Trust the process and show up. Show up in an appropriately festive ensemble for extra credit. Yoga Illustrations and illuminations by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana B (Standing Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose B) | Yoga Illustration |
The quiet power of the (week) daily routine: little by little self-mastery is achieved.
With a slanted, alert spine, an awake and engaged Ardha Uttanasana prepares us for many more advanced forward bends. Lively Upward Forward Fold Pose illustrated by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Ardha Uttanasana (upward Forward Fold Pose) | Yoga Illustration Bend the knees as much as necessary for an Upward Facing Dog-esque long spine, necessary for profounder forward bends. |
Use prana (life force) and abhaya (fearless) mudras to stay healthy in the face of toxicity. Yoga hand gestures illustrated by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Prana and Abhaya Mudras, Hand Gestures of Life Force and Fearlessness | Yoga Mudra Illustration |
After a long body-image and weight-loss conversation ensued with the ladies over dinner the other night, what kept rolling around in my mind later was the comment that I am “naturally thin”. If naturally thin means mindfully and painstakingly gearing every single big and small life-choice towards vibrancy and health: career, partner, location, child bearing and rearing, relationships, intimacy, movement, travel, food, daily habits of reading, listening, journaling, self-care, self-talk etc etc etc etc etc … than, yes, I suppose I am “naturally thin”.
Union with the divine - Gyan Mudra: form a gentle circle (unbroken energy loop) with the tip of index finger (individual soul) touching the tip of the thumb (supreme universal consciousness). Ustrasana, Camel Pose, with Gyan Mudra, the hand gesture of Union, illustration by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Ustrasana (Camel Pose) with Gyan Mudra | Yoga Illustration I keep my eyes peeled for cotton, bamboo* or similarly soft and organic clothing in genuine colors. * I realize the various fibers have their advantages and shortcomings, so context must always be taken into consideration. |
No compromises on the garments you wear! Dressing is a necessity, not a frivolity. Clothing is the single layer between you and the world, it is an artistic expression and it is a significant contributor to your comfort and health. Your outfit envelopes your skin! Be wise and take great care in composing, supervising and maintaining your closet of clothing.
HOT YOGA is your FACIAL đ. Sweat for beauty in Bikram Yoga. Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Janushirasana, Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose, illustrated by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum .
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| Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Janushirasana (Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose) | Yoga Illustration |
The Post-Yoga Glow is not a myth đ.
Yoga for hair health! Increase blood flow and refresh blood quality to the scalp with inversions. Shoulderstand illustration by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand) | Yoga Illustration ‘Mother of All Asanas’ by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum |
Yoga takes care of it all - even your tresses. For an enviable mane - head to your yoga studio to recalibrate your hormones, lower your stress, invert your blood flow (stretch your heart muscles), massage your head (rejuvenate your brain) and your ‘coat’ will surely show it. Also, the yogis know all of the natural tricks long before they become mainstream (Castor Oil, Scalp Massagers…) hang out at the Shala long enough and you’ll be sure to pick them up.
Yoga is your facelift. Viparita Karani (Waterfall) or any pose where your heart is higher than your head will induce blood flow for a beautiful glow. Illustration by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Viparita Karani (Waterfall Pose with a Block) | Yoga Illustration Place a block under your sacrum and let the facial magic happen. ✨ |
Inversions lift the spirits and your face; reverse gravity and turn back time with Yoga.
Compose complex yoga poses (such as Eight Angle Pose), not a complex life. Astavakrasana Illustration by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Astavakrasana (Eight Angle Pose) | Yoga Illustration |
So many Labor Day sales - Hesitating? Purchase nothing. Newness is not the answer. More is not better.
Movement stretches you from the outside in, while breath stretches you from the inside out. Sultry Skandasana, or Surfer’s Low Lunge, illustrated by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Skandasana (Surfer Lunge) | Yoga Illustration |
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| Utthita Tadasana - Five Pointed Star Pose Cotton voile, button-down men’s shirt over your swimsuit. đ |
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| Personal style so distinctive it’s a brand. |
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| What is a girl to do? |
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| Happy-go-lucky, carefree and a bit daffy while hard-working in my home, active at our school, engaged in the neighborhood, out-and-about in my community… |
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| Vasisthasana - Side Plank variation Floating Leg |
Wishing for an organized mind, lithe body, and stellar soul? Your wish is Yoga’s command.
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| Halasana - Plow Pose variation Knees to Third Eye đ️ |
Radiant Beauty is a yoga byproduct. Enjoy. ☺️
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| Camatkarasana - Wild Thing Pose |
I go gaga for fashion and design inspo when out and about. Secluded to a yacht for 7 days was, surprisingly, no exception. The staff on our latest seaward adventure has me thinking: What are the attractive and serviceable uniforms that allow me to execute dutifully? …
Yacht crew uniforms create a professional and cohesive image for your team, enhancing the overall guest experience aboard luxury vessels. These uniforms ensure your team looks polished but also promote unity and functionality in their demanding roles. High-quality yacht staff uniforms are designed for comfort and durability, meeting the unique challenges of life at sea. Investing in professional yachting uniforms reflects a commitment to excellence and sets a refined tone for your yacht’s operations. -liquidyachtwear.com
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| Vasisthasana - Side Plank Pose, Starfish |
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| Virabhadrasana I - Warrior One The color of the heart is green. |
I am stuck on the Stuff Merry-Go-Round. Packing for a family of six makes me lose my mind a little. I have beneficially and appropriately kept and corralled many, many seasons and sizes of duds and doo-dads, but this again? How many times can I unbox, unfold, sort, fold, wash, dry, sort, fold, pack, unpack, sort, shakeout, dust off, examine, sort, fold, keep, pass along, repeat …
