Fitness & Wellness Blog

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. We like to start our class off with a few deep, centering breaths. Breathing deep into the belly brings you into the present moment and washes your body over with oxygen. Oxygen is necessary for all of your body’s functions. In the skin, it is especially important to energize your skin cells to build collagen and elastin, the support structures that keep you looking young and

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. 1. HydrateNot only is hydration key for weight management, mood regulation and overall health, it is always important to be hyper-aware of when working

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. By: Edward Vilgaexhale yoga teacher Last month, my local optical chain wouldn’t just sell me another box of contact lenses since over a year had passed since my eyes were last checked. I can’t remember the last time my

by: madison wright, msblog 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. After class enjoy the namasDAY festivities; complimentary mini spa therapies, lite bites, and delicious TY·KU sake. There will also be lots of guest trunk shows for

madison wright, msblog 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. The festival, Samhain (pronounced sow-in) and means November in the English language, was an important autumn festival focalized around fire which signified the

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. But changing your workouts at random may not actually be the smartest way to achieve your best results, because it’s harder to develop a training plan with exercises that complement each other—and harder to stay accountable and make measurable progress in strength or skill. With that in mind, here’s how (and why) to balance your routine intelligently with barre and yoga. Strength-building, muscular conditioning, stretching, and active recovery: a perfect combination The

Wellbeing encompasses a diverse workout routine, an emphasis on recovery, and living a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Live your best life with the Exhale prescription. Enjoy this downloadable, printable, and screenshot-worthy tracker to help  you stay on track with your wellbeing goals. Download the printable tracker. Download the Insta Stories size.  

I’m the first to admit that, in many ways, I was in pretty bad shape. And I mean more than the 35 pounds I’d gained. Despite the assurances of my A-list book agent, my latest book proposal hadn’t sold (I’d had 8 previously published), and a relationship with a business partner went deeply south. More than that, over 18 months I waded through a sea of loss and death, all involving those closest to me in one way or another: -My next door neighbor (who had become an unexpected mother-figure) -My best friend from Yale’s partner (I got the call in the middle of the night -My post-college best friend’s

Everyone wants to feel refreshed and fab on a daily basis. A good night sleep (at least 8 hours) recharges and refuels you so you wake up with a strong body, sharp mind and slay-the-day attitude. Read below for 5 benefits of getting a good night’s sleep, and our 5 tips to help you get there!         5 BENEFITS OF BETTER SLEEP   You’ll keep the pounds off Hitting the hay early keeps you from hitting the fridge late for an unnecessary midnight snack. You’ll be sharper at work Extra sleep improves memory and will help you stay sharp as a tack so you can spend more time being a rock star and