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Billboards Baby!!!

We are starting the year off with a bang at The Foundry!

We are on 11 billboards all across Phoenix!

This is HUGE for our small family-owned business.

These are billboards usually occupied by national brands.

Grateful that Clear Channel reached out to us wanting to get a local brand some major recognition.

To celebrate this huge milestone, we are giving away an ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP on our Instagram! To enter, snap a picture of one of the billboards and post & tag us on social media. Almost all of our billboards are in parking lots - so you can safely pull over, park, and get out to take the pic. Please no pictures while driving!! Be safe, fam. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY HERE.

17 Years of Hot Yoga & Fitness in Arizona!

Dear Foundry Family,

Can you believe it's been 17 years since Nicole first opened the doors of the Paradise Valley studio? We are beyond grateful for the love and support from our wonderful community that has allowed us to celebrate this milestone anniversary. To show our appreciation, we're kicking off a month-long anniversary sale that features discounts on classes and memberships. Join us for our Summer 60 Challenge and challenge yourself to take 60 classes in 90 days. Plus, we have an exciting schedule of events lined up this month, including an Open House this weekend with free classes at all studios, Breathwork, Kids Yoga, Foundry Sol events and more. Thank you for being a part of The Foundry and for helping us make the past 17 years unforgettable.

We look forward to many more years of yoga, fitness, and community.

In gratitude,
Nicole, Todd & the entire Foundry staff

5 Reasons Why Practicing in the Heat is GOOD for You!

Come get hot with us!

Top 5 Reasons why practicing in the heat is good for you:

  1. Rid your body of toxins

  2. Creates a stronger immune system

  3. Regulates your body temperature

  4. Promotes muscle growth

  5. Increase the growth of new brain cells

Have you been to our brand new studio in Arcadia?!

Our new studio in the heart of Arcadia is located at 48th Street & Indian School!
(right across from Arcadia High School, in the Safeway Plaza, above Ken’s Nails)

The brand new Arcadia studio features:

  • 2 large hot studio rooms with lots of natural light

  • Class equipment: weights, resistance bands & Bala balls

  • 2 locker rooms with showers, day lockers with keys & toiletries

  • Spacious lobby area and retail boutique stocked with Alo, Manduka, Vuori, Beach Riot, Strut This, Bala and more!

Classes we offer:

  • 26&2 Hot Yoga (Bikram)

  • Hot Flow Yoga (Vinyasa)

  • Hot Pilates (traditional mat)

  • Hot HIIT (Aka Sculpt, Inferno Hot Pilates, Bootcamp)

  • Hot Barre (lengthen & tone)

  • Meditations & Yin Yoga (non-heated)

  • Special Events, Kids Yoga, Workshops, Teacher Trainings, Private Classes

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ARCADIA STUDIO AND BOOK A CLASS TODAY!

Yoga at the Office?

Having good posture throughout the day can help to relieve a number of common ailments. If you work at a desk, these tips may help you have a more comfortable, enjoyable work day! The following video contains some great information about our natural body posture and alignment, and below you'll find suggestions of "Good Working Positions" from OSHA. Happy sitting!

Setting up a Workstation & Good Working Positions (from OSHA)

Sitting Posture

To understand the best way to set up a computer workstation, it is helpful to understand the concept of neutral body positioning. This is a comfortable working posture in which your joints are naturally aligned. Working with the body in a neutral position reduces stress and strain on the muscles, tendons, and skeletal system and reduces your risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD). The following are important considerations when attempting to maintain neutral body postures while working at the computer workstation:

  • Hands, wrists, and forearms are straight, in-line and roughly parallel to the floor.
  • Head is level, or bent slightly forward, forward facing, and balanced. Generally it is in-line with the torso.
  • Shoulders are relaxed and upper arms hang normally at the side of the body.
  • Elbows stay in close to the body and are bent between 90 and 120 degrees.
  • Feet are fully supported by the floor or a footrest may be used if the desk height is not adjustable.
  • Back is fully supported with appropriate lumbar support when sitting vertical or leaning back slightly.
  • Thighs and hips are supported by a well-padded seat and generally parallel to the floor.
  • Knees are about the same height as the hips with the feet slightly forward.

Regardless of how good your working posture is, working in the same posture or sitting still for prolonged periods is not healthy. You should change your working position frequently throughout the day in the following ways:

  • Make small adjustments to your chair or backrest.
  • Stretch your fingers, hands, arms, and torso.
  • Stand up and walk around for a few minutes periodically.

These four reference postures are examples of body posture changes that all provide neutral positioning for the body.

Upright Sitting

Upright sitting posture. The user's torso and neck are approximately vertical and in-line, the thighs are approximately horizontal, and the lower legs are vertical.

Figure 1. Upright sitting posture

Figure 1. Upright sitting posture

Figure 2. The user's torso and neck are approximately vertical and in-line, the thighs are approximately horizontal, and the lower legs are vertical

Figure 2. The user's torso and neck are approximately vertical and in-line, the thighs are approximately horizontal, and the lower legs are vertical

Standing

Standing posture. The user's legs, torso, neck, and head are approximately in-line and vertical. The user may also elevate one foot on a rest while in this posture.

Figure 3. Standing posture

Figure 3. Standing posture

Figure 4. The user's legs, torso, neck, and head are approximately in-line and vertical

Figure 4. The user's legs, torso, neck, and head are approximately in-line and vertical

Declined Sitting

Declined sitting posture. The user's thighs are inclined with the buttocks higher than the knee and the angle between the thighs and the torso is greater than 90 degrees. The torso is vertical or slightly reclined and the legs are vertical.

Figure 5. Declined sitting position

Figure 5. Declined sitting position

Figure 6. The user's thighs are inclined with the buttocks higher than the knee and the angle between the thighs and the torso is greater than 90 degrees. The torso is vertical or slightly reclined and the legs are vertical

Figure 6. The user's thighs are inclined with the buttocks higher than the knee and the angle between the thighs and the torso is greater than 90 degrees. The torso is vertical or slightly reclined and the legs are vertical

Reclined Sitting

Reclined sitting posture. The user's torso and neck are straight and recline between 105 and 120 degrees from the thighs.

Figure 7. Reclined sitting posture

Figure 7. Reclined sitting posture

Figure 8. The user's torso and neck are straight and recline between 105 and 120 degrees from the thighs

Figure 8. The user's torso and neck are straight and recline between 105 and 120 degrees from the thighs