Fitness & Wellness Blog

SPRING AWAKENING! A SNEAK PEEK INTO OUR NEW SPA THERAPIES FOR APRIL
Spring is all about renewal, revival and re-awakening. Embrace the nature of the season by ascending into April with two new refreshing and uplifting spa therapies. Enhance the of your lashes with a rejuvenating Lash Lift and defy facial gravity with a stimulating and toning Lift Facial. Both will lift and brighten your glow from the inside out, boosting your self-confidence and overall wellbeing. Read below for more details!   Lash Lift A gentle, keratin-based system Curls and lifts your natural lashes Lasting definition for up to 8 weeks Lashes will be enhanced and full with or without mascara! Seriously though...check out this before and after!      Lift Facial Uplifting and gentle micro current waves Tones facial
POST WORKOUT SNACKS FOR HEALTHY RECOVERY
You work hard. You pushed yourself in class for a power-packed hour. Your muscles are sore, your legs are shaking, and your hunger is raring! After a challenging fitness class, you feel that extra sense of enlivening accomplishment paired with an instinctual hunger to recover. This is a very crucial moment in your fitness journey. In order to maximize the results that you’ve worked so hard for in class, it is important to choose the right food to eat afterwards. Feed that well-earned hunger with foods that will repair your muscles and that will keep your metabolism running at a healthy pace!   Our key rules of thumb when it comes to
THE BROW QUEENS OF EXHALE
The process of shaping your brows is no longer simply about plucking and waxing with a stencil to fit a one-size-fits-all mold. According to our Exhale Spa brow specialists, brow shaping is an art aimed to frame your face and enhance your natural shape. Our top waxers are committed to providing a high quality, and personalized shaping regimen that will keep your brows looking consistently shapely and fabulous. We’re thrilled to share a little bit more about our top brow Queens here at Exhale in New York City.     MEET ANGELA    Known to many as the Queen of Brows, Angela Marinescu has been shaping the brows of celebs and New Yorkers
THE DEEP ROOTED BENEFITS OF YOGA
by Edward Vilga   There’s an ancient parable about blind men encountering an elephant for the first time. Each feels a different part of the animal––tusk, side, legs, tail, etc.––and each has a completely different take on what he’s experienced.   Depending on one’s version of the story, they either come to blows or remain baffled, each person convinced they’ve tasted the absolute truth, yet each confined to his limited experience.   The same can be said about experiencing yoga for the first time — you may have heard a lot about its benefits — ranging from increased flexibility to sweaty calorie burning and strength building, to deepened serenity — but you aren’t quite sure where to begin.   In
EXHALE’S FLOATING MEDITATION WITH RESTORATIVE POSES…EQUALS TOTAL TRANSFORMATION
Everything you want to know about Exhale's Floating Meditation, straight from the creator, Elisabeth Halfpapp. Plus, a special Meditation Month offer at the bottom of this post!   A weightless surrendering to yourself as you tune out and float effortlessly in a 30-minute guided meditation with your body being held and supported in a silk hammock.   The first time I experienced this relaxing, calming effect was at Miraval Arizona (an Exhale's sister resort) as just the meditative component without the restorative poses. When I developed a similar class for Exhale, I thought the addition of restorative stretches after a breathing meditation in stillness would help the physical body surrender deeper with more relaxed muscles
SPRINGTIME MINDFUL MOMENT IN HONOR OF NATIONAL MEDITATION MONTH
If you are like most people, by the end of winter, you’re feeling a bit run down. To combat this sluggish feeling, keep in mind that change is right around the corner. All around you, nature is on the verge of transformation. Winter’s slow, dormant energy is transforming into springtime’s lively and energetic riot of life!   By cultivating mindfulness around the changing of seasons we consciously and intentionally align with that energy. Here is how we can experience that in a simple and repeatable way.   First, give yourself permission to stop what you’re doing on the periphery. Put down your phone, hands off the keyboard, and just for now, bring
WHAT WE’RE GRATEFUL FOR THIS THANKSGIVING
At exhale, we practice gratitude all year…but Thanksgiving is a time to savor it. Read what exhale’s Core Fusion co-founders, Fred DeVito and Elisabeth Halfpapp, are grateful for this year. Elisabeth is grateful for…1. Having the opportunity to make positive changes in people's lives through teaching exhale core fusion and yoga2. Teaching barre for 35 years!3. Continuing to spend my life with the love of my life and business partner, Fred DeVito4. Continuing to grow with my teaching5. Spending time with my close family and friends on thanksgiving Fred is grateful for…1. Turning 60 this year with the energy of someone who is 402. My drive to be peaceful in
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MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
We put together a selection of gifts for Moms – for even those who say they don’t need a thing. Yoga Mat from Lululemon: This non-slip mat comes in stylish colors and is perfect for Mom’s yoga practice. Skincare Trio from Emergin C Scientific Organics: This line of game-changing products are the same formulas our exhale estheticians use during a facial – they’re great for all skin types and will leave Mom glowing, youthful, and perfectly prepped for summer. Exhale Gift Card: Seriously, some of the best gifts are “experience” gifts — and Mom will seriously appreciate some time to exhale. Choose from our hand-selected packages to gift Mom an experience she’ll love – or choose
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WHY YOU SHOULD GIVE EXPERIENCES—NOT STUFF
Shop, wrap, deliver, repeat. Too often, gift-giving feels like a chore. This holiday season, we’re re-thinking our gift giving strategy — and we found a way to give better gifts in the process. Enter experiential gift-giving, the scientifically proven way to give better presents. Here’s why you should gift experiences (rather than things) this holiday season. It will benefit your relationships. According to Cindy Chan, an assistant professor in University of Toronto, "the reason experiential gifts are more socially connecting is that they tend to be more emotionally evocative." An experience gift helps you connect in a more meaningful way than if you gifted them the latest tech gadget. It’s proven to make the recipient
MOTHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
This Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate the women who brought us into this world and who shaped us into the people we are today. Show Mom the appreciation she deserves by giving her something you know she’ll enjoy. Now is the time to thank her for powering through those hectic mornings, for the endless advice, and for always believing in your dreams.     We know that finding the perfect gift can be an overwhelming task — which is why we've created this Exhale-approved collection of Mother's Day gifts that are sure to make mom's day.    For a hint of sentimental bling. Personalized Memoire Ring      For flowers that are long-lasting, just like your bond: Venus
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