5 Tips To Customize Your Holiday Body, Mind and Spirit With Yoga Flava!

Halloween is over, ration out the candy for your cheat days and customize your holiday body, mind and spirit: 2016 Holiday Ease with Yoga Flava.

Set your wellness intentions for the upcoming holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

Get ready with a sense of "Holiday Ease" for those family and holiday party photo opportunities!

1. Keep, discard and / or create family and friend traditions.

Be honest, what is working for you, your family and friends?

2.  Plan and budget.

Where will you spend the holiday and with whom? 

3. Reflect

What can you reflect on from the past year with an attitude of gratitude?

Please share with me in the comment section and / or reflect for yourself in a journal.

In November, I celebrate 20 years of being a Yoga Instructor.  I will be celebrating by sharing posts on Throw back Thursdays that feature "Yoga Flava Family Focus: Betts Twins / Radha Ruiz (Raww Flava)"  and 20th Anniversary Yoga Flava.

4. New Year, New You (2017)

Who are you creating yourself to be in 2017?

5. Create a peaceful and joyful holiday season.

Take time to prepare and visualize the outcome you desire. Is there an outfit that you want to look your best in?  What body weight do you need to be.  Do you need to cultivate a calm persona?  Selfcare is essential to cultivating peace and joy.

Reach out for a FREE telephone consultation by emailing to schedule your phone appointment: robin@yogaflava.com

Sign up for your private / customized 2016 Fall into Holidays prep :

Yoga Flava HOLIDAY EASE Package:

Gift certificates available!  Feel free to reach out directly for your customized package: robin@yogaflava.com

I will be posting on the Yoga Flava Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Page.  Please like and share the posts.  If you have not done so already, please sign up for the Yoga Flava Newsletter. 

Thank you for sharing your practice with me.  Sending positive vibes...

Namaste,

Robin Downes

Yoga Flava

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Happy National Yoga Month - FREE YOGA CLASS

Happy National Yoga Month! During the month of September claim your free private Yoga Flava session @yogaflava with @robindownes Choose via Skype or the Yoga Flava Sanctuary on the upper west side in NYC. Email: robin@yogaflava.com Subject: Free Session. I look forward to practicing with you. 🙏🏾

Yes, I need to start planning for Fall, however, Fall does not officially start until September Thursday 22nd. Therefore, I’m going to be grateful for the month that I have left of summer in NYC first of all ... then pace myself with my plans for the Fall. I say all this to say that I found myself getting anxious for the Fall and neglecting the joy that is still to be found ... right now ... this summer. 

Countdown to Fall Fresh Start 2016... plan to take advantage of the remainder of the season. Consciously being in sync with the official change of season, which is a great time to cleanse your body, mind and spirit.

I will be posting everyday in September on the Yoga Flava Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Page.  Please like and share the posts.  If you have not done so already, please sign up for the Yoga Flava Newsletter. 

Thank you for sharing your practice with me.  Sending postivie vibes...

Namaste,

Robin Downes

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"You are amazing, our session was such a treat!" - Rakhara Edwards

The Yoga Flava On The Vine experience was a magical mystical tour for me to the New England island of Martha's Vineyard.

• rakhara_Spent this morning in a wonderful private yoga session with my favorite @yogaflava 💗Her motto: Have an attitude of gratitude! #family #strength #peace #grateful

The Vineyard gained it's reputation as a tourist destination because of the extraordinary delightful summer weather that usually never gets above 90 degrees. So popular, that during my stay from August 6 - 14th, President Obama and family were there.

I really enjoying providing the Yoga Flava experience in private small group settings.

The Vineyard gained its reputation as a leading tourist destination primarily because of its very pleasant summer weather — during many summers the temperature never breaks 90°F — and many beautiful beaches. In general, the summer season runs from June to the end of August. - See more at: http://www.mvy.com/play-here/index.aspx#sthash.qAZMqnDU.dpuf

The Vineyard gained its reputation as a leading tourist destination primarily because of its very pleasant summer weather — during many summers the temperature never breaks 90°F — and many beautiful beaches. In general, the summer season runs from June to the end of August. - See more at: http://www.mvy.com/play-here/index.aspx#sthash.qAZMqnDU.dpuf

The Vineyard gained its reputation as a leading tourist destination primarily because of its very pleasant summer weather — during many summers the temperature never breaks 90°F — and many beautiful beaches. In general, the summer season runs from June to the end of August. - See more at: http://www.mvy.com/play-here/index.aspx#sthash.qAZMqnDU.dpuf

The Vineyard gained its reputation as a leading tourist destination primarily because of its very pleasant summer weather — during many summers the temperature never breaks 90°F — and many beautiful beaches. In general, the summer season runs from June to the end of August. - See more at: http://www.mvy.com/play-here/index.aspx#sthash.qAZMqnDU.dpuf

  Just another day in MV having a private yoga session with Robin Michele Downes - better known as Yoga Flava and Angie Hancock #lovethewayyoulive — feeling thankful in Edgartown, Massachusetts. - Charlie Lewis

Last day of my private yoga finding my center with Robin Michele Downes Yoga Flava with Angie Hancock ‪#‎mv‬ ‪#‎lovethewayyoulive‬ ‪- Charlie Lewis

Yoga Flava Playaz ~ Having the ability to relax, gives you the ease to be dynamic.

Yoga Flava On The Vine @yogaflava @robindownes @charlielewisjr @yoga #marthasvineyard email to book your session: robin@yogaflava.com

A video posted by Yoga Flava (@yogaflava) on Aug 11, 2016 at 8:50am PDT

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Abbott has partnered with influencers like me for its Ensure Program. As part of this Program, I received free product samples—but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is 56 years young in an Aerial Yoga class! (Pictured Right, Robin Downes of Yoga Flava at OM Factory) I’ve always prided myself on my youthful vitality and to be honest, this is the first year I felt the effects of some muscle loss.

At the "Mind Your Muscles" event we were treated to a light breakfast while enjoying a meet and greet with representatives from AARP and Abbott.

We were educated about managing muscle loss by Gabrielle Redford, AARP Executive Editor, Health and Tiffany Dewitt, registered Dietitian at Abbott/Ensure.

We also learned about the new study that surveyed Americans 50+ about how they view diet and health issues as they age. The survey found that 3 out of 4 Americans said they exercise weekly and more than half did so more than three times a week! More than half of those surveyed (56%) 

The Ensure Enlive Aerial Yoga session was amazing and challenging, your muscles are really tested.  It was my first time trying it and it evoked my childhood gymnastics days and my 20 year yoga practice.  I surprised myself with the the amount of strength I did have to pose for the awesome photo shot of me in an Aerial Yoga split!

After the yoga session we were invited to further test our muscles by wearing weights, did you know this is what it would feel like to experience the effects of muscle loss?  It was shocking to learn that we can lose up to 8% of muscle each year after age 40.

We were rewarded with a sampling of various Ensure smoothies and I enjoyed them all!  One of the smoothies we tried included Ensure Enlive, a nutrition drink that includes key nutrients that work together to help support muscle health for older adults, whether they are recovering from an illness or rebuilding muscle lost naturally with age.  I'm looking forward to incorporating Ensure Enlive into my wellness program and recommending it to friends and family for vibrant health.

AARP and ABBOTT are committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of knowledge and good health. To obtain a better understanding of diet and health issues affecting adults 50+, Abbott partnered with AARP on an independent survey administered to AARP members. The survey provides a revealing glimpse into the state of health for adults age 50+, as well as this group’s understanding of some important nutrition, exercise and muscle mass fundamentals. The good news is that 1 out of 2 adults age 50+ rates his or her current health as excellent or very good.

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Get your "Om" on while on vacation in Martha's Vineyard with Robin Downes of Yoga Flava On The Vine!

Sign up for your Yoga Flava private and small group sessions from August 10th to the 13th.  Email to book your date, time and rate info. robin@yogaflava.com.  Feel free to call 310-266-7362.

Robin Downes is an Emmy Award winning Journalist, Health and Wellness Coach, Syndicated Entertainment and Lifestyle Multi-Media Personality. She is the creator of Yoga Flava,(YogaFlava.com) a Hatha Yoga based, tasteful blend of ancient moves to contemporary grooves. Since 1996, Robin is Hollywood’s certified Yoga instructor to the stars with clients such as Vanessa Williams, Brandy, John Salley, LisaRaye McCoy and Hip-Hop business guru Russell Simmons, to name a few. She is the first African American woman to have an internationally distributed video through Wal-Mart (Yoga Flava for Relaxation, Vol.1). Additionally, Essence magazine recommended Yoga Flava in its 2010 Wealth and Wellness issue. 
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February is the month of LOVE!  

Here is an affirmation to sync your spirit with the season - At least three times a day, stand with your arms open wide and say: "I am willing to let the love in. It is safe to let the love in."

Self-care to share! 

Join instructor Robin Downes of Yoga Flava at Harlem Skin and Laser Clinic as we call on Cupid, the icon of desire, erotic love, attraction and affection!

Join the Yoga workshop and take advantage of some great skincare package deals.

(Singles and Couples Welcomed):

1. Sensual Healing Yoga Flava Workshop (Saturday, February 27th, 11am - 1pm)

Join instructor Robin Downes of Yoga Flava, as she guides you on a spiritually sensual healing journey through your energy centers (chakras). This session will uplift the body’s root energy and sacral energy to the heart energy and then to the third eye for right decisions through intuition.

An easy-going, free flowing, meditative session that gets you in touch with the subtle essence of your sensual energy. Based on the ancient teachings of The Kama Sutra (“Kama” is love and “Sutra” is teaching) – The Art Of Love. Also the eastern teachings of Tantra (A spiritual method or system that takes into account the “inner” and “outer” realities)

Take the time to cultivate a state of being that opens your heart with a sequence of Yoga Poses. Releases your body from unconscious blockages with ancient moves to contemporary grooves. Once your heart and body is open you can begin the journey that leads to an invitation to intimacy.

Workshop $20.00

2. PACKAGE: "Vajacial" with Workshop

Ultimate love for your "muff"! Restorative treatment AFTER Brazilian wax or laser that lightens, soothes or gets rid of ingrown hairs. The 5 step process involves a cleanse, exfoliation extraction, mask and much needed moisture.

Special Package $95.00  (Vajacial Scheduled Separately From Workshop once payment is received)

 
3. PACKAGE:  Facial with Workshop

Relax and refresh and extraordinary treatment to nourish, strengthen and maintain a youthful appearance.

Special Package $115.00  (Facial Scheduled Separately From Workshop once payment is received)

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