We sweat it out at a Figure Method class, which combines yoga, Pilates, Lotte Berk and classical ballet, and talk to founder Cindy Sites about how she stays motivated and get her tips on healthy habits.
One recent afternoon I was slated to receive Sacred Spaces’ signature treatment, a 90-minute, stress-loosening Thai yoga massage session, which uses a combination of stretches and rhythmic palm presses to induce a deep state of relaxation. And no treatment is complete without therapeutic oils, which, in this case, have been customized by NYC’s only clinical aromatherapist Eva Levin.
September is National Yoga Month and to celebrate, we invite you to do some yoga! Whether it’s your first class or you’re a seasoned yogi, embracing this ancient practice is known to improve flexibility, strength, posture and mood. And, a yoga practice can help reduce stress. Learn more about the health benefits of yoga, plus find the best type for you and learn 9 basic poses. Read more. >
Spa is massage; spa is skin care; and spa is relaxation, meditation and rejuvenation. But above all, spa is about wellness for the body and the mind, and some exciting new changes now make us the ultimate resource to help you achieve that healthy mental and physical balance that we all strive for.
Staying in line with spa and wellness converging into one experience, Soho House NYC’s Cowshed Spa is now offering morning yoga classes, both in its spa relaxation room as well as on its roof (of Sex and The City fame) to members and hotel guests! We checked one of these classes out.
Because Whole Foods Markets believes that what you put on your body is as important as what you put in your body, it created a section in each of its stores called Whole Body dedicated to helping you look and feel your best, inside and out. As a part of Whole Foods’ Whole Body™ program,
I recently went on a yoga retreat held at a beachside spa resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, called Ceiba del Mar Resort and Spa (a longtime SpaFinder partner), which became a wonderfully transformative, novel, personal experience. Everything about the yoga retreat − from the resort itself, the program, the company and the foray into spa and wellness through both a spiritual practice and Mexican healing rituals, comprised the ingredients for a delightful few days.
If vacation for you is typically synonymous with lazy beach bumming, then an active spa vacation could be your dive into a wellness lifestyle. While we are big fans of vegging out, there is something incredible (and possibly life-altering) about spending a few days devoted to activity that is hopefully one of your favorite pastimes or perhaps an erupting new hobby. There are exceptional spas and resorts worldwide dedicated to programs for golf, hiking, water sports, winter sports, yoga and fitness.
Child’s pose. Check. Warrior pose. Check. Mountain pose. Check. A more rejuvenated sense of self. Check. What are your plans this summer? Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge of the yogic practice or you’re ready to jumpstart this discipline into your lifestyle, embrace the opportunity to focus on your wellbeing this season. It’s difficult
We filled you in on David Romanelli’s Yoga for Foodies and other series, and now we’re spreading the word about another new concept for a yoga class: Yoga+Music, which is holding its first class today!
There are numerous styles of yoga to suit your needs and your goals. In this “Workout 101”, we’ll get you started thinking about the kind of practice that fits your personality. Of course, experimenting with different classes and instructors is the best way to feel it out – you may be surprised to find out what works for you.
Bikram Yoga can seem intimidating, but it has garnered a solid following of dedicated practitioners. Only recently has the practice become a well-known component to mainstream yoga as more and more people take up the discipline.