Happy Valentines Day! This day is all about love. What better way to celebrate love then with some heart openers! Heart openers are very powerfulposes opening the heart chakra energy center and expanding the capacity to give and receive love. Whether you are madly in love or happily single, heart openers are a great way to open yourself up to new experiences, people, and LOVE!
Read MoreWith each New Year comes two incessant discussions: One reflecting on the past year; and the other, anticipating the New Year.
We think it’s time for a change. Rather than either obsessing over accomplishments, set backs and past memories, or planning new resolutions, destinations and days, we challenge you to stop, breathe and allow yourself to absorb existing moments.
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Barre classes combine a mixture of strength training and stretch. To match both components, I find it essential that my music inspire adrenaline pumping excitement, and soothing, sinking, relaxation. During the toning portions of the class, I prefer songs with strong and fast beats. The stretch portion of class I include a mix of meditation, folk, and soul. Particular to my class you can guarantee that there will be a song or two…or three, coming from Latin America. I don’t know if it’s my years of Zumba instruction, or if I always had a propensity towards Latin music, but it will be in there.
I also love adding in some less known musicians because it creates an instant connection with students who happen to be fans of the artist as well.
Magalenha-Sergio Mendes Kiss-Prince Pump it-Black Eyed Peas The Sound of Sunshine-Michael Franti and the Spearheads Bonita(DJ Vadim Remix)- The Pimps of Joytime 1234- Feist Call Me Up-Chromeo Do Wrong Right-The Devil Makes Three Gordita(feat Residente Calle 13)- Shakira African Queen-unknown artist Rebel Rebel-David Bowie Steal My Kisses-Ben Harper Blessed-Brett Dennen My Own Two Hands-Ben Harper and Jack Johnson Noomey-unknown artist
Tuck and pulse on! Brita
The future is a blank canvas, an unknown entity, in which we like to project our ideas about what is to come. Sometimes these projections take the form of hopes and dreams, while other times they can be tainted by fear or worry. The truth of the matter is, we never actually know what lies ahead. In fact, there is very little that we actually have control over. The good news is that our strength grows when we surrender to this truth; and when we choose to utilize the powerhouse that is our mind, right now. Using our thoughts to direct the flow of our energy gives us the power to do and be anything we so choose.
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Happy Monday Mantra!
Today, as you embark on a fresh adventure of life, remember that you have the power to shape the experience that you desire. Each and every moment gives you a decision to make: to focus on the positive, or to fall into fear. It all boils down to what you choose to direct your energy towards. Do you want to be happy? Would like to feel peace? You have the power to do so, right now. It’s not life’s events but rather our perspective that creates the stories that we live by. Choose to focus on the sunny side of life, and life will be just that: sunny and bright. What does the sunny side look like? It looks a lot like gratitude, contentment, trust, confidence, and happiness. Be silly, be you, and allow your inner light to cast a rainbow on any stormy situation. Don’t wait; start now! Have a sunshine kind of day!
Happy Mardi Gras 2014 Mika Readers!
Have you taken the opportunity to dress up, masquerade, and samba until your feet bleed? If you have not, do not worry, it’s not too late to throw something together.
Read MoreFrom yoga inspiration, fashion & tips, to DIY & health, Mika's blog is a place to discover ideas, inspire & challenge you to get out, get moving and start living.
