THE ROAD TO REWARDS
As we mark the one-year anniversary of Exhale’s integration into the World of Hyatt Program, we are giving you a set-by-step breakdown of what being a part of this program means for our guests, and how becoming part of it effortlessly maximizes the value of your day-to-day wellbeing. The simplicity and seamlessness of the earning/redeeming process makes it not only easy to earn, but seriously
WELL-BEING 4TH OF JULY PARTY
From healthy patriotic cocktails to fun wellbeing activities, we’ve planned the perfect, exhale-approved July 4th party (so you don’t have to.) SNACKS PATRIOTIC POPS – Fresh or frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries – use any combo of these red, white, and blue beauties!) – Fresh strawberries, sliced – 1 cup coconut water (Lemonade also works) – Vanilla Greek yogurt – Popsicle molds or small paper cups + sticks How to Make Them: 1. Combine coconut water and Greek yogurt 2. Mix in berries 3. Pour into popscicle molds 4. Freeze WATERMELON CAKE – 1 large seedless watermelon – 2 cans full fat coconut milk (left in fridge for 6 hours or more) – 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract – 1 Tbsp. raw honey – Mixed berries – Flax seeds How to Make It: 1. Open the can of coconut milk and scrape out the cream into a medium sized bowl.
YOGA AND YOUR SKIN: THE PERFECT UNION
By Shannon Jones
September is National Yoga Month, and it is also National Skincare Awareness Month. Though yoga and your skin seem completely unrelated, we at exhale believe that the two are absolutely intertwined. Join us on the mat and get your skin glowing at the same time.
PREPARE FOR NAMASDAY: 4 TIPS TO FUELING FOR YOGA
By Elizabeth Jarrard
With namasDAY right around the corner, and National Yoga Month in full swing it’s no surprise that Yoga is on the top of our minds right now. An amazing workout, spiritual practice, and way to stretch out the stress of everyday life, this tradition carried over from India is now a key part of many Americans’ lifestyle. As we incorporate more yoga moves into our lifestyle we want to be sure that we are fueling the sport. These 4 tips will take your yoga practice to the next level.
DROPPING BACK; AN INSPIRING STORY FROM AN EXHALE YOGA TEACHER
In honor of September being National Yoga Month, we wanted to bring you a story about perseverance from one of our very own and very best yoga teachers, Edward Vilga. Edward’s story touched the hearts of the entire exhale team. We hope that you find as much affinity and encouragement from his story as we did. And hey, after your done, come try dropping back with Edward himself in your next exhale yoga class.
FRED’S SUMMER PLAYLIST
For our co-founder and program co-creator, Fred DeVito, summer means beach days, gardening, and – of course – packed classes at exhale Bridgehampton. Here’s his summer playlist for those legendary barre classes:
Book a class with Fred at exhale Bridgehampton here.
CELEBRATE NAMASDAY WITH EXHALE!
by: madison wright, ms
blog coordinator + core fusion teacher
Say namaste to National Yoga Month with exhale’s fifth annual yoga party on Thursday, September 24th! Our celebration of yoga, which we’ve appropriately (and cleverly, if we may) designated “namasDAY,” offers complimentary yoga classes (at participating locations) to any and every one! So whether you’re a yogi pro, yogi novice, or never yoga’d before, come and get your yoga flow on with rhythmical beats (in some locations, to a live DJ!) and highly acclaimed yoga teachers.
HALLOWEEN IS YOUR NEW NEW YEARS!
madison wright, ms
blog coordinator + core fusion teacher
The holiday of Halloween has deep roots, dating back more than 2000 years ago; the pumpkin seed trail leads us to the Celtic culture of the Druids of who lived in Ireland, Britain and Northern Europe. Halloween, originally dubbed “All Hallows Eve” was a celebration that coalesced the last day of the Celtic Calendar, October 31st, a culmination of the summer season and of course – the one that we’re more familiar with- a day to honor the dead.
SCULPT A BIKINI BODY WITH THESE 4 BARRE MOVES
wrapped around spine. 10x at a 2 count to lift and lower, 20x singles, and 20x pulses. 2. Overhead press: Stand with feet hip distance apart and soften your knees. Keep ears over shoulders, shoulders over hips, hips over heels. Maintain a neutral spine and brace your abdominals. Bend elbows at a 90-degree angle with wrists above elbows and palms facing forward. Bring heads of the weights together overheard at an angle to the corner of the room.
THE SWEET SPOT: HOW (AND WHY) YOU SHOULD BALANCE YOUR TRAINING WITH BARRE AND YOGA
It’s true: adding variety to your workout routine improves your overall fitness. Switching up your training prevents injuries, and provides your body with “muscle confusion,” which keeps you from hitting a plateau by forcing your muscles to constantly adapt.
