I've been to a lot of yoga studios in nyc and these are the ones that I absolutely love!
1. Yogaworks Soho, lux! sauna, two computers with internet at the upstairs tea bar, downstairs tea bar and lots of towels and showers. State of the art lockers and amazingly polite awesome staff.
2. Greenhouse Holistic, a scaled down version of YW soho, quaint, has a naturo-path store one door down and offers massage and other spa treatments in a back room. Also has sauna but only one shower and the staff is not as polite but the ashtanga class is kickass and will kick your ass.
3. Go Yoga, Very nice and helpful staff. Most of the teachers there are wonderful- almost all taught by Alison West- not alot of changing room space but a relaxing space non-the-less, that is, when the owner isn't humiliating a staff member or dragging her noisy kids in.
4. Yoga to the people, Ok, this is the least expensive yoga option in all of NYC, but probably also the most unsanitary. 60 sweaty students sardined into a room. Fighting for bathroom access and the sequences are always the same. Nothing special about this, except the director is a HUNK! I think he has an ashram of wives and 100 children though.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Top Mat Pick of the Month: Korq Yoga Mats
Hiya! So, you've got the Lululemon pants and tank, you've got the sweat absorbing towel and the green reusable water bottle/thermos that's totally recyclable and safe for the environment, and you're using a PVC MAT?!?! Um, did you know that those mats are NOT recyclable, NOT made from natural materials and definitely NOT cool for the environment? I mean, sure, those mats are cheap, like some going for $10 a pop but they are like totally the equivalent of doing yoga on a styrofoam to go container. They might be affordable but they start to really stink after a year and if you clean them consistently they start to get all shredded.
But don't fret kiddies! There are alternative choices in yoga mats that are better for your practice and the environment.
A few are Rubber Mats, Bamboo mats and my personal favorite: Cork Mats! Here's a site for one that I think is the bees knees: www.korqmats.com
Korq mats is great in so many ways, it's employees are disabled people who want to rejoin the workforce, the cork is harvested from the bark of cork oak trees and is 100% recyclable and renewable material.
Plus, it's so comfortable, you can actually fall asleep on it. I have plenty of times.
So before you buy that PVC plastic mat, check out some of your alternatives, you'll be so glad you did!
But don't fret kiddies! There are alternative choices in yoga mats that are better for your practice and the environment.
A few are Rubber Mats, Bamboo mats and my personal favorite: Cork Mats! Here's a site for one that I think is the bees knees: www.korqmats.com
Korq mats is great in so many ways, it's employees are disabled people who want to rejoin the workforce, the cork is harvested from the bark of cork oak trees and is 100% recyclable and renewable material.
Plus, it's so comfortable, you can actually fall asleep on it. I have plenty of times.
So before you buy that PVC plastic mat, check out some of your alternatives, you'll be so glad you did!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Retreat!
Hey yogis and yoginis! check out this new retreat that my teacher is leading.
Living Yoga Retreat in Baja, Mexico Feb 6-12, 2010
With Elizabeth (EJ) Neuse and Erin Teague
In the spirit of sanga, I have invited my friend and amazing fellow yogini, Erin Teague to co-lead a magical 6-day retreat at the Prana del Mar Resort in Baja, Mexico. The resort provides three healthy and delicious meals a day, while Erin and I provide the yoga. The retreat is open to ALL levels of yoga practitioners, especially brand new beginners. What better way to jump into the practice of yoga than at a beautiful seaside resort?
Erin and I have designed the retreat to be a vacation with a purpose. While yoga is our main focus, there will be plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling, surfing and drinking margaritas! The best part is that if you come with a friend you both receive a $200 discount on the price of the retreat.
This yoga retreat will be a fantastic way to create community and deepen your practice, while getting a much needed break from your daily routine. Prana Del Mar Resort only accommodates 20 guests at one time, so get your deposit in soon! $300 due Dec 1, 2009. Full tuition due Jan 15, 2010.
Check out the website at www.ejneuse.com or call 917-776-4067 for more information. Send deposit checks to Elizabeth Neuse at 68 Richardson St, apt 204, Brooklyn, NY 11211 or pay by PayPal to ej_neuse@yahoo.com to reserve your room.
Living Yoga Retreat in Baja, Mexico Feb 6-12, 2010
With Elizabeth (EJ) Neuse and Erin Teague
In the spirit of sanga, I have invited my friend and amazing fellow yogini, Erin Teague to co-lead a magical 6-day retreat at the Prana del Mar Resort in Baja, Mexico. The resort provides three healthy and delicious meals a day, while Erin and I provide the yoga. The retreat is open to ALL levels of yoga practitioners, especially brand new beginners. What better way to jump into the practice of yoga than at a beautiful seaside resort?
Erin and I have designed the retreat to be a vacation with a purpose. While yoga is our main focus, there will be plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling, surfing and drinking margaritas! The best part is that if you come with a friend you both receive a $200 discount on the price of the retreat.
This yoga retreat will be a fantastic way to create community and deepen your practice, while getting a much needed break from your daily routine. Prana Del Mar Resort only accommodates 20 guests at one time, so get your deposit in soon! $300 due Dec 1, 2009. Full tuition due Jan 15, 2010.
Check out the website at www.ejneuse.com or call 917-776-4067 for more information. Send deposit checks to Elizabeth Neuse at 68 Richardson St, apt 204, Brooklyn, NY 11211 or pay by PayPal to ej_neuse@yahoo.com to reserve your room.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Indeed
So, been unemployed for a while and in and out of freelance situations. Same old situation. Right now, I'm working seven hours a week at yogaworks for $10/hour and getting $100/month to do a once a month gig at the Living theater. How am I living? Good question. I'm not sure. What I do know is that I won't be able to hold on much longer if things continue this way.
But in other news, I host an open mic at HiChristina's every Thursday at 9 pm. Right now it's mostly dudes showing up, so, I've been asking women to be feature performers to encourage women to show up. So far I have two great features lined up in August. As it is not many folks are showing up for Uzi's Open. If things don't turn around with the turn out, I might just quit it.
A lot of things in life right now are feeling like, what's the point?
I seriously lost it on face chat with TT and told him that I want to die. I really want to feel like a valued human being on the planet. But, apparently, according to all of the employers who have turned me down as of the last three years, I am not qualified.
But in other news, I host an open mic at HiChristina's every Thursday at 9 pm. Right now it's mostly dudes showing up, so, I've been asking women to be feature performers to encourage women to show up. So far I have two great features lined up in August. As it is not many folks are showing up for Uzi's Open. If things don't turn around with the turn out, I might just quit it.
A lot of things in life right now are feeling like, what's the point?
I seriously lost it on face chat with TT and told him that I want to die. I really want to feel like a valued human being on the planet. But, apparently, according to all of the employers who have turned me down as of the last three years, I am not qualified.
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