THE SUGI WAY

...At Sugi Health and Fitness, we don't think so.

The basic tenet of the Sugi Attitude is to always be mindful of the following fundamentals as we exercise:

•	Concentrate in improving skills instead of using force or more effort
•	Focus on finding comfortable and pain free ways to move
•	Alternate between stillness and movement, so the body can remember what it's being taught
•	Learn how to observe what's going on in our bodies so we don't do something harmful

 

We've learned that if the body is comfortable doing something, it will do it gladly. When we ask it to do something painful or really difficult, it fights back. So we focus on gently expanding abilities rather than trying to force.

The result? The body gradually responds, areas of pain and stiffness start to soften and move, and over time you'll be able do things you never dreamed were possible.

Welcome to the Sugi Way of health and fitness.

We passionately believe that anyone, regardless of age can become more fit and healthy if they learn to replace effort with skill and take the time to learn those skills.

We know how to help people get results they were unable to get from other fitness or physical wellness programs by providing an environment where they are free to explore and discover their physical boundaries of movement. Then we present options or possible variations of movement that best fit each individual. Often our students discover the best movement variation for themselves.

With that new knowledge, each individual is able to gradually introduce challenges and movements that allow his or her body to adjust to higher levels of performance. The result is a marked improvement in flexibility, movement and strength – regardless of age or ability. We call this approach the Sugi Way.

We focus on BOTH short and long-term health versus the many programs that focus only on short-term performance and fitness gains. Most health and fitness programs believe you can only achieve good health and performance by consistently pushing and demanding more from your body (often without adequate recovery).

Our experience shows otherwise. We focus on reducing or eliminating the pain you may have come to accept as a consequence of living and aging. Better health and fitness is about teaching you to move your body more with efficiency, and allowing your body to change while you rest.

Sugi Health and Fitness is the only program that blends several proven disciplines and the Sugi practices of health and wellness in such a way that it will positively change the health of so many people.