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NYC Memorial Day weekend yoga guide

Local Events - NYC May 24, 2013

Looking to get your zen on over Memorial Day weekend? Make sure you check class schedules and call studios ahead of time, because your favorite long-standing Saturday morning teacher might have headed to the beach. If you ARE in the city, and want some seriously great yoga, a few masters are staying in town to make sure we’re well taken care of. Check out our picks for the best Memorial weekend yoga classes.

Friday, May 24

The facts about flax

Yoga Lifestyle May 24, 2013

It seems as if chia seeds came along and completely stole the spotlight from flax, but don't abandon this tiny superfood for the next big thing in healthy eating. Find out more about the healthy benefits of flaxseed below.

You've heard of flaxseed and how great it is. But why exactly is it so good for you?  

Summer reads: 16 books to enhance your yoga mind

Slideshows May 23, 2013

New studio: Equinox Encino

Local Events - LA May 23, 2013

If you’re looking for a new gym to join in the valley, Equinox Encino recently opened on Ventura Boulevard. As expected, it offers variety of yoga and Pilates classes on its schedule with top notch teachers. There is a yoga studio snuggled in a corner, away from the hustle and bustle of the gym, which allow for a deep, meditative practice – not what you’d expect from a gym.

Equinox
16830 Ventura Blvd., Encino CA
(818) 922-0799
Equinox.com

7 savory oatmeal recipes

Recipes May 23, 2013

When we need a break from our beloved green smoothies, we whip up a batch of oatmeal for breakfast. Here, Blisstree shares seven savory oatmeal recipes for those who want to enjoy the healthy benefits of oats anytime of the day.

Join us at Bent on Learning's Spring Fling benefit

Local Events - NYC May 23, 2013

Hey NYC yogis! Want to support yoga and help local kids get healthier at the same time? Attend Bent On Learning's Spring Fling Benefit hosted by New York Times best-selling author and fellow yogi Gabrielle Bernstein. The event will take place on May 29 at Indochine at 6:30 PM. 

5 things to know before signing up for yoga teacher training

Teacher Training May 23, 2013

alignyo contributor Blair Atkins recently completed her yoga teacher certification through CorePower yoga. Here, she shares five things to consider before becoming a yoga teacher.

Teaching yoga can be a rewarding and inspiring profession, but like most occupations, it isn't without its difficulties. If you truly intend to teach yoga as your profession, it is important to consider these 5 things before diving in.  

Vanessa Hudgens caught doing yoga in Los Angeles

What’s Hot May 22, 2013

Vanessa Hudgens was recently spotted leaving a yoga class in Los Angeles – it looks like she was taking a class at Yoga Shelter in Studio City. We wonder if it was Yoga Rocks class with Eric Paskel. As you can see, the 24-year-old Spring Breakers actress uses her mat to unsuccessfully hide her face. The yoga spell seems to have been broken by the paparazzi.

Summer reads: 16 books to enhance your yoga mind

Yoga Lifestyle May 22, 2013

When you think of yoga books, if the only thing that comes to mind are the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Whether you need something to pass the time at the airport on your summer travels or need a good beach read, you’ll find your perfect idea of a page-turner on our list of 16 books to help enhance your yoga mind, improve your health and inspire your practice.

Essential oils that keep bugs away

General May 22, 2013 by Charlynn Avery

Worried about bugs ruining your summer parties? Follow these directions on how to make your own all-natural room spray from aromatherapist Charlynn Avery to keep bugs away.

Summer is the perfect time for entertaining – the weather is nice, the days are long, and we feel a pull to the great outdoors. We can use our essential oils to help set the mood for entertaining (especially outdoors), and we can have a pleasant, aromatic experience that doesn’t include using harsh synthetics or chemical fragrances.

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