Stillpoint Notes

Notes from the studio.

Yin Yoga vs. Vinyasa: Understanding the Key Differences

Jul 17, 2026

Yin Yoga vs. Vinyasa: Understanding the Key Differences

Yin Yoga holds passive floor poses for minutes to target deep connective tissue, while Vinyasa links breath-driven movements to build strength and heat. Learn the key differences to find the style that fits your body and goals.

Beginner's Guide to Pranayama: Breathing Techniques That Work

Jul 16, 2026

Beginner's Guide to Pranayama: Breathing Techniques That Work

Pranayama gives beginners precise, repeatable breathing tools to reduce stress and boost mental clarity in minutes. This guide covers the five most effective techniques, the science behind them, and what results to expect.

The Best Yoga Poses for Lower Back Pain Relief

Jul 15, 2026

The Best Yoga Poses for Lower Back Pain Relief

Discover the 5 most effective yoga poses for lower back pain relief, including Child's Pose, Cat-Cow, and Pigeon Pose. Practiced 3–5 times weekly, these moves target tight hip flexors, weak glutes, and lumbar tension.

How to Build a Home Yoga Practice You'll Actually Stick To

Jul 14, 2026

How to Build a Home Yoga Practice You'll Actually Stick To

Most people fail at home yoga because they design it wrong, not because they lack discipline. This guide shows you how to build a consistent home yoga practice using habit stacking, smart space setup, and progressive structure.

Morning Yoga vs. Evening Yoga: Which Practice Fits Your Life?

Jul 13, 2026

Morning Yoga vs. Evening Yoga: Which Practice Fits Your Life?

Morning yoga builds consistency and sharpens focus, while evening yoga accelerates recovery and lowers cortisol. Learn how your body's natural rhythms should guide your practice timing.

The yoga studio website class schedule CMS gap - and the agency model that closes it

Jun 1, 2026

The yoga studio website class schedule CMS gap - and the agency model that closes it

A yoga studio website class schedule CMS, run by a yoga studio website designer who actually ships changes - bios, workshops, challenges, all current.

Considering Yoga Teacher Training? Here's What 200 Hours Actually Looks Like

May 29, 2026

Considering Yoga Teacher Training? Here's What 200 Hours Actually Looks Like

Twice a year we run a 200-hour teacher training. About half of our graduates teach; half don't. Here's the honest breakdown.

Why Hot Yoga Hits Different in Austin Summer

May 29, 2026

Why Hot Yoga Hits Different in Austin Summer

Counterintuitive but true: regular controlled heat exposure makes Austin summers easier to handle. Here's the case.

How to Survive Your First Yoga Class - A Beginner's Honest Guide

May 29, 2026

How to Survive Your First Yoga Class - A Beginner's Honest Guide

If you've been telling yourself you 'should try yoga' for years, this post is for you. Six specific things that actually help on your first day.

Prenatal Yoga in Austin - What to Expect at Stillpoint

May 29, 2026

Prenatal Yoga in Austin - What to Expect at Stillpoint

If you're pregnant in Austin and considering yoga, here's what our Prenatal class actually looks like, trimester by trimester.

Choosing your first class: Vinyasa, Yin, or Restorative

May 28, 2026

Choosing your first class: Vinyasa, Yin, or Restorative

Three style families, three different reasons people come back. A short guide for first-time visitors deciding where to start.

Why we don't run prepaid class packs anymore

May 17, 2026

Why we don't run prepaid class packs anymore

A note on the studio business model - why our membership replaced the 10-class pack, and what the math actually looks like for new students.

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