About Sunrise Yoga Studio
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You'll find peace and calm in our studio
As you walk though the doorway into our lobby, you will immediately notice the peaceful, calming atmosphere ... the soft color on the walls, the dimmed lights, and the two spacious studio spaces.
At Sunrise Yoga, you will find the opportunity to reduce stress, to breathe freely, and to gain strength, flexibility, and peace of mind. We are dedicated to providing a safe, educational, and fun environment for the practice of yoga.
Classes are available for those just beginning their exploration of yoga and for experienced students who wish to broaden and expand their practice. Each class contains yoga poses of the body, breathing practices, meditation, and relaxation. You and your instructor will develop a personalized approach to each pose creating a greater awareness of your body and mind in motion and in stillness. You are encouraged to work at your own pace honoring your limitations and abilities. Our staff is welcoming and highly trained to guide you through your yoga journey.
On the very first night of attending class here, another student told me that the studio was a 'very easy place just to be'. I have found her statement to be very fitting of the staff, students, and classes here. -- Christy Hamrick
Experience yoga in the way that you most enjoy
In addition to 20+ different regularly scheduled yoga classes most weeks, numerous workshops and special events are available each month. We offer numerous types of classes: various levels, flow yoga, gentle yoga, chair yoga, and back care yoga. Private and small group sessions are available as well by request. We are also available to teach in alternate locations for groups or individuals. We offer Yoga Teacher Training, a Yoga University and Enrichment Programs to deepen your practice.
Get the clothing and props that make classes comfortable
Yoga props, clothing, home practice audio CDs, and gift certificates are for sale in the boutique. Yoga clothes are available in a variety of sizes.
We live the values of yoga
Yoga teaches us the importance of helping others. We support and participate in your community through activities and donations to the Clemmons Food Pantry, For Katie's Sake/Winston-Salem Foundation, National MS Society, American Heart Association, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Meals-on-Wheels. Since 2004, we have raised over $18,000 to support these local charities.
Scholarship program
Your teachers here at Sunrise feel that yoga should be accessible to those who want to participate regardless of the current financial situation. All teachers have all agreed to offer 1 slot in his/her class each month as a Yoga Scholarship program where students can take a class for free.
Here are the requirements around this program:
- 1 class per student in a calendar month.
- Student will need to request class date and time via email to us: no reason required.
- First come, first served for requested teacher and class time.
- Request must be made at least 1 week in advance of the class he/she wishes to take.
- Student will be emailed a coupon that must be brought to the class & given to the front desk person prior to class.
- The student must bring the coupon. If the student does not bring the coupon, the class is not free.
- If the student does not attend the class listed on the coupon, the student forfeits the free class for the month.
I have found a supportive, caring community at Sunrise Yoga. I don’t feel anonymous and have gotten to know people here. I have always felt comfortable here and enjoy the smaller classes with personal attention. I try to use the relaxation and breathing techniques that I learned in class in daily life as well. -- Nancy Thornburg
About Valerie, founder of Sunrise Yoga Studio
I discovered yoga in the ‘90s, while I was juggling jobs in a bank and as a fitness instructor. Yoga became a bigger and bigger part of my life, and I ended up taking my first yoga teacher training program in 1999. Later, I became a 500-hour registered yoga teacher (E-RYT 500). Then I completed a 1200-hour yoga therapy training program plus prenatal yoga and restorative yoga certifications.
For a while, I taught yoga at night and on weekends in gyms, churches, homes, and offices, toting the yoga props and materials in my car (the "yoga-mobile"). I eventually stopped juggling and made yoga my “day job.” That’s when I opened Sunrise, in 2003. We celebrated our seventh anniversary in 2010, and over 2,000 students have experienced Sunrise so far.
Owner, Valerie Kiser
Lobby & boutique Wide variety of props for confident and comfortable practice