There are several studies out there linking chronic stress to inflammation and disease. Essentially, stress is associated with just about every modern disease you can name. Cardiovascular disease, cancer, autoimmune conditions, depression and gastrointestinal problems to name a few. Knowing this should be enough to make stress management an important part of our daily routine. While we may not be able to avoid stress, we can certainly influence how it affects us.
Sweat Summary
Website: http://portland.modoyoga.com
Address: 400 SE Grand Ave.
Avg. class length: 60 min.
Drop in rate: $20
CalssPass: Yes
Sweat Scale: 8 out of 10
Best for: yoga and getting sweaty stretchy
For this years Go Girl Run training, I’ve been extremely mindful of the things I can do to keep my body healthy and injury free all with the greater idea to share those learnings with you guys.
A few weekends ago, I made my way out to Denver to visit a few friends of mine. Both girls are in my wedding so it was fun to catch up with them and have girl time. While I was out there, I naturally took advantage of my ClassPass Flex and scouted some local studios. Denver is such a fun city–the people are active and feel so alive.
Sweat Summary
Website: http://powerlifeyoga.com/
Address: 2 locations – South Plaza & Corinth Square
Avg. length of class: 45min-1hr
Drop in rate: $20 (or 1 week free your first time)
ClassPass: No
Wtfartlek Sweat Scale: 8 out of 10
Best for: yoga (see below for more class details)
Sweat Summary
Website: http://www.coreenergykc.com/
Address: 12651 Antioch, Overland Park, KS 66213
Avg. length of class: 60-75min
Drop in rate: $20 or $30 for 30 days if you’re new
ClassPass: Yes
Wtfartlek Sweat Scale: 9 out of 10
Best for: Getting stretchy and finding balance, detoxification + toning
Sweat Summary
Website: http://yogasix.com/leawood
Address: 11832 Roe Ave. Leawood, KS 66211
Avg. length of class: 1hr
Drop in rate: $20
ClassPass: Yes
Wtfartlek Sweat Scale: 7 out of 10
Best for: Getting stretchy and finding balance, detoxification + toning
Sweat Summary
Website: http://www.fitformula.guru
Address: 6236 Main St. Kansas City, MO 64113 | Brookside
Avg. length of class: 1hr
Drop in rate: $17
ClassPass: Yes
Wtfartlek Sweat Scale: 8 out of 10
Best for: Getting stretchy and relaxation
I’ve seen pop-up yoga all over Instagram lately. I had serious FOMO when I saw my friends practicing at Nelson-Atkins on the lawn so you can imagine my excitement when I discovered Yoga Rocks the Park. These local events feature 75-minute outdoor yoga classes (beginners welcome) featuring Kansas City’s most inspiring local and national yoga teachers. All sessions are accompanied by a DJ or live music. Each event provides a unique opportunity to support local businesses within the KC community.
Yogis all over Instagram are using these little wheels so I immediately did some investigating. This original yoga wheel is a hand crafted back roller used to open the entire back + shoulders, align the spine, relax muscles, expand the chest and stretch hip flexors + quads. As a runner, I am super tight in all these areas (I don’t have a flexible back either) so I decided to order one of these bad boys. When they say hand crafted, they mean it. It took Dharma 5 weeks to create my wheel before it even shipped.
Sweat Adventures 