to help a practitioner use their breath to become fully present in the moment. That sounds awesome but what the heck does that really mean? For me it’s a constant struggle to really understand and live this concept as I am sure it is for most [...]

29 Jan

CrossFit Scottsdale Yoga Takes Flight

Posted by: Najla

While there are many over laps between CrossFit and yoga, one of the most obvious involves inversions (ex: handstands and headstands) and arm balances. In my own yoga practiced prior to CrossFit these “flying” poses were a source of frustration. They were always the most fun to watch others do but I just could [...]

09 Jan

"CrossFit Yoga"

Posted by: Luke

What a great 1st CrossFit Yoga class. Katie twisted, turned and moved us in every direction during the 45 minute “Flow” broken up by a 10 minute AMRAP consisting of 5 strictpull ups/10 sit ups/15 squats. It was a tough class and I really enjoyed it. Thank you Tia, Erin, Sara, Don, Tabatha and Richard for [...]

28 Dec

CrossFit Yoga

Posted by: Najla

CrossFit Scottsdale will now be offering a weekly CrossFit Yoga class on Friday’s at 4pm There are those who would argue that yoga is the antithesis of CrossFit. After all, it is a practice, not a work out. In yoga the ultimate goal is deeper meditation through movement linked with breath, not the ability to [...]

Upcoming Events

FREE Intro Class

11/02/2012 - 12/02/2012 11:00 AM
Every second Saturday of the month at 11am, CrossFit Scottsdale will be offering a FREE CLASS to anyone who is interested in trying out CrossFit for the first time. This is a great opportunity to come check out one of the most elite CrossFit gyms in the Valley, meet the coaches and get an awesome workout! It’s time to stop making excuses for your health and come visit CrossFit Scottsdale to start heading in the right direction! To register,CLICK HERE or call the gym at 480.922.3253 or email us at info@CrossFitScottsdale.com.
Sweat with Your Sweetie

14/02/2012 12:00 AM
Love is in the air at CrossFit Scottsdale this Valentine’s Day, so we want you to bring your significant other to the gym for a partner WOD! All day on February 14th, class are FREE for your significant other. It’s a time of fun and competition…because the couple the sweats together, stays together.
Level 2 "Orange Band" Test

16/02/2012 6:00 PM
Come test your fitness skills at the Level II Test on February 16th at 6pm. This test is for students who have earned their Level 1 White Band and are ready to take it to the next level. For information on the Level II Test, check out your success journal and start preparing yourself. If you have your Orange Band or you are not quite ready, come to CrossFit Scottsdale anyway and cheer on your fellow CrossFitters.
Fundamentals Seminar

18/02/2012 12:00 PM
The CrossFit Scottsdale “Fundamentals Seminar ” will consist of the 9x foundational movement’s. Squat/Front Squat/Overhead Squat. Shoulder Press/Push Press/Push Jerk. Dead lift/Sumo DHP/Medicine Ball Clean. Each of these movements are an integral part of your CrossFit training as stand alone exercises as well as parts of more complex movements such as the clean and jerk, thruster, and snatch. Mastering these 9 will improve your technique on all other movements, flexibility, power and intensity making sure you get the most out of each WOD. Cost for the 3 hour seminar is $45. Space is limited. Sign up at the gym or online by clicking here.
CrossFit Connections Hosted by Matt Belmont

20/02/2012 12:00 PM
Do you own a business? Are you looking for a job? Do you want more contacts for future projects? Do you want to grow your business? If you answered YES to any of these questions, come try CrossFit Scottsdale Connections; the best way to Network in Scottsdale.

This month ONLY, CrossFit Connections will be held on Monday, February 20th and hosted by Matt Belmont from The Belmont Group. Lunch will be provided.
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