Friday, December 28, 2012

Abraham McDonald's Full Body Cleanse with DHerbs [VIDEO]

Island Def Jam R&B recording artist Abraham McDonald  has chosen to share the joys and pains of his Full Body Cleanse journey via his blog The Skin I Live In; 100 Pounds and Down. As a result of his commitment to the Full Body Cleanse with DHerbs, he has lost 30 pounds in 20 days.  On Day 12, Abraham was open and honest about pulling up to a McDonald’s drive through and having to find the inner strength to pull out of line.  With the help of God and his DHerbs Life Coach, McDonald has been able to meet each challenge head on and remain steadfast.

“Make no mistake - I’m happy with my choice to eat clean and feel that it’s the best thing for me. I’ve begun to see the changes in just a short while and I feel them too. How else would I be able to run from rehearsals to stage, filming and teaching to boxing and workout sessions if I didn’t have a new-found energy.  The hard times come with it is all.”


Check out my Yoga Flava TV interview with Abraham McDonald during his visit to the Yoga Flava Spring Retreat 2012 and recent phone interview with DHerbs Life Coach Ahman:


 

For the past 9 years, DHerbs has made superior-quality products using only the purest ingredients found in nature.  They now have separated themselves from the pack and established themselves as the largest African American owned Herbal Company in the country.  DHerbs philosophy has always been that only through proper digestion and a sensible diet can people obtain the nutrients necessary to improve our overall well being, and it is that philosophy that continues to enable customers to achieve and maintain the vibrant health they deserve.


What's your weight loss journey?  Leave a comment - ask a question.

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Monday, December 10, 2012

Meditation Minute: Spiritual Awakening | December 2012 | Holiday Spirit

Meditation Minute: Spiritual Awakening | December 2012 | Holiday Spirit, is a guided meditation video with Yoga Flava instructor Robin Downes.

Embracing the Holiday Spirit and the concept of spiritual awakening during this prophesied time frame between December 12 to 21 2012.  

Ms. Downes prepares you for the meditation by by stating "My inner peace is the best gift I can give myself and others".

Then with her soothing voice, she engages you to reflect on the question "What does your spirit need".  Visual images of Robin's personal practice and New York City during the holiday is captured by Videographer, Rolando Hudson.


Check out the video and let us know what you think.


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To properly prepare for meditation a consistent Yoga practice helps.  Order you DVD "Yoga Flava for Relaxation" for a one hour long session, which is appropriate for beginners.
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Sunday, November 25, 2012

Meditation Minute: Feel Rich Now [VIDEO]


Yoga Flava TV is now a part of the Feel Rich TV network on YouTube.  Feel Rich is the first-ever multicultural health, fitness, beauty, and motivation network on YouTube. This innovative network has aggregated the top YouTube personalities that help shape and influence today’s urban market.  Feel Rich believes that today’s YouTube personalities are tomorrow’s role models for the community.

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Meditation Minute: Feel Rich Now, is a guided meditation with Yoga Flava instructor Robin Downes. Embracing the concept of prosperity consciousness stillness. Ms. Downes prepares you for the meditation with the proper seated posture. Then with her soothing voice you ease into stillness for exactly one minute.  Check out the video and make sure to leave a comment, like, share and subscribe to the Yoga Flava TV Channel on YouTube:



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The Feel Rich Network has an aggregated viewership of nearly 90 million views, 4 million unique monthly views and close to 400K subscribers

To properly prepare for meditation a consistent Yoga practice helps. Order you DVD "Yoga Flava for Relaxation" for a one hour long session, which is appropriate for beginners.

http://www.YogaFlava.com


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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Nurture Your Nature [VIDEO]

Have a taste of this week's Yoga Flava Video Snack "Nurture Your Nature". Certified Yoga Instructor, Robin Downes, invites you to escape the concrete jungle and "Nurture Your Nature". Set during her recent photo shoot by photographer, Rolando Hudson (http://www.faceboock.com/rolando.hudson.1), in NYC's Central Park, Ms. Downes inspires you with sample yoga poses and ends with a brief guided meditation. Be mindful that a consistent Yoga practice helps you to release the unconscious tension stored in your body so that you may have a sense of ease for meditation. Meditation is a healing practice to quiet the mind, calm your nerves for mental clarity, also creates a sense of connection to your spirit and the universe. An excellent resource for stress relief. Music provided by Al MacDowell (http://www.facebook.com/AlMacDowellMusic). Radha Ruiz appears in the opening sequence courtesy Yoga Angels (http://www.facebook.com//pages/Yoga-Angels/141426819249964?ref=ts&fref=ts)
In partnership with Feel Rich (http://www.FeelRich.com)

Be inspired, check out the clip, let me know what you think and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with all developments to assist you with the unfolding of your true spiritual nature - Enjoy!


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Saturday, October 13, 2012

How To Cultivate Calm [VIDEO]

For the Fall 2012 season (Now until December 21st) , with Jupiter in retrograde, the focus with be on inner work and meditation to cultivate calm.  Robin Downes will work with you, personally customizing a Yoga program particularly for your needs.

ALSO READ: Jupiter Goes Retrograde: Revisit Meditation

You pick the dates and times that work best for YOU!  Cultivate calm to sustain you through the holiday season.

Skype or in-person at private NYC Yoga Flava Studio. (Individual Private Personalized Coaching)

*Reduce Stress / Cultivate Calm
*Cultivate a youthful vitality
*Cleanse your mind, body, breath and spirit
*Stretch
*Strengthen
*Sensual Healing
*Manifest your desires with mindfulness.
**Yoga Flava's signature style of ancient moves to contemporary musical grooves.

Still the best "recession buster" deal for 4 private sessions - Only $100.00 investment toward your well being.  Otherwise, travel to your location is negotiable.


Otherwise, Leave a message on the Facebook Event Page and / or Email: robin@yogaflava.com or call 310-266-7362 for a brief consultation to book your appointment.  I will invoice you and once I receive the payment we can begin.
The spirit in me honors the spirit in you - Namaste

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Enjoy this video  excerpt from the DVD "Yoga Flava For Relaxation"





Sending positive vibes - Robin



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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Robin Downes Shares Fitness Secrets In Heart and Soul Magazine

The following is an excerpt from the "Heart and Soul" Magazine article entitled "Fitness Secrets of Celebrity Trainers."

Working at warp speed in the entertainment industry, Robin Downes became stressed out. When she turned to yoga to relax, she found a new career helping stressed-out entertainers. Her clients have included Russell Simmons, Lisa Raye McCoy and Steve Harvey, who hired her to work one of his golf tournaments.

Steve Harvey and Robin Downes
 “Having the ability to relax gives you the ease to be dynamic,” Downes says. Her Yoga Flava brand mixes “ancient moves with contemporary grooves” and helps celebrities unlock tensions they unknowingly hold in their bodies.

READ ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE.

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Own Your Power TV: Yoga For Great Sex {VIDEO}

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Recently, I was interviewed by Simone Kelly-Brown of Own Your Power TV.  In this 3-Part "Yoga For Great Sex" Show, about my DVD "Yoga Flava For Sensual Healing".  Simone speaks to some of her favorite Yoga and Fitness instructors about the powerful benefits of Yoga and how it can enhance your sex life! Part TWO features: Robin Downes of Yogaflava.com, Inga aka Yaya of http://yaya-yoga.com and George Williams of Georgewilltrain.com. Please post your comments and share how Yoga has helped you and if you are new to Yoga, what do you think about it now?
Very curious to get your feedback.  Love to hear from you. You can leave a comment on this blog or email me: robin@yogaflava.com  Sending positive vibes - - -  Robin


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Monday, October 8, 2012

Jupiter Goes Retrograde: Revisit Meditation

Just as I was getting ready for my "Fresh Start For Fall" campaign, I found out that Jupiter is in retrograde.

I thought I would focus on getting out and getting busy in the invigorating east coast Autumn season.  Instead, because of the retrograde, I discovered that this is a great time to slow down and take stock of what’s going on in your life. Explore your personal philosophy and spirituality.

JUPITER TURNS RETROGRADEOCTOBER 4 2012 through JANUARY 30 2013 ✭

A planet is described as retrograde when it appears to be moving backwards through the zodiac. This traditional concept arises in the illusory planetary motion created by the orbital rotation of the earth, with relation to other planets in our solar system. It's a bit like traveling on the road watching another car beside you: when the other car slows down, or you speed up, it looks as though the other car is moving backwards. So planets are never actually retrograde or stationary, they just seem that way, due to this optical illusion.  When Jupiter turns retrograde, the action of Jupiter is reversed so that the emphasis is upon inner awareness and inner growth.

The best mode to be in during a retrograde is one of "non-reaction", and with earth signs being impacted, physical environment will be changing continually during a retrograde. Treat the time period as a time of gathering information, yet because the information will be in constant change it would be like trying to comb your hair in a wind storm. Best to wait until the changes stop before attempting to make things orderly. Therefore, just let the winds of situations blow around you without reacting. Once the retrograde turns direct, take a look at the information that is still around at that time and go about putting everything in order, while maintaining the fine art of flexibility.

After some soul searching you may find that you’ve made less time for yourself and skipped meditation periods.  Jupiter retrograde will help you revisit your meditation practice and get it going again. You may also find that you develop an even better method of incorporating it in your life.

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Very curious to get your feedback.  Love to hear from you. You can leave a comment on this blog or email me: robin@yogaflava.com  Sending positive vibes - - -  Robin


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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Deepak Chopra and Me, My Inspirations For The Journey Within




My Spiritual Guru, Deepak Chopra and Me
Recently, I was interviewed by aoinspiration.com for their YOGIS OF COLOR SERIES.  The first question was "When did yoga enter your life?"  I said 1994, because I was influenced by Deepak Chopra and his clear insight to the journey within.  Initially, I did not understand, at all, how those weird postures could help to still the mind.  Eventually, I learned that when you can release the unconscious tension in the body you can have a greater sense of ease - mind, body and spirit.

"Having the ability to relax, gives you the ease to be dynamic!" - Robin Downes

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For those of you who know me, you know I come from a media background and my inspiration in media is Oprah Winfrey.  I was inspired by my trip to India in 1999.  So I wanted to share with you this link that ties several of my inspirations together:  FULL EPISODE: DEEPAK CHOPRA AND OPRAH IN INDIA "SUPER SOUL SUNDAY"

Deepak and Oprah
Additionally, my skills as an investigative reporter, I continue to research a deeper understanding of yoga and meditation and help to interpret it for others. I had seen an excerpt of this clip previously, and found the full version of this video presentation that I think is the best explanation of meditation. Check out: SPIRITUALITY REALITY POWER OF MEDITATION. 

Robin Downes in India

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Robin and Yogi Horton

As I write this post, my spirit (or perhaps his spirit) reminds me of an early influence toward the inner journey and it was a former fiance, happy go lucky musician named Yogi Horton in 1981 who introduced me to meditation by gifting me a little Self Realization Fellowship meditation booklet.  He was 7 years older than me and explained how prayer and meditation helped to keep him centered while traveling the world as a musician. The seed was planted by Yogi (ironic, but yes his real name) and it was able to bloom with the guidance of Deepak.  Yogi is no longer with us on the physical realm, I am delighted to share his memory so his spirit lives on.  Inspiration is all around us, nurture the seed with a healthy mind, body and spirit so that it can bloom ...

When we die, we just no longer use the body for communication. We all co-exist within each other. We are all one - Deepak Chopra

Very curious to get your feedback.  Love to hear from you. You can leave a comment on this blog or email me: robin@yogaflava.com  Sending positive vibes - - -  Robin


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Sunday, September 2, 2012

What is Skype Your YogaFlava?


"Yoga" is an ancient science designed to restore the mind, body and soul (on both gross and subtle levels) to its connection with the source. It does this by massaging and cleansing unprocessed (blocked) emotion from your energy channels, while implementing techniques that cleanse and focus the breath, mind and nervous system. With clear channels and a steady breath, you are prepared to enter the practice of meditation so that you can experience your intellect free of corruption and begin to tap into that contemplative, raw, truth-touching, life-altering experience of what you are really all about.

"Flava" is a hip expression for contemporary style.  I will personalize a program for your style / level / health condition.

"Skype" is a revolutionary program that anyone can download onto their computers for free and use to video chat with anyone else who also has skype -world wide.
So put these two things together and we’ve got a revolutionary method of practicing yoga by bringing ancient science and modern technology together.

Imagine having you very own tailored yoga practice and imagine learning it in the comfort of your own private home.

Who is it for?
Skype your Yoga Flava is for practitioners of all levels, however if I find you to be extremely advanced I may prefer to teach you in person or otherwise will happily recommend a teacher who is more equipped to accommodate you than I.

How is it Done?
Each sequence is designed specifically for your unique mind, body and spirit. I have created a questionnaire designed to unearth energetic strengths and weaknesses that once completed allows me to gain the insight necessary for the creation of your practice.
I am able to lead you through your practice by verbally guiding you as well as visually demonstrating the asanas. And because I am able to watch you I can offer you verbal corrections, as well as explain to you what it is that we are doing, why we are doing it and how it is helping you.
1. All that you have to do is set up a consultation (email: robin@yogaflava.com) and I will email you a waiver and questionnaire. Once I receive you answers I can begin to review and summarize a yogic approach that is going to work best for you.

2. I will email you my findings and we can take a little time to delve into any areas that need clarification. We can do this consultation process via email or via skype so we have a chance to meet and you can make sure that you are happy with what I’m saying and you want to move forward with me.

3. Once we agree on a approach, I will design your method. Each sequence contains components of  asanas, pranayama, visualization and meditation techniques that address and nourish you personally in every way, internally and externally.

4. Then we set up a date for your first session, whenever you want.

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5. I call you on skype. You answer. We turn on our video cameras. You set your computer up on a table and I demonstrate and guide you through your practice.



This is a proven program. The system works. Though I am not there to work with you hands on, there is an element of empowerment delivered by making corrections on your own via verbal communication. This empowerment is key to your growth.

It will take work and dedication on your part, but you can do this and I’m here to help you every step of the way.

What You Will Personally Gain
  • Clarity on what is causing you stress and discomfort in your life and how to start fixing it now.
  • A firm grasp of the yogic techniques that are best for your unique mind and body.
  • The ability to start off (or changing foot) on the right track so you can stop wasting time and wondering if you are heading in the right direction with yoga.
  • Confidence in taking proactive action in initiating a deeply beautiful spiritual and physical regime.
  • Knowledge of your temperament and why harnessing this knowledge is the cornerstone to your yogic success.
  • Knowledge of your dosha, and how this guides you in the direction of reclaiming perfect balance.
  • The realization that there is something more, something deeper and how to access it.
  • Exhilaration at the realization that you actually CAN make any move you want to make in your iife.
So what do I need to do it?
  • A good internet connection.
  • Skype.
  • A video camera for your computer.
  • Speakers are a bonus.
  • A private space of comfortable temperature in your home where you can be free of distractions (kids, phone, etc.) for the duration of the practice.
  • A Paypal account.

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Summer Slow Simmer To Soothe Your Soul

Yoga Flava with Robin Downes, Summer 2012
Those "Back To School" advertisements are the reminder that summer is winding down and Fall is on the way.  You know I like to keep in sync with the seasons.  Summer officially ends September 22, 2012.  So let's make the best of the remaining summer days. 


According to Ayurvedic practices, we are winding down the season of fire and water: Pitta.

Considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science, Ayurveda is a holistic approach to health that is designed to help people live long, healthy, and well-balanced lives. The basic principle of Ayurveda is to prevent and treat illness by maintaining balance in the body, mind, and consciousness through proper hydration, diet, and lifestyle, as well as herbal remedies. Increased heat can bring imbalance to the Pitta Dosha. Here are a few ideas to keep you balanced during the summer months:

Daily Routine:
  • Practice sports or asana in the early morning when temperatures are cooler.
  • Wear light colored clothing, loose cotton, linen to allow air to flow between your clothes and your skin.
Eating:
  • Sweet, juicy fruits like; melons, plums, and peaches.
  • Reduce or eliminate alcohol and caffeine.
  • Add digestive spices to your food such as cumin, coriander, fennel and turmeric.
  • Limit hot, spicy, fermented, salty, oily, fried foods.
In the Summer yoga practice should be quieting, cooling, and calming. If you noticed a strong desire to spend most of the time in your last class in Child’s pose, your intuition is guiding you in the right direction. When trying to balance the doshas, remember that “like” increases “like”. Hot Pitta will be aggravated by high temperatures and any sort of fast movement. In other words, yoga class done in a heated room or at a fast pace may be too aggravating to Pitta.

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The slower the movement, the less agitating to the body and mind. Calming music can be helpful, as well.

Remember: any movement practiced with great awareness can be calming and balancing for inflamed Pitta. Focus on keeping your attention internally in your body in every asana and every transition between the asanas. Strive for achieving relaxed effort in all your  postures, relax all the muscles that are not critical in holding the pose, especially your face, neck, and shoulders. Allow your breath to lead you from one pose to the next one, not your logical mind.
Ayurveda says that an out of balance pitta may manifest as impatience, aggressiveness, self-criticism, intensity and competitiveness. The adoption of a relaxed, non-hurried, gentle and patient attitude to yoga practice will definitely have a very positive effect. Shift your focus to observing and enjoying the process instead of striving to achieve a specific goal.

Asanas that help balance Pitta are those that place pressure on the naval and solar plexus region, in the small intestine where Pitta resides. There should be enough calming poses included to sedate irritation, anger, and intensity caused by Pitta. In general all forward bends, side stretches, twists, backbends that stretch muscles in your stomach will be beneficial.

Ayurveda, the knowledge or science of life, was based in India over 5,000 years ago. Its foundation is based on the five elements; air, earth, water, fire and ether and plays an essential part of this holistic self-healing system.  Pitta, one of the doshas in Ayurveda, is made up of  two elements: fire and water. It is responsible for digestion and transformation in the body and mind.
Pitta characteristics, on a physical level, tend to manifest in people of medium build,  with hair that is fine or early graying, and with fair or sensitive skin. Pitta people are sharp and determined in thought, speech and action. They get things done!  There is an element of  intensity in their eyes and their voice. Ambition is usually their second nature. They see things clearly, and can problem solve naturally. They make great organizers, leaders, lawyers and orators. Self-confidence and an entrepreneurial spirit are hallmarks of balanced Pitta.

Signs that Pitta is out of balance:
  • Are you often critical, impatient, irritable of others (or of yourself)?
  • Do you feel like you “will” each day to get as much done as possible?
  • Do you feel obsessed by work or a project and unable to stop for a break?
  • Do you have problems with heartburn or excess stomach acid?
  • Are you easily angered or frustrated?
  • Do you often feel hungry? thirsty?
  • Is your speech often sarcastic or sharp tongued?
Yoga is a wonderful tool to use for the Pitta person (actually for every person). It can help balance what tends to be an overactive mind and body.  Here are some yoga poses that would work well if you are want to balance this specific dosha.
Yoga Poses to balance the Pitta aspect:
  • Before starting your yoga practice, take a few minutes to begin with breath-work. Start by allowing the exhale to be longer than the inhale.  This will cool the heat that is coming from your belly/agni.
  • Don’t try to make it a competition, keep it fun.
  • Work at 80% of the effort, so that you are not too intense in your practice.
  • Choose cooling postures, forward bends, twists, side openings and make the practice more of a flow.
  • Use a soft gaze that is level to the horizon;  keeps pitta eyes cool.
  • Practice in a moderately cool place and during cooler times of the day.  Hot yoga, will only heat and aggravate a pitta imbalance more.
  • Use the exhalation to release any stress, anger, critical thinking or frustration.
  • Less is more for pitta people!!!
  • Practice with this in mind: breath based flow as opposed to more alignment-based poses.
  • Avoid holding long inverted poses as that can create a lot of heat in the head.
  • Try poses that release heat from the solar plexus such as pigeon, camel, bow, fish, cobra or bridge poses.
  • For standing poses it is best to open the hips with tree pose, warrior or half moon.
  • But most of all? have fun!
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Thursday, June 21, 2012

Skype YogaFlava - Customized And Personal Sessions

Yoga Flava Private Personalized Summer Sessions - via Skype

LIVE ONLINE / SKYPE OPTION through your computer! You can be in the privacy of your home.   You will be verbally and visually guided interactively with certified Yoga instructor, Robin Downes. There is an element of empowerment delivered by making corrections on your own via verbal communication. This empowerment is key to your growth - mind, body, breath and spirit.


Begin The Process
  • Make sure you have a good internet connection.
  • Sign up for Skype. Skype is a revolutionary program that anyone can download onto their computers and use to video chat with anyone else who also has skype -world wide. Skype is free and easy to use.
  • Make sure you have a web camera.
  • Secure a  private space of comfortable temperature in your home where you can be free of distractions (kids, phone, etc.) for the duration of the practice.
  • Set up a Paypal account. Paypal is also free to sign up with, is 100% secure, and is the best way to purchase absolutely anything over the web.
Fees and other information:
  • Investment for commitment to full series of "4" private sessions: $100.00
  • All fees are payable via Paypal and are in USD.
  • Each class is about 1 hour long but can sometimes last longer.
  • It is essential that you have clear and uninterrupted space for the duration of the class.
  • Please be sure that you have not eaten at least one hour prior to the class.
  • Email: robin@yogaflava - request free consultation, waiver and invoice
  • Any further questions or comments - call Robin 310-266-7362 (cell phone) 
  • Sign up on the Facebook event page for updates (optional)

Cancellation Policy
Unless notified 24 hours in advance to reschedule, the session will be forfeited.
If more than 15min. late for the class, the class will be cancelled and forfeited.
Once purchased, Skype classes are valid for up to 3 months preferably within the Summer 2012.

Sending positive vibes - - - Robin 


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Friday, June 8, 2012

Electro Yoga Exclusive Fitness Event! Tuesday, June 12th

Robin Downes of Yoga Flava will be a part of the team of Yoga instructors presenting at the first ElectroYoga Exclusive Fitness Event!  You are personally invited.  There are a limited quantity of $15 exclusive VIP tickets for some very special guests :) (Yoga Flava Playas) Your support really means so much to me! Feel free to forward this to your friends so they can get a special deal too before they sell out!

For reserved special guest tickets, just go to http://electroyoga.eventbrite.com/
and type in the promotional code: VIPelectroyogi


Tuesday, June 12th
6:30pm - 9:30pm
W.i.P. Nightclub
34 Vandam Street

*Featuring DJ Super Nova &
Post-Workout Celebration w/ special guest vendors

Hope you can make it :)
Amplify yoga. Ignite your senses!

Breaking down exercising stereotypes, ElectroYoga fuses the centering elements of yoga, dance and music in the ambiance of a nightclub for one ultimate mind, body, and soul experience unlike any other!

Whether you're a workout junkie, a yogi-to-the-max, or someone looking to enhance their overall health and well being, ElectroYoga eliminates fear and unites all in a collective, drug-free experience. With energetic, certified yoga instructors and killer live DJs, put on your glow sticks and some glow paint then have an unforgettable yoga practice with 100+ others like never before!

After the exhilarating workout, celebrate at the post workout fete! Sample healthy foods, fresh juice "mocktails" with eco-friendly products and "green" services offered by our featured special guest vendors. Free give aways, raffles, purchase products, dance and much more!


“Its yoga for the creative mind, moving body and passionate soul.”

Our Mission: To create an innovative workout introducing yoga in an exciting and creative manner, while promoting an overall healthy, enjoyable lifestyle. We strive to eliminate the intimidation factors associated with yoga, and make each practice a welcoming celebration unlike anything else!

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Saturday, May 26, 2012

Excuse Me, Your Yoga Pants Are See Through.

Much to my dismay my students are showing up with inappropriate yoga pants!  Not just my students, I'm walking down the street and clearly seeing not just panty lines, but the color of the entire panty, thong and / or private parts.  Is anyone addressing this issue - some yogis wear see through clothes and really need to check themselves.  Do you speak up when you see someone overexposed?

In addition to teaching asana, I sincerely feel I need to educate my students on how to find the yoga gear that is appropriate for their body type, fashion, environment and budget.

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Check For Appropriate Yoga Pants

- Make sure you are wearing sturdy opaque Yoga pants. Be careful not to mistake "leggings" for Yoga pants. Leggings are usually sheer and generally designed to be worn under a long shirt or dress. Test your Yoga pants by bending over and looking in the mirror to make sure you cannot see through.

- If you do where underpants, make sure it is the same color as your pants.  A floral print under already challenged sheer pants draws so much more unwarranted attention.

- Wear layers. You may choose to wear form fitting Yoga clothing, which helps to see your alignment as we go through the poses in practice. After practice walking through the streets and stores, you may want to wear a long T-shirt or sweater for modest coverage.

Suggestions for appropriate Yoga pants:

Hyde Yoga
DRESS TO DE-STRESS
Pictured above is the Kit Kat tank top and the Engineered Pant.  (Loving them!)
15% off fabulous organic Hyde Yoga gear when you use the promo code: yogaflava

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Hard Tail
Check out the following Yoga Flava Video Snack that features me in Hard Tail yoga gear.
http://www.hardtailforever.com



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Lululemon
Check out the following Urban Fusion Promo that features the host, Zuli Nauzo, and myself in Lululemon yoga gear.
http://www.lululemon.com



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Prana

Pictured below in our Prana gear are the presenters from Yoga Retreat For Women Of Color
http:www.prana.com

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