ATHLEISURE LIST | HOT BONES
When you're in Detroit, head to HOT BONES which opened December 2023. HOT BONES' speaks to:
• Hot yoga and pilates classes which range from 85-100F, using an advanced infrared heating system, that heats the body from the inside. They believe that their community deserves the benefit of both modalities without multuple memberships. For Pilates, they offer HIIT Pilates and a Sculpt Pilates class, For Yoga, they have Sculpt Yoga (with weights), Power Yoga, Slow Flow Yoga, and Restorative Yoga.
• Hot bone broth is made and sold in small batches of beef and chicken bone broth made from organic bones that simmer for 48 hours.
• Hot architectural bones, as the studio is located in an adaptive reuse building with beautiful historic architectural bones.
• Hot Bones, believes that every person, despite ethnicity, body type, and socio-economic background, is made from the same bones.
For centuries, bone broth has been a foundation for health, immunity and healing in most cultures — ramen, pho, matzo ball soup, brodo, and chicken noodle soup to name a few. Bone broth is beneficial for:
• Recovery and athletic performance: Post-workout recovery that replenishes essential nutrients and promotes muscle repair and growth.
• Joint and bone strength: Collagen to strengthen bones, reduce joint pain, and improve mobility.
• Electrolytes & other nutrients: Nutritional powerhouse, containing essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids such as glycine and proline to support a healthy immune system and overall well-being.
• Detoxification and immunity boost: Rich nutrients boost the immune system, assisting the body in fighting off illnesses and infections.
• Improved sleep: Amino acid glycine has a calming effect on the body to improve sleep quality.
• Social connection: Opportunity to connect with friends after class when endorphins are released to reduce stress and improve mood. Before and after classes, people often meet in the lobby or outdoor patio to connect while sipping on a cup of bone broth. The studio is thoughtfully designed to feel like an extension of a curated home and has a collection of print publications from the local magazine store.
While at the studio, enjoy all necessary equipment, including mats, towels, weights, resistance brands, and balls at no cost for each guest.
HOT BONES
2895 E Grand Blvd,
Detroit MI 48202
PHOTO CREDIT | Christina Stoever
Read the MAY ISSUE #102 of Athleisure Mag and see ATHLEISURE LIST | Hot Bones in mag.
IN OUR BAG | WE'RE OFF TO HOT YOGA
We're always asked what's in our bag. We're focusing on what we bring with us to Hot Yoga. Our current obsession is Y7 as a good flow and sweat is sometimes just what the doctor ordered as we battle the up and down temperatures lately. Here are some of our must have beauty and style finds!
Read more from the Feb Issue and see In Our Bag | We're Off to Hot Yoga in mag.
ATHLEISURE LIST | Y7 STUDIO
When it comes to working out, there are as many methods as personality types which is a great way to target what makes you feel your best you. Hot yoga has been around a number of studios but time and again, we always hear about the cool vibes of Y7 Studio and with their recent launch of their newest location in Williamsburg, BK we knew we were going to get a significant workout here.
Y7 Studio combines a vinyasa yoga (which is all about flowing and repeating movements in a fluid movement) with hip hop and beats that keep you focused while sweating your butt off in a candlelit studio. It's during each movement, that you realize that your body can seriously push past its limits to stay in sync and that the moves become central to your core.
Y7 has a number of locations that you can get your sweat on and those who attend the classes swear by their mantra of "A Tribe Called Sweat" and "We Flow Hard".
Co-Founded by Sara Levey, Y7 has two kinds of classes which include WeFlowHard™ which is a fast paced vinyasa class while Slowburn goes deeper into your tissue and allows you to hold the poses for a longer period of time. Both allow you to have a very successful sweat as you work out in their specially infrared rooms which make you feel like you have walked into a sauna but also ensures that you will be dripping. Music for WeFlowHard™ focuses on hip-hop and driving beats while Slowburn is more typical of yoga music and is condusive to the movements and vibe.
Although you can rent mats and towels, we suggest bringing your own as it's a good idea to have the mat that works best for you when you're doing the workouts. We definitely suggest laying a towel down on top of your mat as it definitely gets slippery.
Check your location for full amenities as all Y7 Studios have refresh spaces, but Soho has a shower while the Williamsburg location does not.
We also love that Y7 carries its own line of apparel which is great to wear when working out or after the gym. Their line includes their key phrases and definitely makes you feel like you're part of the cool set when you're entering/leaving the studio or wherever you're going next.
Most importantly, it's worth noting that the instructors really do operate on a "do what you can" mentality so as you're taken through each movement, if your body is not comfortable doing something - there are no judgments whether you pause or sit in the other pose.
You'll find that as you move and see those around you doing so that as a beginner, you pick up what is going and and begin to get into sync with the group.
Although it's suggested that beginners should do Slowburn first, you can also go right to WeFlowHard™.
Y7 STUDIO
NY
Willamsburg - 170 S 1st St
Flatiron - 25 W 23rd St, 4th Fl
Soho - 430 Broome St, 2nd Fl
Union Square - 58 E 11th St
UES - 1459 3rd Ave, 4th Fl
Lab - 262 Bowery, 4th Fl
CA
West Hollywood - 8270 Melrose Ave
Read more from the Oct Issue and see Athleisure List | Y7 Studio in mag.
