FitYogaTherapy

06/19/2025

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05/17/2025

As a physical therapist who specializes in strength training as a personal trainer, I love to incorporate my physical therapy knowledge into strength training .

Everyone seems to have musculoskeletal issues as they age. Sometimes you need to get clinical physical therapy to allow you to go into strength training again. Once you’re ready to get back in the gym, I can help you continue to move forward!

Today I’m giving deep into Femoral Impingement Syndrome .. to help some of my clients who are dealing with this right now.

Knowledge is power!

You can find me in Charlotte

Link to contact in bio
I specialize in strength training for women 40 years young and above!

03/20/2025

On Saturday 3/29, please join us for our official Palestra Studio Grand Opening! It's a drop-by event, so pop in anytime 1-5pm for sample classes, yoga-themed mocktails, light bites, and the chance to win door prizes (massages! facials!)

https://www.palestraboutiquespa.com/yoga-and-wellness-studio/

01/31/2025

A Must Listen !!

I wanted to share because it is truly the most comprehensive synopsis of what to do for the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, that I've heard lately. Enjoy!

Podcast Episode · The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance · 01/31/2025 · 56m

01/22/2025

Just a few interesting facts!

If you’re a woman over 50, you can get stronger! And here’s why you should!

01/17/2025

Wondering how much cardio to do?

Well, latest research suggests not too little, not too much.

As a woman over 50 we DO need to be aware that too much moderate to intense cardio raises our cortisol levels . Without our hormones to regulate that, the body goes into preserve fat mode.

Zone 2 is the way to go ! (See slides). Strength Training can be Zone 2 training as well as walking at a good pace. Add a weighted vest and you address osteoporosis risks too. Get in 3-4 30-45 min sessions of this a week. I do strength training 3x a week and walk with a weighted vest or dance HipHop at least twice a week. Boom! Goal met!

Then try to hit your VO2 Max 1-2x a week. The ability to do this is a marker of longevity. Plus it allowed me to run through the airport in Thailand last year so I didn’t miss my flight 😂😂

Now if you love the moderate type of cardio like I do (biking long distances 1-2 days a week) then train that so you don’t bonk. Bonking is not fun . Biking with my friends.. fun. But that type of cardio does increase cortisol so if you like to run, bike etc at moderate intensities for long periods, be sure to counteract that cortisol rise with self care… yoga anyone?

It doesn’t have to be complicated. But structuring your activities to include what is best for us at this time of life will make all the difference!

Then

01/16/2025

What’s the key to longevity?

Improving your HEALTHSPAN not just your lifespan!

Dr Peter Attia sets some guidelines to help us improve our quality of life as we age.

There are so many things being thrown at us… eat right, take hormones, exercise…(how much and what type is best?)

Follow me the next few posts for the latest info on what and how to exercise, especially over the age of 50 and if you’re a woman.

01/15/2025

I recently gave a presentation to a group of interested in renewing their commitment to health and wellness. The subject was Strength and Resilience at Any Age.

One of my teachers held a Satsong in her Yoga Potluck where she discussed Flow state. I found many of the principles she discussed also help us build resilience.

Because when we move through life, we will meet challenges. It is how we adapt to these challenges that creates our “now”. We can suffer through them, or figure out how to work through them and ultimately get stronger, or let go of things that don’t serve us.

Figuring this out is key!

As we age, we lose strength in our physical bodies… that’s just part of the aging process. It’s how we adapt to this change that results in our ability to be in the “flow” state. You can’t be in flow if you aren’t able to physically tackle the movement challenges throughout your day. That takes resilience!

Stay tuned as we dive into some interesting facts about fitness and consistency … how to successfully adapt your fitness routine so you are challenged, successful and in your “flow” state as we age!

For example: burpees no longer serve me 😂😂.

01/04/2025

Greetings and Happy New Year Ya'll!
The time is NOW!

I am happy to announce the Palestra Yoga and Wellness Studio Schedule is up and running!

Yoga is a great tool to use to help us with stress, mobility and healing on all levels. Therapeutic Yoga is designed specifically to help you learn how to move more easefully, no matter you limitations or current aches and pains. If you have been looking for a mindful yoga practice that is healing on all levels, I encourage you to join me or Jeffrey Shoaf for a Therapeutic Yoga Flow to provide you with tools you can use in ANY yoga class and off the mat which improve your energy and ease of movement.

Therapeutic Yoga Flow with Chrys Kub, c-IAYT, PT
Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm

Therapeutic Yoga Flow with Jeffrey Shoaf c-IAYT
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am

I hope to see you in class soon! Check out the other offerings as well to find a mindful yoga practice (NOT HOT!). We have all levels but specialize in the practitioner that is seeking yoga as a balance and support for overall health, not as an intense "workout". There are plenty of studios and fitness centers that offer that! Palestra is unique in this offering which is why I love it so much.

See you soon! Message us with any questions.

12/26/2024

Join me today at 4:30 pm at the Soft Opening of Palestra Yoga and Wellness Studio for Therapeutic Yoga Flow

We will explore the concepts of Awareness, Acceptance and Adaptation as we move slowly and mindfully through a yoga flow which will leave you feeling relaxed and energized. We all need this during our holiday season.

This is a FREE class but if you would like to, we are asking for donations to support Dress For Success, a non- profit empowering unemployed and underemployed women to achieve economical independence.
Make a Donation and Receive:
A Thank You gift (valued at $20) for every $50 donated to Dress For Success
A gift from Palestra (a $50 value) when you signup for our Founders Membership and donate $50 or more

Space is limited to about 20 per class, so go ahead and plan your post-holiday practices! Then register at the Palestra Studio link.

If you can’t make it today, no worries! We have classes all week. :-)

Located near Southpark at
3100 Apex Dr. Suite 101
Charlotte, NC 28211

Sign up at the link in my story or bio!

Happy Holidays!

12/19/2024

Missing a yoga studio that offers something besides hot yoga or Power ??

Me too! I’ve been practicing yoga for many years and what I love about it is how it makes me feel… physically and energetically. Since the Pandemic ended, many of the more traditional studios had to close 😩 including a studio I taught at for over 10 years..BeYoga

I truly miss the vibe and wonderful teachers and community we had there. I also miss a mindful practice that isn’t hot! And I have been looking for such a studio close to home in South Charlotte.

I’m so happy to announce the opening of a new yoga and wellness studio space with and Palestro Boutique Spa!!

It has “all the things I love about yoga”
community, mindful yoga practices, meditation, sound yoga and more!!

We are bringing together many of the amazing teachers from BeYoga as well as many more who offer unique, inclusive and diverse classes. I am honored to have been asked to teach a Therapeutuc Yoga Flow class on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 pm starting in 2025! 🙏

So if you have been like me and desperately searching for a yoga home in south Charlotte,
Come explore our offerings for FREE Dec 26-Dec 31st !

I’ll be offering a Therapeutic Yoga Flow on Thursday Dec 26 at 4:30.

Click the link in stories to learn more !

https://www.palestraboutiquespa.com/yoga-and-wellness-studio/

11/04/2024

Friend … If you haven’t voted yet, I need your help .

You see, this is who I am :

-a single woman in her 60’s who depends on the Affordable Healthcare Act for my health insurance. I couldn’t afford health insurance and pay my mortgage otherwise.

- a mom of a daughter who may need access to women’s healthcare for treatment should she decide to have children. She may need access to IVF or God forbid, lifesaving care should a pregnancy have complications. Please help me by voting for her safety.

-a woman in a long term inter racial relationship who fears all these changes may endanger myself or my partner

- someone who is at the end of her career and looking at retirement who fears high tariffs will increase the cost of goods and make it even more difficult to make ends meet now and after retirement.

- a mom with a son and a daughter in their 20’s and 30’s who can’t afford to buy their first home anytime soon

If you believe Harris’s policies will negatively impact your life more than Trump’s will negatively impact mine, I understand if you decide not to vote for Harris.

But if not, as you can easily tell from the above,
my life as I know it depends on you making a compassionate decision for people over party. Please vote and vote for Kamala Harris, ( Josh Stein and Jeff Jackson if you live in NC )

Because the policies Donald Trump is planning to implement, will negatively impact my safety and independence.

If you can set aside party and support my freedom and independence, I will be very grateful.

Because ultimately we all want the greater good. I truely believe that.

Thank you for considering ❤️🙏

God bless these UNITED States of America.