Upcoming Workshops

Leslie Howard Presents:

Alignment is Sexy: Yoga is an Energy Management System (April 7th)

Like a car that operates most efficiently when in good alignment, the body is our vehicle for carrying us around. This workshop will focus on the foundations of poses and good architecture. The effectiveness of each pose depends on the groundwork and the alignment of that which has come before it. During this workshop, we will look at basic poses and then apply them as the foundation of more challenging and complex poses.

Leslie Howard Presents: Yoga for Cranky Hips (April 7th)

This alignment based class is a slow, methodical and safe way of working the legs to create space in and around the hip sockets. Leslie addresses how to use yoga poses and yoga props to increase space, flexibility and strength in the hips. You will find familiar yoga poses using props and done a focus on the relationship between the legs and pelvis. Pain in the hips can have many causes. But whatever the root cause, most people are sitting in chairs or cars more than ever before. Sitting with the legs at a 90 degree angle from your torso decreases the amount of space in the front of the hip sockets, brings the femurs forward in the hip socket and restricts blood flow to the pelvis. We come to yoga to undo some of our postural bad habits. However, we can actually exacerbate hip pain if we are doing our poses without mindfulness. The approach in this class is to encourage the femurs to be deeper towards the back of their sockets, and to practice the poses with a new spotlight on the hip joint.

Leslie will be conducting a Q&A and book signing before the workshops from 10:30-11am.

Individual workshop: $50

Double the education, double the fun:

Both workshops for $90 total

Sign up on our website under the Anatomy and Wellness Academy tab.

All About Spring Rolls: What Spring Roll are You?

In the Eastern Jin Dynasty in China (265-420 A.D.), thin cakes with vegetables were made on the first day of spring and were called "spring dish". The spring dishes evolved into spring rolls and continued to change to include all types of spring rolls.

Now, spring rolls are taking up all shapes and tastes and are beautifully being expanded upon in the blogger community. From banana Nutella spring rolls to BLT summer rolls, to cucumber and avocado spring rolls, the internet seems to be exploding with creative ideas to wrap-up the spring roll style.

Take this quiz to see what modernized spring roll type best matches your personality!

1) What do you prefer: Mat Pilates/Barre, Pilates Reformer, Yoga, or Hot Yoga?

2) Which colors do you wear most often?

3) Which movie genre do you prefer?

Tally up your points, and see your results. Click on the spring roll type to get the link to the recipe!

0-13: You are a Shrimp-and-Mint spring roll. You have a light personality and are easy to talk to. Others feel refreshed and relaxed around you, and you don't feel the need to take yourself too seriously because you're too busy enjoying your life.

14- 27: You are an Avocado Egg spring roll. Your personality is a spin on a classic--you have manners and style that is appropriate for all occasions, however, you have your own special qualities and quirks that make you simply unique. Some people don't quite understand you, but the people who do love you.

28-42: You are a Sweet Potato, Kale and Quinoa spring roll. You are truly an individual! Your personality has not been influenced by your friends or family. You are the type of person who decided who you wanted to become, and you don't stop at anything until you achieve your goals.

43-53: You are a best of the best traditional Baked Veggie Spring Roll. A healthier spin on the traditional classic, people think of you as a healthy energy in their life and usually leave interactions with you feeling uplifted and upbeat.

54+: You are a Spicy Tuna Spring Roll. When you walk into a room, you demand attention with your spicy personality. People are naturally curious about you, and your thirst for adventure. Although at times you can be a tad intense, you try to avoid drama, which makes you a great friend.

What's New & Upcoming in the Community



April 7th: World Health Day & Sukha's 30 Day Yoga Challenge

Beginning on April 7th, World Health Day, members of the Sukha community will be beginning a 30-day yoga challenge. Join this challenge towards self-discipline and improved physical health and embrace the support of a like-minded community! Sign up and learn more by talking to a member of Sukha's front desk staff. More details will be provided in upcoming social media posts as well.

May 4th: Go Red with the American Heart Association

Following the February event, the American Heart Association's big annual Go Red event is coming up- like the first event, this will be an incredible opportunity for the Modesto community to promote awareness of heart disease as one of the leading causes of death in women and promote lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of cardiac events.

May 11th: Ride For Mom

The Seventh Annual pre-Mother’s Day cycling event will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2018. The event is staged at  Johansen High School in Modesto and includes fully supported rest stops, SAG and lunch. RFM is proud to again have the support of Doctors Medical Center (DMC) as the presenting sponsor of this year’s event. There's more to come on this event- stay tuned.