31 March – 4th April, 2022Finca del AlamoAlmería, Spain Happy new Year! This week I officially released details of my upcoming wellness weekend in my Newsletter and on Instagram, and I’m very much looking forward to it. This long weekend will consist of Yoga, Pilates, and GYROKINESIS® classes alongside massages and outdoor activities to explore the hills and …
Domini Anne: On Merging the GYROTONIC®, Yoga & Fitness Communities
Master Trainer Domini Anne is from Carmel, California. She is an avid mover and maker within the movement community who is constantly delving deep into GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods as well as variouse styles of yoga, movement and fitness. I first met Domini in San Francisco many moons ago at S.F. GYROTONIC® where she also …
5 Ways the GYROKINESIS® Method Can Enhance Your Yoga Practice
Common questions I hear, “What’s the GYROKINESIS® Method?” “Is it like yoga or Pilates?” Sometimes it seems to difficult to explain, but perhaps it shouldn’t. The ultimate aim is to understand the body, move and enjoy. This method was originally created as an injury prevention method for dancers, however it became widely used for general alignment …
Mini Review: Yin Fascial Yoga Workshop with Beta Lisboa
Last weekend I attended a very informative Yoga workshop with Beta Lisboa at Little Yoga Space in Lisbon, Portugal. Beta focuses on releasing first the joints and then the fascia to help with emotional and physical trauma. I was in major need of this workshop because of the amount of travelling I’ve done over the …
Best New Blogs in Dance, Health, and Fitness in 2016
Above: Mara Cimatoribus, founder and blogger of SHE-SMILES In no particular order – these new blog platforms are equally amazing, inspiring and necessary for dance, fitness, health, and wellbeing enthusiasts alike. One thing these blogs have in common is that all of the founders/creators/directors/bloggers took the initiative to use their experience and knowledge to create a fun, …
GUEST POST: The Benefits of Yoga on Anxiety and Depression
The Benefits of Yoga on Anxiety and Depression A guest post by The Klinik. The ancient disciplines of Yoga have been around for centuries and are well known for offering holistic benefits to both mind and body. But when the mind particularly is overwhelmed and struggling with clinical issues such as anxiety and depression, yoga can …
Fitness and Well-Being Spots in East London
Here are my absolute favorite fitness and well-being spots here in London (Eastside). The Refinery E9 If you’re not seeing their website right now, you won’t understand how it’s killing me with its goodness (and class offers!). This studio has many styles of Yoga and Pilates along with Kettlebell Cardio, GYROKINESIS®, Massage, Teas, Coffees– what more could you …
What happens to the body in Hot Yoga? Grab your notepad.
Practice Hot Yoga or wanting to try it out? Here are a few facts to know about this heat-induced workout. Firstly, some people slightly confuse hot yoga and Bikram (which originally became popular in the 1970’s). What sets Bikram a part from other forms of ‘hot yoga’ is that it contains 26-poses in room almost over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). Other …
Resting Tips for Your Long Weekend
“Are you tired? Run down? Listless? Do you poop out at parties? “ Well, I’ve got a couple of resting tips for you. Legs Up the Wall Pose (Viparita Karani) Viparita Karani literally means “inverted action”. It’s so easy, you won’t want to do anything else. Sit down on the floor or bed, shimmy your bum against the wall, put your legs up and lay down. …