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Why you should follow your yoga studio on Twitter

Maya Henderson posted Jun 7, 2010 | no comments |

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People either really love Twitter or they don't get it at all and hate it. I'm in the former category. I tweet almost every day and I've discovered amazing bloggers, cool Chicagoans, informative news articles and great companies from using the social media tool.

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The Dailey Method Celebrates 10 Years

Maya Henderson posted Jun 1, 2010 | no comments |

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Although the Dailey Method has only been in the Chicago area for a few years, the company has been helping women get tight buns, flat abs and lean muscles since 2000. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the Dailey Method is offering specially-priced class packs and 10 days of giveaways from June 1-14.

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Memorial Day Yoga

Maya Henderson posted May 28, 2010 | no comments |

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Don't let shorter hours at the gym or rooftop bbq parties stop you from hitting the mat this weekend. Here's a list of Memorial Day yoga classes to keep you focused and fit over the holiday.

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Get the Dairy Monkey off your Back

Maya Henderson posted May 24, 2010 | 1 comment |

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Is Daiya the secret to get cheese lovers to make the switch to a vegan diet?

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Besides the "where do you get your protein?" question, the one thing I hear most often as a vegan is "Oh, I could never go vegan because I love cheese too much."

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Review: Lululemon Astro Pants

Maya Henderson posted May 21, 2010 | 1 comment |

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The Lululemon Astro Pants

It's so unlike me to go this long without updating the blog. My schedule's been completely insane the last few weeks and I've been doing some serious thinking on what activities I want to pursue over summer. Change is seriously all around me. To deal with the sudden life rollercoaster, I did something that a lot of women do to find a constant among the chaos: I went shopping.

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Hipster Yoga

Maya Henderson posted May 17, 2010 | no comments |

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Hipster Yoga Reverse Warrior Pose

What's the most popular style of yoga in Chicago? Before you say "vinyasa" or "ashtanga," head out for a drink in a trendy neighborhoods like Pilsen, Logan Square and Wicker Park and you'll know that Chicago's Hipster Yoga scene is fierce.

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Can YogaEarth make you better at yoga?

Maya Henderson posted May 13, 2010 | no comments |

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When I first heard about YogaEarth, a new line of supplements created exclusively for yogis, I was skeptical. There are so many "health" products in the market that make false claims and use low-quality ingredients like cheap chemical fillers, that I've pretty much given up on supplements and instead eat for nutrition to stay healthy.

But YogaEarth was different. The products caught my eye when I found out that Elena Brower, the New York anusara yoga instructor known for taking no-BS in her classes and most recently, as the face of the Adidas Yatra yoga line, represented them. She wouldn't just take any old chemical-laden supps, would she?

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5 health & fitness events not to miss this week!

Maya Henderson posted May 10, 2010 | 3 comments |

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Between work, family, friends and other miscellaneous responsibilities, I know first hand how hard it can be to schedule in a workout, let alone a workshop, class or something special for yourself. But these five health and fitness events are only offered for a limited time, so you'll want to make time for one -- or all- of them. Your body, energy levels and mood will thank you for it!

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Studio Review: Tru Harmony Yoga

Maya Henderson posted May 7, 2010 | no comments |

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The Tru Harmony Studio. It was so hot my camera kept fogging up!

I just slapped myself on the hand. Tru Harmony Yoga in River North has been opened for a year, maybe even longer, and last night was the first time I stepped foot in the studio. There are a couple of reasons why this is a big deal:

All new students get a free week (5 consecutive days) of yoga
It's a 10-15 minute bus ride (#66 Chicago) from my house and I pass by it often on my way to get cleaned out.
Baptiste Vinyasa classes rock.

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The Midwest Yoga Conference is back!

Maya Henderson posted May 4, 2010 | 1 comment |

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The Midwest Yoga Conference is pretty special to me. Not only did I have the honor of interviewing the organizer, yoga instructor Jonny Kest, it also marks the one year anniversary of Breath, Body & Balance, as it was one of the first things I wrote about for ChicagoNow!

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