Fitness & Wellness Blog

I used to thrive on stress and got sucked into the culture of over-stimulation, multi-tasking, and being forever on-the-go. I believed that gave me energy and made me effective. The notion of “recovery time” for the mind was not on my radar, let alone in my language. Not anymore. For me, mindfulness is a life changing exercise. It is kind of like strength training for my mental muscles. It means shifting my gears to have both my mind and body in the current moment, conversation, meeting, or experience. Giving myself permission to smile and be grateful for a kindness or new insight. And it is disrupting the negative thoughts to

Summer is in full swing, which means the sun is out! We love to spend time at the beach and pool, but make sure to take care of your skin. Stay up to date on how to choose the best sunscreen with these 7 myths debunked! Speaking of the sun, it’s our best source of vitamin D, an essential vitamin for Check out this article to see if you may be lacking in vitamin D. All the more reason to take your yoga practice outside or even go paddle boarding And while you’re spending more time outdoors, let your slow cooker do the healthy cooking. Here are some of our fave slow cooker recipes we are

It’s that wonderful time of year again, where any makeup you put on ends up halfway down your face thanks to that lovely July humidity. Not fun. Who even wants to spend time pouring on foundation when the sun is up and the beach is waiting!? Follow in BAZAAR's Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief, Nana Meriwether’s footsteps, and challenge yourself to go nearly makeup-free this summer. To be able to do this confidently, Meriwether suggests treating yourself to a Magic Facial (for real - exhale offers a facial that has the word “magic” in its name). And to maintain those magical results, give your face the gift of… some freshly brewed kombucha? Yup! The chemical

It’s Olympic season! Curious to know what these incredible humans are eating over in Rio? Here’s the scoop on how the kitchen at the Olympic village is feeding almost 18,000 people. Although most of us may not be Olympians, we can still learn how to eat like one and pick up a few good tips! Lift your spirits with these foods that boost your mood! Did you know that pumpkin seeds are a rich source of magnesium? And without magnesium we would all be stress balls with a lot of inflammation. Definitely check out what other foods can keep us feeling happy and healthy! Another go-to way to reduce inflammation? This amazing, cooling tonic will help do

By Lauren Chiarello, Founder of Chi Chi Life (@ChiChiLifeNYC) and exhale Core Fusion Barre Teacher I was 23, half bald and holding a clump of hair in my hand. Tears streamed down my face as I wondered if I would live to see my next birthday. When I was first diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, I collapsed into my mom’s arms and said, “But I don’t want to die.” I simply would not accept that cancer would be the thief of my life. Fast forward 2 years and I celebrated my 25th birthday in complete isolation in a room at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I was back in treatment for the second

Get outdoors with us this summer! Here’s your ultimate guide to all the outdoor classes we’re hosting this summer – find your local exhale below and get ready to sweat. Atlanta Yoga on the SquareJoin exhale to bring your yoga practice outdoors in the heart of Midtown Atlanta! WHERE: Colony Square; 1197 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30361WHEN: Wednesday, July 26 at 6pmPRICE: Complimentary LEARN MORE + SIGN UP ON FACEBOOK Boston Outdoor Exhale Flow Yoga at Battery Wharf WaterfrontEnjoy exhale's traditional Flow Yoga class along Boston's scenic waterfront! You'll weave your way through creative transitions that lengthen, strengthen, and center while enjoying the breathtaking views of historic Boston Harbor. WHERE: 2 Battery

By Evelyn LeBel, Core Fusion rockstar + our hero in the studio and out When Evelyn first started taking classes at exhale, she was ready to make a major lifestyle change while facing unique health challenges. She opens up about her exhale journey, how she got healthy, and the changes she made for the better – in the studio and out. I’m Evelyn LeBel, and I was born with an extremely rare liver disease. Looking at me you would never know, but inside my body lives an overlarge spleen and a liver that looks like someone has been heavily drinking for 50+ years. This is something I was born with

It’s summer, and now more than ever, we want to feel a little more toned… and a little less busy. These four game-changing barre exercises are multi-taskers you can do anywhere that tone, strengthen, and stabilize multiple areas at once. That means you can savor more time in your fave summer lounge chair, and still get your workout in. (You’re welcome.) All you’ll need is a chair (or anything to hold on to) and a towel or mat to lie on… beach towel optional. 1. The Plank is ideal for building core strength, and the forearm plank adds upper body focus as well as trunk strength and stabilization. Also, the feeling of

By: Jenifer Newman, exhale Master Teacher Trainer + former professional ballet dancer Before I came to exhale, I was formally educated in Russian ballet technique and had a fulfilling career as a professional ballet dancer. This technique is founded in strength, disciple, passion, flexibility, and a deep understanding of the importance of position, alignment and movement. I first came to exhale in 2005, and to my astonishment, one of the key elements of the Core Fusion Barre program was Position, Alignment, and Movement. In that order. Perfect. I knew I was in the right place. I learned that through position, alignment and movement in a Barre class, one could truly maintain

By: Quyen Ly, exhale esthetician + skincare expert extraordinaire I hear it from everyone this time of year: “my skin is so dry and looks so dull in the winter!” It’s true: cold winter air lacks moisture, which causes your skin to be dry and dull-looking. Combined with all the holiday parties and traveling throughout the winter months, your skin is up against some serious odds. If you live or visit somewhere cold, your skin actually loses more than 25% of its ability to retain moisture in the winter season. Here’s a roundup of my favorite products to keep your glow all season long. These products are suitable for all