SunstoneFIT – Preston Forest Village

Love this Sunstone location!
First time here tonight and tried out the hot yoga– the teacher was very helpful and held a great fire class! They have a variety of classes at a very prime location at preston and forrest.
I like the layout for this one, bathrooms conveniently located right outside the classroom. Very clean and friendly staff! Highly recommend.

I really like Sunstone, and the instructors are all fabulous! The shops are clean and they run on time. My only issue is that their scheduling seems a bit crazy. They used to have an 8:15am class that was quite popular, then they canceled it, leaving me stuck since I wanted to go before work but after dropping the kids at school. Now it’s a lot harder to work into my schedule.

Sunstone yoga is my daily task, If I’m not there my day will be bad!
Fire class is my favorite, it sweats the hell out of you, cleaning the body from all the toxics and bad energy.
If I’m not there to start up my day I’m getting lost.
Highly recommended for all the high are stressed people.

Everyone was really helpful and nice. I was way too nervous at first, but they made me feel comfortable and I can’t wait to go back. It was so relaxing and it’s that they have showers and such.

I pay $ 65/​month. One instructor who possesses good judgement and is helpful, nice, and considerate handed me a «blue towel» that is better for people who sweat more to prevent them from slipping around on the mat. A new rule was enforced that only members who have family memberships or something like that are allowed to use blue towels. I didn’t know this, so I’m walking down the hall to the locker room with my blue towel that the other instructor handed me, all is good. A young lady calls me back to give her back the blue towel and hand me a white towel. I didn’t understand as I didn’t know this new rule. I thought she was joking. It was embarrassing and disrespectful in my opinion. Then I asked her what the reasoning was and she replied «do you know how much laundry we do?» I’m thinking in my head should I be concerned about how much laundry you do? So I get the white towel but at this point I’m livid because this girl was being unreasonable. I slip around my entire class. Ok, that’s fine, I’m angry but next time I come in I’ll just bring my own extra towel to try to keep from slipping around. Now, I should have prefaced this stating I am a 27 year old 185lb male. I lift weights, I run, and I’m not very flexible so I think yoga is helpful. I carry a little muscle. A 110 lb girl who does nothing but yoga, probably isn’t going to sweat like I do. Sorry, that’s just nature.
Today I show up to attend a 1:55pm class at 1:59pm because of an accident on Forest and Central. I’m four minutes late. I’ve taken enough classes at this point to know that me slipping in four minutes late would not be disruptive. They’re probably just getting up and starting their breathing exercises. Same girl, she’s working the front desk while the other instructor is teaching. She doesn’t allow me. She says I’ll have to wait for the next class.
I’m not sure what it is about me that this girl personally dislikes. I definitely don’t feel valued or like I’m making a good decision with my money at this point. If management or someone higher up is making her act this way, then I’m definitely out. I have a feeling this girl doesn’t treat everyone like this. I think it’s specifically me, but I have no idea what I did to make her despise me. I’m a pretty easy going guy. I imagine if one of the wealthy soccer moms were treated like this it’d turn into a huge deal. I’m curious if anyone else feels the same way.
Also, don’t act fake to me. I don’t respond to that. If you’re being unreasonable and you’re trying to smile about it, it makes no difference to me. I take things for face value. I can tell when you’re enjoying being contrary. It’s not cute… at all.

I am a total fan of this location. Elizabeth is the owner and I love that she knows your name and the last time you were in class. (Which motivates you to go more often) On more than one occassion the teachers/​leaders have asked me what my personal goal is for the day and they help me reach it! Standing forehead to knee is within my reach!
Until recently, if you bought a yogi towel from them they would embroider your initials on it, wash your towel and have it hanging for when you arrived. Corporate won’t let them do that anymore which stinks!
The hours here are typical (6a, 8a, 12p, 3p, 5p, 6p etc) but they only have 1 room and if you’re late you must wait the entire 1 hour class period for your next opportunity. There isn’t another class starting in 20 – 30 minutes. This is a challenge for me due to 5pm traffic I get stuck in.
For me, it’s really the people who attend classes at this location who make my experience amazing. There are a few older men who you think are total creepers until you realize they are just here for back pain and the aches that come with age. You find yourself rooting for them during class. And at my last class we had a very heavy girl attend and after the class instead of totally ignoring her struggles, all the women and of course Elizabeth encouraged her to come back and stick with it. I’ve been to other sunstone locations were a given smile is rarely returned, so I really appreciate the kind people at this North Dallas location. It is a warm and comfortable enviornment that I love!

I will start my review by saying that through my brief experience at Sunstone I quickly realized hot yoga is not for me. However, if you enjoy hot yoga and sweating your ass off while getting an otherwise average yoga workout then Sunstone might be for you.
A friend and I did the $ 10 for 10 days and we started with the fire class. After completing our first class we agreed that the class was too crowded and impersonal (our instructor was also wearing jeggings which did not impair her teaching ability, but it just made me wonder what type of person seriously wears jeggings?). And despite all the sweating we did (which was A LOT!) my friend and I did not feel that the quality of workout was very good. I rarely felt truly challenged by the class despite the fact that I have not done yoga in over a year and I am far from a yoga buff.
After my initial fire class I was not able to motivate myself to go back to Sunstone. I was very disappointed because I had heard so many great things about it, but frankly I felt I could get a better workout by myself at the gym.

So, Yoga may not be for me. I did the $ 10 for 10 deal but it sure was a beating.
Pluses for sunstone are that they do have multiple locations and classes so its pretty easy to find SOMETHING that fits into your schedule. I did a fire class to start off with, and yes, the room is hot. I was hot and started to sweat as soon as I walked in, and all I did was lay there for a few minutes before class started. It smells like an indoor pool in there, and a tad musty. I have never sweat so much in my life. Honestly, there were a few poses where my head would be leaned over and I just saw streams of sweat dripping and rolling off my nose. Cu-​razy.
I didn’t find any of my instructors to be mean spirited, they were pretty nice and were able to walk around and direct poses for those of us who needed it.
I also went to a earth class with a restorative wood session. (hahahaha) and this was WAY different than fire. Earth was full and fast paced and seemed way more cardio. It was challenging and although the room wasn’t as hot, I sweat just as much. (Sexy…kinda.)
They have showers and change rooms available, and a make your own combination lock cubby for your keys. For the price, it was fine to start with, just not really my thing.

Absolutely love this studio! I was a member of Sunstone for a few years when living in Texas and I miss it like crazy!
At one time I attended the 6:15 fire class here around 4 times a week for a few years. The staff is always friendly, they provide mats and towels (hard to find anywhere else), studios include showers, and they offer inexpensive memberships. I really enjoy doing hot yoga and feel you get so much more of a core workout than you do with regular yoga. The staff is also very knowledgable and great at guiding you through the various poses helping you to push your limits, but not push them too far to avoid injury.
I would definitely suggest trying out Sunstone whether you are a yoga beginner or a seasoned veteran!

I agree on all the positives of both yoga in general AND Sunstone Yoga. I started out with the $ 10 for 10 days and made it to 4 classes, which is the recommended amount. My first class, I went to the 90 minute fire, which was intense, but I liked it enough to go back. I felt great afterwards! Now, I go to the 60 minute fire classes because they work better with my schedule, and 90 minutes is overwhelming to me. =)
I love getting the electrolyte packets every once in awhile! They taste good and help you rehydrate quickly. I know it’s cheesy, but I always look forward to getting them after class! They’re 50 cents per pack.
You get wristbands once you reach a certain amount of classes, which is just a simple gesture, but it’s encouraging. I’ve had several different instructors and liked all of them. I agree that you can totally go at your own pace, and no one cares. As they say there, this is about you and your journey! I would recommend yoga to anyone, and especially to those of you who might be nervous to try it out. It doesn’t matter what shape you are in, you see all sizes and all levels of ability.
Also, if you’re under $ 25, they give you a discount. There are several locations in the area, and you can attend any of them once you’ve joined one!

I have been wanting to get into yoga for years now, but have been just too chicken to do so. For some reason, I thought all classes required students to levitate while spinning their heads around. Well, I have been three times in a row (with three different teachers and two different locations) and I haven’t been asked to that… yet. Maybe I will be ready after my tenth class. I will let y’all know.
I started a Talk thread about Yoga in Dallas (
), and of course you lovelies came through for me. I decided to check out Sunstone first b/​c Tricia O asked me to attend a class with her that same night. I thought, «If I don’t start now, I prolly never will!»
I really had no idea what to expect here. Sunstone has five different classes: Earth, Fire, Metal, Wood, and Water. Each class is designed to work with different types of the body and different levels. I started with the Fire 60 minutes class and loved it. The class went by quickly, and I felt pretty good about it. The next day I tried the 90 minute class (at the Uptown location) and it kicked my booty. In a very good way. You basically do the same postures, but twice. This helps you be able to learn and practice the moves. But you may want to do the 60 minute one first to introduce your body to the heat.
I have never done a yoga class… and I have never done anything inside a room that is 96 degrees and 67% humidity. Talk about sweat. It takes a while for you to get used to the heat so just take it slow. Everyone else is so focused on their concentration and moves that they don’t care what you are doing or how much sweat is dripping off your face.
Here’s a tip though: if you feel sick don’t run outside. The air is so much colder and it will be harder on your body. Instead, lay down on your mat and take some time to breathe. Then get up and try another position. It is completely fine to do and again, no one will care. It will affect the class if you leave though. As the Sunstone website says, you can tell when someone leaves the room not only by them opening and closing the door, but from the loss of their energy. There are tons of more tips on their site. Everything you need to know is there. Just check out Yoga Etiquette.
Anyway, back to the good stuff. I have been to this location twice and I love it. Walk in, sign up, take off your shoes and place your belongings in the locker room, then wait for the class to begin. I like to get there early so I can chill out and try to focus before class. I also like to leave some time after class to chill out. Your body will need it.
To sum up: I have found my new obsession. I know this sounds so cheesy, but I really feel like coming here has changed my life. (Okay that was superrrr cheesy, I am laughing.) I mean it though! Yoga is all about not only cleaning up the body, but the mind too. Three days later, I feel great. I signed on to the $ 10 for 10 days class and I am going to try to make it to ten in a row. Yikes! They say to shoot for 4 days in that period of time… so we shall see.
I think I may check out a couple of other studios to try their cheap trials too, but I have a feeling that I will be back here. Good studio, clean facilities, comfortable environment that is conducive to people like me that have no idea what they are doing, and sweet and caring teachers. What’s not to lurve?
Thanks Tricia O for introducing me to Sunstone AND allowing me to create and add a list: Yoga in Dallas. Aw yeah baby. Waaaiiit for it…

This place is pretty good. It is nice and clean. They offer free filtered water if you bring a water bottle. The staff is super helpful and always smiling.
The fire class is pretty fine. If you are a beginner I recommend the 60 minute class first and not the 90 minute. The heated room is fine, just takes time to get use to. The instructor was pretty helpful. The only thing I was confused on was if and when I was able to take breaks because the heat was really getting to my lungs. Make sure you know the proper etiquette in the studio.
But overall this place is really nice and relaxed.

I asked the universe to get me in shape… and the universe delivered! Works every time. I’ve always wanted to try bikram yoga but have shied away because of bad experiences some of my friends have had. At BIKRAM on Mockingbird, my friend said the instructor laughed at new members who couldn’t take the heat. The last thing I want when I’m in a compromising position is some pious yogi discouraging my awesome techniques!
I found Sunstone through a friend’s facebook status. I know… I’m cool, and went to the website which is very thorough. I read some testimonials, looked at pics of smiling yoga instructors and promptly signed up for their New Member special– 10 days for $ 10. They offer 5 different yoga classes based on the elements: fire, earth, wood, metal, and water. For beginners, like yours truly, try the 60 minute fire or earth.
There are a lot of classes– from 6 am to 8 pm, so they can accommodate most everyone.
The studio is really clean, doesn’t smell, and has super friendly, encouraging staff.
I took a class yesterday with Stephanie and she was awesome. She walked around and helped people with their poses. It was a really great yoga experience for me.
Thank you, universe! You all should check it out!