Take a day for yourself to focus on your body and mind this September – we’ve already planned it for you.
September brings with it a lot of changes. The changing weather, the back to school season, and the lead up to the holiday season. It can be easy to get caught up in all the outer expectations of the world in this period of time. That’s why we’re encouraging you to find a day this September where you can take a solo day to focus on your mind, body, and spirit. What will this day look like? A solo date to read a new book and relax by yourself followed by a workout class where you can connect with the new community at our studios. To get you started on your September Solo Day, here’s five class and book pairings we’d suggest you try out, depending on you and your mood this month.
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors and Hot Box Fusion
If you like complex family dynamics, especially sisterhood stories, Blue Sisters is the book for you. Coco Mellor’s new release will take you on a journey with three estranged sisters, one of whom happens to be a boxer. So after you find out whether these sisters can work through their relationships together, work through your punches at our Hot Box Fusion class. This class combines shadow boxing, kickboxing, fusion, core, and cardio so you can get in an intense full body workout while imagining yourself in the world of one of your new favorite characters.
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney and Hot Candlelight Deep Stretch & Relatation
If you’re a Sally Rooney fan, or hater, you might be aware of one unusual peculiarity in all of Sally Rooney’s books – there’s no dialogue around quotations, which puts us as the reader in the place to reevaluate how we tell and enjoy stories. Likewise, our Hot Candlelight Deep Stretch & Relaxation class gives you the space to rethink how you’re working with your mind and body. The first half of the class goes through seated stretches and flows while the second half holds yin postures to increase flexibility and stretch your connective tissues. The class gives you the opportunity to zero in on your inner peace, much like Rooney’s characters in Intermezzo zero in on their chess strategy.
The Life Impossible by Matt Haig and Hot Tone & Sculpt
Coined as a “story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning” Matt Haig’s new novel about a retired math teacher looking for a long lost friend will start your day off with a reflective look back at life followed by a consideration of all the different places life could still go. When we’re not sure where we’re going next, we like to take it back to basics. That’s why we think you should follow this read up with our Hot Tone & Sculpt class. This unique sculpting session using weighted toning bars will give you the basic strength you need for any workout through a brand new experience. It’s the perfect mix of old, new, and what’s to come, just like The Life Impossible.
Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan and Hot 20/20/20
If Lies and Weddings is the book you’re picking up for this fall, we think you love a fun time filled with a myriad of options of interesting things – romance, friendship, social commentary – there’s so much to be found in these books. We’d hazard a guess you might like fun and variety in your workouts as well, which is why we think you should try the Hot 20/20/20 class. In this class, we divide our hour into three periods, cardio-based training, strength training, and targeted strength training so that you can get in a workout for every part of your body, just like you’ve just utilized every part of your brain.
Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks and Hatha Yoga
Nicholas Sparks is a classic. You know what you’re getting when you pick up one of his books, and you know why you love his books. So if you’re a Nicholas Sparks fan, we think you might want to try one of our classic workouts as well. Hatha Yoga is a slower class focusing on basic alignment and listening to your own body. It’s a great class for everyone from beginners to experienced practitioners, just like Counting Miracles is a great read whether you’re an avid reader or if this is the first book you’ve picked up in years.
If your September read isn’t on our reading list, don’t fret. You can still find the perfect class to match up with your reading experience in our full class list here. We’ll look forward to seeing you in the studio soon!