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Set your intentions and manifest your dreams:-)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:00:17 -0400

Set your intentions and manifest your dreams:-)

Rainy day yoga. One great thing about being a yogi versus a...

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:22:39 -0400

Rainy day yoga. One great thing about being a yogi versus a runner or cyclist is that yoga is usually practiced inside. So, just because its pouring outside, I can still get in my daily exercise.

I’m so excited to be part of The Seed this weekend! Come...

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:48:22 -0400

I’m so excited to be part of The Seed this weekend! Come do Vinyasa with me at 5pm on Saturday. And then reward yourself with something delicious from One Lucky Duck;-).

Forward fold with hands clasped is a fantastic pose. Not only...

Sun, 05 May 2013 15:08:30 -0400

Forward fold with hands clasped is a fantastic pose. Not only does it open your chest and shoulders, but it also lengthens your hamstrings and your spine. Make sure to have your palms touching, bring your weight into the front of your feet and relax your neck. I’ve watched private clients improve their posture with help from practicing this 2 to 3 times a day.

poplipps: Fortune cookies at Legend.. Very true. Make healthy...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:30:23 -0400

poplipps:

Fortune cookies at Legend..

Very true. Make healthy choices daily to create your own happiness.

Reverse Warrior, also know as Peaceful Warrior. This pose...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:03:34 -0400

Reverse Warrior, also know as Peaceful Warrior. This pose strengthens your legs and core while stretching your side ribs and hips.

Just working out and watching your diet might not be enough to stay healthy.

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:34:23 -0400

Just working out and watching your diet might not be enough to stay healthy.:

As you know, there is more to staying trim and healthy than doing 30 minutes of exercise a day. But, it goes beyond food. Today’s society is much more sedentary than that of previous decades. So, therefore that afternoon workout may not be doing as much good as you thought if you spend the rest of your day sitting down. Click the link above to read more about how we can all add some calorie burning power to our day.

samantha turner: Sam's Best of NY

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:41:47 -0400

samantha turner: Sam's Best of NY:

Sam is not only a long time friend (she knew me in my fashion days) but also a yoga student. I’m going to miss her terribly when she leaves NYC for Philadelphia. She has amazing taste and a finger on the pulse of everything that’s chic around town. So, since she’s sharing her NYC faves I thought that I should pass them along to you. I’m not so sure about her doughnut choice but the rest are spot on;-) Enjoy!

samanthaivyturner:

Since I’ll be leaving NY soon, I’ve decided to put together a list of my favorite places for food and drink. I hope you enjoy:

Best place to eat alone at the bar- Blue Ribbon Brasserie tied with John Dory Oyster Bar

Best meatball- Salumeria Rosi

Best donut- toasted coconut at Dough

tarastileseats: Savory & Spicy Mushroom Hummus Bites You’ll...

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 01:25:31 -0500

tarastileseats:

Savory & Spicy Mushroom Hummus Bites

You’ll Need

4 mushrooms

handful of spinach

3 table spoons of hummus

1 red bell pepper

1/2 table spoon balsamic vinegar

1/4 table spoon olive oil

2 shakes your favorite hot sauce

Now What

Slice mushrooms in horizontal pieces

Mix spinach with balsamic, olive oil, and hot sauce

Slice bell pepper

Spoon hummus on mushroom slices

add 3 or 4 spinach leaves

Top with mushroom cap

Top bites with bell pepper for garnish

Enjoy!

Yum!

standardhotels: Water boarding = BAD Yoga boarding =...

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:18:34 -0500

standardhotels:

Water boarding = BAD

Yoga boarding = GOOD

standardmoves:

Bakasana

Crow Pose

Standard Moves presented by Puma.

King Pigeon, also known as Eka Pada Rajakapotasana 1, is not...

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:09:00 -0500

King Pigeon, also known as Eka Pada Rajakapotasana 1, is not only a beautiful pose but a multi-beneficial one as well. As a backbend it stretches the spine, chest and neck, helping to release tension and calm the mind. It is also a hip opener, opening the back and outer hip areas of the front leg and the frontal hip area of the back leg. The quad muscles and ankle of the back leg as well as the groin area are stretched. When attempting this pose remember to focus on lengthening your spine which will help you avoid crunching your lower back.

Did I injure myself from working out too hard?

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:11:00 -0500

Did I injure myself from working out too hard?:

Because the new year also brings along new healthy resolutions, you may find yourself working out a bit more than usual. And yes, doing yoga (especially one of my Core Vinyasa classes) is considered working out. Although it’s always a plus to become more active, in today’s driven world we often toe the line of pushing ourselves too hard. Unfortunately this can result in injuries. Here’s a great little article from NYMag.com on whether that sore muscle you may have is just par for the course or perhaps something more serious. Click on the link above to read!

Often we tell ourselves that we’ll never achieve...

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:29:46 -0500

Often we tell ourselves that we’ll never achieve something, in life and especially in yoga. How many times have you fallen out of a difficult pose or even just watched the person next to you in class do a trick that you had yet to master, and let it defeat you? I know that there were times during my practice when I was positive that I would never be able to do a headstand. At one point I even gave up trying, declaring myself beaten and confident that I would never ever be able to do it. Yet, lo and behold, I can now easily come into this inversion and even teach it to my students. How is that? The simple answer being that yoga is a practice, not a perfection. Almost no one can get on their mat for the first time and flawlessly move through every asana. Just like the first time you tried to read a book, you couldn’t read every word. Being able to do anything, even walking, takes practice. There are often little nuances to learn for it all to come together. But eventually, after trying again and again, you will, can and do achieve what you set out to do. In yoga and in life anything is possible if you are willing to put in the work, you just have to try!

milkstudios:

Shel Silverstein

Taught me everything I know.

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:13:00 -0500

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.”

- The Dalai Lama

Just flipping through Light On Yoga to get some ideas of new...

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:30:01 -0500

Just flipping through Light On Yoga to get some ideas of new poses to add to my class routine. This one looks interesting but perhaps a bit too challenging;-) Thoughts?

Ok, I’m going to admit it, I’m a big fan of Adam...

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:42:59 -0500

Ok, I’m going to admit it, I’m a big fan of Adam Levine (he looks like one of my ex-boyfriends). And the fact that he is a very vocal proponent of yoga only makes me love him more. He’s a great example of how one can achieve a lean and muscular physique through yoga.

Crow Pose, otherwise known as Bakasana, is a popular yoga arm...

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:17:29 -0500

Crow Pose, otherwise known as Bakasana, is a popular yoga arm balance. It strengthens the wrists and arms as well as the abs. Crow pose also helps to open the groin muscles. I always like to remind people when I teach this pose to look about a foot in front of them versus straight down otherwise a crow can become a somersault. Another tip is to keep your elbows within shoulder distance apart.

Hello Leslie, I was wondering if you might be able to help me with a Restorative Yoga question. I have had severe bursitis in my hip for 8 years now and it will not go away. I've been avoiding exercise & gaining wait since the injury to my hip. Can you recommend any moves that will help to relieve the inflammation in my bursa? Are there any videos online showing how to relieve hip bursitis using yoga? I'm desperate for help; I'm sick of living in pain. Thank you so much!

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 14:18:49 -0500

Hi!

Although hip bursitis can be extremely painful, many people have found relief in yoga. But, that being said it varies from person to person as to when they begin to experience more or less pain within poses. If you have been inactive for the past few years I would recommend starting with a very slow paced, easy class, or a private lesson so that you can discover your strengths and weaknesses around the condition and make the necessary adjustments. Physical therapists often incorporate yoga into their sessions, so you may be able to go that route too. Some recommended poses for this condition are Ankle to Knee Chair Pose, Side Angle Pose, Butterfly Pose and Half Lord of the Fishes Pose. Again though, what works for some, may not work for all. Good luck!

Best,

“The game isn’t about becoming somebody. It’s...

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:44:16 -0500

“The game isn’t about becoming somebody. It’s about becoming nobody.” - Ram Dass

You can do yoga wearing whatever you want!

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:33:10 -0500

You can do yoga wearing whatever you want!