Avenue Pilates of Delray Beach will be hosting a Body Up trunk show, September 6-13th. Shop Body Up'stop fashions for fall and we'll make sure you're going back to school in style!
Avenue Pilates is a chic boutique style studio that is adamant about improving overall health and wellness in a warm and friendly environment. They have an extensive list of classes for everyone's interest; Belly Dancing, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Body Fit, Wonders of the Wunda Chair, Body Opera, Stretch and Balance, and Group Circuit Training.
The Body Up collection will be available at Blue Sol Yoga through September 14th. A 15% Discount will be offered to Blue Sol Yoga members.
Body Up joined Blue Sol Yoga for Karma Yoga Day on Saturday, 8/28. The charity event was held to raise awareness and money for Muscular Dystrophy, Women in Distress, Eagle Mount "Big Sky Kids" Cancer Camp, Abandoned Pet Rescue, Emerald Coast Keeper: Cleaning up the Gulf, and Alzheimer's Foundation of American.
All yoga classes were by donation only and many people attended to show their support and spread good karma. What a great way to spend a Saturday! Check out our pictures from the event!
One of the hardest things to do is take time for yourself. I am finding this trend with everyone I meet, including myself. There are always things that can get in the way, and there is always something that can be done instead.
I am a victim of this contagious and quickly spreading epidemic. Even though, I am completely aware of the fact that I am not a victim, but the cause, it is hard to shake off.
I feel all of the negative side effects; waves of fatigue, rashes of anxiety, increased stress, momentary irritability, guilt, complaining outbreaks, shortness of breath. All of these lead to disease, which ultimately leaves us dead; stressfully dead. I know this may sound negative and morbid, but it’s the truth. And if we don’t wake up while we are still alive, then what’s the point?
Many of us, including myself, wait for opportunities to come or for the perfect time to start the diet, exercise or project. We wait for when the stars have aligned perfectly and all will fall into place naturally. But, that’s a bunch of bullsh%t! We have to use our tapas (the fire within, not the Spanish munchies) to create the spark for change and choose ourselves first. Don’t leave it up to the other guy ‘cause that guy is leaving it up to you. Now, I know I am trying to inspire you to make time for yourself and your health, but I will shed some light on my own hard habits to break in order to help you see that everyone struggles with the same.
My hard habit is sleeping in late every day. I love finding comfort in sleeping cozily until 9am. I convinced myself that it’s a blessing since most people who have 9-to-5 jobs can’t enjoy the same benefits. But, now, instead of a blessing, it has become a bit of a curse, because while I am laying there, I feel guilty. I say to myself “Rina, wake up! Go practice yoga, do your breathing exercises and meditate for an hour. Take a shower, eat your healthy food and get your day started NOW!!!” But, I don’t listen. I’m torn in the morning, because I feel I “should” appreciate my healthy body and wake up and start my day off the healthiest way I “know” how, but I don’t. I could also be saying to myself, “Don’t feel guilty and just accept your vice and move on.”
Regardless, in the end, this is what I say to myself, and trust me, I listen… sigh, “Isn’t this the coziest of mornings? Just stay here a little longer enjoying your yummy sleep. Dream away, Rina, dream away.” And, by the way, every morning is a cozy morning for me. I must admit that I admire those who do wake up early and are so productive. They must have the early bird software installed. My installed software is the “late bloomer.”
So, to bring this full circle, the justification for sleeping in is that I take this cozy sleepy time as my time to myself even though I may feel guilty for it. This, somehow, doesn’t seem fair. But, it is what it is.
This feeling of guilt got me to thinking that many people I know also feel the same way about the time they take for themselves. This guilt is involved when we decide to say “no” to others and say “yes” to ourselves. That just seems like crazy talk. And it is, but this kind of backward mentality has been instilled in us for decades. Fortunately, I do feel that people are becoming more conscious of this programming. The hard part is changing it. But, we have to start by accepting the fact that making yourself the most important priority doesn’t mean you are selfish, narcissistic, ego-centered, cocky, etc. In fact, if done with love and understanding, it’s the most selfless thing you could do! So, I encourage you to take your time back now.
How do you take time for yourself?
Let’s ride with this forward mentality. Where’s your next stop? ☺
Bay Harbor Fitness in Bay Harbor Isles is featuring a Body Up pop up shop now through September 9th. It's the only place east of the city to shop the Body Up collection!
J.C. Hudson, owner, trainer, instructor, and award winning boxer, treats his clients so well that he's offering a discount on Body Up apparel. What better reason to shop?
Be sure to try Zumba and Box Aerobics taught by J.C. himself! Talk about a great workout, these classes will not only get you into shape, they'll straight knock you out!
Last week, Body Up traveled west to Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, Utah. Check out pictures of our booth, as well as, a sneak preview of Body Up's Spring 2011 collection!
We had a wonderful time at the show and met so many interesting people and companies. We even managed to slip away from work to enjoy a delicious meal at Cucina Toscana and experience the acoustics at the Tabernacle on Temple Square.
Exercise, eat right, de-stress. Let's be honest, the experts make it sound easy, but it's much harder than it looks. We all need a little extra motivation from time to time, so let Body Up help you start and or maintain a healthy and happy lifestyle by joining the Body Up Fit Club!
The Body Up Fit Club meets for exercise and fun on Wednesday nights. The plan is to get our bodies moving and our spirits risen with some good old fashion exercise and socializing!
The ode to a great life and exercise routine is to keep it fresh by mixing it up, and that's exactly what we plan to do. We want to do it all; running, biking, hiking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, etc!
Activities and meeting locations will change from week to week, so be sure to check our blog, The Body Up Report and/or our facebook page every Monday for each week's update.
All fitness levels are welcome to join!
It is free to join, but some activities may require an admittance and/ or service fee.
Avenue Pilates of Delray Beach will be hosting a Body Up trunk show, September 6-13th. Shop Body Up's top fashions for fall and we'll make sure you're going back to school in style!
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