Tranquility Yoga in Owasso, Oklahoma: P90X Creator, Tony Horton, and Yoga

Sunday, October 28, 2012

P90X Creator, Tony Horton, and Yoga

Tony Horton is renowned as the creator and star of the P90X extreme home fitness system, but many don't know about his yoga side. In the mid-1990's Horton discovered this form of exercise and it changed his life. "I had heard of yoga," says Horton. "But I thought it was silly." Then a woman he was dating invited him to a hatha yoga class. "I had my b--- handed to me!"

Horton understood that being bad at something was a good thing. And he began taking yoga classes regularly. He noticed that not only did yoga improve his flexibility and range of motion, it gave him more endurance during sports, such as rock climbing and skiing. "I found that yoga allowed me to push harder in all other aspects of fitness without getting hurt." The practice of yoga is essential not only for one's physical well-being, but it can be used to deal with life stressors, such as being stuck in traffic or dealing with your boss. With yoga, you are centered and connected. FITNESS magazine

"I can do things at my age...not because I can do a bunch of pull-ups. It's because I do yoga." Tony Horton, age 54, (DOB July 2, 1958) Creator of P90X

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EVENING CLASS OPTIONS

Monday at 5:30 p.m.*

Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.*

Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

Friday at 5:30 p.m.

All classes can be attended by newcomers to yoga. The Monday/Wednesday* evening classes are more difficult and are at a faster pace.

AFTERNOON CLASS OPTIONS

Sunday at 4:00 p.m.

Thursday at 4:00 p.m.

Both classes are great for every body, size, and age!

MEDITATE WITH ME! 5:00 P.M. ON TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS! 45 MINUTE CLASS

NOON CLASS OPTIONS

Monday at 12:00 p.m.

Wednesday at 12:00 p.m.

Friday at 12:00 p.m.

This is easy flow yoga. We will be moving at a slower pace as we build a little heat and then enjoy a nice stretch. Take off an hour and be back to work with a smile!

MID-MORNING CLASS OPTIONS

Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Each of these practices would be perfect for yogis of any experience level or lack of it. The Thursday class has a book study with 30 Essential Yoga Poses by Judith Lasater and a 30 minute discussion time.

EARLY MORNING CLASS OPTIONS

Saturday at 7:00 a.m.

Is anyone interested in a 7:30 class instead on Saturdays? Our numbers have been decreasing as the colder weather sets in, and some are asking for a little later start along with an ADDITIONAL partner class in the daytime @ 7:30 a.m. during the week. Let me know if that would suit you. The change would take place after Thanksgiving weekend.

Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

Two great classes for core work! Beginners are welcome!

VERY EARLY MORNING CLASS OPTIONS

Tuesday at 5:30 a.m.

Thursday at 5:30 a.m.

We call this option "Yoga for Runners and Cyclists" because we concentrate on tight shoulders, hamstrings, and hips. However, anyone can come for these before dawn classes.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE CHANGES AND FUN HAPPENINGS

Tranquility Yoga has their fourth anniversary celebration with a FREE potluck dinner on Friday evening at 6:45 p.m. on November 9, 2012. Come celebrate with us!
CHAKRA Workshop on Saturday, November 17, at 1:30 p.m. for yoga practice, learning how to increase your confidence and your compassion, letting go of insecurity and jealousy, with our third and fourth chakras. ($30.00 cost for workshop) You do not need to have attended the October workshop to participate in this one.
Holiday closing: November 20 - 24, 2012, we will be closed for Thanksgiving holiday travel to Georgia to see our son, Cpt. Jay, off to Afghanistan with his troops.