yoga for staying sane in nyc this week

we are half way there - through the height of the holiday season that is. here are some ways to help you stay sane in nyc (& to check out a new place to read more yoga finds by yours truly):

• simple yoga tips (4 free ways to bring yoga to life)
  
• a bargain grows in brooklyn at sangha yoga shala (1 month unlimited yoga for $65)
• 2010 asana kickstart (free workshop with sadie nardini)

how are you starting the new decade?

$5 fierce asana + jeWELLery

be well with arielle is kicking off their launch event with some kick asana by the fierceness that is sadie nardini. after an hour of heart-pumping yoga, get a sneak peek at arielle's line of jeWELLery that are eco-chic, chakra-inspired & sprinkled with some reiki love.

other karma-friendly companies making cameos at this event include: generation love (organic t-shirts), this chick bakes (delicious vegan, gluten-free nibbly bits), plus a musical performance by some dude named jay. guess you'll have to check it out yourself to see what else awaits you!

the deets:
what: be well with arielle launch party
when: wednesday, 11/18 (yoga starts at 6:30pm, event follows at 7:30pm)
where: the fierce club
why: because you aspire to be yoga fabulous

the yogadeal: mention be well with arielle & 6:30pm yoga is only $5.

july independence in nyc (read: free yoga)

perhaps they were inspired by the freedom that july 4th symbolizes, but it was probably another reason that was more likely geared towards marketing goals, nonetheless if it's free i'll take it! here are two FREE yoga events i stumbled upon today that incorporate two great individuals within the yoga community, sadie nardini, for her teachings & victoria keen, for her style.

deal #1 of the day
free yoga class at the victoria keen boutique
who: taught by nixa de bellis
what (else): complete with organic snacks & a store wide sale of 20-50% off victoria keen apparel!!!
when: this wednesday, july 15th, 6:30-7:45pm
how: bring friends, but most importantly please bring your own mat
where: victoria keen boutique 357 lafayette between bleecker & bond 212.473.1412

deal #2 of the day
the GAP opens its pure body studio & offers up some free yoga
who: taught by sadie nardini
what (else): get acquainted with the GAP's new line of layering pieces & a free jade harmony yoga mat ($60 value) while you're at it.
when: 10am the fierce club flow (1 hr.); 12pm learning to fly (1 hr.); 2pm bikini boot camp (1 hr.); 4pm total body transformation
how: call in advance 212.330.8080 to reserve a spot only 12 students per session!
where: 680 5th avenue between 53rd & 54th streets

maybe i'll see you on the mat :)

sadie nardini, the practical yogini

sadie nardini, founder of core strength vinyassa yoga and co-owner of the fierce club in nyc (and my teacher, so yes of course i may be biased), makes yoga not only relative to the modern world, but also accessible.

my top 5 reasons to check out sadie & core strength vinyasa yoga:

1. youtube queen [read: free yoga] - i especially enjoy yoga for the face and the bon jovi mantra, but bootyasana is also an obvious fave for the season.


2. firecely free - get your first class at the fierce club free - now that is big savings for the big apple.
   


3. power hour in your living room - a top 10 dvd on amazon, sadie now offers 2 dvds for at-home centering, strength-building, heart-pumping asana sequences.


4. budget-savvy certification - sadie knows how to pack in the calorie-burning fest while finding center in just an hour class & she offers an amazing 9-day intensive training to teach you how (you can also do the training at home for half the price)!
   
   
   
5. yoga for winos - the best of both worlds - sadie is hosting a wine & yoga retreat in tuscany this june! sadie will help you detox so you can retox daily [read: live it up on vacay sans the hangover], all the while enjoying ITALY! what's not to love?

core strength vinyasa yoga

the torrential down pours felt like the beginning of a very lethargic day, until i remembered my newest yoga dvd from on of my favorite teachers, sadie nardini!

the 60-minute, power hour i just rocked in my living room has inspired me to kick start my day. sadie's dvd is a real calorie-killer, all the while merging simplicity with challege to find your yogic center. who would have thought that high lunge would have me break a sweat in my pjs (ok, so i wasn't that energetic to change in yoga attire when i press play).

find out more about this great yogi: sadienardini.com
buy: core strength vinyasa power hour